South Africa, March 6 -- Delivered in partnership with the festival, the one-day programme created space for open conversations about storytelling, craft and the realities of building a career in film and television. The sessions connected aspiring filmmakers with industry leaders, offering practical insight into how African stories move from script to screen and how they can travel far beyond the continent.

The programme was hosted and moderated by acclaimed South African actor and presenter Thapelo Mokoena, who set the tone for the day by reminding attendees that authentic storytelling remains central to the industry's future.

"Authenticity is a non-negotiable," he said during the session, adding that he sees MultiChoice as an importa...