System/Policy
CPB increases annual funding to public TV’s multicultural alliance
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Each of the nonprofits that fund and support public TV content by and for diverse communities will receive an additional $500,000.
Programs/Content
As more Native media-makers tell stories of their people, public TV’s pipeline flourishes
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Longstanding efforts to support Native filmmakers has opened a new window for authentic storytelling.
Programs/Content
A sneak peek at Native American series and specials airing this fall and beyond
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Historical documentaries, a rock ‘n’ roll film and series exploring cultural traditions are cued up for public TV premieres.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #15: Frank Blythe, early leader in Native-focused public TV
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“How are we educating the public if we can’t get a whole lot of outsiders looking at our films?”
Quick Takes
MacArthur doc grants include public media projects
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The 19 grants totaling almost $2.5 million were selected from nearly 500 proposals.
People
KQED expands, Mundt returning to Louisville, and more comings and goings in pubmedia
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KQED has created two new multiplatform desks to expand the San Francisco station’s coverage of culture and politics. Two executives will oversee the Arts Desk. David Markus is executive in charge; he spent the past five years as editorial director of Edutopia, the George Lucas Education Foundation’s K–12 education support website. Arts Managing Editor Joe Matazzoni was the founding senior supervising producer of the Arts & Life section and NPR Books on NPR.org. The desk’s staff includes Arts Partner Manager Siouxsie Oki, previously KQED’s director of external affairs, and Arts Education Manager Kristin Farr, who has produced arts videos for the station.