{"id":607184,"date":"2025-08-19T12:01:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T10:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=607184"},"modified":"2025-08-19T12:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T10:25:50","slug":"multichoice-interns-break-into-the-broadcasting-big-leagues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/broadcasting\/607184-multichoice-interns-break-into-the-broadcasting-big-leagues.html","title":{"rendered":"MultiChoice interns break into the broadcasting big leagues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) class of 2024\/25 graduates are establishing themselves in the local broadcasting industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some have joined major production companies, and others are launching their own businesses, building on the skills and networks they developed during the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MultiChoice launched its Talent Factory programme in January 2019. It said that this shared-value initiative provides a platform for creative industries to develop talent and engage with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The MTF continues to serve as a launchpad for aspiring filmmakers and young creatives who want to make their mark in the entertainment industry,” said MultiChoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The recently graduated MTF class of 2024\/25 is already finding its footing. Some have joined major production companies like M-Net, while others have taken the leap to start their own businesses.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It explained that the MultiChoice Talent Factory programme doesn’t let participants transition from intern to established creative professional overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“What the MTF programme offers is a practical space to begin \u2014 through hands-on learning, teamwork, and exposure to the demands of real productions,” it says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MultiChoice highlighted some of its class of 2024\/25 graduates’ notable projects in a statement<\/a> earlier this month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“While the graduates featured here might still be at the genesis of their careers, their early steps show how industry training can support real-world progress,” it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MTF 2024\/25 graduate Thomo Tshipinyane co-founded Eyes on Lens Films, a production company he helped establish while studying at the Tshwane University of Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Tshipinyane recently wrapped a web series titled Banyaneng<\/em>, a coming-of-age story highlighting the realities of young women navigating varsity life in Pretoria,” said MultiChoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He took on the roles of head writer, director, and storyliner on the project and has since moved on to two new productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“He’s now working on two short films \u2014 Verses My Brother Taught Me<\/em> and Waiting for Papa<\/em> \u2014 where he also takes the lead as writer and director,” MultiChoice said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tshipinyane’s business partner, Kgomotso Matlhabe, is also a recent graduate of the MTF. MultiChoice said he was finding his footing in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matlhabe is a director at Eyes on Lens Films and is currently working as a camera assistant on a Volkswagen corporate advert, gaining behind-the-scenes experience in commercial production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katlego Dinga, a 2024\/25 MTF class graduate, is working with M-Net as an online editor on Ditaba<\/em> and Gogo’s Heist<\/em>, two films developed by her MTF cohort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Beyond editing, Dinga co-wrote Ditaba<\/em> and took on the role of digital imaging technician for both productions,” said MultiChoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Most recently, she joined the crew for Levels<\/em>, an upcoming Mzansi Magic show, where she also contributed as a voice-over artist.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thomo Tshipinyane, MultiChoice Talent Factory class of 2024\/25 graduate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kgomotso Matlhabe, MultiChoice Talent Factory class of 2024\/25 graduate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Katlego Dinga, MultiChoice Talent Factory class of 2024\/25 graduate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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