South Africa, Sept. 23 -- "You're given a specific amount to work with, and it can be tough to negotiate with crew members who might think you're just trying to cut costs. But the reality is the budget has to cover everything - from locations to cast to gear - so it's all about finding the balance and still delivering the best production value possible."

Van Wyk's journey has been closely tied to the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Extended Cut programme, which was designed as an extension of the MTF Academy to help alumni produce content for MultiChoice's General Entertainment channels, including Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161). The programme gives fresh voices the opportunity to bring their unique perspectives to a wide audience while...