QPTV CLOSED:

QPTV's Facilities are Closed Until Further Notice

Due to the Coronavirus situation, QPTV will be taking measures to safeguard our staff, producers and visitors. Productions, reservations, check-ins and check-outs are cancelled until further notice. Orientation and training workshops have been postponed.
Users with credentials can upload content to http://upload.qptv.org/ via File Catalyst
Users without credentials can request upload credentials at antonio@qptv.org via Email

Coronavirus Information and Resources Page

Stay Safe and Up to Date | Check QPTV.org and these resources regularly for updates.

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to Your Community.
QUEENS PUBLIC TELEVISION CULTIVATES, CREATES AND FACILITATES FREE SPEECH MEDIA BY AND FOR THE PEOPLE OF QUEENS, NEW YORK.

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QPTV Hometown Winners

QPTV received six 2020 Hometown Media Awards from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation. The awards program was established to honor and promote community media and local cable programs that are distributed on Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access cable television channels.


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QPTV Emmy Nominees

For two years in a row, QPTV has been recognized for our outstanding original programs with Emmy nominations from The New York Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NY NATAS)

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QPTV CHANNELS

QPTVone

Spectrum 34 & 1995
RCN 82
FiOS 34

QPTVtwo

Spectrum 79 & 1998
RCN 83
FiOS 35

QPTVthree

Spectrum 56 & 1996
RCN 84
FiOS 36

QPTVfour

Spectrum 1997
RCN 85
FiOS 37
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WATCH
QPTV has shows you can't find anywhere else.
LEARN
The place to learn the art and craft of television production and media creation.

Studio Production Workshop

Trainees will learn every aspect of producing a program in QPTV’s three camera production studio. Students will get hands-on experience in multiple microphone set-ups, switching using a special effects generator and lighting...

Field Production

Trainees will learn how to create programs in the field with portable equipment.

Workshop includes hands-on training in audio/video recording, lighting and remote camera operations.

Editing

Students will learn non-linear editing on a PC platform using Adobe Premiere Software.

Instruction includes intensive hands-on training on how to build a program using music, graphics and special effects.

CREATE
QPTV is about creating programs that are made for, by and about you.

Create a Special

Specials are limited-run shows scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis when timeslots are available. Specials do not require registration in QPTV’s Lottery.

Create a Series

Participate in QPTV's biennial (every other year) Lottery to get a series. 

If you missed the opportunity to participate in our Lottery drawing, or if you're new to QPTV, you can fill out a Waiting List application for an opportunity to receive time in the current programming cycle.

Become a Channel User

Non-residents of Queens no longer need a sponsor or proxy to put a show on QPTV. That means anyone can reach out to the world’s most diverse community. Just give us a copy of your photo id and two proofs of residency. 

COMMUNITY
For over 30 years, QPTV has been essential in cultivating media in the Queens community.

QPTV Community Bulletin Board

The QPTV Community Bulletin Board offers Queens-based nonprofit organizations a free outlet to provide the community with announcements. The QPTV Community Bulletin Board is available to all Queens-based nonprofit organizations, with 501(c)3 status. Submit information about your events, workshops, and other organization "happenings".

Public Service Announcements

QPTV offers not-for-profit organizations a free outlet to provide the community with Public Service Announcements highlighting the facets of the organization. The Public Service Announcements are produced as a 30 or 60 second production. The promo is taped at QPTV’s studio, edited, and the final product is cablecast throughout the day with events, news, and useful information.

Get Social with QPTV

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What's New

Queens Public Television Presents TSINY’s Turn The Page... Again ! 10th Anniversary Celebration of Success 2020

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QUEENS MEMORY PRESENTS “THE COVID-19 PROJECT: NAVIGATING A PANDEMIC,” A TWO-PART DOCUMENTARY PORTRAYING LIFE IN QUEENS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

QPTV WINS AT THE 2020 HOMETOWN MEDIA AWARDS

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Queens Conversations: COVID and the Mental Health Crisis

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COVID-19 Episode 2: Virtual Not-for-Profit Services

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COVID-19 Not for Profit Essential Services with Dr. Larry Grubler, CEO, Transitional Services for New York

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COVID-19 Not-for-Profit Essential Services with Kevin W. Alexander, MPA President & CEO, RDRC

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Around Queens: Making Chocolate Art During Quarantine

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Keith David Celebrates the Music of Nat King Cole

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Around Queens: Queens World Film Festival During Quarantine

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PSA: YMCA PS480 Remote Engagement Highlights

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Creating Content From Home

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Queens Courier, Times Ledger, Ridgewood Times, and QNS.com Presents A Virtual Debate with Queens Borough President Candidates

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