"marINSANITY" will be back soon!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 4:07pm

"marINSANITY" will be back soon...Stay Safe & Stay Tuned!

Fire Safe Marin’s “Wildfire Watch” series premieres!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Tue, 09/14/2021 - 2:41pm

Fire Safe Marin’s “Wildfire Watch” program premieres this Thursday, September 16 (6:00 – 7:00 PM)

Wildfire Watch is a new one-hour show that will bring you up to speed on wildfire
activity and what you need to do to keep safe in Marin. Fire Safe Marin brings
together the leading experts on wildfire, emergency planning, and fire preparation
to offer realistic solutions that will make a difference.

Featured stories will take you to the front lines of wildfire defense, behind the scenes of Marin’s alert system, and prepare you for power outages. DIY segments show you home fixes for the most common fire hazards. Fire Beat offers a fast-paced look at wildfire prevention projects happening around the county, and Voices of Marin taps into the questions and concerns of residents throughout the area. 

Stream on-demand. The first episode "Ember Storms - When the Power Goes Out" premieres Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM with new episodes released monthly. Fire Safe Marin Webinar videos run every Saturday at 7:00PM.

A Live Musical Tribute to Sean Castle!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Mon, 09/13/2021 - 4:02pm

San Rafael High School’s beloved music teacher, Sean Castle, passed away unexpectedly in June.

Our community is coming together to celebrate his life and legacy with music on Sunday, August 29th. This event will include current and past students of the music program.

Sean Castle spent his entire 20-year career in education at San Rafael High School, where he shared the joys of music with thousands of students, staff and families. Sean inspired his students with his dedication, care and charisma. His impact on the community extends far beyond the award- winning music program he helped create.

Come support and view the event live at 4:00 PM on Comcast Channel 26, AT&T Channel 99, and online at www.cmcm.tv/26

You can also view the event on CMCM's YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/WQ8ONTLfFfU

Marin Movie Club welcomes "Border"

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 4:27pm

Join self-described movie nerd Dain Bedford-Pugh for a Zoom conversation about “Border”, tonight September 8 at 7:00 PM!

When a border guard with a sixth sense for identifying smugglers encounters the first person she cannot prove is guilty, she is forced to confront terrifying revelations about herself and humankind. This 2018 Swedish fantasy film, directed by Ali Abbasi, is a thrilling, beautiful, and unpredictable treat with amazing performances and gorgeous visuals.

Stream it in advance, and register for the MMC discussion by emailing dain@cmcm.tv

Free Orientation: It All Falls Down September 7!

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Tue, 08/31/2021 - 12:15pm

Connect with your community! Create videos that will reach 70,000 households on Marin TV! Learn more at a free CMCM Orientation -- via Zoom -- on the first Tuesday of each month (7 - 8:30 PM). The next Orientation is on the calendar for Tuesday, September 7. Reserve your spot in the "Zoom Room" by registering at www.cmcm.tv/orientation. For more info, call (415) 721-0636.

"The Astonishing Beauty of Marin" Virtual Art Gallery

Submitted by jlessard on Tue, 08/17/2021 - 1:00pm

The Community Media Center of Marin presents "The Astonishing Beauty of Marin," a virtual art gallery featuring works by Kathleen Goodwin on exhibit through August 31.

Goodwin’s oil paintings and watercolors of Marin are done both on location and in the studio. Her paintings have been exhibited at the Bolinas Museum, the Claudia Chapline Gallery, Gallery Route One, and Toby’s Feed Barn in Point Reyes. She is the author of “Point Reyes Visions” and co-author of “California Trip” and “Visions of Marin.” Goodwin was drawn to Marin County because of its wide-open spaces and wildlife, reminiscent of her native South Africa.

View “The Astonishing Beauty of Marin” here: https://youtu.be/WAo4n3cgfkg

Digitally submit a video to Marin TV!

Submitted by jlessard on Thu, 08/12/2021 - 3:36pm

Got a video you want to share with 70,000+ households on Marin TV? Well, here's your chance...

Submit your video to YouTube, Vimeo, or DropBox - then send us the link. Or if you prefer to upload files to our DroBbox, please send an email to programming@cmcm.tv. Easy or what? Rhetorical question!

Here's a handy form you can fill out here to submit programs: https://cmcm.tv/online

Omid Shamsapour becomes the Director of Operations for Marin TV!

Submitted by jlessard on Fri, 07/16/2021 - 12:56pm

Congratulations to Omid Shamsapour for becoming the new Director of Operations for Marin TV / Community Media Center of Marin. Omid succeeds Jill Lessard, who is moving back to the Right Coast.

For the past few years, Omid has been CMCM’s Director of Education & Production. Among many other projects, he has facilitated educational workshops and media productions for Marin TV's Youth Media Academy, the California Film Institute’s My Place My Story program, the Daraja Academy, and the Archie Williams Communications Academy. Omid has also produced numerous livestreams for the San Rafael Pacifics Baseball Team, Marin IJ Lobby Lounge concert series, TEDx San Rafael Women, and Virtual Town Halls for Congressman Jared Huffman, and many more!

Please congratulate Omid the next time you see him. The new era is here!

Get to know us! Free Orientation August 3

Submitted by Omid Indeed on Sat, 06/19/2021 - 12:56pm

Connect with your community! Create videos that will reach 70,000 households on Marin TV! Learn more at a free CMCM Orientation -- via Zoom -- on the first Tuesday of each month (7 - 8:30 PM). The next Orientation is on the calendar for August 3. Reserve your spot in the "Zoom Room" by registering at www.cmcm.tv/orientation. For more info, call (415) 721-0636.

Marin TV Studio back in production!

Submitted by jlessard on Fri, 06/11/2021 - 2:06pm

Lights!  Cameras!  Action!  The Community Media Center of Marin is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Marin TV production studio effective immediately.
 
Studio-certified CMCM members are welcome to reserve the Studio during regular “block” periods  – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 2 – 5 PM or 6 – 9 PM; Fridays and Saturdays from 11 AM – 2 PM or 3 – 6 PM.
 
Reservations must be made on CMCM’s new content management system – RueShare.  Please email jill@maraintv.org to receive a “Member Invite” that will enable you to activate your RueShare account and begin using the new CMCM reservation system.
 
The studio will operate at 50% capacity.  No more than three people in the Control Room; no more than three people in the Studio.  Social distancing will be enforced.  Mask wearing will also be required, except for talent appearing on camera.
 
Please note that COVID pandemic protocols will be strictly enforced in compliance with California State and Marin County guidelines.  Members will have their temperature taken at the door, and anyone with a measured temperature of 100.4° F (38° C) or greater will not be allowed entrance.