Notes from the Director

It is a busy summer at the Portland Media Center. The Civic IQ initiative is underway and there is a buzz of activity in here daily. Young minds are finding a voice while exploring ways to communicate. They are interviewing city councilors, news editors, touring news...

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Future Media Leaders, CIVIC IQ Initiative.

Teen youth workers from the MYAN (Maine Youth Action Network) programat the Opportunity Alliance in collaboration with The Cutler Institute at USM are working here at Portland Media Center for six weekscreating a news show about civic engagement. Through...

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Cut, Print, that’s a review.

On this month's episode of Cut, Print, That's a Review, Brendon covers a number of different movies out in the theaters now and some that made an appearance last year. It's a robust show of reviews. If you're looking for something interesting to sink into, here are...

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A Note from Programming

This month, I have been researching new children's shows to add to our early Saturday morning lineup and have picked up Cosette's Enchanted Journeys. It is described as, + ”Timeless tales, fun crafts and merry making with Jenny the Storytelling Genie...Join Jenny, a...

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Portland Media Alumni – Cassidy Brothers

Nick & Cash Cassidy are the brothers behind Cassidy Pictures, an indie film production company based between Los Angeles and South Portland, ME. Nick first developed his passion for acting in the Cape Elizabeth High School theater program. Cash grew up in South...

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Celebrating the 4th with Angie and Pat!

Angie Guillette and Pat McLellan of Lighthouse Jubilees were back in our studio during the beginning of June to record yet another holiday special for the 4th of July. Donning matching red, white, and blue outfits, they sang with gusto many popular patriotic and...

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A Note from our Programmer

A BIG HELLO to everyone out there who have been supporting and watching us on TV and the internet! My name is Cindy C. and I program what you see on Spectrum Channel 5 and our website https://portlandmedia.org. If you’ve been watching us on TV or the web these past...

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From The Desk of the director

From The Desk of the director

From the Desk of the Director in July Well, a very wise man wrote in a song that ‘strangers talk only about the weather.’ If you know who that wise man is, please drop by the Portland Media Center and introduce yourself. It’s nice and cool in here and we are getting...

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Cut, print, that’s a review.

On the latest couple episodes of “Cut, Print, That's a Review!”, Brendon covers The Shrouds, the newest David Cronenberg Sci-Fi drama about death and conspiracy, Havoc, the latest chaotic crime action film by world action talent Gareth Evans, Misericordia, a French...

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Hi, I’m Natalie.

Hi, I’m Natalie.

Hi! I’m Natalie, I have a background in documentary production and media arts education and I’m thrilled to get started as the new Education Coordinator at the Portland Media Center.  I’m planning to expand on PMC’s community partnerships and help to make the...

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Rundlett & Baldacci

Rundlett & Baldacci

This month the Rundlett & Baldacci duo return with an octogenarian magician who still has the chops. Dean Stern not only does he impress both Derry & Rob with card tricks and coin flips, he also spins yarns about John Lennon and David Copperfield and Uncle...

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Connor Ratliff presents “THE ACTING CLASS”

A one-person improv show disguised as an acting class, from the creator of the Dead Eyes podcast. A Portland Media Center Exclusive! One night only. August 7 at 7 PM Professional actor (Mean Girls 2024, Ghosts, Bob’s Burgers) and award-winning...

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Cut, Print, That’s a Review.

Cut, Print, That’s a Review.

On the latest episode of “Cut, Print, That's a Review!”, Brendon covers a few contemporary movies that you can still see in theaters, in addition to recommending a couple of streaming/home media releases. The first movie he discusses is Ryan Coogler's Sinners, the...

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Calling All Nonprofits!

Calling All Nonprofits!

Did you know that our Studio Workshop class is always in need of someone to be interviewed? And that someone being interviewed could be you. It could be you talking about your nonporfit and what you do at your nonprofit. That's right. It's true. It's a live to tape...

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Pachios on The News

Pachios on The News

Welcome back to Pachios on the News! In the June episode, airing live on Channel 5 on Wednesday, June 4 at 7pm, Harold hosts returning guest Matthew Gagnon, CEO of the Maine Policy Institute. They continue their conversation about the various problems in Washington,...

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UPDATING & ADVANCING OUR PRODUCTIONS

Please be aware that in June the control room will undergo an overhaul. We have a new Berhinger x-32 40 Channel Mixer we are installing that will give us a much more sophisticated approach to mixing sound. We are already talking to local musicians and music based...

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OPEN CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Would you like to be involved in the future of Portland Media Center? We are searching for members to join our committees. Marketing & Branding Development & Fundraising Media Education and Event Series- Lectures & Seminars & Workshops If you're...

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From the Desk of the Director

From the Desk of the Director

Greetings, Tiny steps and goings on at Portland Media Center. I write this note we are setting up to record an Audio Book, Bring Rain, by Sarah Petrin in the Whisper Booth that we pulled out last month. It's been hidden in the darkness behind the scenes and now that...

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Media Workshops Survey

Media Workshops Survey

Help Shape our Fall Workshops We’re planning our media workshop lineup for the fall and want your input. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your skills, your feedback will help us design offerings that match your interests. Please take a moment to let us...

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