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Introduction
We produce local television programs, and help our members make their own programs for telecast on Cable Channel 11. We also telecast HCTV and member-sponsored "imports" from other community PEG stations, old movies in the public domain, and various arts, cultural, educational, religious, and informational programs and series made available at little or no cost to HCTV. In addition, HCTV provides a vital public messaging & announcement service to charitable organizations and non-profit entities in the community, so that viewers are informed ahead of time of upcoming activities and events.

We make TV accessible:
As members of HCTV, local citizens and organizations speak for themselves through programs that they produce and telecast on HCTV. We offer high quality video, audio and editing equipment and television studios for use by HCTV members.

Annual membership dues:

  • $25 individuals
  • $40 families
  • $60 non-profit
  • $100 business

Training in television production is one of the most important services offered by HCTV. Once training is complete, you or your organization can borrow portable equipment and access our facilities to produce and edit programs in your area of interest.

Training fees:

  • Basic Field Production - $10.00
  • Basic Editing - $10.00



Modes of Operation
Most of our productions are made in the HCTV studio. We also operate mobile and remote-controlled equipment in the state capitol, the City-County building, and at Carroll College. On occasion, our production crew deploys as a field unit to various locations throughout Lewis & Clark County.




   

TV For & By the Community

It's easy to participate in community television. Become a member, volunteer, producer, program suppporter or underwriter. Learn More.

HCTV Productions

HCTV produces a variety of regularly scheduled programs. Below is just a sampling. Go to What's On Channel 11 to see a complete listing of what's on and when.
  • Community Pulse—Join Brian LaMoure OR Traci Clarke in the HCTV's studio to talk about a community event or your organization goals/mission.
  • Global Positioning--HCTV director Stephen Maly explores Montana's external relations from a capital city perspective on behalf of the Montana Center for International Visitors and the Helena International Affairs Council.
  • Focus on Helena—Host Jim Nybo talks with people from Helena whose programs, efforts or interests help shape us as a community.
  • Native View--Shawn White Wolf and Jenna Spotted Wolf host the newest show to HCTV.  They showcase  local artists and talk about events coming up in the community and issues relevant to Native Americans.
  • Home Town Helena—This group of civic minded folks meets every Thursday morning to discuss issues from around the community.
  • United Way Showcase—If you work for a United Way Agency, join host Tim McCauley to discuss what is going on with your program.
  • Voices of the Veterans—Host Mike Hankins discusses a wide variety of Veteran issues.
  • State & Local Government—HCTV contracts with the State of Montana, the City of Helena and Lewis & Clark County to provide gavel-to-gavel coverage of public meetings.
  • On Campus--This program features informative discussions with representatives of UM-Helena College of Technology.
  • Saints & Scholars--Ashley Oliverio hosts faculty and students from Carroll College.
  • Hud's Corner--Tom Huddleston hosts his show that invites discussion from a variety of Helena citizens' point of view on a wide variety of subjects.