CPB funding
Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism
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A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.
Documentaries
Final listening tour event taps filmmakers for ideas
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Representatives from PBS spurred discussion about promotion, distribution and scheduling of independent films on public TV.
SXSW
Our guide to public media events at SXSW
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Check our list of pubmedia-related sessions — and let us know if we missed yours.
Television programs
Listening tour about documentaries on PBS brings debate to WNET’s hometown
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Any benefits from the town-hall-style “listening tour” that stopped here Monday courtesy of PBS and several other public media organizations were strictly therapeutic.
Programs/Content
Storify: PBS, indie filmmakers hold first “listening tour” event in San Francisco
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Tweets from the Jan. 17 meeting at the San Francisco Public Library.
Television programs
New York’s WNET to pull documentary showcases from Monday nights on main channel
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The station later delayed its plans.