Become a TV Producer
Workshops are offered to individuals and groups who will be producing programs to air on Hartford Public Access Television. These training courses are available to City of Hartford residents, as well as to organizations and businesses based in the City of Hartford. To get more information on how to become a Producer at HPATV, please call 860-524-8621 to speak with our staff. We will assist you in signing up for our orientation. As a Producer, it will be your responsibility to recruit and direct your crew. Crew members must complete the workshop and be willing to volunteer on a regular basis for the production of the program. Producers are required to attend all training sessions with their crew.
Suggested Minimal Crew Positions:
- 1 Producer
- 1 Camera Operator
- 1 Technical Director
Training Workshops:
Hartford Public Access Television (HPATV) has a 20+ year history providing training to our community.
We offer two forms of production training: STUDIO and FIELD.
You will receive skilled training in the use of cameras, lighting, audio, studio set up, editing, and graphics.
- STUDIO – Programs which utilize HPATV Studios to produce LIVE shows or RECORD productions for broadcast at a later date.
- FIELD – Programs which utilize HPATV equipment for remote productions.
NOTE: Producers have the option of using their own production and editing equipment.
Training Sessions must be scheduled in advance. They are offered on Fridays from 6:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Following completion of the training session, trainees may continue to develop their skills by coming into the station during the week and volunteering under the direction of the HPATV staff.
Fees (per workshop)
Individual Producer – $50.00 tax-deductible donation payable to HPATV
Crew members – $20.00 tax-deductible donation payable to HPATV
Donations are due prior to the start of HPATV Training Workshops. Once workshops are completed, producers will be granted access to the facility and/or equipment to produce programs for broadcast on HPATV.
