Emotion … flows freely when it comes from a real place, real experiences. This summer we attempted to focus on making Documentaries; in particular, the story of Community Access in … Continue reading Tell stories that you believe in, not stories that you think the world wants
Panel on Guerrilla Filming at Film Festival NHdocs
Some insights shared, and reflections on, panel at NHDocs with filmmaker Gorman Bechard, cinematographer Adrian Correia, Producer Colleen McQuaid, and sound recordist Aaron Miller . My expectations: The discussion would be … Continue reading Panel on Guerrilla Filming at Film Festival NHdocs
Vision: Community – More than TV
Early advocates of Community Media enthusiastically believed that exposure to stories in conversation could create a more informed and connected community. The effort required was tremendous in order to produce … Continue reading Vision: Community – More than TV
Wallingford’s Moonshot: WPAA-TV and destiny
To be More Than TV and a Destination Station is a moonshot that requires ongoing strategic self-examination and empowerment which is invoked with the hashtag #PowerfulWILDFree. Personal power can be leveraged in … Continue reading Wallingford’s Moonshot: WPAA-TV and destiny
R/Evolution: Community Media Moment to be, or not to be
What are the reasonable needs of a community of 45,000 in central CT for access to a means to create, distribute, or merely view media in the public interest? The … Continue reading R/Evolution: Community Media Moment to be, or not to be
a society of insulated subcultures
We are a society of insulated subcultures. The role of money & media in elections helps establish why alternative media is needed. How do you find trusted sources of news? … Continue reading a society of insulated subcultures
How to be true to Free Speech (Parrhesia)
What is Free Speech? Is it a prayer, picture, song, rap, poem, story, tweet, blog, flag, bumper-sticker, money, or video even one captured via smartphone? Is it what a politician … Continue reading How to be true to Free Speech (Parrhesia)
Who is Freeman P Quinn, 1st
Freeman P Quinn, 1st is the Free Speech Ambassador of WPAA-TV and Community Media Center. The slogan “Be Freeman” means to become digitally literate and be open to the opinion … Continue reading Who is Freeman P Quinn, 1st
Messages from God … Freeman says
In-person and on-line today, senior women saying they are hearing the voice of God connected with Freeman. This is the Home of Free Speech and the in-person visit by the … Continue reading Messages from God … Freeman says
Put the story first
The biggest challenge to effective citizen media is not the technology or lack of funds and/or public support. It is ego. The hosts, talent, and crew that put the story … Continue reading Put the story first