MultiChoice just threw open the doors for its elite film training program, challenging Zimbabwean creators to step up. The MultiChoice Talent Factory represents a major continental launchpad for directors and producers. Zimbabwe has consistently sent multiple candidates into each intake since the program launched, building a strong reputation for reliable talent, according to corporate affairs lead Gerald Ngonyamo.
The fully accredited program runs for nine months using a hybrid learning model. It mixes online coursework with intense hands-on workshops designed to mirror real industry environments. Students train at dedicated academies located in South Africa, Nairobi, Lagos, and Lusaka, drawing participants from over fourteen countries. This structure builds lasting professional networks across Africa.
Graduates leave with more than a certificate, required to produce actual films for broadcast. These projects air on DStv channels like Africa Magic and on the Showmax streaming platform. Many alumni join the MultiChoice ecosystem directly, while others launch independent production companies. Over fifty such firms have been founded by program graduates.
Alumni success is measured in industry recognition and awards. Program graduates have earned accolades at events like the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and the Kalasha Awards. Their work also reaches global platforms, including the European Film Market, showcasing African stories internationally. The initiative focuses on empowering local voices to tell authentic stories, driving both cultural impact and economic growth.
The fully accredited program runs for nine months using a hybrid learning model. It mixes online coursework with intense hands-on workshops designed to mirror real industry environments. Students train at dedicated academies located in South Africa, Nairobi, Lagos, and Lusaka, drawing participants from over fourteen countries. This structure builds lasting professional networks across Africa.
Graduates leave with more than a certificate, required to produce actual films for broadcast. These projects air on DStv channels like Africa Magic and on the Showmax streaming platform. Many alumni join the MultiChoice ecosystem directly, while others launch independent production companies. Over fifty such firms have been founded by program graduates.
Alumni success is measured in industry recognition and awards. Program graduates have earned accolades at events like the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and the Kalasha Awards. Their work also reaches global platforms, including the European Film Market, showcasing African stories internationally. The initiative focuses on empowering local voices to tell authentic stories, driving both cultural impact and economic growth.
