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PhillyCAM

Also called: Philadelphia Community Access Media (PhillyCAM)

Philadelphia's public access media nonprofit, where residents learn video production and submit their own programs for the public access channel.

  • Paid
  • Members only
  • Online OK

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What they do

Attend the required orientation, then take a workshop such as field production, production planning, or Premiere Pro editing. Equipment checkout also requires the orientation.

Who it is for

Who can join
Members only
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Courses run about 3 to 6 weeks, mostly on weeknight evenings with some Saturday classes. TV orientation runs 6 to 8 pm, and one on one equipment trainings are booked by appointment.

Days
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Times
Evening, Daytime

PhillyCAM office

Address
699 Ranstead Street, Suite 1
Part of the city
Central

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Join as a member at phillycam.org/join, then register for the next TV Orientation (6 to 8 pm, in person at 699 Ranstead Street or on Zoom)..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

TV orientation is a two hour evening session, in person at the Ranstead Street office or on Zoom. It is required before you register for most workshops or submit a show. After that, you can take a course such as Basic Field Production or Premiere Pro, which cost between $50 and $100.

Tips for your first visit

  • Choose TV orientation for classes and TV shows, and Radio orientation only if you want a radio show on WPPM.
  • Watch your email for the Zoom link, since PhillyCAM sends it before a virtual session.
  • Bring your own SD card and spare batteries if you plan to shoot on location.

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Membership dues come first ($30 a year for individuals) and TV orientation is required before most workshops, so you pay and attend an evening session before you can take a class, although the path is clearly listed..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Individual membership is $30 a year ($20 for students and seniors 65 and up). Courses cost about $50 to $100 each. Some on demand trainings cost $25 to $50, and others are free for members.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

What to bring or wear: Bring your own SD card for the Zoom and Tascam recorders, plus spare batteries for location shoots.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High
  • Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
  • phillycam.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status, Requirements, Last sign of life
  • phillycam.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Audience, Schedule, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status
  • portal.philaculture.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
  • phillycam.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, Audience, First step, Requirements
  • phillycam.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step, Requirements, Schedule
  • phillycam.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, Requirements
  • phillycam.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Requirements
  • phillycam.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Online ok, Cost, First step, First visit tips, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life

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