Access Sacramento is hosting a 3 hour telethon on Friday February 26 in our TV Studio. We will be putting together crews to tape record three, one-hour programs that will then playback from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM that same night. Produced in partnership with the "Buck-up or Shut Up!" event organized by the Sacramento Music Alliance, our combined efforts will ask local viewers to remember Haiti and ocntinue to donate. The devastating earthquake that killed so many and left so many more families homeless, will take many years to rebuild. Let's not forget them - Haitians of all ages still need our help. Sacramento musicians are joining together with Access Sacramento to bring this appeal to lo

Celebrating our tenth PCS year, Access Sacramento invites friends and supporters of local filmmaking to attend “A Place Called Sacramento” 2009. The world premiere of 12 short, local films will be Sunday October 4, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Crest Theater big screen (1013 K Street) in downtown Sacramento. All seats are $10 and can be purchased at the Crest Theater box office, in the Access Sacramento offices or on-line at www.tickets.com. PCS is a unique in the nation. Originating in the year 2000, PCS challenges local filmmakers to write ten-minute scripts about the people, places, and events that define our community. Local actors, film production crews, and interested volunteers combine th

Each year the Alliance for Community Media, Western States Regions hosts the Western Access Video Excellence Awards (WAVE). Over 330 entries from six states (CA, HI,NV,AZ,NM,CO) entered in 30 categories including volunteer community producers and professionals. The WAVE Awards Ceremony will be held in Reno, Nevada on Saturday October 17 at 5:00 PM. For information on the ACM Conference and the WAVE Awards ceremony, go to:  www.ACMWEst.org Access Sacramento congratulations to the following local program producers for being named a finalist (top 3) in their respective categories. "Half a Man" by Joaquin Murrieta Informational Lifestyle - Community Producer "2008 International Va'a Federat

Dear Mayor:  Thanks again for calling the Film Community meeting at City Hall Thursday July 30, 2009. As I surveyed the room, I realized the 50 attendees represented many independent films and small festivals who came to life in the past 2-10 years..... each created independent of the others, designed to reach out to specific audiences and needs, each operating beneath the radar in our larger community. The many festivals (Place Called Sacramento, Music and Film, French, Jewish, Gay & Lesbian, Black, and International) have attempted cooperative meetings in the past. These meetings were successful in coordinating schedules and taking the edge off of "competing interests" but gathered litt

In this article analyzing the evolving world of new Internet based technologies and the growing “generation gap” between “The Greatest Generation” (1900-45) and “Net Natives” (1981-today), we explore the vast changes in technology and the pace of change itself. Yes, communications technology has been present and pervasive since the dawn of radio in the 1920’s and the birth of the Federal Communications Commission in 1934. However, with instantaneous access to the Internet and the latest innovations in wireless access, pervasive, interactive “appliances” (phones, I-Pod’s, Blackberries, etc.), are widespread and growing at a remarkable clip. Here’s some current statistics. Broadband Techno

Thsas.... these forums will explore how Youth currently interact with media, show examples of their projects, and lead discussions on how Youth media might expand young persons role in our communities and influence positive social change. We hope these forums become a venue for ongoing discussions and the creation of Youth media projects exploring the many voices of Youth in our communities.

Come to the music party at Beatnik Studios 2421 17th Street 6:30-10:30 PM this Saturday night and see yourself on Access Sacramento channel 17 later in the month. Donations accepted at the door. Check out the web site at www.playwidease.com

Thanks Esther and all of this years PCS filmmakers. Each of the 12 films has a crew of 10-30 people actively involved in front of and behind the camera. Join them at the Crest on Sunday for a wonderful celebration of life here in the River City. However, doors open at Noon and I'd advise arriving early and avoid the long line at the ticket booth. See you at the movies! Ron Cooper, Access Sacramento

Given the uptick in business especially in mid-town restaurants and shops from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Second Saturdays, how about asking each money making venture to contribute 5% of their gross revenues during these hours to an artist fund maintained by the Sacramento Regional Community Foundation or the Metro Arts Council? Perhaps a "small grants program" could be established for cost of materials to help low-income artists continue their good work. Could the Midtown Business Association explore such a fund? Seems only fair given the money the artists bring to local businesses each Second Saturday.

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