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May/ June 2009

Summer Hours for Access

Beginning June 1, 2009 through Labor Day, SPNN will be operating under summer hours. Please schedule your production needs accordingly.

Starting June 1 through September 7th (Labor Day),SPNN will be closed on Tuesdays until 6PM.  Summer hours will be:

Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Noon-10PM

Tuesday and Wednesday
6PM-10PM

Saturday
9:30-5:30PM

Sunday
12-5:30PM

 

Membership Rates:

$20 Limited Income

$25 Student and Senior

$35 St. Paul Resident

$60 MN resident

$110 Non-Profit Organization and Non-MN Resident

Fill out our membership form to become a member of SPNN.

We are closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

Networking

Network with your fellow SPNN members by joining SPNN's Ning site, spnnaccess.ning.com  

Sign up to share videos, pictures, and information.  Ask questions, start a discussion about a technical issue, or topics relating to community television.

Submitting Your Program

Save time and money by submitting your program via the server at SPNN.  If you already edit at SPNN, instead of putting your program on tape or DVD, submit it electronicaly.  Ask the Access Staff how.  Please remember if you submit your show on DVD, we do NOT return DVD's.

All Things Access

Channel 15 7PM Wednesdays

In May's episode Stuart Sawyer talks with MN State Horticulturalist Vicki Vogel, we find out more about Kibra Paulos and her program Local Beats, explore the interesting train bridges in St. Paul and find out how to use the tripod wheel chair mount for the PD 170.

Missed an earlier episode?

 

DVD Submissions
SPNN is now accepting programs on DVD.  If you are a member of SPNN you may now use DVD, mini DV, DVCAM, or VHS to submit your program for cablecast.  Please remember we do not return DVD's.

 
Other Resources for Filmmakers:

Check out IFP/Minnesota Center For Media Arts for classes on working with film.

Minnesota State Arts Board is a state agency that stimulates and encourages the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in the state.

Upcoming Workshops & Events:
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Need a form?

Need a talent release form? A Program submittal form? Visit the SPNN Library.

Become a Member
Come to our Intro to SPNN class on the 1st Tuesday of each month.The class starts at 6:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Starting spreading your message by becoming a member of SPNN.

As a member,you can utilize our equipment to producer your program for playback on our channels. There is no cost to using the equipment.  You just need to be a member and take the SPNN classes.

Want wider distribution for your program?

Contact these local Access Centers for their program submission requirements.

For national distribution, start here...
Member Spotlight:

Kibra Paulos started with SPNN as an intern on Plugged In, she now produces her own program Local Beats.   Find out more about this SPNN producer.

 

Contact Us:

Main Desk: 651-298-8908
Training: 651-298-8914

Bonnie Schumacher
651-298-8904

Ed Sanders
651-298-8914

Maria Tototzintle
651-298-8910

Sherine Crooms
651-298-8909

Summer Hours of Operation
(June 1 - Sept. 7th, 2009)
Mon,Thurs, Fri
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wed
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday
9:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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