Mujawarat - Podcast Production Journey

Mujawarat is an integral part of Atheer Cultural Radio's mission to elevate and support the voices of journalists, storytellers, and cultural workers. Our program offers mentorship, coaching, and residency projects designed to invest in both the production and the producers. Through a comprehensive coaching process, we guide participants step by step, helping them develop and realize their own unique ideas. Our goal is to nurture creativity and elevate voices within the cultural scene, providing the tools and support needed to bring their stories to life.
We aim to empower participants to tell their stories and make a meaningful impact.
We invite artists, storytellers, journalists, and writers to join us on this journey and help us create a richer and more vibrant cultural landscape.

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The Mujawarat program aims to:

Provide a platform for emerging and established Palestinian voices, with opportunities for Arab competitors.
Support participants in developing unique storytelling ideas into audio production.
Enhance participants' technical and content creation skills through comprehensive mentorship and coaching.
Promote cultural narratives and stories that resonate within and beyond the community.

Impact on Participants:

Participants will gain hands-on experience in audio production, from concept development to final editing.
Mentorship and coaching will provide personalized guidance, helping participants to hone their craft and produce high-quality content.
Exposure to a network of industry professionals and peers will open up new opportunities for collaborations.

Impact on the Cultural Scene:

By focusing on cultural narratives, Mujawarat will contribute to a richer and more diverse media landscape.
The program will amplify underrepresented voices, bringing new perspectives and stories to the forefront.
Successful projects will inspire and encourage more individuals to engage in cultural storytelling.

Criteria for Selecting Candidates:

Demonstrated commitment to cultural storytelling.
Ability to develop compelling ideas and concepts.
Technical skills or a willingness to learn and develop these skills.
Passion for contributing to the cultural scene.

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of professionals (local and Regional)
Candidates will be selected based on the strength of their ideas and their potential for growth.
Two grants will be available for Arab competitors to encourage broader participation.

Mentorship and Coaching Details

Participants will be paired with experienced mentors who have expertise in content creation, audio production, and cultural storytelling.
Mentors will provide personalized guidance throughout the program, from concept development to final production.
Coaching sessions will cover technical skills, such as recording, editing, and sound design.
Participants will receive feedback on their work, helping them to improve and refine their projects.

Target Audience: 18-35 years

Fields: Artists, storytellers, journalists, writers (or anyone with compelling ideas and skills)

Focus: Ideas from and about the culture scene

Production Language: Arabic

Candidates: Primarily Palestinians (2 grants available for Arab competitors)

What We Offer:

Mentorship and coaching (content and technical)
Residency using Atheer studios and Bus studio
Production grant up to 1000 Euro

What We Accept

Commitment to the work process
Project delivery include (full episode: content + editing + art work + description)
Joining the closing listening session

Timeline: 5 months (August – December)

Date	Task
August	Open call + Selction Process
September	Pre- production Opening with group workshop (Content, technical) + Individually develop the treatment (Idea and research) + Pre-interview
October	Production Phase (Interviews +recording + Scripting)
November	Editing + Post production
December	Final review + Listening session