Entries by Natalie Nigg

September ArtHop at CMAC: Kyle Bowers & Samantha Ayala

September’s ArtHop is just one week away! Stop by CMAC next Thursday, September 5th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to see the work of two talented artists; Kyle Bowers and Samantha Ayala. Here are a couple short bios about the artists and their work written by the artists themselves! Kyle Bowers: Imagine. Imagine a shadowy room; and as you move through […]

CMAC Garage Sale, September 14th

In the market for some new gear? Now might be the right time to buy! CMAC will be selling some of our older/lesser-used items. Stop by CMAC on Saturday, September 14th from 2-5 p.m. to check out what we’ve got for sale! Items include cameras, light kits, and more! Items will be sold via a silent […]

PSA Day Update

PSA Day is now full! Thank you all for attending our registration event. If you were interested in participating this time but could not make it out the the event, please contact the CMAC Programming Coordinator Johnnny at johnny@cmac.tv to find out how CMAC can be of service to you and your organization.

Celebrate Hmong presents: Cosmic Journeys

Our very own CMAC Membership Coordinator Dom produced a video covering an event titled ‘Cosmic Journeys’, an event celebrating contemporary Hmong-American poets put on by ‘Celebrate Hmong’ organization. The event was free to the public at The Fresno Center and special guest poets shared their work for all to enjoy. You can watch the video today at 3 […]

Workshops: Pre-Production, Sep 4

Next Wednesday, September 4th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. come explore strategies to effectively plan a community access television show in our studio or on location. Topics include idea generation, script writing, rundowns, underwriting, legal issues, production and post-production options. Also learn the forms that CMAC requires for production made with CMAC equipment and facilities. Membership must be paid prior […]

Workshops: Field Production, Sep 10 & 11

Join us on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 10 & 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for hands-on introduction to filming on-location, including proper setup and breakdown of the camera, audio, and lighting equipment, camerawork, basic interviewing tips, and planning for post-production. CMAC membership must be paid prior to training. Contact for membership and enrollment: (559) 266-2622 or info@cmac.tv

CMAC Stories: Sevag Tateosian

CMAC is full of individuals working hard to learn new skills, create content, and share it with the community. With CMAC Stories, we like to highlight CMAC members, their stories, and the programming they create. This time around, we sat down to interview Sevag Tateosian!  Sevag produces the show The Central Valley Ledger, a talk show centered around the many talented people and […]

Have you lost something at CMAC?

We have some items in our “lost and found” bin that haven’t been claimed, such as keys, USB drives, sunglasses, and key chains. If you think you might have left something at CMAC, please make sure to stop by or call the front desk at 559-266-2622. Items not claimed by Tuesday, September 3rd, may be discarded.

Calling all schools!

A new school semester is upon us!  CMAC is looking to partner with local schools in a variety of ways.  Whether it be providing training to students, sharing video content created in the classroom or simply arranging a field trip to our media center, there are plenty of options.  If you or anyone you know […]

CMAC Board Nominations Are Now Open!

Do you want to play a part in CMAC’s future?  Here’s your chance!  CMAC is governed by a Board of Directors. These 15 board members believe strongly in CMAC’s non-profit mission and volunteer their time to help set the strategic vision and direction of the organization. Each year, 2 people are elected from the membership to sit on the Board of […]

Member Mixer Guest Speaker: Zach Saldana, Aug 31

Join us in the classroom for our next Member Mixer on Saturday, August 31 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Former CMAC Production Coordinator and Fox 26 Photojournalist, our friend Zacharie Saldana will be speaking. With over 10 years of experience as a filmmaker, producer, and news professional, Zach has had the opportunity to work on film […]

PSA Day is Back! Registration Opens August 22

PSA Day is an opportunity for local non-profits to record a short 30 sec. to 1 min. video about their organization with FREE production assistance from CMAC staff. If your organization is interested in participating, please come out to CMAC for Registration Day on Thursday, August 22nd from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you can’t make it to Registration Day, you’ll be able to […]