The 60 future filmmakers were selected based on their industry related qualifications and skills, as well as their passion to narrate Africa’s unique stories. Congratulations to
Southern Africa Register of selected students
| Clarence Nyoni | Zambia |
| Muchemwa Sinkala | Zambia |
| Emmanuel Mwape | Zambia |
| Jones Mvula | Zambia |
| Mainala Silondwa | Zambia |
| Racheal Mbewe | Zambia |
| Joshua Kafumukache | Zambia |
| Sally Jason | Namibia |
| Esther Beukes | Namibia |
| Toivo Ashivudhi | Namibia |
| Chimwemwe Mkwezalamba | Malawi |
| Jonathan Kapumba | Malawi |
| Serena Serene Mmifinyana | Botswana |
| Nikita Mokgware | Botswana |
| Nobert Mapfoche | Zimbabwe |
| Rutendo Mahofa | Zimbabwe |
| Emanuel Gonçalves | Angola |
| Leandro Lima | Angola |
| Gerson Amaral | Mozambique |
| Ludmila Mero | Mozambique |
West Africa Register of selected students
| Idongesit Amba | Nigeria |
| Allen Onyige | Nigeria |
| Gilbert Bassey | Nigeria |
| Precious Iroagalachi | Nigeria |
| Nanret Paul Kumbet | Nigeria |
| Akpera Mnena | Nigeria |
| Umm’Salma Salii | Nigeria |
| Ugwu Uchenna Eileen | Nigeria |
| Sonia Nwosu | Nigeria |
| Moses Akerele | Nigeria |
| Metong Minwon | Nigeria |
| Bolaji Adelakun | Nigeria |
| Joseph Adeniyi | Nigeria |
| Kemi Tamara Adeyemi | Nigeria |
| Tochukwu Nwaiwu | Nigeria |
| Blessing Bulus | Nigeria |
| Edmund Kobby Asamoah | Ghana |
| Henry Konadu Denkyira | Ghana |
| Irene Dumevi Yaamoakoa | Ghana |
| Patience Esiawonam Adisenu | Ghana |
East Africa Register of selected students
| Fisehatsion Nibret | Ethiopia |
| Sarah Kimario | Tanzania |
| Wilson Nkya | Tanzania |
| Jamal Kishuli | Tanzania |
| Jane Moshi | Tanzania |
| Adala Makhulo | Kenya |
| Michelle Angawa | Kenya |
| Tecla Joan | Kenya |
| Shilla Gathoni | Kenya |
| Mary Wanjiku | Kenya |
| Samuel Makau | Kenya |
| Hillary Lanogwa | Kenya |
| Karanja Ngendo | Kenya |
| Antony Njoroge | Kenya |
| Millan Lwanga | Kenya |
| Hillary Sabuni | Kenya |
| Cissy Nalumansi | Uganda |
| Hilda Awori | Uganda |
| Aaron Tamale | Uganda |
| Casey Lugada | Uganda |
who will be representing their respective countries at the Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia-based MTF Academies from 1 October. MultiChoice Africa will sponsor the students’ tuition, accommodation and stipend for the duration of their training in each regional hub.
The MTF Academystudents will be provided with skillsetsto develop their talent, connect with industry professionals and tell authentic African stories through a comprehensive curriculum comprising theoreticalknowledge and hands-on experiencein cinematography, editing, audio production and storytelling.
“It is a privilege for us as MultiChoice to be launching such an incredibly exciting development and training initiative. Our aim is to upskill filmmakers and professionalise the industry across the continent,” says Cheryl Uys-Allie, Director of the MultiChoice Talent Factory.
During the programme, MTF Academy students will produce television and film content that will be aired on our local M-Net channels across the MultiChoice platform including Africa Magic, Maisha Magic East, Maisha Magic Bongo, Zambezi Magic, M-Net and SuperSport to reach African audiences on the DStv and GOtv platforms.Upon graduation from the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy, the MTF student will leave with theknowledge and skills to contribute professionally to Africa’sfilm and television industry.
“As a company that is deeply rooted in the continent, MultiChoice Africa understands that many young aspiring filmmakers do not have the financial support to pursue their passions. In its endeavours to give back to communities MultiChoice Africa aims to develop and strengthen the skills of local film talent, with the intent of growing the economic viability of the African film industry across our key markets,” said Brand de Villiers, CEO of MultiChoice Africa.
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