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Speak your mind. Broadcast your vision. Shape your community.

DCTV is a vibrant, creative and community resource that offers a wide range of resources, services and education. Join our community for an opportunity to share your passions and opinions – and reach nearly half a million cable viewers on-air and online.

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Become a member at DCTV to share your story with people across DC and beyond.

You can become a DCTV Programmer to air shows you’ve produced on our cable channels, and you can join as a Creative Member to access all of our audio and video production and storytelling resources.

Be a DCTV Member

  • Submit programs for broadcast on DCTV
  • Take discounted classes
  • Use DCTV Studios
  • Check out professional video and audio equipment
  • Get access to production and storytelling resources
  • Join a local community of creatives
APPLY AS A DCTV MEMBER

Be a DCTV Programmer

  • Submit programs for broadcast on DCTV
  • Ideal for people or organizations who want to regularly share pre-recorded content (e.g., religious services) at a lower cost
  • Basic membership that doesn’t include DCTV Studios, equipment, classes, etc.
APPLY AS A PROGRAMMER

Individual Member Requirements

How to Apply

  • You can apply online.
  • You can also submit the documents in person during regular operating hours. If you plan to come to DCTV Studios, please send us an email to set up an appointment. For more information, contact us.
  • You must supply a valid government ID and documentation of your home address with your membership application and membership fee.
  • DC residency is not required for membership. However, all members are required to provide ID and proof of their home address, regardless of where they reside.
  • If you are rejoining DCTV after a membership expiration of more than two years, you may be required to take DCTV 101.

 

Personal ID

We ask that you provide one of the following items (government-issued documentation):

  • Passport
  • Driver’s license
  • Non-driver’s ID
  • Government employee ID
  • Public housing or social services ID

 

Verification of Address

We ask that you provide one of the following (dated within 60 days):

  • Bill or notarized residency verification statement from a landlord or property manager
  • Residence related utility bill – electricity, water, land line telephone, cable, gas
  • Medical statement or correspondence (such as a medical insurance statement)
  • Bank statement or correspondence
  • Letter or bill from a government agency, such as the DMV, parking authority, or IRS, etc.
  • Letter or paycheck stub from your employer
  • Signed, current lease dated within the last year, and with the new member named as a tenant, lessee or sublease
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