The 2023 Best Graduating Student of MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), Mr Oluwasegun Ogundeyi, is on his way to Italy to attend the New York Film Academy in Florence.
While at the academy, the filmmaker will hone his skills and be exposed to the latest innovations in the creative industry and meet others from across the globe.
His acceptance to the New York Film Academy’s Florence campus reflects not only personal advancement but also the continued success of MTF’s global training pipeline.
Through its partnership-driven approach, MTF continues to create pathways that position African filmmakers for international relevance while keeping their storytelling rooted in authentic local perspectives.
The fully funded scholarship provided by MTF marks a significant milestone in a career already defined by versatility, discipline, and award-winning storytelling.
The scholarship is part of an ongoing partnership between MTF and the New York Film Academy, designed to strengthen global exposure for emerging African filmmakers while building meaningful creative and industry connections between Nollywood and Hollywood.
“Storytelling is connection. It is expression, impact, and community. My mission is to tell African stories that are nuanced, human, and real, stories that remind us of who we are,” Mr Ogundeyi, who is a director, cinematographer, and storyteller, stated.
Since his time at MTF, Mr Ogundeyi has steadily built a portfolio that demonstrates both range and creative leadership. His directorial debut, Her Dark Past, earned top recognition by winning the MTF category at the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), validating the promise he displayed during his training at MTF.
As Director of Photography on the short film Threshold, he contributed to a project that secured selections at both the Ibadan Indie Film Awards and the Malabo International Film Festival 2025.
He directed Bridging Hope, a documentary produced for Drug Aid Africa, demonstrating his ability to craft compelling narratives for social impact.
His commercial work includes directing the Máadán Lipgloss launch campaign, bringing cinematic sensibility to branded content. Currently, his cinematography work on Transparent Boy is in post-production, with festival submissions anticipated.
Beyond individual projects, his MTF experience yielded lasting professional partnerships. In June 2024, he co-founded NINE NINE Productions Limited with a fellow MTF graduate, transforming their collaboration on Threshold into a sustainable creative enterprise.