Access Framingham

Access Framingham Community Media in Framingham - AFTV Cable Channels - RCN 3 - RCN HD 1105 - Comcast 9 - Verizon 43 AFTV is funded primarily by Cable TV subscribers.

Access Framingham Cable TV Channels:
Astound Channel 3 and in HD on Channel 1100
Comcast Channel 9
Verizon Channel 43

Access Framingham Television (AFTV) is operated by Framingham Public Access Corporation, a non-profit corporation designated by the City of Framingham to run Public Access local television programming. Per their license agreements with the city, Cable TV companies pay a percentag

e of cable revenue to the City specifically to fund Public, Educational, and Government Access TV. The Public Access Studio is at 4 Vernon St in Framingham Center. AFTV trains and assists members to produce video programming, and provides cable casting facilities. Anyone who lives or works in Framingham is eligible to become a member of Access Framingham. Individual member producers are responsible for program content and retain their copyrights. Membership: Public Access television provides members with training, access to television recording and editing equipment, and cable broadcast air time to show locally recorded programming. Public Access programming is a valuable grassroots mass communications vehicle. We invite you to contact us to learn more, become a member, and take a class or volunteer with us. Individual memberships begin at $30/year ($15 for youth and seniors). We are open by appointment. Please visit accessfram.tv to make an appointment. Studio Hours:
Monday: 11-7:00pm
Tuesday: 11-7:00pm
Wednesday: 11-7:00pm
Thursday: 11 – 7:00pm
Friday: 10 – 7:00pm
Saturday: By appointment only
Sunday: By appointment only

The AFTV studio is closed on New Year’s Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Christmas Day.

For our members:Don't forget! Our next Summer Learning Series workshop is tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. This week, we are diving...
08/24/2026

For our members:

Don't forget! Our next Summer Learning Series workshop is tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. This week, we are diving into editing basics using Adobe Premiere!

Use the link below to sign up and join us tomorrow evening:
https://bit.ly/summer-learning-editing-workshop

If you haven't already, mark your calendars! 🗓️The 2026 Access Film Festival is bringing a full day of independent cinem...
08/13/2026

If you haven't already, mark your calendars! 🗓️
The 2026 Access Film Festival is bringing a full day of independent cinema, hands-on workshops, and a nod to Access Framingham's 20th Anniversary month to Village Hall on Saturday, October 10th! 🎬✨

Full film block schedules and ticket info are dropping soon... stay tuned!

Village Hall On The Common
Access Film Fest
Framingham State University
Danforth Art
Framingham History Center

We’re excited to partner with the Framingham Public Library for a special workshop on podcasting! If you couldn't make o...
08/13/2026

We’re excited to partner with the Framingham Public Library for a special workshop on podcasting! If you couldn't make our last member-exclusive event, this is the perfect chance to get involved and start learning.

Wrap up your summer with a new hobby!

Interested in podcasting? Find out what you need to get started—from concept and equipment to recording and editing—with the professionals at Access Framingham (AFTV). Then learn where to share your podcast to reach the right audience. Bring your questions to this hands-on, interactive session to find out all you need to start podcasting.

Register here: tinyurl.com/FPL-AFTV-podcast

08/07/2026

We loved having such a talented group of interns with us this season! Before summer ends, let's hear directly from some of them about what they learned, created, and experienced while working at Access Framingham. 🎥

Stay tuned...more highlights from our other interns coming soon!

Interested in joining our team? Fall internship opportunities will be posted on our website at accessfram.tv!

08/04/2026

Quick heads up if you tried registering for Summer Learning Series: Podcasting Basics yesterday. The sign-in barrier is officially fixed! 🎉

Click here to reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/summer-learning-podcast-basics

To our members!ICYMI:We are hosting a Summer Learning Series workshop TOMORROW at Access Framingham! 📣We're trying out s...
08/03/2026

To our members!
ICYMI:
We are hosting a Summer Learning Series workshop TOMORROW at Access Framingham! 📣

We're trying out some additional benefit offerings for our members, starting with a few focused, hands-on sessions. While this initial test run is focused on our members, we're open to expanding future sessions to the public based on your feedback!

Everyone has a story to tell, and our upcoming Podcasting Basics session is the perfect introduction to getting your show off the ground. We'll cover the essentials of planning, capturing, and editing your very own podcast.

When: Tuesday, August 4th | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Access Framingham Studio

Be sure to register using the link below! 👇
https://bit.ly/summer-learning-podcast-basics

Ready to get involved in our community? Find out what that could mean for you!Join us today as an Access Framingham memb...
07/21/2026

Ready to get involved in our community? Find out what that could mean for you!

Join us today as an Access Framingham member:
👉 accessfram.tv/membership

We can’t wait to welcome you to the family!

Hey Framingham & beyond! Summer is scooting right on past with a beep and a wave, and while we're enjoying the heat, we ...
07/20/2026

Hey Framingham & beyond! Summer is scooting right on past with a beep and a wave, and while we're enjoying the heat, we know the 'ber months are just around the corner. 🍂

THIS FRIDAY, July 24th, is our extended deadline to submit your film for the Access Film Festival, taking place on October 10th! 🎬

"Very warm, friendly, and supportive community. Thankful for the work they do to highlight and celebrate local work." — Dien Vo (Past Filmmaker)

Why submit?
Screen your work, compete for 10+ award categories, tap into local TV broadcast opportunities, and network with a passionate community!

🎟️ Submit your film before Friday at midnight:
https://filmfreeway.com/AccessFilmFest

(And thank you to Danielle Williams for this killer graphic. Access Framingham has the best interns!)

🎬 BRAND NEW SHOW PREMIERE TONIGHT! 🎬If you saw our newsletter last night, you already know the big news! The first-ever ...
06/30/2026

🎬 BRAND NEW SHOW PREMIERE TONIGHT! 🎬

If you saw our newsletter last night, you already know the big news! The first-ever episode of our brand new music show, “The Scene,” makes its official debut tonight!

This shoot was filled with nonstop fun, contagious laughs, vibrant energy, and vibes we wish we could recreate every day. Check out some behind-the-scenes magic from the set!

⏰ When: Tonight, Tuesday, June 30th at 7:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Access Framingham YouTube
🔗 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhNB24UwRKI

You won’t want to miss this premiere!

Do you know a local band or musician?
Given the success of this shoot and the finished production, we want to keep the momentum going! Do you know of local bands or musicians who would like to come into the studio like this? RDGLDGRN definitely set the bar HIGH, but their energy still lingers, and we can't thank them enough! Drop a tag or send them our way. 👇

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Framingham, MA
01701

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Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm

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