In a rapidly evolving entertainment industry, we recognize that there is a critical role to play in developing future film talent who will be responsible for positively shaping Africa’s creative industries. Therefore, in May 2018, we launched a Creating Shared Value (CSV) programme called the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), to develop and train young, emerging and passionate film talent through experiential filmmaking. Through this social investment programme, MultiChoice will develop emerging TV and film talent whilst simultaneously promoting the growth of local content in key markets.
The MultiChoice Talent Factory brand is delivered through three (3) touchpoints:
The MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy: Located in Lagos, Nigeria, the academy is a structured fully funded 1-year programme aimed at developing 20 deserving, talented and passionate young people in film and television production through skills development. The programme is open to those who are passionate about telling authentic African stories within the ages of 18-25. We partnered with one of Africa’s premier universities – Pan-Atlantic University(PAU) to deliver a structured academic curriculum. Part of the curriculum is a 3-month immersion programme organized for students where they intern on all MultiChoice’s original productions as well as other external productions. The West African academy comprises students from both Nigeria and Ghana – two of the most vibrant film industries in West Africa. The Academy flung open its doors to welcome students, the media and dignitaries on the 8th of October 2018.
The MultiChoice Talent Factory Portal: A Pan-African networking platform for the film industry, an online destination for information about the creative industry, including networking and thought leadership.
The MultiChoice Talent Factory Masterclasses: These are industry workshops aimed at upskilling established film and TV professionals in production, cinematography, lighting, sound and scriptwriting among others, to improve the quality of local production and professionalism in the industry. On the 18th of January 2019, the first MasterClass – a Sound MasterClass in partnership with Dolby Institute, was held in Lagos. Since then, it has moved to different parts of the country to cater to industry professionals resident in those regions.