Community Media News

Omid Shamsapour becomes the Director of Operations for Marin TV!

Submitted by jlessard on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 12:56pm

Congratulations to Omid Shamsapour for becoming the new Director of Operations for Marin TV / Community Media Center of Marin. Omid succeeds Jill Lessard, who is moving back to the Right Coast.

For the past few years, Omid has been CMCM’s Director of Education & Production. Among many other projects, he has facilitated educational workshops and media productions for Marin TV's Youth Media Academy, the California Film Institute’s My Place My Story program, the Daraja Academy, and the Archie Williams Communications Academy. Omid has also produced numerous livestreams for the San Rafael Pacifics Baseball Team, Marin IJ Lobby Lounge concert series, TEDx San Rafael Women, and Virtual Town Halls for Congressman Jared Huffman, and many more!

Please congratulate Omid the next time you see him. The new era is here!

Producer Spotlight

Submitted by AlejandroP on Sat, 02/28/2015 - 5:33pm

Your Name:
Matthew Amis

How long have you been a member of CMCM?
Since 2009

The Title of Your Marin TV Series:
Bay Area Beat TV

In a nutshell, describe your CMCM series:
Every independent artist in the SF Bay Area needs the opportunity to be showcased.

Where were you born?
San Francisco

Where were you raised?
San Francisco’s Mission District for 15 years and San Rafael’s Canal District for 15 years.

If you attended college ... What was the name of the school? What was your major?
Marin ROP: Radio Production and Radio Management
College of Marin: Journalism and Health Sciences

What is/was your occupation? How long have you been in this profession?

"Ask the Experts" - Getting Good Audio TONIGHT September 17

Submitted by jlessard on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 12:56pm

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.

On Thursday, September 17 (6:30 – 8:30 PM), you'll get a whole new level of appreciation for the importance of capturing good sound. If you're interested in "Getting Good Audio," lend an ear to Andrew Fischer Wong, an instructor for the California Film Institute and BAYCAT Studios, and founder of the Filmmaker Boot Camp in Modesto.

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.

"marINSANITY" makes merry TONIGHT, May 10

Submitted by jlessard on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:56pm

What better way to welcome the merry merry month of May than with laughter!

Be a member of the virtual Marin TV studio audience when “marINSANITY,” Marin TV’s crazy funny comedy show, records another episode – via Zoom – featuring some of the Bay Area’s best and brightest stand-up comedians.

The fun starts Monday, May 10 at 7 PM. To get a link to "Zoom Room," email jill@marintv.org.

San Rafael PD K9 Fundraiser

Submitted by ScottCalhoun on Wed, 09/18/2013 - 11:38am

The Community Media Center of Marin partnered with the San Rafael Police Department's K9 Association to create the following short promo for their fundraiser event on September 28th at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center. You can catch the promo here:

http://youtu.be/D_ObWez7OmI

The San Rafael Police Department had a very successful K9 program for over 20 years, but was eliminated in 2003 due to budget constraints. The men and women of SRPD have formed the K9 Association in an effort to rebuild the program solely through fundraising. Contributions from the community and the San Rafael Police K9 Association funded the purchase of two German Shepherds – Ares and Faro. All proceeds from this event will go to the care, training and maintenance of the K9s. The tickets and donations for this event are tax deductable.

"How To" with Dain Bedford-Pugh Zoom workshops August 13, 20, 27

Submitted by jlessard on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 11:00pm

Experience a whole new perspective on video production -- from the convenience of your home -- in this Zoom series of FREE workshops led by accomplished producer/director/editor Dain Bedford-Pugh.

HOW TO: WRITE YOUR SCRIPT
Thursday, August 13 (7-8:30 PM)
Want the screenwriting process to be understandable and inspiring? By the time this Zoom class is over, you’ll be ready to dust off that idea that’s been languishing and put those fingers to the keyboard!

HOW TO: LIGHT YOUR SCENE
Thursday, August 20 (7-8:30 PM)
Next to power, light is a filmmaker’s greatest ally. Don’t settle for available light. Learn some simple tips and tools that can turn your scene from looking bland to beautiful!

HOW TO: FRAME YOUR SHOT
Thursday, August 27 (7-8:30 PM)
Do great painters and photographers allow their subjects to pose anywhere in the frame? Rhetorical question! How you construct your shots speaks volumes. In this workshop, you'll understand the grammar of camera shots.

Marin Movie Club: "His Girl Friday" TONIGHT, May 12

Submitted by jlessard on Thu, 04/01/2021 - 12:56pm

Calling all cinephiles!

The Marin Movie Club invites you to discuss Howard Hawks' "His Girl Friday" on Wednesday, May 12 at 7 PM.

Host Dain Bedford-Pugh facilitates the conversation around this 1940 screwball comedy starring Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, and Ralph Bellamy.

Stream the classic comedy online, and reserve your spot in the "Zoom Room" by emailing jill@marintv.org.

Archie Williams Livestream Graduation: Friday, June 9th @ 4:00 PM!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Mon, 06/05/2023 - 5:14pm

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2023! Marin TV is covering the Archie Williams High School graduation. Enjoy the live broadcast experience on TV and online!

Here is Marin TV’s live broadcast information and schedule:

Date: Friday, June 9th

Time: 4:00 PM PST

Marin TV:
Comcast Channel 30
AT&T U-Verse Channel 99

Stream Online:
https://www.marintv.org/30

GO FALCONS!

Book Presentation of "Los Narcos Gringos"

Submitted by AlejandroP on Wed, 09/14/2016 - 9:10am

The new research of Mexican journalist J. Jesus Esquivel crosses the border between Mexico and the United States, one of the largest and most complex in the world. While on one side there is blood and violence, on the other reign logistics, racial prejudice and voracious ambition of consumers; all wrapped in a blanket of corruption.

Mexican writer and journalist , J. Jesus Esquivel has been a US correspondent for the magazine Proceso. He is an expert in American politics and has published books like The DEA in Mexico. Accredited to the White House, the US Congress and the United States Department of State. He has worked as a political analyst for several radio and television networks such as National Public Radio, CNN , Univision , Al Jazeera , Telesur of Venezuela and Colombia RCN.

Thursday, October 22 @7PM
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts.
2868 Mission St, San Francisco

Free Media Mixer June 2

Submitted by jlessard on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 10:48am

You're invited!

Be a virtual guest at the Community Media Center of Marin’s monthly virtual Media Mixer. All are welcome to connect with the CMCM creative community, and find out how you can learn to make quality videos that will reach more than 70,000 households throughout Marin County.

Join us via Zoom! Register for the next Media Mixer by emailing jill@marintv.org

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