MultiChoice Talent Factory, the Pan-African film and television training institution, has extended the application deadline for its 2026 intake to April 27.
The initiative, established by MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, provides mentorship, technical training, and real-world production experience across film and television’ As such it announced on Wednesday that aspiring African filmmakers, directors, producers, scriptwriters, and storytellers have more time to apply for the fully funded programme.
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The 12-month programme which will provide mentorship, technical training, and real-world production experience across film and television, covers areas such as scriptwriting, directing, production management, cinematography, editing, sound, and post-production.
Participants will receive tuition, production costs, and monthly stipends while the programme is open to creatives aged 18 to 35 with qualifications or one to two years of industry experience, and no formal film degree is required.
MultiChoice Talent Factory operates academies in Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi, and Lusaka, cultivating a diverse pool of talent across the continent. Since its launch in 2018, MultiChoice Talent Factory has trained nearly 300 filmmakers, with participants producing over 42 movies during the programme.
These projects are broadcast on DStv and GOtv channels, and graduates have earned nominations and awards at major platforms.
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