28 Aug 2023

In a vibrant stride towards amplifying Botswana's creative output, MultiChoice Botswana has announced an exciting opportunity for local content creators to step into the limelight.

Nestled at DStv Botswana channel 161, Mzansi Magic, has issued a call for submissions, beckoning made-for-TV movies crafted exclusively for Batswana audience.

Not stopping there, Mzansi Magic seeks a Local Motswana production supervisor to curate content that will enthral viewers across Mzansi Magic channels.

A tapestry of remarkable Botswana stories has graced the screens in 2023, emblematic of MultiChoice's dedication to fostering Africa's storytelling evolution.

DStv Botswana has enriched its viewers' experiences with compelling narratives such as My Botswana Plate and Bots Top 5, in under a year's time.

Beyond entertainment, MultiChoice has facilitated skills transfer initiatives in collaboration with the Department of Broadcasting Services through the MultiChoice Talent Factory, fortifying the Botswana content creation ecosystem.

As the sun sets on the horizon of 2023, Botswana's creative dynamism is gaining the attention of both the populace and policy makers.

Thembile Legwaila, MultiChoice Botswana's Head of Marketing, said in a press release; “we as MultiChoice Botswana are proud to be a part of helping shape the way we Batswana tell our story”.

For the Botswana industry, this call-for-submission is an answer to fervent prayers.

Johnson Otlaadisa, Executive Producer at New Look Studios, said, “this call comes at a time when the industry in Botswana is yearning for more opportunities to tell our stories to the world beyond our borders,” he said, adding that it was a critical moment for growth as Mzansi Magic was one of Africa’s best storytellers.

Mzansi Magic's call resonates with promise, offering local production companies the role of overseeing the holistic filmmaking journey, from inception to post-production, for content destined for Mzansi Magic channels.

These channels include DStv's Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu, Mzansi Bioskop, and Mzansi Magic music channels.

This partnership envisages not only unprecedented exposure for the chosen production company but also an abundant opportunity for skills enhancement.

While the spotlight was focused on Botswana, MultiChoice Botswana underscores the importance of authenticity.

Amidst crafting stories tailor-made for Batswana, the globe's boundless gaze demands narratives resonating across borders.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to seize this pivotal moment by engaging with the M-Net Corporate Submissions platform.

For those aspiring to the role of Local Production Supervisor, the local Botswana Supervising Producer submission site awaits at https://mnetcorporate.co.za.

Simultaneously, creators with an interest in made-for-TV movies can explore the Authentically Batswana made-for-TV movie submission channel at https://mnetcorporate.co.za. 

The call-for-submissions curtain falls on September 15. ends