CMCM Updates

Stop the FCC from Defunding PEG Channels & Community Media Centers like Marin TV

Submitted by michael on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 11:35am

UPDATE August 2019
The FCC voted 3-2 (R-D) to approve the draft order 621 today. That was no surprise. The final order will be released in about a week - we'll know more then. Some interpretation of the order as it now stands:

1) FCC commissioner O’reilly pushed hard for PEG transport fees (use of fiber line between PEG and Cable operator) to be deducted from Franchise Fees (FF) - this may included in the final order. If so - CMCM could be charged for our connection to Comcast used to deliver the channels.

2) Values determined by cable companies for iNets and free cable drops will now be deducted from FF. This has no impact on CMCM since AT&T eliminated those public benefits 10 years ago when they passed the CA State Video Franchise (DIVCA). Note: Having decimated PEG in 21 states, AT&T has since ceased their rollout of U-Verse and now sells satellite TV service.

Marin Movie Club welcomes "Border"

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 5:27pm

Join self-described movie nerd Dain Bedford-Pugh for a Zoom conversation about “Border”, tonight September 8 at 7:00 PM!

When a border guard with a sixth sense for identifying smugglers encounters the first person she cannot prove is guilty, she is forced to confront terrifying revelations about herself and humankind. This 2018 Swedish fantasy film, directed by Ali Abbasi, is a thrilling, beautiful, and unpredictable treat with amazing performances and gorgeous visuals.

Stream it in advance, and register for the MMC discussion by emailing dain@cmcm.tv

CMCM will be closed for the Holidays! (December 24, 2022 - January 2, 2023)

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Fri, 12/23/2022 - 8:05pm

The Community Media Center of Marin will be closed:

Saturday December 24th, 2022 - Monday, January 2nd, 2023

CMCM will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

For more info, please email info@cmcm.tv or call (415) 721-0636 x14

2ND ANNUAL KREOLE & KRAWFISH CommUNITY Gathering!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Thu, 05/09/2024 - 1:38am

The Kreole & Krawfish CommUNITY Gathering, organized by POWERED By MUSIC, is a truly inspiring event that aims to raise funds for the “Are You Ready To Learn with Andre Thierry” music program. Through the program’s noble intent of preserving the rich French Kreole heritage and culture while supporting music education, we make positive impacts to ensure that this cultural legacy endures its traditions for future generations.

​This outdoor gathering has something for everyone - a spacious dance floor, a creative zone for children filled with arts, crafts, and games, comfortable reserved table seating, and lawn seating. The atmosphere is filled with good vibes, making it the perfect place for family-friendly reunions.

​Attendees will enjoy the electrifying performances of Grammy-nominated artist Andre Thierry and other talented Kreole musicians from Louisiana and Texas as they unite and showcase their high-energy rhythmic expressions, calling ALL music lovers to the dance floor! Join us and experience the musical traditions passed down from generation to generation as we share the heART of the French Kreole culture.

Marin TV Goes Black in Observance of April 16

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 12:53pm

You may have noticed the Marin TV channels were black this morning. We could make up all sorts of excuses and snarky explanations, but in reality we had a big UPS unit fail which took down most of our equipment for several hours. We have since bypassed power and are up and running again - our apologies for any inconvenience!

Expect Technical Difficulties - Nov. 15-18

Submitted by michael on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 12:06pm

Monday, Nov 14th. One of our DISH feeds froze this morning which disrupted our morning cablecasts of Democracy Now and Gay USA. We resumed at 10:15 with a delayed cablecast of DN! and it will repeat normally at other hours today. Things like this happen at the worst time - and we know many of you are following the news more closely this week than ever. We will continue to do our best to avoid future problems.

On that note - we have many equipment changes planned the rest of this week and there may be a few more hiccups as we move our channels over to the new equipment. We will do our best to minimize downtime! Please bear with us during this time.

CMCM CLOSED through May 31

Submitted by jlessard on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 4:34pm

The Bay Area-wide “Shelter in Place” order has been extended through May 31. In accordance with that mandate, CMCM will continue to be closed to members and the general public until at least that date.

CMCM studio reservations, equipment checkouts, workshops, and events are suspended until further notice. But since a large part of the work CMCM performs is Government services -- covering local meetings and operating the related government channels -- this work will continue since it is an essential part of public health and emergency communications between local governments and their constituents.

Programming will continue to be scheduled across all three channels, and you can submit programs to air on Marin TV electronically -- without having to leave home -- then tune into Channel 26 to see the results.

If you post your videos to YouTube, Vimeo or DropBox - just send the link. If you want to upload files to our dropbox, just ask.

To submit programs, please fill out the form found at this URL: https://cmcm.tv/online

To contact staff, please use email only. Thank you!

General Center questions, Member Services: jill@marintv.org

CMCM introduces RueShare

Submitted by jlessard on Wed, 05/19/2021 - 1:56pm

We’ve changed!

The Community Media Center of Marin has a new website for equipment reservations. If you are a current CMCM member who needs to make equipment or studio reservations, please email info@cmcm.tv to get an “invitation” to log into our new content management – RueShare – and get acclimated to our new way of doing things.

CMCM RueShare website: https://cmcm.rueshare.com/

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call (415) 721-0636 x101 and we’ll walk you through the process of setting up your new CMCM account.

Thank you for your support!

Jimmy Carter's Birthday Celebration Live Event - Saturday, October 1st!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Mon, 09/26/2022 - 8:07pm

It's the Annual Jimmy Carter Jamboree celebration to honor and recognize our 39th President and his work at The Carter Center.

The event will hosted by CMCM member/producer Barbara McVeigh, live at the Community Media Center of Marin on Saturday, October 1st from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, joined by ABC Host Spencer Christian!

The event will include screenings of the great "Crisis of Confidence Speech", forums from The Carter Center, footage of the last six years of musicians and other community leaders of Marin and beyond coming together to celebrate a president who has stood by principles of peace, human rights, health, mental health, housing, respect and so many other values that we value.

We have Carter bumper stickers and flower seeds from Rosalynn Carter to help usher in the butterfly trail of hope across the country!

To date, we have hosted film screenings, earned two city proclamations, one county proclamation and a California State resolution in honor of Carter. Musicians, businesses and teachers have contributed to the efforts to honor this president whose spirit could "Jimmy" us into one of peace and joy! Let it rip! We believe the best is yet to come!

Free Virtual Orientation: Tuesday, March 5th @ 6:00 PM!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Mon, 01/08/2024 - 6:01am

Connect with your community! Create videos that will reach 70,000 households on Marin TV! Learn more at a free CMCM Orientation -- via Zoom -- @ 6:00 PM.

The next Orientation is on the calendar for Tuesday, March 5th, 2024!

Reserve your spot in the "Zoom Room" by registering at: https://www.marintv.org/orientation/

For more info, call (415) 721-0636 x101 or email info@cmcm.tv.

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