MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has announced applications for its film and television training, for class of 2024.
MTF Academy is open to emerging filmmakers with some industry experience or relevant post-school qualification in film. Application s open till July 14.
Announcing the call to entry, MTF West-Africa Director, Atinuke Babatunde, said the MTF curriculum has been designed to equip students with skills to tell unique African stories.
“There are many stories that need to be told and documented with a sense of skill and passion, and that is the curriculum has been designed for working with our facilitating partner; Pan Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communications.
“The students will be given hands-on training in film directing, sound design, and business of film, with workplace experience on Africa Magic and SuperSport top productions,” Babatunde said.
Students will also get enhanced training from the Academy’s partnerships, including New York Film Academy (NYFA), Henley Business School, Dolby, and Canon.
Previous cohorts have also worked with the United Nations’ Verified campaign, and pitched projects to Partners Against Piracy (PAP).
