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produced and directed eight Mzansi Magic
(DStv channel 161) original lms, which featured
among the top ten on the channel in the month
of broadcast.
In its third year, the academy has given dynamic
young South African graduates the opportunity
to immerse themselves in a 12-month work-
readiness programme. They work on local
productions such as Mzansi Magic’s soap
Isibaya, The Voice SA on M-Net and M-Net-
sponsored events such as Miss South Africa
and the Cape Town Carnival, making every
opportunity a learning experience and equipping
the learners to be employable after their
internship year.
Other productions on which they have worked,
include: The Queen, Idols, Shark Tank, Carte
Blanche, Getroud met Rugby, M-Net’s 30th
birthday, MultiChoice LIVE mall activations and
Mandela Day (MultiChoice Make a Difference
initiative).
The M-Net interns graduate with a certi cate
in management and production from Big Fish
School of Digital Filmmaking. This programme
gives them a holistic perspective on the industry,
across pre-production, production and
post-production. Skills covered in the curriculum
include networking, collaboration, business
acumen, production nance, resource
management, social media engagement,
problem solving, personal effectiveness and
emotional intelligence.
The MiM Career Expo was launched in August
2014. M-Net partnered with tertiary and nancial
institutions, as well as production companies, to
give learners a complete view of the industry.
Attendees were also made aware of the variety of
jobs available in the industry, such as presenting,
acting, camerawork and directing, giving them
valuable insights from industry experts and
practical exposure to several disciplines.
At the MiM Career Expo in February 2017,
nearly 3 000 learners from 50 schools across
Gauteng were invited to participate. The expo
is targeted at grade 9 learners, as the subjects
they choose at the end of that school year will
in uence their future study choices and career
paths. The expo highlights exciting professions
in the industry and helps learners explore lm
and television job prospects.