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 |
