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Media City Academy is a specialist training academy in Johannesburg that prepares creatives for work in film, television and related media. The model blends structured theory with intensive practicals inside operating studios so learners build marketable skills from day one.
Yes. Media City Academy is accredited with MICT SETA and SAQA for programmes aligned to the National Qualifications Framework. Learners graduate with recognised credentials that employers understand.
Media City Studios, 28 Harley Street, Ferndale, Randburg, South Africa.
Live production exposure, industry practitioners as lecturers, a curriculum that mirrors real workflows, and an embedded network with production houses and broadcasters. Learners train on professional equipment in active studios, not simulated labs.
Both focus on set etiquette, production office competencies, equipment use and core craft skills for entry level employment.
These additions expand capacity across technical, creative and entrepreneurial tracks.
Yes. Business of Film is a six week online course that covers production, legal, funding, distribution and sales for film, TV, documentary and commercials. It is open access.
Aspiring storytellers and technicians who want industry aligned, practical training that leads to real roles in the creative economy. School leavers and working adults are welcome.
Minimum Grade 11 pass with Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3, communication competence at NQF Level 2 and basic computer literacy at NQF Level 3. Course specific auditions or portfolio reviews may apply.
Select your programme, submit your documents, and complete payment to secure your seat. The admissions team will guide you through each step.
The Academy works with partners in the sector to explore funding avenues for qualifying learners. Enquire during application for current opportunities.
A hybrid format. Core theory is delivered online for flexibility. Practicals run in studio, on set and in production offices, with rotating roles across departments to build multi discipline competence.
Television studios, film sets, audio recording rooms, makeup and wardrobe spaces, and editing and post production suites. Equipment and workflows are aligned to industry standards.
Working producers, directors, writers, performers and technical crew who bring current industry practice into the classroom and onto set. Masterclasses add mentorship and portfolio coaching.
You will be able to manage production tasks, support departments, source resources, follow safety and ethics, process information for specialist roles, and operate equipment to spec. You also gain the soft skills and business literacy needed to function in real productions.
Typical entry roles include Production Assistant, Camera Assistant, Lighting Assistant, Sound Assistant, Art Department Assistant, Wardrobe Assistant, Runner, Editing Room Assistant, Script Logger, Vision Control Assistant, Teleprompter or Autocue Operator and Studio Floor Assistant.
Live set experience, credits on productions where applicable, portfolio development and access to an industry network that hires. The aim is simple. Job ready talent that can plug into crews fast.
A creative community that values originality, collaboration and consistent output. The environment is built for pitching, testing ideas, learning fast and shipping finished work.
Yes. Learners join a growing ecosystem of Cityzens who collaborate on projects and share opportunities across productions and platforms.
