South Africa, Oct. 28 -- This is where Extended Cut proves transformative. Designed as an extension of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), the programme goes beyond mentorship and funding. It provides what young creators need most: infrastructure that empowers independence. From free production equipment and editing suites to post-production facilities and business support, Extended Cut removes one of the industry's biggest barriers - the cost of creation.

"Support includes access to free-to-use production facilities and equipment to increase profitability, business support services to boost sustainability, mentorship support from experienced professionals to enable skills transfer, and production accounting services to ensure complian...