MTF: Next-gen film, TV professionals graduate
After an intense 12-month training programme, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) officially welcomed the Class of 2023 from the southern African academy during a lively graduation ceremony in Lusaka, Zambia.
Romeo Urikeraka and Tekla Nakale represented Namibia in this year’s cohort.
MTF is a shared value training programme launched by MultiChoice to develop the next generation of African storytellers. Since its inception, it has aimed to train the next wave of African film-makers in response to the increasing need for more quality local productions across the continent.
“MultiChoice Namibia would like to congratulate our MTF alumni for their dedication and commitment towards the programme,” managing director Roger Gertze said.
“We wish them success as they further their careers in the Namibian TV and film industry.”
Life-changing experience
“Being at MTF was an eye-opener,” Urikeraka said, adding that he spent time with the best of the best in the industry, including people like Neil McCarthy, who taught them the beauty of scriptwriting.
While in Zambia, Urikeraka also contributed to several productions, including the Zambian series ‘Mpali’.
“I was in a position where I managed a crew of 50 people and you realise that everyone is dependent on you. It was challenging, but exciting.”
Nakale, on the other hand, lauded her evolution from when she first started the programme to now.
“I knew where my strength was, and we started with what I was good at - scriptwriting. But eventually I started taking an interest in directing and producing.”
As for her experience, Nakale described being a part of the MTF family as life-changing.
“I learnt that film is about more than just being creative; it’s a business and requires teamwork. You’re dealing with different types of personalities, so you need the right people skills.”
Romeo Urikeraka and Tekla Nakale represented Namibia in this year’s cohort.
MTF is a shared value training programme launched by MultiChoice to develop the next generation of African storytellers. Since its inception, it has aimed to train the next wave of African film-makers in response to the increasing need for more quality local productions across the continent.
“MultiChoice Namibia would like to congratulate our MTF alumni for their dedication and commitment towards the programme,” managing director Roger Gertze said.
“We wish them success as they further their careers in the Namibian TV and film industry.”
Life-changing experience
“Being at MTF was an eye-opener,” Urikeraka said, adding that he spent time with the best of the best in the industry, including people like Neil McCarthy, who taught them the beauty of scriptwriting.
While in Zambia, Urikeraka also contributed to several productions, including the Zambian series ‘Mpali’.
“I was in a position where I managed a crew of 50 people and you realise that everyone is dependent on you. It was challenging, but exciting.”
Nakale, on the other hand, lauded her evolution from when she first started the programme to now.
“I knew where my strength was, and we started with what I was good at - scriptwriting. But eventually I started taking an interest in directing and producing.”
As for her experience, Nakale described being a part of the MTF family as life-changing.
“I learnt that film is about more than just being creative; it’s a business and requires teamwork. You’re dealing with different types of personalities, so you need the right people skills.”
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