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Cambridge Community Television

Award-winning community media center. Media training, production classes, & more! Channels 8, 9 & 96 What Does CCTV Do? Who does CCTV Serve? Who Runs CCTV?
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CCTV operates:

- Hands-on media production and technology workshops, providing access to emerging technologies and state-of-the-art media equipment.

- The Youth Media Program: a vibrant media arts and work experience program for Cambridge teens.

- Three local cable channels, 8, 9 & 96, featuring programming produced by Cambridge residents, arts and cultural organizations and City agencies.

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computerCENTRAL, the Cambridge Savings Bank and Google public computer labs, hosting classes and public drop-in hours for those without access to computers and the internet. CCTV's constituency covers the full diversity of this city including Cambridge residents of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds, racial, religious and cultural communities, and physical abilities. CCTV creates programming by identifying under-served communities and soliciting input on community needs from community leaders, residents, and City and school representatives. The Board of Directors governs CCTV and oversees the work of the Executive Director who supervises CCTV staff and volunteers. The Board works to ensure that our programs are addressing the needs of the community. What Makes CCTV Excellent? CCTV has named number one in the country several times by the National Alliance for Community Media. Members and staff have received local and national awards for programs they have produced at CCTV. Our Mission:

Cambridge Community Television is a nationally recognized community media center that is the voice and vision of all residents, businesses, and organizations in the city. CCTV provides tools and training to foster free speech and creative expression and involves people from across the city as producers and viewers of media that are informative, engaging, and as diverse as the Cambridge community.

12/05/2024

This event was rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 7th! Join us in the Karen Aqua Gallery at 2pm to celebrate the work of Jack Gruman!

12/03/2024

Support CCTV Cambridge this Giving Tuesday!

When you support CCTV, you support community and radical access to resources that we all need to participate in an ever-increasingly digital world.

Supporting CCTV allows for people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue their media-related dreams whether that's hosting their own live show, producing a documentary, or learning how to start that podcast that helps others.

Your gift can help us help others.
Donate here: https://bit.ly/3CYqcHs

11/11/2024

11/05/2024

Cambridge it’s time to vote!

Polls are until 8 p.m.

11/01/2024

10/31/2024

And we’re back with our All About Me Staff Series!

Meet CCTV’s Production Services Manager, Will Matovu!

Get in touch with Will if you have an idea and are in need of studio space, professional production expertise, or you’re an organization looking for high quality production!

10/30/2024

Want to learn how to bring your production up to the next level? Come to this one session class where we'll explore different video accessories to incorporate in your production. Learn tips and tricks to bring your production to a professional level.

Wednesday, November 13th 6-7:45pm

Register here ----> https://bit.ly/3ZYObjg

10/20/2024

Welcome to our newest CCTV members who joined this week in honor of Community Media Day! We are here to support you on your media journey, so be sure to reach out if you need any help getting started.

Thank you to those who have made donations and continue to support the movement that is CCTV!

It's never too late to join, all are welcome to make art and be heard here at Cambridge Community Television!

10/19/2024

CCTV provides access to media resources to support a diversity of voices in our local media. Our Youth Media Program trains young people to be media professionals, giving them the skills and encouragement to be creative and amplify their voices. Show your support for youth media and independent programming on

Join the movement today at this link: https://secure.cctvcambridge.org/forms/5-membership-form

10/16/2024

We would not be Cambridge COMMUNITY Television without YOU, our community!

CCTV provides access to training, resources and facilities for local media makers to produce original programs by and for the community. Contact us and learn how to get involved on .

If you're not already a member, you can join the movement for $5 this week! Visit our website cctvcambridge.org or go to this link: https://secure.cctvcambridge.org/forms/5-membership-form

10/16/2024

This is one of the most fun, low stakes classes at CCTV that ANYONE can join for FREE!

Come brush up on your studio production skills. The first hour of this class will focus on studio leadership skills, a review of production roles and best communications practices, and a walk through of the technical aspects of a studio shoot. In the second hour we’ll do a collaborative video shoot.

Wednesday, October 30th 6-7:30pm

Register here ----> https://bit.ly/3Yjj54N

10/14/2024

Check out Indigenous Peoples' Programming this week on Channel 9!

10/13/2024

Community Media Day is an annual celebration of voices that bring awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media for all individuals to have their voices heard.

CCTV celebrates Community Media Day every year by offering a $5 membership for a limited time! You can join the movement here ---> https://secure.cctvcambridge.org/forms/5-membership-form

If you're already a member, tell your friends!

10/11/2024

At its core, is about creating a society where every individual can fully and equitably access and use technology. It's a journey toward equality, access, empowerment, and a brighter future, and it’s a journey we must take together!

Support CCTV in continuing this work by making a donation today: https://secure.cctvcambridge.org/forms/digitalinclusionatcctv

10/10/2024

This class is for students who have already used the GH5 to shoot video and have familiarity with how to manipulate aperture and ISO to get a good exposure. We will review how to use the settings on this camera to get the best results, and will learn about tricky lighting situations and how to manipulate focus for creative results.

2 Sessions - October 23rd & November 6 from 6-8pm

Register here: https://bit.ly/402yYxP

Prerequisite: Previously attended "How to Shoot Video with the Panasonic GH5 Mirrorless Camera" or have previous experience using the Panasonic Mirrorless Camera

10/10/2024

For , we are promoting the Community Behavioral Health Center located at the Cambridge Health Alliance. Need emotional, mental health, or substance use help? Get help right away for yourself or a loved one.

https://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/cambridge-public-health-department-recognizes-world-mental-health-day/

Video created with the Cambridge Community Television

Address

438 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA
02139

Opening Hours

Monday	1pm - 8pm
Tuesday	1pm - 7pm
Wednesday	1pm - 9pm
Thursday	1pm - 8pm

Telephone

(617) 661-6900

Website

http://www.cctvcambridge.org/

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Videos

Community Behavioral Health Center PSA

For #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are promoting the Community Behavioral Health Center located at the Cambridge Health Alliance. Need emotional, mental health, or substance use help? Get help right away for yourself or a loved one. https://www.cambridgepublichealth.org/cambridge-public-health-department-recognizes-world-mental-health-day/ Video created with the Cambridge Community Television #MentalHealthMatters #CambridgeMA #RecoveryisReal #SubstanceUseSupport #MentalHealthSupport

2020 Three Hour Film Challenge

Watch this reel from the last Three Hour Film Challenge we did - waaaay back in 2020! These awesome members were able to create these short films in only 3 hours - conceptualizing, filming, and editing all within the time alloted! And look how much fun was had 🤩 Come make your own short film with us on Saturday, September 21st 12-4:30PM! Register here: https://bit.ly/47aEPCv

Meet Julia - CCTV's Social Media Intern!

Meet Julia First, CCTV's Fabulous Social Media & Marketing Intern! Join her on a a tour of CCTV through her eyes 🤩😎 We love Julia and are so grateful to have her with us this summer!

Check out this CCTV Member Spotlight with Bobby Lukas! We love when our members feel supported to create and like Bobby says, you can’t help but learn as long as you keep showing up! So keep showing up, making art, and being heard at CCTV! #makeart #beheard #cctvcambridge #memberspotlight #cctvcommunity #bouncebackpodcast