Community Media Center of Marin

01/04/2026

01/01/2026

Marin TV wishes everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Come check out what’s happening at Marin TV in 2026:

💫 Virtual Member Orientation
Are you new to Marin TV? Join us for a FREE virtual orientation and get to know all the amazing resources and opportunities available to our members!
• Date: Tuesday, January 6th
• Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
• Register Now: https://www.marintv.org/orientation/

📺 Studio Production Workshop
Immerse yourself in the fundamentals of studio production — with the emphasis on fun. Learn to crew and produce programs through teamwork!
• Dates: Wednesdays, January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
• Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
• Register Now: https://cmcm.tv/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=907

🎬 Final Cut Pro Editing
Want to level up your video editing skills? Join us for a hands-on Final Cut Pro workshop and master the art of editing like a pro!
• Dates: Tuesdays, January 13th, 20th, 27th
• Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
• Register Here: https://cmcm.tv/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=908

🎥 Field Camera Production
Ready to get in the field and start filming? Learn all the tips and tricks of field camera production in this interactive workshop!
• Dates: Thursdays, January 15th, 22nd, 29th
• Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
• Register Here: https://cmcm.tv/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=909

Stay tuned for more updates and events on our website: https://www.marintv.org/

12/12/2025

Impressions in Layered Color: An Exhibition by Veda Florez

Community Media Center of Marin
Georgia Anwell Gallery
819 A Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

Opening Reception “Art Walk”
Friday, December 12th
5:30 – 7:30 pm

The Georgia Anwell Gallery at the Community Media Center of Marin is pleased to present Impressions in Layered Color by long-time member artist and videographer Veda Florez from November 15, 2025 – January 9, 2026 with an Opening Reception on December 12, 2025 5:30 – 7:30 pm to correspond with the San Rafael Second Friday “Art Walk” the exhibit is free to the public, and students are encouraged to attend.

Impressions in Layered Color Exhibition by Veda Florez will run from November 15, 2025 – January 9, 2026 at the Georgia Anwell Gallery at the Community Media Center of Marin (CMCM) 819 A Street in San Rafael, CA. Catalogs and other take-aways will be available with donations to CMCM.

This is also an informal Member Mixer and a Holiday Potluck, so feel free to bring some Holiday Cheers & Treats!

For more information, please visit: https://cmcm.tv/news/impressions-layered-color-veda-florez-friday-december-12th-530-pm

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday offers an important opportunity to help strengthen community media across the country and in Marin. The Community Media Center of Marin has been operating for 17 years and has served thousands of Marin residents and youth with courses in media production and free access to professional production equipment and studios. We also provide the equipment and operators to bring Marin residents over 600 local municipal and county meetings each year. We actually produce more hours of community and government content in a single month than most major PBS affiliates do in a year.

We do this all on a shoestring budget but we want to do much more. Help us help the residents of Marin to bring even more local Marin content to the local cable channels and the web. Please donate today at: https://cmcm.tv/donate

Learn more here about our funding: https://cmcm.tv/FYI

12/01/2025

CMCM’s Ask The Experts Workshops Return This December
CMCM’s popular series of masterclasses “Ask The Experts” (ATE) is back at Marin TV on-site with media-related topics presented by experts in their field. These special workshops are FREE for all CMCM members and just $50 for non-members (all ATE workshops and a 1-year membership are included).

“From Story To Script” with Yoel Iskindir
Wednesday, December 3rd (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Learn the basics of developing a script to match your story. Translate your ideas into a proper screenplay format.

“Smartphone Productions” with Michael Bouyer
Thursday, December 4th (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
If you are interested in creating media content, with the right training, and a few simple accessories, you can enter the production field using the phone you carry in your pocket.

“Story & Structure” with Andrew Small
Wednesday, December 10th (5:30 - 8:30 PM)
Learn the skills for writing a feature film from an experienced screenwriter and, in turn, adapt those skills into writing a short film!

“Family History Interviews” with Mike Wolpert
Thursday, December 11th (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Capture the life stories, recollections and wisdom from family Elders, your or others. You’ll come away from this workshop ready to capture history.

“Media Mastery Intensive” with Jill Lublin
Wednesday, December 17th (6:30 - 8:30 PM):
Get Ready To: Create buzz. Go viral. Get great press. Make the podcast rounds. Steal the spotlight. Hit the air. All With The Power Of Publicity.

“Comfortable On Camera” with Tiffany McElroy
Thursday, December 18th (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Learn from an Emmy Award-winning television journalist how to improve the way you communicate and help you deliver your message on camera in a compelling and engaging way. After this workshop, you’ll feel as comfortable and confident as a pro.

All attendees must register. For registration, please visit here:
https://cmcm.tv/asktheexperts

11/22/2025

CMCM’s Ask The Experts Workshops Return This December

CMCM’s popular series of masterclasses “Ask The Experts” (ATE) is back at Marin TV on-site with media-related topics presented by experts in their field. These special workshops are FREE for all CMCM members and just $50 for non-members (all ATE workshops and a 1-year membership are included).

“From Story To Script” with Yoel Iskindir
Wednesday, December 3rd (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Learn the basics of developing a script to match your story. Translate your ideas into a proper screenplay format.

“Smartphone Productions” with Michael Bouyer
Thursday, December 4th (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
If you are interested in creating media content, with the right training, and a few simple accessories, you can enter the production field using the phone you carry in your pocket.

“Story & Structure” with Andrew Small
Wednesday, December 10th (5:30 - 8:30 PM)
Learn the skills for writing a feature film from an experienced screenwriter and, in turn, adapt those skills into writing a short film!

“Family History Interviews” with Mike Wolpert
Thursday, December 11th (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Capture the life stories, recollections and wisdom from family Elders, your or others. You’ll come away from this workshop ready to capture history.

“Media Mastery Intensive” with Jill Lublin
Wednesday, December 17th (6:30 - 8:30 PM):
Get Ready To: Create buzz. Go viral. Get great press. Make the podcast rounds. Steal the spotlight. Hit the air. All With The Power Of Publicity.

“Comfortable On Camera” with Tiffany McElroy
Thursday, December 18th (6:30 - 8:30 PM)
Learn from an Emmy Award-winning television journalist how to improve the way you communicate and help you deliver your message on camera in a compelling and engaging way. After this workshop, you’ll feel as comfortable and confident as a pro.

All attendees must register. For registration, please visit here:
https://cmcm.tv/asktheexperts

10/24/2025

Carol Jacobsen’s Gallery Reception @ CMCM!

“Women Of Color And Accomplishment”: Special Black History Education Panel

Community member, activist, author, and artist Carol Jacobsen returns with a new wave of art from her “Women Of Color And Accomplishment” gallery exhibit. Carol is hosting her next special event at CMCM that will feature a panel of powerful inspirational women. This is also a great opportunity to connect and expand our creative community. Refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you all there! :)

The Georgia Anwell Gallery
Community Media Center of Marin
819 A Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

Friday, October 24th
Starts: 6:00 PM
Panel : 7:00 PM
Ends: 8:00 PM

10/11/2025

We love these ambient nature videos too - bring them in!

09/23/2025

CAROL JACOBSEN’S GALLERY OPENING
“Women Of Color And Accomplishment”

Community member, activist, author, and artist Carol Jacobsen returns with a new wave of art from her “Women Of Color And Accomplishment” gallery exhibit. Carol is hosting this special event at CMCM that will include gallery presentations and art discussions you do not want to miss. This is also a great opportunity for members to network, expanding our creative community. Refreshments will be provided and served. We hope to see you all there! :)

The Georgia Anwell Gallery
Community Media Center of Marin
819 A Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

Opening Party
Friday, September 26th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

09/10/2025

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09/03/2025

🔥 Countdown to Ember Stomp 🔥

We can’t wait to see you at Ember Stomp 2025—Marin’s FREE annual wildfire safety festival!

📅 Saturday, September 6, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Marin Civic Center Fairgrounds

Here’s what’s in store:

🚒 Live Fire Demos – More materials, more comparisons, more action (every 30 mins starting at 10:30 AM)

🏡 Full-Scale Home Hardening Display – Ember-resistant fencing, gates, decking + more

🌱 Fire-Smart Landscaping Exhibit – UC Marin Master Gardeners bring Zone 0 to life

🌲 Marin Wildfire Prevention Updates – Fuel reduction, evacuation routes, chipper days

🚗 County-Wide Evacuation Drill – Practice your plan & enter to win 💸 one of FIVE $1,000 wildfire safety upgrade prizes (courtesy of CSAA Insurance)

🎨 Student Art Gallery – Youth visions of a fire-resilient future

🎶 Plus: music, food, community, and more!

Don’t miss Marin’s biggest wildfire preparedness event of the year → FREE admission for all ages!

🔗 https://firesafemarin.org/ember-stomp-2025/

09/03/2025