MultiChoice Talent Factory celebrates 2023 graduates
MultiChoice is proud to announce the addition of 14 bright, young and talented storytellers to the South African film and television industry after they successfully completed the 2023 MultiChoice Talent Factory South Africa (MTFza) internship programme.
The ceremony was attended by graduates, along with their friends and family, media and industry experts to celebrate the special occasion. The event, hosted by Lehlohonolo Tsotetsi – an MTFza alumni – also included the screening of one of the four films produced by the graduates as part of their internship programme.
In attendance were industry veterans Sello Motloung, Nomsa Buthelezi who are cast in the films, as well as the legendary Dr. John Kani who delivered an inspirational keynote address to the graduates.
Each of these films are also being broadcast on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161. iTender and Mjolofontein were broadcast on 1 June and 15 June respectively, and viewers can catch Mamela Margaret on 10 August 2024 from 8pm, and uBabStevovo on 07 September 2024 from 8pm exclusively on Mzansi Magic.
“The MultiChoice Talent Factory is our commitment to the future of our industry and gives young South Africans the chance to hone their television and film production skills through a world-class training program. We are committed to nurturing a new generation of storytellers who will contribute to the development of Africa’s creative industries into vibrant economic hubs,” said Nomsa Philiso, CEO of General Entertainment MultiChoice.
Through 12 months of intensive training, learning, and growing, the 14 graduates experienced the passion for film and movie making, and devotion for excellence that has become synonymous with the MTFza Academy. They were part of incredible local productions including Survivor South Africa and the Miss South Africa pageant.
Since 2014, the MTFza Academy has been instrumental in helping transform the South African film and TV industry by upskilling students and empowering them with substantial knowledge and experience. To date, over 100 students have been trained through MTFza.
“We are so proud of everything these immensely talented individuals have achieved in the last year. Their commitment to their craft coupled with the desire to learn at every opportunity has meant that they have been able to produce quality productions which will entertain audiences for years to come. I personally look forward to seeing all they will achieve in the future,” says Bobby Heaney Director at MTFza.
