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Channels

Time Warner Cable 34 | 35 | 56 | 57

RCN 82 | 83 | 84 | 85

Verizon FiOS 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 · Bulletin Board 33 | 38

QPTV Community Access Producer Media Release Template

Attention QPTV Community Access Producers - We've made a little easier for you to spread the word about your show; QPTV has created a Media Release Template for you to download, modify and use.

The Media Release Template is available in PDF and Microsoft Word 97-2003 & 2007 document and template formats.

Don't have Microsoft Word? The Microsoft Word templates are compatible with OpenOffice.org, Google Docs, and Zoho Docs.

Download:

Microsoft Word 97-2003 Compatible Files

QPTV_CAP_Media_Release_Template_97-2003.doc, (regular document) 312 KB
QPTV_CAP_Media_Release_Template_97-2003.dot, (MS Word template) 312 KB

Microsoft Office Word 2007 Compatible Files

Channel Guide

Channel Guide
CH34:
34 TWC/82 RCN/34 FiOS

CH35:
35 TWC/83 RCN/35 FiOS

CH56:
56 TWC/84 RCN/36 FiOS

CH57:
57 TWC/85 RCN/37 FiOS

Community Bulletin Board:
FiOS CH 33 & 38

Improper labeling can result in lost tapes. If the cassettes are not properly labeled, they will not be processed into the QPTV Library System. Tapes should be labeled as follows:

Case Slip
Open up cassette case and remove slip from the front.

Flip over case slip.

Write/type the following information on case slip:
    Program Title (and/or Episode Title)
    Producer/Sponsor/Organization Name
    Running Time
    Production Date

Place slip back into the front of the case.

Tape Label

I Want To

Get A Show

QPTV's program schedule consists of Series and Specials.
All program applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and are not a guarantee for a timeslot.

Series Programs are scheduled through QPTV's Lottery Process.
Specials are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis in any available time slots in our schedule.
We will accept two (2) tapes per submission at one (1) submission per month.
Specials are scheduled at least a month in advance.
QPTV accepts programs on DVCAM format only.
Tapes must be properly labeled.
Half-hour programs may not exceed 28:30 and hour programs may not exceed 58:30.

Get Trained

Applications are accepted on a first-come first served basis to Queens Residents. A limited number of applications will be available two times per year. QPTV offers Training in Field Production, Editing and Studio Production.

Watch QPTV

You must be a subscriber of Time Warner Cable, RCN or Verizon FiOS in Queens.
QPTV is only available and exclusively cablecasts in Queens.
QPTV airs on channels 34, 35, 56, and 57 on Time Warner Cable.
QPTV airs on channels 82, 83, 84, and 85 on RCN.
QPTV airs on channels 34, 35, 36, and 37 on Verizon FiOS.
Verizon FiOS subscribers can tune into channels 33 and 38 for QPTV's Bulletin Board public service announcements.

Become An Intern

QPTV accepts students for Production Internships and Information Technology (IT) Internships. We will only consider college students that can receive school credit. We require an attendance of approximately 15 hours per week, for approximately 12 weeks. Interns receive a $300.00 stipend after they complete the minimum 180-hour prerequisite. All applicants should have a recommendation from their respective internship coordinator. Please have your internship coordinator forward resumes to communitydevelopment@qptv.org

Contact Staff

Call QPTV @ 718 886-8160

Administration Office
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Programming Department
Monday - Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Production Department
Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm

Mail us @
QPTV
41-61 Kissena Blvd., Suite 2077
Flushing, NY 11355

Contact Us

Visit QPTV

Queens Public Television is located in Downtown Flushing @ 41-61 Kissena Blvd, Suite 2077 in the Flushing Plaza Building between Sanford and Barclay Avenues.
All programming and trafficking transactions including tape drop-offs, pick-ups, and paperwork issues are handled at QPTV's Storefront facility in Flushing Plaza on Kissena Boulevard (between Dunkin Donuts and the Fine Jewelry Store).
Hours are from Monday - Friday 10 AM to 5:30 PM.

You can travel to QPTV by Subway, Bus and LIRR.

Download Forms

^{QPTV Applications and Forms are in PDF Format. You need Adobe Reader to view/fill them out.}

^{Completed forms must be signed and either mailed in or brought to the QPTV facility. Faxed copies are NOT ACCEPTABLE unless otherwise specified.}

QPTV VTR Form	QPTV Waiting List Form
QPTV Form 10	QPTV Form 5
QPTV Form 4A	QPTV Form 4
QPTV Form 3	QPTV Form 2

Put My Show on DVCAM Tape

DVCAM is the only accepted tape format at QPTV.

Full Size | Mini DVCAM

>Transfer & Duplication Services | Google Search

>DVCAM on Wikipedia

Submit Proof of Residency

One Photo ID & Two Utility Bills are required.

Mail, Fax or Drop Off

Queens Public Television 41-61 Kissena Blvd. Suite 2077, Flushing NY 11355 Fax: (718) 886-8168

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Enter Viewers Choice Contest

QPTV is hosting a video competition!

QPTV’s 2012 Community Viewers Choice Competition

Take a Social Media Survey

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QPTV (Queens Public Communications Corporation) is a not-for-profit private corporation serving the residents of Queens. QPTV manages four community television channels specifically for Queens, under the Franchise Agreement between the City of New York and the Cable Operators in the Borough of Queens.

QPTV cablecasts the most diverse programming to the most diverse community in the world reaching over 440,000 subscribers 24 hours a day, everyday on channels 34, 35, 56, 57 on Time Warner Cable and on 82, 83, 84, and 85 on RCN and channels 34, 35, 36, 37 with Community Bulletin Board on channels 33 & 38 on Verizon FiOS.

Watch

QPTV has shows you can't find anywhere else. With over 300 different programs every year there's something for everyone.

Channels

_{Time Warner Cable

34 | 35 | 56 | 57}

RCN
82 | 83 | 84 | 85

Verizon FiOS
34 | 35 | 36 | 37
Bulletin Board 33 | 38

Learn

Queens Public Television is the place for residents to learn about the art and craft of television production and media creation.

Create

QPTV is about creating programs that are made for, by and about you. Whether you're a home grown talent, pro/semi-pro, or a trained producer, QPTV is the premiere outlet in Queens for creators.

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QPTV Community Access Producer Media Release Template

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Tape Labeling Instructions

I Want To

What is QPTV?

Watch

QPTV has shows you can't find anywhere else. With over 300 different programs every year there's something for everyone.

Channels

Learn

Queens Public Television is the place for residents to learn about the art and craft of television production and media creation.

Create

QPTV is about creating programs that are made for, by and about you. Whether you're a home grown talent, pro/semi-pro, or a trained producer, QPTV is the premiere outlet in Queens for creators.

Queens Public Communications Corp.