MULTICHOICE Talent Factory (MTF), Africa’s premier film and television training academy, will host a dedicated academy experience at the 8th edition of the Joburg Film Festival (JFF), taking place on March 5, 2026, at Theatre on the Square in Sandton.

Delivered in partnership with the Joburg Film Festival, the one-day programme will bring together emerging filmmakers, industry professionals and creative leaders for focused conversations around the craft of storytelling and the skills required to build sustainable careers in film and television. The academy experience forms part of JFF’s broader commitment to professional development and industry growth within the African screen sector.

The programme will centre on the art of storytelling, exploring how authentic African stories are conceived, developed and translated to screen through writing, directing and production. Through a series of discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions, participants will engage with industry practitioners such as Tebogo Matlawa, the Head of Scripted Content Middle & Mass SA and Shirley Adonisi, the Channel Director for Local Entertainment at MultiChoice Group.

They will be exploring the creative discipline, technical skill and narrative clarity needed to produce stories that resonate locally while competing on a global stage.