By Modupe Gbadeyanka
African creatives who intend to further hone their skills can apply for the MultiChoice Talent Factory 2025, the notable showbiz platform has disclosed.
A statement from MultiChoice stated that aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers are free to apply for entry into the 2025 fully funded academic year.
It is open to budding practitioners in the movie industry from across the 13 countries in Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Business Post reports that interested participants can apply via https://applications.multichoicetalentfactory.com/#prId=312865 between August 13 and September 15, 2024.
Since its inception in 2018, MTF has welcomed 60 students each year allowing them to reach their dreams and to unleash their potential by providing a platform that nurtures and develops talent across the continent, providing opportunities for growth, networking and success in the entertainment industry.
Through a series of rigorous training programs, MTF believes in using a hands-on approach and mentorship from industry experts.
Participants not only get a chance to sharpen their craft but also gain invaluable insights into the business of filmmaking. They will also learn from some of the industry’s best minds and gain practical experience in areas such as cinematography, sound design, editing, and more.
At the end of the programme, top-performing students from each academy will get further training, mentorship, and internship opportunities with MTF global partners, such as the New York Film Academy (NYFA) and the Indian-based platform Zee World.
They will also get an opportunity to work on productions in South Africa, and upon completion, students receive accredited and recognised qualifications and get a chance to produce and direct short films showcased on MultiChoice platforms.
In 2023, five alumni secured nominations across three categories at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
In addition to this, many MTF alumni occupy significant industry roles across the continent, working as directors, producers, sound designers, camera operators, art directors, scriptwriters and editors on major African productions which include Salem, Tempted, Engaito, Mvamizi, Mum vs Wife, Makofi, County 49 and many others.
Habtamu S. Mekonen, an MTF student from the East Africa Academy in Nairobi, Kenya, recently won an International Emmy Award for a short film that he produced and directed.
Aduragbemi Omiyale 
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