Prosob Cocreate

Cocreating bold stories

that matter!

Prosob Cocreate is all about exchanging skills in media, creativity, and journalism while teaming up to create stories that matter.

Over 7 months, Cambodia’s media creators, creative professionals, and journalists will come together to blend creativity with journalistic depth. Whether it’s adding eye-catching visuals, powerful soundtracks, or sharper storytelling, this program helps you fill the gaps in your work by collaborating with others who bring fresh ideas and skills to the table.

The number of participants is not limited, while the number of collaboration project funding opportunities is limited to 5 projects throughout the whole nine-months activities.

FOR WHO?

Application Criteria

The target participants are individuals/teams who have established platforms and are:

  • Committed media4impact alumni who are active content/media creators and

  • Committed journalists and young journalism professionals

  • Academics- researchers

Program Offers

A supportive space to explore the collaborative project highlighting stories that matter

    • Together to blend creativity with journalistic depth: Work together to integrate innovative, creative elements with the rigor and integrity of journalism, creating compelling and impactful stories that resonate with audiences.

    • Skill Learning: Learn to blend creativity and journalism through workshops and collaboration. Develop skills in visuals, sound, and storytelling to create impactful stories.

    • Supporting Network: Join a community of creators and journalists. Get guidance from mentors, learn from experts, and build connections for future projects

    • Connect with Your Dedicated Support Mentor: Receive personalized guidance and ongoing support from an experienced mentor who will help you navigate challenges and maximize your potential throughout the program.

    • Learn from Expert Speakers: Gain valuable insights and inspiration from a lineup of distinguished speakers with expertise in both journalism and creative disciplines, offering a blend of practical advice and innovative ideas.

    • Unlock Collaborative Project Funding: Access a USD 850 seed grant to kickstart your collaborative project.

    • Expand Your Reach Through Cross-Publication: Showcase your collaborative project across both creative and journalistic platforms, leveraging diverse channels to amplify its impact and connect with broader audiences.

    • Present Your Work at the Prosob Festival 2025

TOPICS

Join us to enhance your media and creative skills while creating bold stories that inspire change and connect with a vibrant community of creators and journalists. You’ll bring your ideas to life and share them with the world.

  • Diversity Equity & Inclusion ( Ethnic Minorities, Indigenous groups, Gender, etc.)​

  • Art, Culture and Tourism

  • Health and Well-being

  • Civic and youth participation

  • Sustainability/Urban Planning

  • Climate & Biodiversity

  • Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Roadmap

Pick up your gears.

Let’s go.

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FEBRUARY

Application Open 📢📢 ●

📢 Calling all media creators, journalists, and creative professionals in Cambodia!
Deadline: Application closed!

Skill Discovery, Topic Exploration, and Team Formation

Program launch event, icebreaker and introduction sessions, and networking activities to connect creatives and journalists.


Date: TBC ( 1 Day per Month)

MARCH

APRIL

Skill-Building Workshop 1: Creative-Driven Storytelling

Project Conceptualization, Storytelling Gap Assessment, Collaboration Map Exercise.


Date: TBC ( 1 Day per Month)

MAY

Skill-Building Workshop 2: Journalism-Driven Creativity

Progress-check, Creative Diagnostic, Creative Inspiring Session, and Regroup workspace


Date: TBC ( 1 Day per Month)

JUNE

Project Development (Phase 1)

Teams are working on the initial implementation of the project. Regular check-ins and mentor guidance will occur alongside a Vidcast or Live Chat to share early progress.


Date: TBC ( 1 Day per Month)

JULY

Project Development (Phase 2)

Network Building & Inspiring Session


Date: TBC ( 1 Day per Month)

AUGUST

Distribution and Amplifier

Distribution Planning, Network Building & Inspiring session


Date: TBC ( 1 Day per Month)

SEPTEMBER

Reflection and Next Steps

Harvesting Day


Date: TBC ( 1 Day per Month)

Application Closed!

Meet the OGs!

OG as in the Organizing Gang, here to assist and support you in creating a fun experience in the program!

  • Bank

    Program and DEI Manager
    100% interest in fun

  • Uddam

    Art Direction
    Creampuff addict

  • Vandara

    Program & Comm support
    Identifies as a catopus

  • Maradony

    Admin & Finance Officer
    Nydorama

  • Anh

    Impact Data Analyst
    Cat Whisperer

  • Teng

    Creative Commuincations Manager

When there’s

Trouble,

you know who to call~

Teen Titan’s not here. But Bank is!!

If you have any questions or need some support, don’t hesitate to contact:

Bank VATH (Bank)

bank.vath@impacthub.net

Have you heard of

media4impact is an innovative engagement mechanism launched in October 2022 by Impact Hub Phnom Penh which aims to:

  • Empower media practitioners and leaders by helping them amplify their diverse voices and actions in civic spaces.

  • Facilitate the sustainable growth of individuals, teams, and organizations by providing the necessary support.

  • Raise awareness about meaningful social and environmental issues in addition to inspiring an increasing number of youths to be self-informed, reflect, and potentially take actions to tackle these issues.

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