Frequently Asked Questions | FAQs
Do I need training to get a show on QPTV?No. Many producers own their own equipment and provide QPTV with completed shows that we cablecast. Non-Queens residents must have a local sponsor. |
What happens after training?Trainees who successfully complete one of QPTV's workshops are entitled to use the equipment in the particular area of certification (e.g. Editing, Studio or EFP). |
Is there a fee for training?QPTV collects a small fee for each workshop. QPTV's equipment, studio and channel time are provided to the community free of charge. |
How often is training given & how long does it take?Training is offered twice a year during the Spring & Fall. Training lasts ten weeks. Classes meet once a week. Each session is three hours long. |
Who is eligible to take the training?Training is provided to all bona-fide residents of Queens who are 18 years of age or older. Applicants must show proof of Queens residency and/or be a staff member of a 501 (c)3 organization based in Queens. |
Where are the email addresses for QPTV staff?To prevent spam and other malicious attacks, the email addresses of QPTV staff is not listed on QPTV.org. If you need to contact a staff member please use our Contact Form. If you need the address for a staff member please call 718 886-8168 during regular business hours. |
Is there an Internship program at QPTV?Yes. Please visit: Become an Intern for more information. |
Can I apply for work at QPTV?Yes. QPTV promotes and enforces an active policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals. Call (718) 886-8160 for more employment information. |
Can I volunteer at QPTV?No. At this time QPTV is not in need of volunteers. For information visit: Internship programs |
Can QPTV tape our event? Can I hire QPTV to make a program for me?QPTV provides an "in kind" Grant-Aid Program for non-profit 501(C)3 Queens based organizations in need of assistance to produce their program. |
