Portland Media Center

Portland Media Center Portland Media Center is the nonprofit hub
for community storytelling & independent media in Portland, Maine.

We offer TV production, podcasting, equipment loans, and workshops for all members. Join us in shaping the future of media!
Portland Media Center (PMC) is a nonprofit community media hub dedicated to empowering voices, fostering creativity, and supporting independent media in Portland, Maine. We provide a space for media makers, storytellers, and community members to produce high-qua

lity content, share diverse perspectives, and engage with local and global audiences. What We Offer:
✅TV & film production facilities
✅ Media training & workshops
✅ Public access TV broadcasting
✅ Community storytelling initiatives
✅ Support for independent filmmakers & journalists

Join us in amplifying local voices and shaping the future of media in Maine! Located in the heart of Portland, we welcome creatives of all backgrounds.

02/09/2026

This Monday, we start with a conversation that matters.
Dr. Nirav Shah joins From Away to Me as our very first guest.

Premieres Monday at 7PM
Streaming on PMC Watch and airing on PMC Channel 5 cable.

An honest discussion about being an immigrant in Maine, finding belonging, and his run for governor—told with clarity, reflection, and purpose.

02/06/2026

We’re kicking things off with a powerful conversation.
Dr. Nirav Shah is the first guest on From Away to Me.

They talk openly about his experience as an immigrant in Maine, and his run for governor, what it means to belong, to lead, and to step forward when it matters.

📺 Premieres this Monday at 7PM
Streaming on PMC Watch and PMC Channel 5.

12/03/2025

Tonight at 7PM, Pachios on the News sits down with Senator Angus King for an unfiltered conversation about the government shutdown — why he voted to end it, what he was hearing privately inside the Senate, and how Mainers were already feeling the impact.

SNAP, heating assistance, small-business loans, Head Start — thousands were getting squeezed with no real path to a deal. King breaks down the politics, the pressure, and why shutdowns have become more symbolism than solution.

Watch the full interview tonight at 7PM on Channel 5, Channel 2, YouTube, and streaming on PMCWatch.com plus all PMC Watch apps across Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, and more.

Workshops! At Portland Media Center Right now we have workshops in Podcasting, TV Studio production and Editing!Go to o...
11/25/2025

Workshops! At Portland Media Center

Right now we have workshops in Podcasting, TV Studio production and Editing!

Go to our website for more info and to register: portlandmedia.org

This past Saturday we were fortunate to witness and document a performance of Gospel Messiah : A Refugee Oratorio at The...
11/18/2025

This past Saturday we were fortunate to witness and document a performance of Gospel Messiah : A Refugee Oratorio at The Hill Arts produced by musician Jack Maeby and supported by theatrical director Carol Tanzman with talented performers including spoken word poet, Moon Machar! Thank you to Creative Portland’s monthly creative meet-up which is where we got connected with Jack Maeby and this event!

Gearing up for an exciting music performance by the kids and teens at Maine Academy of Music. Tonight!
11/14/2025

Gearing up for an exciting music performance by the kids and teens at Maine Academy of Music. Tonight!

This is going to be AWESOME!You should come.
11/07/2025

This is going to be AWESOME!
You should come.

TV Studio workshop! Tonight! 5pm-6:30pmLearn how to use the TV studio cameras and control room to make your own producti...
11/06/2025

TV Studio workshop!

Tonight! 5pm-6:30pm

Learn how to use the TV studio cameras and control room to make your own production.

Link in bio to register.

516 Congress Street, Portland Maine

11/03/2025

Dance on over and vote by EOD tomorrow! 🗳️

Portland Media Center is starting a little mini document series of our local heroes.

The awesome Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary band and Lumen ARRT! collaborated last month during First Friday Art walk to inspire us all that every vote counts on the ballot questions that impact us all. Our PMC education coordinator filmed a few moments of the scene.

Follow Ideal here: https://www.idealmaineband.org/ |

Follow Lumen ARRT! here: https://lumenarrt.org/ |

10/31/2025

All hallows eve…spookeee

Last Thursday October 23rd we had an awesome event here at PMC to share the first episode of The New Youth Times a new ...
10/29/2025

Last Thursday October 23rd we had an awesome event here at PMC to share the first episode of The New Youth Times a new television show created by local teenagers about civic engagement. The New Youth Times started this past summer as part of a Civic IQ and Gateway to Opportunity intensive in collaboration with two awesome organizations: MYAN (Maine Youth Action Network) and YPC (The Young People’s Caucus) We had a nice turnout of people gathered in our 📺 TV Studio / event room to watch the episode and listen to the teen producers talk about their experience and takeaways. There was also an audio booth and interactive posters and refreshments. You can watch the first episode via link in bio and we added some merch to our website highlighting the show, you can check it out on our site. Stay tuned for more episodes of The New Youth Times, coming soon!

10/29/2025

You too can create your own show. Count to five, learn to talk backwards, create television, create your future!

Studio Workshop Class.
Thursdays.
Portland Media Center.

Address

516 Congress Street
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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+12077752900

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