WPAA-TV - Community Media Center in Wallingford, CT

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PROUD Winner | National ‘Overall Excellence‘ Award from Alliance for Community Media for Small Public Access Stations 2019, 21, 22 & 23 and ACM New England 2013, 2014, Finalist Excellence Nor’easter Festival 2021, 2022 and Community Impact 2021,22,23

Celebrating Wallingford in Story Every Day Since 1993

Locating local content

Shows produced with WPAA-TV resources are often on YouTube. If produced by #Team Hercules or #TeenTigerTV they are on @WpaaTV YouTube. here  Local producer content ‘belongs to them’ and can be found where they choose to share including YouTube channels. 

Predictable, searchable schedule for planned viewing:

There are three ways to use this program schedule. Use the scroll bar to see the rest of the day. Use the calendar to select a different day. Use the keyword search for your favorite show. If the show is scheduled again, the next play time appears to the right.

The plan represents intent. The scrollable schedule has the actual programs in the cablecast scheduler.


THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN COMMUNITY TV.

We are citizens teaching other citizens what we know about the media.

Our depth of knowledge and capabilities depends on volunteers. Join Us.

Freeman P Quinn, 1st Free Speech Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions. Click for answers.

Is residency in Wallingford a requirement to use WPAA-TV?

Residency gives prospective Users priority. Users can be Media Producers in No. Branford, No. Haven, East Haven, Madison, Guilford, Branford, a representative of nonprofits providing services to an area that includes Wallingford, Individuals that own businesses in Wallingford, Individuals employed by businesses that do business in Wallingford (i.e. State of CT), CT college students, CT Filmmakers, Members of organizations that we host such as theater companies

Who decides what is played?

The community members who choose to use the channel determine what is played on it. Their interests are handled on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. There is no content approval process. Individuals with copyright permission, as the creator, or with ‘permission’ of the creator(s) decide what is played.

Can I get a copy of something I watched?

The content belongs to the producers. We can provide your contact information to them if the content was made locally.

Is there a fee? Do you rent space? equipment?

No. Meeting rooms are free to use. Use of tools & stage is handled 1st come, 1st serve via reservations at reserve@wpaa.tv Make TV requirements are here. But there are many ways to use the space. There is no limit on the number of uses. When the station, or portion thereof, is available is determined on a project-by-project basis. The facility is most often open between 11 AM to 9 PM.  Approved use can be arranged for any day of the week based on reservation status.

Can you cover our event?

No. We are not a media company. If you register with us, we can loan you tools to cover events.

Can you post our event flyer?

Since July 2018, our PSA content has been video only. We do not maintain a community bulletin board. If your organization follows us on social media we will follow you and help get the word out that way. We do not have enough foot traffic for flyers to be posted in the building. We can help you make a 15-second, or more video, that can be shared on TV.

When will ‘___’ town event be on WPAA-TV?

WPAA-TV provides the tools for you to cover events. If approved by the Mayor, town events are covered by your tax-funded channel, WGTV. Information about WGTV is on the town’s website.

How do I become a member?

We are not a member organization. We do welcome grassroots contributions. Here is a 1-minute video story about getting involved.

My Band plays original Music. Can we perform at WPAA-TV?

WPAA-TV produces four arts performances a year. To qualify the performances must align with our mission. A band can reserve the studio like any other Producer. We will provide a video tech. However, bands will need to provide their audio set-up and crew. We work with Aaron Stone, Stonehenge Sound.

Can I produce a Podcast at WPAA-TV?

WPAA-TV reproduces, with permission, some evergreen content for our podcast “AsToldHere WPAA-TV.” We have a podcast room. It can be reserved. See the answer to “Do you rent? You must schedule a session with a volunteer to learn how to use the tools. We do not cover the cost of distribution.