Access Fort Wayne TV

Access
Fort Wayne TV

Access Fort Wayne provides community members with studio space, editing suites, camera gear, and training to produce local television content. Broadcasts air on Comcast channels 55, 57, 58 and Frontier channels 25, 27, 28.

 Schedules

Frontier

Access One: Channel 25
Access Two: Channel 27
City TV: Channel 28

Comcast

Access One: Channel 55
Access Two: Channel 57
City TV: Channel 58

Contact

(260) 421-1250

access@acpl.info

Address

900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

Interested in Becoming a Producer?

Call Access Fort Wayne at (260) 421-1250 to register for monthly producer orientation sessions held on the first Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Library. Individual scheduling available Wednesdays or Thursdays mornings.

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• Review our Rules and Policies and complete the producer application.
• Book studio or editing space by calling (260) 421-1250. Producers may reserve studio space up to three times monthly.
• Organize a crew to utilize studio facilities. Contact Access TV for a list of trained volunteers.
• Sign the program playback agreement after production to enable broadcast on designated channels.

How to Become a Volunteer

Visit the ACPL Volunteering page and submit an application via Volunteer Portal.

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Danielle Gleason, ACPL Volunteer Services Manager, will arrange interviews and coordinate volunteer assignments. Attend the upcoming AFW Studio Workshop for details.

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Contact Access Fort Wayne at (260) 421-1250 or email access@acpl.info for facility tours or additional inquiries.

Entry Level Workshops

Beginners can join Studio Camera and Camcorder Workshops to learn essential television production skills.

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The Studio Camera Workshop focuses on foundational techniques for on-camera performance. The Camcorder Workshop expands skills into field production including audio and technical support. Equipment checkouts require an ACPL library card.

Advanced Workshops

After accumulating twenty volunteer hours, participants may attend Audio Operator and Assistant Director Workshops. Audio Operator covers master control audio operations while Assistant Director prepares volunteers for full production oversight.

Community Calendar

The Community Calendar features programming across Access channels 55 and 57 daily. Messages appear continuously with background soft jazz for Comcast and FiOS subscribers in Allen County. External viewers receive public access channels only.

Submission Guidelines

• Use the Message Request Form requiring an authorized signature.
• Content is strictly non-commercial. Only free events or ticket information may be listed.
• Submit requests early for timely inclusion—minimum one week notice recommended.
• Sample format: "Event Name at Address - Details and contact information."

Studio Times

Studio A and Studio B book on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost for county residents. Advance reservations permitted up to sixty days prior. Operating hours:

Mon-Tue, Wed-Thu: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 5pm-8pm
Fri-Sat: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

Producers receive three studio slots monthly. Messages must focus on core event details due to screen size limitations.

Calendar Message Tips

Include what happens, where it occurs, event dates, beneficiaries, audience description, and contact information.

Image Policy

Submit photos via email or mail—JPEG/GIF/BMP formats preferred. Maximum 8x11 inches or minimum 4x4 inches at 72 DPI.

Broadcast Duration

Standard calendar messages air for thirty days. Extensions require contacting Operations Assistant.

Questions? Email operations@%5BSITEURL%5D or reach out to access@acpl.info directly.