TV Santa Barbara (TVSB)

11/14/2025

Our next filmmaker meetup is next Friday at 6! We would love to screen some more projects or look at some scripts :) Feel free to send us an email if you have anything you’d like to share: [email protected]

10/29/2025

Spencer the Gardener — one of the most recognizable names in the local music scene — sat down with Dave Starkey on TVSB. But Creative Community isn’t just about honoring those who paved the way — it’s also about shining a light on the new voices making waves. Enter DJ Javier: surfer, DJ, visual artist, and all-around creative force. Read the blog post and watch the interviews

Read news, press and articles from TV Santa Barbara, including this one titled, " DJ Javier and Spencer the Gardener ."

10/27/2025

Great times with the crew shooting for SBCC’s Marine Diving Tech program recently! Very exciting project in the works- we can’t wait for the final product to be completed🤿⚓️🌊

10/27/2025

The Carpinteria Children’s Project envisions a community where children and families are engaged, equipped, and empowered in positively shaping the future. Conceived of the idea that all children deserve opportunity, CCP has been building a stronger community one child and family at a time since 2008. We strive to be a vehicle of opportunity uniquely built for the community of Carpinteria’s specific needs.

10/27/2025

Adelante is a Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion (DLI) K-6 Title 1 school in Santa Barbara, California. Adelante's school values are deeply rooted in the civil rights activist, Latino and farm worker leader, and community organizer César Chávez. We strive to live by his "ten core values" everyday at Adelante, including service to others, knowledge, innovation, acceptance of all people, and respect for life and the environment.

10/27/2025

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries; and with chapters across the country. With far-reaching clout and impact NAWBO is a one-stop resource, propelling women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.

10/27/2025

SBMM is proud to welcome Adam Ernster, wildlife cameraman and naturalist, to its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. His talk, titled “Marine Diversity & Abundances throughout the Santa Barbara Channel,” will showcase the extraordinary marine biodiversity found just off our coast and highlight the critical role the Channel plays in global ocean ecosystems.

For the past eight years, Ernster has worked in the Santa Barbara Channel as a captain, wildlife naturalist, and award-winning cameraman. During this time, he has documented incredible scenes—from blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, to vast pods of dolphins stretching across the horizon. His presentation will explore how the region’s rare convergence of ocean currents, seasonal temperatures, and island geography creates ideal conditions for marine megafauna to flourish.
“The Santa Barbara Channel is a truly wild place,” said Ernster. “Its richness and abundance never cease to amaze me. Each trip out feels like entering a different world—and I’m honored to share that world with others.”
This event offers attendees a rare and immersive glimpse into one of the most ecologically significant marine environments on the planet. Ernster’s talk will be accompanied by breathtaking visuals and personal stories, shedding light on what makes the Channel so biologically productive—and why it must be protected.
“Adam’s work captures the essence of what we strive to teach at SBMM—that the Santa Barbara Channel is not only beautiful, but globally significant,” said SBMM Executive Director Greg Gorga. “His stunning footage and storytelling remind us why protecting this region is so important—especially as we celebrate 25 years of connecting people to the ocean.”
“This is a rare opportunity for our community to experience the Channel through the eyes of someone who has explored its wonders day in and day out,” added SBMM Director of Education Lis Perry. “Adam’s presentation will engage both the heart and the mind, and we hope it inspires more people to learn about and care for our coastal environment.”
About the Speaker:
Adam Ernster is a professional wildlife cameraman specializing in marine life, with an emphasis on whales, dolphins, and sharks. His work has taken him from the Pacific Northwest to the waters of Baja California, capturing powerful stories from our planet’s oceans. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a degree in environmental science, Ernster’s footage has appeared in acclaimed productions by PBS, National Geographic, and the BBC. His mission is to inspire awe and stewardship by connecting people to the ocean’s wonders.

10/24/2025

Do You Have Content to Share with the ACM West Community?

This is your chance to showcase your work across the West Region and connect with fellow creators in community media! Submit your best productions for a chance to win a WAVE Award — and join us for an incredible night of networking and celebration.

🎬 Submit your entry: filmfreeway.com/thewaveawards

📅 Eligibility: Content must have aired between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025.

Don’t miss this opportunity to shine a light on your work and celebrate the power of community media!

Get Ready to submit your show for the WAVE Awards! Call for Entries opens this Friday September 5th. https://filmfreeway.com/thewaveawards

10/24/2025

Check Out Our Next Regional Conference in Sacramento!
Join us February 11–13, 2026, for the ACM West Regional Conference, featuring a wide variety of workshops, panels, and keynote speakers. Connect, learn, and collaborate with community media professionals from across the region!

It's free speech week! If you support local community media and want to keep the future of free speech alive come join us at the ACM West Conference in Sacramento. acmwest.org/conference
Full Conference Pass
--Member $250 (after January 19 - $300)
--Student $50
--Non-Member $325 (after January 19 - $450)
Full Conference 4-Pack- Member $750 (Best Deal 4 for the price of 3 Saves $250.00)

10/21/2025

Public access TV isn’t a relic of the past. It’s the heart of a living, breathing community. Let’s keep it beating strong.

Read this blog post to learn how you can be part of it.

Read news, press and articles from TV Santa Barbara, including this one titled, " Why Community Media Still Matters."

10/18/2025

Moving the Needle on Early Literacy - A Conversation with Todd Collins
Presented by the Santa Barbara Reading Coalition
SBREADS.org

10/14/2025

🙁 See y’all next month!!