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The mission of PMC is to educate, connect, inform and facilitate creativity through various aspects of video production for the entire greater Portland community regardless of skill level or means.

*Benefits of PMC Membership for Nonprofit Organizations*

Nonprofits organizations who become members of PMC have a video production department virtually at their fingertips. The following benefits off

er your organization access to more than 70,000 households in the Greater Portland area and will help you build your online presence through the use of video. At PMC, individuals, businesses, and nonprofits have the opportunity to work with PMC to create:

2-3 minute Organizational Profile Video
30 to 60-second Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
5-minute Member Highlights
Single-Speaker Events and Presentations
Member Web Page on the PMC website
Member Announcements & Events on the PMC website

Please visit our website (http://www.portlandmedia.org/) or contact Executive Director Tom Handel if you need more information, want a tour, or would like to get involved!

06/28/2024

As we anticipate July's edition of AirWaves, our monthly email newsletter, have you read our June edition yet? Read about TempoArt, an event held by Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein, and more!

Link: https://portlandmedia.org/pmc-airwaves/

06/26/2024

A new episode of Pachios on the News is now live on our YouTube channel! In this episode, Harold Pachios interviews Anna Trevorrow, member of the Portland City Council.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/Wgue9DK7knc

06/24/2024

Ever dream of creating your own podcast? 🎙 Believe you have an important message to share? 📢 It's time to live out that dream! 🎉

PMC's podcast studio comes equipped with state of the art technology and uncompromising ease of use. We'll even engineer it for you!

Listen to one of our podcasts here! https://portlandmedia.org/podcasts/

To learn more: https://portlandmedia.org/product/podcast-studio-rental/

06/21/2024

Last month, Mike Connolly of the Maine Irish Heritage Center interviewed Jack Cashman and Milt McBrearity. If you haven't read about it yet, we shared a story in our June AirWaves.

Check out the article here: https://portlandmedia.org/airwaves/the-irish-of-bangor-and-the-county-with-jack-cashman-and-milt-mcbrearity/

And if you have some time, watch the full interview, linked here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-gmp5jsyj8

06/14/2024

Did you read this month's AirWaves? Check it out here! https://portlandmedia.org/pmc-airwaves/

06/11/2024

This month on Pachios on the News, Harold met with Anna Trevorrow from the Portland City Council. Check out these behind-the-scenes shots!

06/10/2024

Tonight!

Read more about the event here: https://portlandmedia.org/airwaves/empowering-womens-salon-gathering-panel-discussion/

05/21/2024

We will be postponing this event due to unforeseen circumstances. We will reach out soon with a new date, and will leave this Facebook event as-is until we know a new date.

If you have already RSVP'd to the event, your ticket will still be good. If you are unable to attend the new date and need a refund, please let us know.

Thank you for understanding, and please let us know if you have any questions!

05/02/2024

This week on Friday PM, Luigi Scarcelli interviews the cast of Matilda at Royal River Community Players, opening in just a couple weeks!

Watch it at this link tomorrow night at 9pm EST! https://reflect-pmc-me.cablecast.tv/cablecastapi/live?channel_id=1&use_cdn=true&autoplay=1

04/15/2024

04/12/2024

🌟 Unlock your creative potential with the Portland Media Center! 🌟

🌟 We're dedicated to empowering Portland, Maine residents and Non-Profits by providing affordable training, cutting-edge production equipment, and top-notch facilities. 🎬🎙 Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your creative journey, we're here to support you.

💡 Dive into our comprehensive training programs, designed to give you hands-on experience with our state-of-the-art equipment. From field cameras to video editing systems, a multi-camera television studio, and our brand-new podcast studio – we've got you covered!

🎥 Check out our website for upcoming workshops, and let's make the new year a canvas for your creativity!

For more info: https://portlandmedia.org/product/studio-workshop/

04/10/2024

We have new art on our walls this month! Stop in to check it out! 🖌

Read about the newest display here! 🔗

Robin and Chris are Portland-based painters who are working in contemporary art and in relationship to traditional Irish art.

04/08/2024

🌷 Celebrate all things spring with PMC! 🌷

📢 Our April Airwaves Newsletter is live!

Check it out now: 🔗 https://portlandmedia.org/pmc-airwaves/

04/02/2024

Tomorrow night at 8pm!

03/26/2024

New PMC Studio Debuts!

Read more about it in our most recent edition of our Airwaves Newsletter! 🔗 https://www.portlandmedia.org/airwaves/pmc-january-2024-airwaves-b3sja-w84y8-yfbdm

03/20/2024

"Rock Your Shine: After You've Been Cracked Wide Open"

The deeply compassionate talk show hosted by Susan Casey and produced by “Twinkle” Marie Manning, creates a safe space for guests to share their personal stories of navigating the darkest moments of grief and loss, and ultimately emerging stronger, wiser, and ready to rock their inner shine once again.

Read more about this episode in our most recent edition of our Airwaves Newsletter! 🔗 https://www.portlandmedia.org/airwaves/pmc-january-2024-airwaves-b3sja-w84y8-yfbdm

03/17/2024

We’re hanging out at the Maine Irish Heritage Center open house today, come say hello!

03/15/2024

Pachios on the News is back!

Read more about it in our Airwaves Newsletter: https://www.portlandmedia.org/airwaves/pmc-january-2024-airwaves-b3sja-w84y8-yfbdm

03/08/2024

Did you see Sacred Frequencies is featured in our March Airwaves Newsletter? 👀

Read more about this groundbreaking television series here! 🔗 https://www.portlandmedia.org/airwaves/pmc-january-2024-airwaves-b3sja-w84y8-yfbdm

03/06/2024

A new Rundlett and Baldacci Report premieres TONIGHT! Check it out on Channel 5 or at https://www.youtube.com/c/PortlandMediaCenter

Read more about this episode in our most recent edition of our Airwaves Newsletter! 🔗 https://www.portlandmedia.org/airwaves/pmc-january-2024-airwaves-b3sja-w84y8-yfbdm

03/01/2024

📢 Our March Airwaves Newsletter is live!

"Start small. Life is full of uncertainties."

Check it out now! 🔗 https://www.portlandmedia.org/airwaves/pmc-january-2024-airwaves-b3sja-w84y8-yfbdm

02/28/2024

A new Rundlett and Baldacci Report premieres March 6th! Check it out on Channel 5 or at https://www.youtube.com/c/PortlandMediaCenter

02/19/2024

Last week, Executive Director Tom Handel led a studio class with a group of new participants. This could be YOU!

🌟 Unlock your creative potential with the Portland Media Center! 🌟 We're dedicated to empowering Portland, Maine residents and Non-Profits by providing affordable training, cutting-edge production equipment, and top-notch facilities. 🎬🎙 Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your creative journey, we're here to support you.

💡 Dive into our comprehensive training programs, designed to give you hands-on experience with our state-of-the-art equipment. From field cameras to video editing systems, a multi-camera television studio, and our brand-new podcast studio – we've got you covered! 🎥 Check out our website for upcoming workshops, and let's make the new year a canvas for your creativity!

For more info: https://www.portlandmedia.org/workshops

02/07/2024

A new Rundlett and Baldacci Report premieres tonight! Check it out on Channel 5 or at https://www.youtube.com/

01/29/2024

Monday Production Feature!

Maine Public News Connect delivers top stories across Maine weekly through translated videos in French, Spanish, Somali and Portuguese, and translated newsletters in French, Spanish, Somali, Portuguese, Khmer, and Arabic. Maine Public News Connect works to break down language barriers and provide more Mainers with access to reliable and relevant information and stories that shape our lives. Learn more and sign up for the weekly newsletters at https://www.mainepublic.org/newsconnect.

01/27/2024

🎉 Tonight! 🎉

The next Comedy Night at the Portland Media Center is January 27th!
New England Headliner Dave Decker performs

Tickets: http://pmc127.eventbrite.com
Limited 2-for-1 deal with PROMO Code: BIGDECK

Comedian Al Ghanekar

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Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm

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Friday PM Interviews Royal River Community Players

This week on Friday PM, Luigi Scarcelli interviews the cast of Matilda at Royal River Community Players, opening in just a couple weeks! Watch it at this link tomorrow night at 9pm EST! https://reflect-pmc-me.cablecast.tv/cablecastapi/live?channel_id=1&use_cdn=true&autoplay=1 #supportlocalmedia #portlandmediame

Rundlett & Baldacci

Tomorrow night at 8pm! #supportlocalmedia #portlandmediame

New Rundlett and Baldacci Report!

A new Rundlett and Baldacci Report premieres March 6th! Check it out on Channel 5 or at https://www.youtube.com/c/PortlandMediaCenter #portlandmediame

February Rundlett and Baldacci Report

A new Rundlett and Baldacci Report premieres tonight! Check it out on Channel 5 or at https://www.youtube.com/@PortlandMediaCenter

Maine Digital Collaborative (MDC) has three aims: Develop humanistic cultural analyses in the public commons about matters of public concern. Use digital tools creatively to make specialized knowledge and research relevant and accessible in the commons Promote rigorous debate and empathetic dialogue to support open-ended inquiry and innovation. #communitymedia #supportlocalmedia #portlandmediame

Watch a new episode of the Rundlett & Baldacci Report this month! You can check it out on Channel 5 or on our YouTube channel. Channel 5: https://www.portlandmedia.org/channel5 Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PortlandMediaCenter

Ignite your creativity by joining one of our upcoming Studio Classes! 🧠 Portland Media Center provides low-cost training, production equipment, facilities and assistance to Portland, Maine residents and Non-Profits. 🎬🎙 We strive to have the most state-of-the-art equipment and software to help anyone become a creative pro. Our training programs enable you to use our equipment and facilities, such as our field cameras, video editing systems, multi-camera television studio, and our new podcast studio. 🎥 Upcoming workshops are scheduled into the new year! For more info, visit https://www.portlandmedia.org/workshops #PortlandMediaME #CommunityMedia #production #PortlandME

Watch the ground breaking interview with lawyer John Nale, who is shedding new light on the murder trial of Denise Deshane, trying to prove through new evidence that he is innocent. Watch this exciting episode of The Rundlett & Baldacci Report on PMCWATCH.COM

Watch Friday PM tonight at 9, with @realgeniusblack on PMCWATCH.COM

Watch Friday PM tonight ok pmcwatch.com, with rapper @boyblujay

Watch the exclusive interview and live performance of @bliss2chrome now on PMCWATCH.COM

Watch Limitless Wrestling on pmcwatch.com or Fridays at 8:30pm, only on channel 5.

Live Stand-Up Comedy February 25th! Tickets @ https://pmc225.eventbrite.com Nick Hahn Mohamed Awale Paul Borick Bryan Joseph Muenzer City of Portland, Maine

Watch the latest episode of @releasedaterewind on PMC’s YouTube and on pmcwatch.com. Check the link in bio to full video!

There's still time to get your tickets for "Saturday Night Vibes", this January 28th at the Portland Media Center. Go to https://pmc28.eventbrite.com to get your tickets now!

PMC producer @robcabeca from Enlightened Pathways wants to wish all of you a Happy New Year! Watch Enlightening Pathways on pmcwatch.com

PMC has new shows and projects coming this 2023! Check out PMC's New Years Show on pmcwatch.com and while you're there, watch A Downeast Christmas, PMC's very own Christmas Movie!

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The mission of Portland Media Center (formerly CTN/Community Television Network) is to educate, connect, inform and facilitate creativity through various aspects of video production for the entire greater Portland community regardless of skill level or means. *Benefits of PMC Membership for Nonprofit Organizations* Nonprofits organizations who become members of PMC have a video production department virtually at their fingertips. The following benefits offer your organization access to more than 70,000 households in the Greater Portland area and will help you build your online presence through the use of video. At PMC, individuals, businesses, and nonprofits have the opportunity to work with PMC to create: 2-3 minute Organizational Profile Video 30 to 60-second Public Service Announcements (PSAs) 5-minute Member Highlights Single-Speaker Events and Presentations Member Web Page on the PMC website Member Announcements & Events on the PMC website Please visit our website (http://www.ctn5.org/) or contact Executive Director Tom Handel if you need more information, want a tour, or would like to get involved! Tom Handel: [email protected]