MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy for Young Africans 2026

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) academies offer students a fully funded, 12-month filmmaking program that combines both theory and hands-on experience. With four strategically located academies in Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, and South Africa, MTF provides aspiring filmmakers across 14 African countries with practical training, valuable industry exposure, and access to professional networks. This comprehensive approach equips them to succeed in the competitive entertainment industry.

The one-year program covers a broad range of film modules, including scriptwriting, cinematography, directing, production management, and various post-production specialties. Upon completion, each student (excluding those in South Africa) receives a university-accredited certificate from our esteemed partner universities: the University of Zambia, Kenyatta University (in Kenya), and Pan Atlantic University (in Nigeria). Our course facilitators are all practicing filmmakers, each highly regarded within their specialty, ensuring students learn from the best in the field.

The MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy is a unique blend of a film school, a business school, and a passion school. It has the potential not only to empower students to become great storytellers but also to equip them with up-to-date information and technology. From a creative entrepreneurship perspective, the Academy empowers them to build institutions and become employers.

About MultiChoice Talent Factory

MultiChoice Africa’s legacy is to showcase Africa’s diversity and rich culture through the continent’s deep-rooted storytelling history. The African entertainment industry is at the core of who we are and what we do. MultiChoice Africa recognises the critical role we can play in building and strengthening the creative industries across Africa – our 17 local M-Net channels are available in a variety of regional languages, telling original African stories. As a business born and bred in Africa, MultiChoice has a long-term commitment to making a socio-economic difference, ... continue reading

MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy for Young Africans

Aim and Benefits of MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy for Young Africans

• Fully-sponsored programme is offered through regional MTF academies
• Selected talented individuals from across 14 countries to participate in a 12-month academic and practical immersion programme including both theory and hands-on experience in cinematography, editing, audio production and storytelling.
• The students get the chance to learn about filmmaking by making films, developing their skills in film and TV production alongside industry greats.

Requirements for MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy for Young Africans Qualification

To Apply you Need:

• CV – not more than 2 pages
• Personal motivation letter of not more than 500 words (why should you be chosen?)
• Copy of passport and National Identity document (Certified for South Africa)
• Copy of matric certificate - certified
• Copy of academic transcripts / Tertiary qualification Certificate - certified
• Confirmation of banking details – verified by bank with bank stamp and/or letter (South Africa Only)
• Proof of residential address

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy webpage