MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) graduates of 2024 are shaping Africa’s film and TV industry with award-winning productions and innovative storytelling.
The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) celebrated the graduation of its 2024 cohort from its academies in Zambia, Nigeria, and Kenya.
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Each year, the MTF Programme provides 60 talented African students with a fully funded 12-month film and TV production training.
MultiChoice Africa CEO Fhulu Badugela commended the graduates, noting their increasing impact on the continent’s creative sector.
“MTF graduates consistently win awards and secure roles in leading productions or launch their own ventures,” said Badugela.
The MTF programme operates through its Academies, Industry Masterclasses, and an online Portal, fostering collaboration across Africa’s creative industries.
The academies partner with top universities like Pan-Atlantic University, Kenyatta University, and the University of Zambia, alongside global institutions like NYFA.
MTF alumni have achieved notable success in 2024:
- West Africa students produced climate documentaries for The Earthshot Prize.
- Adeola Andrea Peregrino’s Poached won multiple awards and festival selections.
- Gabriel Odigiri’s With Love from Bayelsa won Best Short Film at Imo International Film Festival.
East Africa graduates also excelled, with Doreen Kilimbe’s Midnight Bride winning awards across multiple festivals, and Isiko Abubaker taking Best Sound Design in Uganda.
In Southern Africa, Tekla Nakale won Best Scriptwriting for her film Ataman, while alumni contributed to environmental and socially-focused projects.
MTF’s partnerships with NYFA and Zee Entertainment Africa provided critical training, internships, and opportunities for cross-cultural collaborations.
Michael Young, NYFA President, highlighted the shared mission to develop bold and creative storytellers who lead global film industries.
Badugela concluded: “MTF graduates are defining Africa’s film future, showing the programme’s profound impact on the continent’s creative landscape.”
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