The application to MTF West Africa is open to only Nigerians
and Ghanaians from 1 June to 30 June 2021 and are to be completed on
https://cte.multichoicetalentfactory.com/Home/MTFHome.
The call is open to all emerging filmmakers with either some
industry experience or a relevant post-school qualification in film to apply
for the exciting opportunity to hone their television and film production
skills.
“The MTF Academy is our commitment to the future of our
Industry and gives young Nigerians the chance to hone their television and film
production skills through a world-class training programme. After two
successful years, we are proud to announce a new call-to-entry and look forward
to meeting the next generation of film makers,” says John Ugbe, CEO of MultiChoice
Nigeria.
Launched in May 2018, the MTF Academy has so far given 40
students the chance to harness their expertise in film and TV, moulding them
into skilled industry professionals.
The Class of 2020 set a precedent as the first cohort of
students to work during a pandemic. As a result, the programme was extended
from 12 to 18 months. This additional time allowed the students to graduate
with two qualifications as opposed to one.
Despite adapting to the Covid-19 restrictions, the Class of
2020 had other opportunities to shine: they were active participants during the
virtual MTF Masterclass sessions and worked on the global Pledge to Pause PSAs
for the United Nations Verified campaign.
They also got to make short films in their home countries which
launched as part of the ‘Colours of Africa’ series airing on Showmax and M-Net
AfroCinema pop-up channel, during the Africa Month campaign in May.
“It was undoubtedly a difficult challenge in keeping the MTF
Academy programme during the Covid-19 pandemic. The unwavering support from
stakeholders, partners and students has been overwhelming. We couldn’t be more
excited to have reached our third year of directly investing into the next
generation of African storytellers,” says Femi Odugbemi, Academy Director –
MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa
Like previous years, all 20 students alongside select
members of the public will get to participate in the MTF Masterclasses which
are powered by various industry partners including Dolby, CBS Justice and Jasco
Broadcast Solutions to name a few.
The illustrious New York Film Academy of Visual and
Performing Arts (NYFA) continues its commitment as an MTF Masterclasses
partner, to award its annual 8-week NYFA Scholarship at the New York Academy to
the top performing student.
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