Community Media News

Net Neutrality Is Dead. Here's How to Get It Back

Submitted by michael on Tue, 01/14/2014 - 3:31pm

Net Neutrality has been the elephant in the regulatory room for over 10 years and our representatives have still failed to notice it. This lack of adequate protection has resulted in the court ruling today - the worst of all scenarios. Free Press has a petition/letter campaign launched - if this issue concerns you - take action here.

Net Neutrality Is Dead. Here's How to Get It Back
Craig Aaron, January 14, 2014

This piece originally appeared in the Huffington Post.

Three judges in D.C. just killed Net Neutrality.

This could be the end of the Internet as we know it. But it doesn't have to be.

The big news: A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down the Federal Communications Commission's Open Internet Order. This decision means that companies like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon — which brought the lawsuit — are now free to block or slow down any website, application or service they like.

"Ask the Experts" - Searching for Soundtracks TONIGHT, October 15

Submitted by jlessard on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 1:56pm

The Community Media Center of Marin’s popular series of master classes goes virtual via Zoom with compelling media-related topics presented by experts in their field.

In "Searching for Soundtracks" on Thursday, October 15 (6:30 - 8:30 PM), Justin Russell, CMCM's camera and editing instructor, accomplished in every aspect of video production, shares his tried and true methods for finding the best music bed for your project -- often at no cost!

CMCM’s virtual "Ask the Experts" presentations are free for CMCM members. $25 non-member fee includes one-year membership to CMCM plus free admittance to all “Ask the Experts” presentations in this series.

Register at www.cmcm.tv/asktheexperts. For more information, contact jill@marintv.org or call (415) 721-0636.

If you are a CMCM Non-Member you can pay $25 here for the entire series and receive a free CMCM Membership.

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 jill@marintv.org to get an “invitation” to log into our new content management – RueShare – and get acclimated to our new way of doing things.

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

Thank you for your support!

COVIDEO Festival Welcomes Your Submissions

Submitted by jlessard on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 12:00am

CMCM presents the first (and hopefully only) COVIDEO Festival.

What are you doing to cope with COVID-19? Gardening like crazy? Cooking up a storm? Getting out of Dodge? Share your pandemic perspective!

Create a short (2 minutes or less) video on your smartphone, then email it to: programming@cmcm.tv. CMCM will create a compilation and show it on Marin TV.

Spread the word! Not the virus!

Ask the Experts: WisdomVR Project TONIGHT, May 6

Submitted by jlessard on Thu, 04/01/2021 - 1:56pm

Join co-founder Gary Yost in a discussion of immersive media and VR documentaries in the context of his recent VR experience “Inside COVID19.” In the "WisdomVR Project, Yost cuts through the chaos of 2020 and dives deep in the story of how SARS-CoV-2 hijacked our culture and our bodies.

This "Ask the Experts" master class will be offered Thursday, May 6 (7-8:30 PM) via Zoom.

"Ask the Experts" is free to CMCM members. Non-member registration of $25 includes a year-long membership to CMCM and admittance to all "Ask the Experts" presentations in this virtual series. Register at www.cmcm.tv/asktheexperts.

Behind the Scenes

Submitted by jlessard on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 11:33am

Although CMCM has been closed due to the COVID-19 crisis, plenty of activity has been happening behind the scenes, including:

The production of several programs for Congressman Jared Huffman out of the Marin TV studio, including two important Virtual Town Hall meetings about the COVID-19 crisis.  The implementation of considerable technical adjustments and support necessary to keep our Town, City, and County meetings running on the Government Channel (27) and Education Channel (30). We also have some new K-6 educational programming content starting this week thanks to the folks at MCOE.

The configuration of RueShare, a content management system designed especially for community media centers like CMCM, which will replace our current system for member, equipment, workshop, and payment tracking. We'll launch this in the coming weeks along with a newly refreshed web site.

And on an aesthetic note, a chroma-key blue curtain has been hung in the Marin TV studio.  Add a new splash of color to your set!  (It looks great with the blue chairs donated by Soroptimist International.)

"ODD & off" Virtual Photo Exhibit through April 30

Submitted by jlessard on Thu, 04/01/2021 - 1:00am

After a year of contending with a plethora of challenges to our collective psyche, "ODD & off" was created to bring a bit of levity into our lives.

Treat yourself to a mini-tour of these odd and offbeat photographs culled from the private collection of Jill Lessard. Perhaps after checking out this virtual photo exhibit, your affection for your own quirky collection of family, friends, and colleagues will be rekindled.

View "ODD & off" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z3H4QcgCcJk

YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley presents the Marin Women's Hall of Fame!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 9:08pm

YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley presents the Marin Women's Hall of Fame

The Marin Women’s Hall of Fame publicly honors the achievements of Marin women, preserves their stories, educates the public and inspires the continued achievements of women and girls. YWCA is proud to act as the stewards of the Marin Women’s Hall of Fame, and we celebrate the successes and growth of women’s contributions each year through community nominations and an Induction Ceremony for these phenomenal Marin women each year.

Below are the upcoming airdates specials by guests, all hosted by JOAN BROWN:

TAMRA PETERS
Tuesday, March 28th @ 4:29 AM
Thursday, April 13th @ 3:45 PM
Sunday, April 16th @ 10:45 AM
Monday, April 24th @ 8:10 AM
Saturday, April 29th @ 6:45 PM

AMY REISCH
Saturday, March 25th @ 9:00 AM
Thursday, April 13th @ 3:05 PM
Sunday, April 16th @ 10:15 AM
Monday, April 24th @ 7:40 AM
Saturday, April 29th @ 6:10 AM

DR. EVA LONG
Monday, April 3rd @ 9:45 PM
Thursday, April 13th @ 2:30 PM
Sunday, April 16th @ 9:40 AM
Monday, April 24th @ 7:05 AM
Saturday, April 29th @ 5:35 PM

PATRICIA KENDALL
Thursday, April 6th @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday, April 11th @ 4:15 PM

Screening of "Veracruz: The Forgotten Grave"

Submitted by AlejandroP on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 5:09pm

What is happening in the state of Veracruz, Mexico?

“Veracruz: The Forgotten Grave” documents the abuse, kidnapping and murder of students, teachers and activists. This piece produced by Rompeviento TV traces the complicity of the state government with organized crime to perpetrate this terror.

Monday, September 14 - 7PM
Big Roxie - 3117 16 St. San Francisco

Thursday, September 17 - 6PM
UC Berkeley, 5125 Dwinelle

¿Qué sucede en el estado de Veracruz?

Veracruz: La Fosa Olvidada documenta el abuso, secuestro y muerte de estudiantes, maestros y activistas. Este reportaje especial producido po Rompimiento TV traza las complicidades del gobierno del estado con el crimen
organizado para perpetrar el terror en el que se vive en Veracruz.

Lunes, Septiembre 14 - 7PM
Big Roxie - 3117 16 St. San Francisco

Jueves, Septiembre 17 - 6PM
UC Berkeley, 5125 Dwinelle

"marINSANITY" welcomes 2021 with laughter TONIGHT, January 11

Submitted by jlessard on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 12:21pm

Get the New Year off to the best possible start -- with laughter — when “marINSANITY” records another episode on Monday, January 11 from 7 - 8 PM. Be a member of the virtual audience as some of the Bay Area’s best and brightest talents share their stand-up comedy routines via Zoom. To get a link to the fun, email jill@marintv.org.

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