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PROGRAM SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Basic Program Submission Policies
A. Channel time is made available on a non-discriminatory basis to members with the aim of being fair and equitable to all. DCV is responsible for determining the time, place an manner by which programming will reach its audience. All scheduling decisions are final.
B. Producers are obligated to submit programs in a timely manner so that cable television viewing audience may learn beforehand about programs on television, in newspapers, and in other promotional materials.
C. Each program submission form must accompany each program submitted for telecasting. Unless otherwise stated in this manual, all programs are due to be submitted no later than the first of the month, prior to the month in which they are to be telecast (e.g. Due November 1st. for telecast in December).
D. Scheduling considerations may be given to live or timely programs or the first program of any producer or time slot sponsor.
E. Series Programs is a set of original programs, bound together by a shared theme, that is uniformed in length (29-min.or 58-min. Platform)and telecast in periodic installments.
F. Single (non-series)programs presents or explores a theme, event, activity, idea, drama, etc typically arriving at the conclusion by the end of the program. Single programs are scheduled monthly.
Program Submission Process Summary
1. Secure a program submission request form (s). Forms are available at DCTV.org under forms, or DCTV Offices.
2. Fill out Program Submission form(s). All form(s) must be completely filled out and signed by the Executive Producer.
3. Submit Program Submission Request to the Programming Department. Submission form(s) can be submitted to the programming office or via e-mail. Upon receipt of the program submission form, a Show ID will be assigned to you within 48 hours.
4. Upon receipt of a Show ID, the producer must encode the program within 2 days CLICK HERE for Encoding Procedures.
Encoding sessions must be completed by 9pm Mon-Fri and by 5pm Sat.
(Encoding stations will be available for members to place their programs directly on DCTV servers at no charge. (DCTV will offer encoding services for a fee for those members who request this service)
5. Once the program is encoded, the Producer is required to submit the FORM (s) with the Program Source to DCTV’s Programming Dept. Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm or Production Dept. Mon – Fri 6pm – 9pm or Sat 12 noon – 5pm
6. Each individual program must be accompanied by a Program Submission Form and the backup media must appear on a separate medium (DVD, videotape, digital file, etc.) irrespective of its length.
7. Programs will not be accepted unless they are labeled precisely, as follows. Labels must be affixed to each program medium and storage jacket. (Items in brackets are optional.)
Producer’s name
Producer’s telephone number
Series and/or program title
Program record date
Total Run Time (TRT) to the nearest second [Important Notifications]
8. The slate, or label, of each program submitted for telecasting, which is to be permanently affixed to the medium and case or sleeve, is to contain (items in boldface are mandatory):
- tag line, if needed
- program or series title
- subtitle, if applicable
- episode number
- executive producer’s legal identity
- Public Access Corporation of DC Credit (if produced with DCTV facilities)
- production dates
Unless other arrangements are made, producers must retrieve their program masters within 60 days of last telecast, providing DCTV with at least 24 hours notice prior to pick or with a self-stamped, self-address mailer.
Programs that are not retrieved or arranged for return according to our policy will be destroyed.
