Welcome to the Media Factory. We’re YOUR community media center, a place to learn and create films, TV shows, podcasts, documentaries, radio shows and more.
Media Factory Orientation
Jump in to mediamaking by completing our Media Factory Orientation – it’s the gateway to checking out gear and using our facilities. Orientations are currently hosted online every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 1 PM.
Sign Up at BTV Media Factory Meetup
To sign up by appointment email learn@mediafactory.org
At the Media Factory, we welcome producers of all ages, races, sexual orientations, faiths, abilities, genders, cultures, and identities.
Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, volunteers, or studies in Burlington, South Burlington, Essex Junction, Essex (TOV), Winooski, Williston, St. George, Shelburne, Hinesburg, Charlotte, Ferrisburgh and Vergennes. Outside of our area? Check out the Vermont Access Network to find a community media center near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOPS? The best way to see what’s happening each month is to join our Meetup Group. |
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CAN I TAKE A WORKSHOP IF I AM NOT A MEMBER? Yes! Our workshops are open to all. |
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HOW DO I CHECK OUT GEAR OR RESERVE SPACE? Members can call a production technician at 802-651-9692 or submit a request using this online form. Online reservations are not approved until confirmed by a production technician. To become a Media Factory Member, complete our Orientation. |
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CAN SOMEONE HELP ME USE THE EQUIPMENT? As a community media center, the goal is for YOU to be the maker. All the gear used in our workshops are available for check-out. In addition, our Production Techs can help you get started and answer any questions about the gear during regular hours. |
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HOW DO I GET TO MEDIA FACTORY? Here's a handy page of directions. |
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HOW DO I SUBMIT A VIDEO? The easiest way is to come to our station to deliver your file and fill out the submission form. Start the submission paperwork online here: Member or non-member/sponsor and come to our station to deliver your video file. Read this guide on how to submit content for a full overview on how to submit content as a member, non-member or sponsor. |
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HOW DO I FIND A VIDEO OR POST ON MEDIAFACTORY.ORG? You can search for Programs and Episodes by keyword and date on our Watch page and for Landing Pages and Blog Posts on the Search Results page. For more information on how to conduct a search, read this step by step guide. |
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WHAT TV CHANNEL IS THE MEDIA FACTORY ON? CREATE is on Burlington Telecom 15 & 215 and Comcast 1074. LEARN is on Burlington Telecom 16 & 216 and Comcast 1094. ENGAGE is on Comcast 1084. Read more about our channels on the Distribution page. |
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DOES MY PROJECT MEET THE NONCOMMERCIAL CONTENT AND DISTRIBUTION POLICIES? Look at this flow chart or read S. III C. & D. and S. V. 1 & 2 of the Media Factory's Policies & Procedures |
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HOW IS THE MEDIA FACTORY FUNDED? Comcast and Burlington Telecom use public land to distribute their product. In exchange, they provide the public with access to equipment and resources to produce and publish content (Public Access). |
CAN I USE A CAMERA FOR STILL PHOTOGRAPHY?
Yes, several of our available cameras can capture still photos in addition to video. The important thing to keep in mind is that all content created using Media Factory equipment and facilities must be intended for (and submitted for) playout on at least one of our television channels. Therefore still photos must be incorporated into a video project.