Fairfax Public Access

Public Access Organization

Control Room B at FPA after the July 2011 upgrade project
Name Fairfax Public Access
Acronym FPA
Carriers Cox Cable
Verizon Fios
Comcast Cable (Reston)
Channels Channel 10
Channel 30
Channel 36
Channel 37
Radio Fairfax
WRLD International Radio
Charter Type Public
Founded October 1981
High-Definition No
Location 2929-S Eskridge Road
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Owner Fairfax Cable Access Corporation
Website www.fcac.org

Fairfax Public Access (FPA) is a trade name for a Virginia non-stock corporation, Fairfax Cable Access Corporation, that was incorporated in October 1981 as a non-profit Public, educational, and government access (PEG) cable tv station based in Fairfax, Virginia, and operates four cable TV channels.

In 1984, FPA operations came under the Cable Communications Act of 1984, that permitted US cable companies to fund local organizations to provide training and access to media technology to the general public. That Act facilitated cable companies' carriage of programming created by those local organizations.

Fairfax Cable Access Corporation was formed in 1981 to maintain ownership for the public.

FPA operates Channel 10 for general purpose television shows in English, Channel 30 for general purpose television shows in languages other than English, Channel 36 for spiritual and religious programming and Channel 37 for cable-cast radio. In addition, FPA provides Internet-streaming for its radio broadcasting.

Equipment and facilities

Awards

Training

Following its chartered mandate, FPA offers inexpensive, intensive, hands-on training on both studio and field cameras, tape-to-tape editing, non-linear editing, writing for television, makeup for television, newscasting, acting, audio engineering, and all control-room equipment.

Policies

Producer-Ownership: One of FPA's most popular policies establishes producer-ownership of television shows produced there, even when their productions use FPA equipment and facilities. For shows supported by free FPA equipment and facility, FPA requires exclusive distribution rights for the first year. Nevertheless, FPA has frequently issued waivers to allow producers to distribute shows to other non-profit public-access stations during the first year. After the first year, the producer may sell or distribute their production in any way they wish.

Certification: FPA-provided training or a competency test must be passed before anyone may use FPA equipment.

Radio shows

Name of ShowDate First CablecastNumber of
Episodes Produced
Web Site
2 Guys & A Mic
Two regular guys look at everyday life, news, Hollywood and sports.
4 Real Radio
Music: Yesterday and today's leading Rhythm and Blues (R&B) artists
The Afternoon Groove
Modern soul music from known and unknown artists from around the world.
The Mimi Geerges Show
A talk show (not a shout-show) for inquisitive minded listeners. Syndicated on XM Satellite Radio and public radio stations.

Television shows

Name of ShowProducer(s)Series/SpecialDate First CablecastNumber of
Episodes Produced
Web Site
1600 Series
Award-winning talk-music tv show.
AccentZohreh RastegarSeries
A talk show featuring second-generation Iranians adapting to American culture.
Around SpaceDavid Cawood
Donnie Lowther
Series www.AroundSpace.com
A talk show focused on space issues, under the auspices of a local chapter of the National Space Society.
Backstage PassHugh StaplesSeries
A performing-arts TV show, featuring music, dance, theatre, poetry, comedy, and the visual arts from around the DC/Baltimore area.
Bannister BanterCraig BannisterSeries 100+
A pun-filled comedy spoof of television talk shows, interviewing very off-beat celebrities.
Capital PetsDeanna LewisSeries
Educating pet owners and the public about animal health, pet education, pet services, animal law, and animal rescue organizations in the Washington, D.C. area.
Catholic LifeJohn BuckreisSeries
How Catholicism is practiced by local groups & individuals.
Capital CookingLauren DeSantisSeries www.capitalcookingshow.com
Attorney and chef Lauren DeSantis presents an evolving cooking style by incorporating dishes from the many cultures represented in Washington, D.C.
Fairfax Sports ReportBrian NernSeries www.fairfaxsportsnetwork.com
Providing in-depth news coverage of many high school sports in Northern Virginia for over 15 years.
Telepathic TVR. Neville Johnston and Mary PhelanSeries 500+www.telepathictv.com
A live call-in show empowering the viewer with techniques from the metaphysical world.
Potluck: the anything & everything talk & entertainment TV showGayle YiotisSeriesJuly 200888 http://www.potluck-online.org
, Potluck is a talk show that interviews interesting people from all walks of life in the DC Metropolitan area and beyond.
Monster MadhouseJerry MooreSeries2006200+
Karlos Borloff and his madcap crew of Monsterminators host public domain horror movies and generally run amuck on screen.

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