Coastal News

A Taste Of Theater features all original theatrical production shows from aspiring playwrights and actors. This television show will educate its viewers about different styles and techniques used on other plays and productions. As well as introduce them to Playwrights outside of their local area and culture. 

A Taste of Theater will premiere at PCT on June 11 at 9pm.

For more information click HERE.

Hi, I'm Jaimie! I'm an intern here at PCT! I'm really looking forward to the PCT Honor's Award's coming up!  This years show celebrates 40 years of PCT as TV station!  We at PCT feel privileged to be able to give back by hosting the Honor's Award's and award hard working members of society who try to improve the lives of others. Those who will be receiving awards have served in one of three areas, either to the public or in education or in government. I can't wait to celebrate the Honoree's for their hard work and dedication this year.  

Silicon Valley's authentic and informative show, The Kamla Show, is coming to PCT!

The Kamla show is hosted by Kamla Bhatt, the weekly radio show host of "It's Bollywood, It's Hollywood," on 90.1 FM, KZSU.

In the Kamla show, Kamla talks about life, people, and ideas through interviews of different individuals who are behind the success of a company, film, or book. For more information of the TV Show click HERE.

The Kamla Show premieres at PCT on May 10, 2017, 7:00 PM.

It will air on Wednesdays 7 pm and Saturdays 5 pm. 

For more PCT programs, you can always check our On Demand page or Youtube channel.

Held every January this annual event awards valued Chamber Members with recognition of relevance to the business community & community itself.  A dignitary is chosen to be the evenings emcee and to award each honoree.  Categories awarded are in different categories each year and the most prestigious is the Nick & Lorraine Gust Lifetime Achievement Award, honor of the late Nick Gust of Nick's Restaurant who was an integral part of Pacifica's history.

You can watch on Comcast Channel 26 this Sunday at 6 PM or view our online livestream here!

Every year the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau hold their Annual Recognition Awards Dinner in January to recognize outstanding volunteers and businesses on the Coast as well as perform a formal induction of the upcoming year’s board of directors.

You can watch on Comcast Channel 26/27 this Sunday at 7 PM or view our online livestream here!

Annual recognition awards include:

• Bert Carli Volunteer of the Year Award: Presented to an outstanding individual who has continually volunteered his/her time and energy countless times to the Chamber throughout the year.
• Bev Miller Civic Achievement Award: To be given to a government employee or elected official who has helped the Chamber achieve its goals, has helped Coastside commerce, and has helped an individual Coastside business (other than their own) in a definitive way over the past year. The recipient is also a supporter of Coastside commerce sustainability and a liaison between the Chamber and its goals and a government body.
• Business Hall of Fame Award: Recipient(s) must have been in business at least three years, be involved in other community and commerce activities outside of the Chamber which contributes to the mission of the Chamber, support Coastside non-profits thereby furthering the quality of life on the Coast, demonstrate encouragement of other small businesses, and demonstrate entrepreneurial potential necessary for long term business success and economic growth.
• Green Business Award: Recipient is a business that conforms to environmental regulations and preserves the natural resources of the Coastside, properly manages and recycles garbage and wastes, and keeps their areas litter-free, uses sustainable practices and minimizes impacts on the environment, protects the rich and unique cultural heritage of the Coastside and promotes local economic opportunities through green practice.
• Innovative Business Award: Presented to a Chamber member who has displayed innovative and creative thinking in creating their business. This business person has “thought out of the box” to enhance their business and the patron’s experience.
• Longevity Award: Recipient is a Chamber member who has experienced a long career, has been a continuous Chamber member and is a respected member of the business community.
• Mayor’s Award: Mayor’s choice of a Chamber member who deserves the recognition of the mayor over his/her term.
• New Business Award: Awarded to a business that has opened in the last two years that has displayed good business practices and taken advantage of Chamber support such as marketing, advertising, ribbon cutting and/or networking, and the exterior and interior of this business is exemplary of what complements the Coastside community.
• Recognition of Chairman Circle Members
• Recognition of Committee Chairs

The Annual Recognition Awards Dinner presentation also includes the President/CEO’s State of the Chamber Address as well as a message from the incoming board chair.

Watch on PCT LIVE on Channel 26/27 Coastside or on our Livestream!

PCT would like to introduce its new entrepreneurial show, The Got Startup Show.

Join host, Paul Hickman, in his show that focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation. He interviews creators of successful startup companies while providing its viewers tips and tricks on launching their own business. For more information about the show click HERE.

The Got Startup Show will premiere at PCT on May 8, 2017, 5:30 PM.

For more PCT programs, you can always check our On Demand page or Youtube channel.

Calling all dog surfers and their human pals!

World Dog Champions are now accepting entries for the Dog Surfing Competition. To enter, visit World Dog Champion's website for more detailed information HERE

World Dog Champions will be held on August 5, 2017.

Time: 9am - 2pm
Location: Linda Mar Beach
Highway One and Linda Mar Blvd
Pacifica, CA 94044
Northern California Coast / San Francisco Bay Area

World Dog Surf Championships 2017 Promo Video

Attention Bands!

Fog Fest is now accepting band submissions for their 2017 entertainment line up for Sept. 23 & 24. Submissions will be reviewed through June 15, 2017 with final selections to contacted by June 30, 2017.

Please follow the guideline requirements in order to be considered. Visit our website for more detailed information HERE

Bands that play on the Recology stage also get featured during the Pacific Coast Television's Live Broadcast.

Steps to Becoming a Producer at PCT

New Producers are required to take certain steps before producing their own programs. They are as follows:

1. Become a member of PCT- yearly fee of $20.

2. Get PCT Production experience. Two workshops in studio and two workshops in the control room. Workshops are $20 each. Once workshops are completed, crew on at least 4 studio productions in different crew positions. 

To view our workshop and production dates, check out our PRODUCTION CALENDAR.

Studio – Two of the following workshops:
Floor Manager
Camera
Lighting
Control Room – Two of the following workshops
Audio Engineer
Character Generator (C.G.)
Video Tape Operator (VTO)

The workshops listed above are the minimum requirements for studio tapings. If you wish to use remote video equipment and video editing, please refer to the Workshops Info Packet. Pre-requisites and additional workshop fees apply.

3. Review and understand the Producer’s packet including the Program Policies and Producer’s Rules

4. Write a proposal and submit it to the Executive Director answering the questions from the form, “Questions to Address When Writing a Production Proposal”

5. Sign Producer’s Agreement and Indemnification form.

After the potential producer has completed the above requirements, the will get the approval from the Executive Director to go ahead with their own program. They cannot schedule studio time or remote equipment or editing time until these steps are completed. 

Want to start working on amazing, award-winning programs like The Bruce Latimer Show and Coast Life? Pacific Coast Tv is offering workshops to get you trained for real television production. Check out what workshops we offer and view our production calendar for dates and times of classes.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be a member of Pacific Coast Television to sign up for classes. Membership is $20 a year and includes access to the PCT Media Lab, ability to check out studio equipment, and volunteer opportunities on PCT Programs. For more information on becoming a member, view our membership page.

Studio Workshops

Camera and Floor Manager- workshop covers the essentials of powering up and preparing our studio cameras for operation, and provides volunteers with basic skills of camera work, including shot structure, composition and movement, terminology, and working with the director. Floor Manager is the essential link between studio talent and the Director. Workshop will cover instruction on communicating with talent using hand and arm signals to provide time and camera cues, and give other needed info to the Director. Cost: $20

Lighting – This workshop teaches the fundamentals of three-point lighting and how to safely and correctly move and adjust lighting instruments, and the operation of the lighting dimmer system. Cost $20

Control Room Workshops

Video Tape Operator or VTO - For a production, this role does more than just press "Play" and "Record". Instruction for this position includes steps necessary to prepare video machines for recording, and to verify that a good recording of the program is made. Video playback, or "roll-in", is also covered, which includes the use of patch bays and digital disk recorders (DDRs). Cost $20

Character Generator or CG - is the computer used to add titles, credits, and graphics to the production. The CG Operator is taught how to enter the information, operate the video interface, and make changes in the presentation of the material, such as scrolling or crawls. While typing is a beneficial skill, it is not a prerequisite. Cost $20

Audio - the Audio Technician is first taught the fundamentals of capturing sounds using microphones, and operating the audio mixer. Use of line audio sources such as cassette tapes and CDs is also covered. Students are introduced to the use of the equalizer. Proper care of audio equipment and cables is emphasized. Cost $20

Advanced Workshops **Pre-requisites required

Technical Director** - The Technical Director is the Director's right hand assistant during a production, but also performs an important supervisory function during the pre and post production meetings.

The TD is taught how to turn on and prepare all the control room equipment and to oversee the work of all other members of the production crew. During the production, the TD operates the studio switcher to create transitions between cameras; such as cuts, wipes, and dissolves. The TD also assists the Director in keeping track of what other crew members are doing. After the production, the TD again supervises the crew as they turn off the equipment and break down the set.

** Pre-requisites:  Video Tape Operator, Character Generator, Camera, Floor, Lighting, Audio workshops

Cost $20

Director** - The Director is the captain of the production team, providing instructions to all crew members about what to do at what time. Students in a directing workshop learn about the philosophy behind directing, including teamwork and leadership fundamentals, then are taught the practical aspects of directing, including composition, staging, giving commands and instruction to the crew, and making effective use of transitions.

Working as a Director involves keeping track of many elements of a show simultaneously and communicating effectively with both crew and audience.

**Pre-requisite: Technical Director workshop.

Cost $20

Remote Video Productions** -

Many productions, or portions of them, are taped on location. The Remote Workshop trains volunteers to operate PCT's camcorder equipment to record events, interviews, or other material for a show so that it can be edited together into a "package". The remote workshop covers camcorder use, remote lighting and audio considerations in a remote setting. It is very useful to understand the basics of audio, camera work, lighting and videotape operation.

**Pre-requisites: Audio, Camera, Lighting, Video Tape Operator workshops

Cost $30

PCT winning big in 2011.

Here it is - The WAVE Awards!

A BIG Congrats to:

The Bruce Latimer Show - Ed Barber, Steve Brown, and Bruce Latimer

*       Arts and Entertainment, Community Producer

*       Live Format, Community Producer

Coast Life – Martin Anaya and Fall Interns 2016

*       Community Event, Community Producer

Rewatch the show here!

What was your favorite part of the WAVE Awards? Comment below!

Full Episodes of the Winning Programs:

Celebrate 40 years of Pacific Coast Television as a non profit PEG station! Check out this video made a few years ago celebrating our first 25 years of programming.

Check out the WAVE award nominated episode of the Bruce Latimer Show!

Video Tape Operator Workshop

October 26

6-9 PM

Want to learn one of the most important jobs in the control room? Or get updated on the new ways of the Video Tape Operator? Sign up for the Video Taper Operator Workshop on February 9, 2017

What is a Video Tape Operator(VTO)? A VTO works closely with the director and technical director to make sure the program is being recorded and all clips for the program and ready to go! They also work with the Audio Tech to make sure all clips are at an appropriate audio level for the program.

You will also be working with our Tricaster and understanding how to bring up clips and photos during a program.

Sign up by calling 650-355-8000 !

Pacific Coast Television has been featured on the front page of Pacifica Magazine! Vanitha Sankaran took time in December to sit down with Executive Director Martin Anaya to talk about the future of PCT and our 40^th anniversary happening later this year.

PCT is extremely excited to share our 40th year as a non profit public access station for our Bay Area Coast Side.

Read the story here and learn more about what PCT has in store for the new year!

PCT is excited share some of the great things that we have in stored for the new year.

Join PCT and other Public Access stations from across the West Coast at the Alliance for Community Media Western Regional Conference & Tradeshow is from March 8-10, 2017 at the Double Tree by Hilton in Fresno, California.

Attend informational workshops, see the latest equipment/media resources at the Trade show, and network with community media professionals and vendors!

More information about the ACM West Conference can be found HERE

PCT will be upgrading our playback system, meaning more programs for YOU in HD quality and more exclusive content coming from Public Access stations across the country. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks about our new server from TelVue! 

And finally, your guide to the Coast Side is coming back for another season! Coast Life will be returning in 2017 with new episodes exploring the Bay Area coast side! Check out previous Coast Life episodes on You Tube to get caught up.

Thank you again for an amazing 2016 and PCT looks forward to share 2017 with all of you.

TUNE IN THIS HOLIDAY!!

We’re proud to announce the 2016 edition of SOUNDWAVES XMAS, an annual TV music event that raises awareness for Bay Area nonprofits.

Hosted by PCT regulars Dennis Willis, Steven Kirk and Joe McCaffrey, this year features a whose-who of bay area talent including veteran broadcaster Peter Finch (The Finch Files, PUSH featuring Dan Ashley, Essence, Sam Johnson, The Sweet Divide, and Bray and the Dens. The show will also feature a special performance from holiday supergroup December People, featuring members of Greg Kihn and Sammy Hagar’s bands!

Emmy-nominated actor Will Forte and his The Last Man on Earth co-star Kristen Schaal will appear as will Bay area combo Bayonics, Megan Slankard, Robert Berry and much, much more!

Again, it's all to raise awareness for bay area charities so PLEASE TUNE IN!!

DECK THE HALLS. ROCK THE HOUSE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. VARIOUS AIRTIMES! CHECK PROGRAM GUIDE!

Press Release from Soundwavestv.com

We’re proud to announce the 2016 edition of SOUNDWAVES XMAS, an annual TV music event that raises awareness for Bay Area nonprofits.

Emmy-nominated actor Will Forte and his The Last Man on Earth co-star Kristen Schaal will appear on the program for the first time.

Hosted by Soundwaves regulars Dennis Willis (Soundwaves 10@10), Steven Kirk and Joe McCaffrey, with Leilani Hanaike, Suzanne St. John-Crane, and veteran broadcaster Peter Finch (The Finch Files).

The stage at J7 Studios in Moss Beach will be the home to exciting musical performances from PUSH featuring Dan Ashley, essence, Sam Johnson, The Sweet Divide, and Bray and the Dens. The show will also feature a special performance from holiday supergroup December People(featuring members of Greg Kihn and Sammy Hagar’s bands).

Popular Bay area combo Bayonics will appear live from The Mezzanine in San Francisco. Soundwaves Xmas will also feature special performances from Megan Slankard, and Robert Berry and Jack Foster.

Special guests will include KGO-TV anchor Dan Ashley, and Bay Area veteran broadcasters Chip Franklin, Brian Copeland, Ronn Owens, Nikki Medoro, Bret Burkhart, Creature Features‘ John Stanley, Mike “No Name” Nelson, and more!

Soundwaves Xmas will also feature an exclusive KFOG reunion with Peter Finch, “Irish Greg” McQuaid and Renee Richardson.

Nonprofits supported include HomeFirst, The Way Mentors, Critical Resistance, All Stars Project, Waste No Food, the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program, Blue Bear School of Music, Rock the CASA, Planting Justice, Fresh Lifelines for Youth (F.L.Y.), and the Do It For the Love Foundation.

The 27th edition will air on December 16 at 7 PM at Pacific Coast Tv Channel 26/27 Coastside.

DECK THE HALLS. ROCK THE HOUSE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.