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In this episode of A Growing Concern, host Jim Lockhart interviews Portlander Hugh Amaguq Ahnatook to get a native perspective on the events at Standing Rock.

emBODY poetry explores an experimental form of poetry on unorthodox canvases, with original work by Jessica Mehta.

Interview of multimedia environmental artist Jessie Rose Vala, who gave an artist talk at Open Signal in Nov. 2015.

A feisty, fun night of political mischief at Portland's showcase of local and state candidates. Shot by Open Signal's Production Services team; hosted by the Willamette Week.

At the 12/9/16 City Club Friday Forum, local heath care leaders shared their insights on how Trump's proposed changes to the ACA may impact Oregon residents. This video was shot live by Open Signal's production services team.

Open Signal hosted a panel and demo about community-engaged VR for Design Week Portland.

The spring 2020 session of Echo Productions was held at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility. This compilation of student work, debuted during a live streamed event on July 9th, includes personal narrative, documentary, a breakdance film, sketch comedy and a cooking show.

Mignon Clyburn discusses proposed changes from the Federal Communications Commission that could impact funding for community media nationwide.

Producer Kevin Noonan creates Haight Ashbury-inspired liquid light imagery, then sets it to music by local musicians.


Open Signal has launched a community membership program that includes everyone. In this video, created by Devin Febbroriello, learn how you can gain access to our facility and become an engaged member of our community.

A political comedy show, the Mass Awareness Project covers important issues in a satirical way. This episode's theme is energy.

Open Signal has launched a community membership program that includes everyone. In this video, created by Devin Febbroriello, learn how you can gain access to our facility and become an engaged member of our community.

Long-running Open Signal program "My Iran" brings Persian language programming to Portland residents. This episode celebrates Persian New Year.

Interview with Night Lights artist Arianna Gazca.


This video celebrates a five-year collaboration between Open School and Open Signal.


Xavier Burgin is an Emmy-nominated writer/director from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. He’s the director of Shudder’s first original documentary, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror.

Nine people who have been killed and silenced by Portland Police come back to life in this tender, angry, sometimes-hilarious play being produced as a movie because of Covid-19 restrictions on theaters.


Open Signal TV show PDX Spotlight highlights local musicians. In this episode, Logan Lynn performs four songs from his new album "Adieu," and chats with host Luke Neill.

A wild and wooly variety show, this episode of Portland, Place, or Thing features the comic ensemble playing a massive board game in Studio A.

A production of Open Signal, Q Center and the Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest (GLAPN), which celebrates LGBTQ pioneers and leaders from local movement, Queer Heroes NW!

Finally, a movie review show for fans of the obscure! In this episode, the Required Viewing team discusses the forgotten 1984 action film "Runaway".


April Jones' Slayed in Oregon brings underground metal concert footage to the masses. This episode features performances by Disenchanter, Holy Grove, Demon Eye, Spawn and Coven.


Immersive technologies are bridging the physical and digital worlds, changing the landscape of everything from storytelling to education. What are the applications of these emerging technologies—and their effects?


Nancy Lee will discuss their interdisciplinary practice as an XR creator, and community organizer.


Open Signal Labs runs a new fellowship for Black filmmakers based in Portland. Learn more about the pilot year of this program. This video was created by Ifanyi Bell and the 2019 Labs fellows.

Inspired by the early MTV, XRAY TV features work by Portland mediamakers. Catch XRAY TV every Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Comcast channels 29 and 329.