CCTV’s Easy Access program is available to local organizations, preferably CCTV Organizational Access members, that have an idea for a production or public service announcement, but lack the technical knowledge to bring their ideas to fruition.

With Easy Access, organizations supply the talent and production idea and CCTV supplies the crew, location and equipment in our digital television studio. Post-production services are also provided and the program is shown on CCTV's channels.

Here are some examples of programs produced by local organizations through the Easy Access Program:

-Parents Forum "What Parents Need to Succeed”
-The Girls Project "Challenging Images of Girls in the Media"
-Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities "People with Disabilities in Cambridge"
-North Cambridge Family Opera "David Haines, Science Musician"
-Step It Up "Quit Your Emitting"
-The Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School "Views of the Cube"
-Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women "Domestic Violence Awareness"
-"The Cambridge Spirit" book reading

Requirements for Easy Access Coverage

In order to receive free Easy Access coverage from CCTV, your organization and program content must meet the following requirements:

• The content must have demonstrable relevance to the greater Cambridge community.
• There are no restrictions on the program being shown on CCTV's cable channels or website.

Your organization IS NOT eligible for Easy Access coverage if:

• Your organization's program is commercial in nature or intended to make a profit.
• Your organization's program does not have an audience in Cambridge.

To Participate in Easy Access

If your organization is eligible for Easy Access coverage, then your or your organization will be expected to:

• Accept full responsibility for the content of the program, talent, and necessary releases.
• Provide CCTV with relevant details about the program, such as descriptions of the content including topic, speakers, etc.
• Provide CCTV with any technical details relating to set, audio or lighting facilities that may required in the studio.
• Make every effort possible to publicize the schedule of the finished program on CCTV's channels and/or website.
• Acknowledge CCTV for providing video coverage in your program's credits.

For more information or if you would like your organization featured on our channels through an Easy Access program shot in CCTV's television studio, please contact Marissa Acosta via email or phone at 617-661-6900 x129.