M-Net will run its Magic in Motion Academy programme for 2017 and host a four-day Magic in Motion Career Expo for aspiring young learners, as well as a new scholarship programme. It is taking on 12 interns for the 2017 class, which aims to develop a talent pool while growing capacity in the film and television industry, and simultaneously cultivating homegrown content.
Applicants must apply directly to M-Net before 31 January 2017 should they wish to participate in the 2017 Magic in Motion Academy.
Entry criteria for 2017
- Applicants must have completed (in 2015) or are completing (in 2016), a three-year diploma/degree in a film and TV or related qualification
- Applicants must have a minimum of a C-aggregate pass
- All candidates will have their details run through the system for credit checking, police-record checking and proof of any previous education stated
- M-Net’s decision in the selection of the 12 interns for the 2017 Magic in Motion Academy is final
- M-Net shall not be responsible for any electronic system failure that results in any particular entry not being received for consideration
- M-Net is not liable for the costs applicants incur during the process of their electronic application (example: airtime usage or payment at WiFi café)
- Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information that they include in their submission is valid and true
- M-Net has the right to expand, limit, downscale and/or terminate the Magic in Motion Academy at its discretion
- Entry is limited to those who meet the stated entry criteria
- 2016 Magic in Motion Academy interns are prohibited from being selected again
- There is no guarantee of employment at the end of the internship
- Internship is only available in Gauteng, South Africa
- M-Net reserves the right to terminate any internship during the course of the programme
The Magic in Motion Academy interns will receive hands-on training in producing, directing, cinematography, production commissioning, concept creation, script writing, sound, art direction, editing, post-production and more. The course has been designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation in order to produce highly employable professionals.
Upon completion of the 12-month curriculum, M-Net will choose three exceptional interns to produce their own films with funding from M-Net and, as in years past, some of these movies could find their way onto a small screen.
The Magic in Motion Academy begins in May 2017 in Johannesburg under the guidance of Academy director, Bobby Heaney and M-Net CSI and skills development manager, Ashika Kirpal.
For more information, go to www.mnetcorporate.co.za.
