Programme to improve film skills

Johannesburg - The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has opened its intake for its film skills development programme.

Eligible graduates who are passionate about telling their stories are encouraged to apply for the programme and stand a chance to improve their skills and contribute to the growth of the local and Pan-African film and broadcasting industries.

relations and other themes which resonate with what South Africa experienced during apartheid, into democracy and celebrated over the years.

Kani said August Wilson is the most performed playwright in America today.

“Most of his plays have been adapted into great movies, including Fences starring Denzel Washington. Viola Davis won an Oscar for Best Actress for playing Rose. It is so fitting that the Joburg Theatre celebrates this great writer during Black History Month in February. Would it not be wonderful if we here in South Africa could also have a season in all theatres celebrating our writers as well?” he said.

Joburg Theatre artistic director James Ngcobo said: “We are honoured to be presenting August Wilson’s iconic work Fences in celebration of Black History Month. We will also include several activities programmed around Fences. With a cast as magnificent as this one we are also excited to welcome theatre patrons in the new year with this production. We urge patrons to follow our social media platforms for ticketing information to this presentation of an authentic Pittsburgh story in large numbers.”

For more information visit www.joburgtheatre.com.

Now in its eighth year the MTF is a 12-month long industry readiness programme that affords the opportunity to learn from some of the leading TV producers in the country, while acquiring experience in directing, producing, cinematography, commissioning, art direction, and many other skills.

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Talent Factory South Africa director Bobby Heaney says:

“The MTF Academy is our commitment to the future of our industry and gives young Africans a chance to hone their television and film production skills through a world-class training programme. After so many successful years, we are proud to announce a new call to entry and look forward to meeting the next generation of African film makers.”

To date 293 storytellers from across Africa have been trained through the MTF over the past eight years, and are making their mark in the video entertainment industry. MTF interns have been part of major local productions including Miss SA 2022, Survivor South

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About 28 Mzansi Magic movies have been produced by participants of this programme and 22 graduates have started their own production companies, A Tribe Called Story, Eccentric Circus, Zethu’s Tales and Ad Astra Productions.

Applications are open on https:// multichoicetalentfactory.com/mtfacademy and close on 28 February.