Whether the alleged use is a ‘political statement’ or not, whether it is a ‘parody’, or not: the decision for someone to express themselves—whether quoting a news article, an opponent … Continue reading Does copyright law provides us with a First Amendment-free zone
Community Collaboration
Does every idea need to be nurtured? Does every cause need brick & mortar? Does every suffering need a solution without regard for duration of effect? Can outcomes be made … Continue reading Community Collaboration
Atypical Media Organization
The term ‘media organization’ means “a person or entity engaged in disseminating information to the general public through a newspaper, magazine, other publication, radio, television, cable television, or other media … Continue reading Atypical Media Organization
Noncommercial: includes charitable solicitation
The Court held that while communities were not free to arbitrarily restrict communication of ideas or information, no such protection was afforded to “commercial advertising.” Charitable solicitation: Can not ban. … Continue reading Noncommercial: includes charitable solicitation
What We Do Together
We had a goal to make this TV station more inclusive, timely and relevant while still being whatever walks in the door. 2015 was all of that and more. If … Continue reading What We Do Together
Tell stories that you believe in, not stories that you think the world wants
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