2023 Multichoice Talent Factory Film Academy Program For Young Africans

Multichoice Talent Factory Film Academy Program is a 12-month fully-funded training program that requires students to be enrolled at the academies full time and they will be based in either Zambia, Kenya or Nigeria.

Multichoice believe that all epics start with strong teams and individuals who each have something unique to bring to the table.

Summary

• Host: Multichoice 
• Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Training | Fellowships
• Eligible Countries: 13 African Countries 
• Reward: Full Scholarship 

Details:

MultiChoice have been delivering world-class entertainment and enriching lives for decades and our mainstay has always been smart, rare, enterprising and boundlessly creative employees. The MultiChoice careers portal is a searchlight for talented individuals across industries who crave innovation, excitement and enrichment.

By joining the MultiChoice Group, you are answering the call to deliver unforgettable moments powered by groundbreaking technology across Africa

Requirements:

To be considered for the program, you must:

• Students between the ages of 18-26
• Students with a qualification from a registered post-secondary education institution or have some experience in the film industry
• Be fluent in English in terms of speaking, reading and writing
• Citizens of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
• Students who demonstrate a passion for the TV & Film industry

Duration and Reward

• The program runs for 12 Months and it is fully funded 

Notes

Successful applicants:

1. shall be required to be in possession of a valid passport;
2. shall be required to participate in the MTF Academy and enter into an agreement for the 12-month training programme at a location as advised by MultiChoice;
3. agree to be bound by, and comply with, the terms and conditions of the training agreement and any production or other agreements that may be required to be concluded from time to time, and any rules, policies, code of conduct or other regulations applicable in relation to the MTF Academy;
4. must be willing to relocate to Lagos, Lusaka or Nairobi (as the case may be) for the full 12-month period of the MTF Academy programme;
5. may not be employed or academically enrolled elsewhere for the duration of the MTF Academy programme. For the avoidance of doubt, a successful applicant must not be a party to any oral and/or written agreement (as the case may) that has, or may have, a negative or adverse impact on his/her involvement with, or participation in, the MTF Academy;
6. must accept and sign a waiver and indemnity and such other form(s), documents and/or agreements as may be required by MultiChoice from time to time;
7. must, on the commencement date of the training programme, possess whatever documents and permissions that may be required in order to attend the MTF Academy, including holding a valid passport and meeting the VISA or immigration requirements of the various country authorities for the duration of their participation in the MTF Academy;
8. must be willing to work under pressure, and accommodate the irregular hours often demanded by the TV & Film production industry;
9. must be willing to participate and complete a psychometric evaluation as and if required;
10. must successfully complete the training programme, including all assessments, to meet the minimum requirements of the relevant qualification offered through the MTF Academy; and
11. must be willing to assign to MultiChoice or any third party nominated by MultiChoice, all Intellectual Property Rights in and to any Work, idea, or any part thereof, created and/or developed by them during the course of the MTF Academy programme, and to waive all rights arising under any laws relating to copyright, patents, trademarks or other Intellectual Property Rights. In this regard, successful applicants acknowledge that the ownership of the copyright, for the duration of the copyright and any renewals thereof, in and to the Works and the production of the cinematographic films and ancillary rights, shall vest exclusively in MultiChoice. Accordingly, MultiChoice will have the right to exhibit, distribute and exploit the production via all forms of television, however delivered now or in the future and to any device.

Method of Application

1. You must register on the MTF Academy website at multichoicetalentfactory.com;
2. correctly and fully complete the online application form;
3. collate and electronically submit all of the relevant supporting documents listed below:
   1. your curriculum vitae; including contactable references
   2. certified copy of academic transcripts or certificate from a tertiary institution; and/or
   3. You may also be required to provide references or any other documents that MultiChoice may stipulate.
   4. Your application must be submitted online by no later than the Closing Date and Time (14 July 2023 at 23:59 CAT).

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: July 14, 2023