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Sequim ZIP-code poem wins PBS contest Linda Chancler loves Sequim and wants everyone to know why. The Australian American entered, and won, a contest by the Public Broadcasting Service’s Independent Lens series to share on a national scale why Sequim is such a great place. Read more >>>
Hot 20 Under 40 - Barry Jenkins, Writer and Director, Strike Anywhere Films The SoMa resident now runs Strike Anywhere Films with four others and is at work on a film with Focus Features, scheduled to begin shooting next spring. This month, for local company ITVS, Jenkins is doing a short film called Remigration set in SF’s future. Read more >>>
45365/Independent Lens on PBS Offers a Scattered View of Small Town Living All of this is life in a small town and it is perfectly reflected in this film. It is very seldom dramatic; it is mostly community oriented. It is politics, and local business, and conversations, and school pride. In short it is the backbone of our country and what makes us unique. 45365 captures the essence of Sidney, Ohio. It shows its variations and colors all blended into a patchwork quilt of living. Read more >>>
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ITVS Responds to Rescission Vote
July 18, 2025[July 18, 2025] Carrie Lozano, President and CEO of the Independent Television Service (ITVS), issued the following statement in response to Congress' vote clawing back congressional approved funding for public media.Congress’ decision to pass the rescission package that removes the $1.1B of previously approved federal funds for the Corporation of…
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Protecting Our Future and Charting the Course Ahead
June 4, 2025We are sharing the sad and difficult news that ITVS is reducing its staff by 13 individuals across the organization. For a staff so committed to our mission and to each other, this 20% staff reduction is a painful moment. Our dedicated staff have made important contributions that are part of ITVS' legacy and success story. In the past few months, ITVS has…
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ITVS Documentary "Greener Pastures" Honored by the Television Academy
May 1, 2025The Television Academy announced that the ITVS-supported, Independent Lens documentary Greener Pastures will be celebrated at the 18th Television Academy Honors. Established in 2008, the Television Academy Honors Award recognizes “Television with a Conscience” and seeks to celebrate programs that inspire, motivate, and harness the power of…