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
Contributor Bradford May: Our Sincere Thanks
Our community lost a protector, agitator, and contributor on Feb. 27th. What we at WPAA-TV will miss most is his authentic interest in the principles of democracy, love of country … Continue reading Contributor Bradford May: Our Sincere Thanks