MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy Class of 2023 has completed its program and graduated.
The course lasted one year and involved the graduates honing their skills in screenwriting, editing, production, directing, and the business of filmmaking.
They gained hands-on experience through immersions in various TV and film projects.
The Class of 2023’s skills shone during the program. The students completed an intensive 3-week online New York Film Academy (NYFA) course on the production of documentaries, music videos, and TV commercials, which exposed them to global networks.
They also produced two short films for Zee World, as well as other short films that have been selected for film festivals such as the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival (AIHRIFF).
In addition, they produced two feature films as their final projects, which will be broadcast on Africa Magic channels on DStv, GOtv, and Showmax.
The Class of 2023’s top three graduates received internships in recognition of their exceptional work and achievements. Segun Elvis Damptey from Ghana received a two-week internship at a local film and TV production in South Africa. Abdulaziz Attah from Nigeria received a two-week Bollywood internship with Zee World, and Samuel Ogundeyi from Nigeria received an eight-week scholarship to the New York Film Academy (NYFA).
As graduates, the Class of 2023 now join the illustrious MTF alumni network and will be connected to industry professionals from across the continent through the relaunched MTF Portal.