Emerging local filmmakers thrive despite Covid restrictions

Orapeleng and Mohwasa were the two fortunate local creatives who were chosen to represent Botswana this year at the MTF Academy
Orapeleng and Mohwasa were the two fortunate local creatives who were chosen to represent Botswana this year at the MTF Academy

Other sectors may still be slowly reopening following the national coronavirus-induced lockdowns, but Botswana’s film industry is a hive of activity and adhering to all post-lockdown regulations in continuing to create world-class film and TV content.

In particular, students of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy for Southern Africa who have returned from the academy headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia are working hard from home to continue their studies ahead of their graduation later this year.

Lorato Orapeleng and Masego Mohwasa were the two fortunate local creatives who were chosen to represent Botswana this year at the MTF Academy – a MultiChoice initiative that aims to ignite Africa’s creative industries and in so doing, transform the film sector.

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