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Welcome to the Media Factory

We're a community of media makers who work in tv, film, radio, and more. At the Media Factory, we provide the tools, training, space and access to distribution that give you the power to share your story.

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Morning Announcements

Morning Announcements is a weekly highlight of the happenings at the Media Factory, hosted by the dedicated staff. We’ll share what’s happening each week, talk with local producers and creators, and play some excellent and eclectic music.

News

  • Innovation for a Well-Knit Community

    We look back at a year of innovating and staying connected.

  • Locally-sourced chills and thrills

    Halloween at home means more time to watch scary movies! We've put together a 24-hour collection of some of the spookiest films made by our own community along with some frightful gems from the public domain.

  • Tune in to new community radio programs this fall!

    WBTV-LP programmers bring new shows to the airwaves.

  • Dinosaurs Roam Across Vermont

    Crowdsourced Jurassic Park roars to life in October!

  • Celebrating creativity in September with Art Hop and Crowdsourced VT

    On September 10 we open our doors and brighten our walls with community art. 

Explore

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    Shows

    Watch the latest shows from independent producers, non-profits, students, and other community media makers.

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    Radio & Podcasts

    Listen live to 99.3 WBTV-LP FM Burlington and discover locally-produced podcasts.

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    Local Government & Education

    Engage with local democracy at work by staying on top of local government and school district issues.

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    The Media Factory Archives

    Rewind through more than 25 years of community media. Browse digital collections or check out our 24x7 shuffled archives live stream.

  • Students at the Media Factory

    Workshops

    Learn the ropes of mediamaking by completing our Media Factory Orientation – it’s the gateway to checking out gear and using our facilities.

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    Share Your Work

    Share your videos or podcasts with the Vermont community. In addition to online distribution, our channels include cable television, broadcast radio, Roku, mobile apps and more.