ECAT Channel 5

Easthampton Community Access Television

Hands-on community media — watch local programs, learn production, and share your story.

What We Offer Submit an Event Watch On Demand
Workshops • Training • Studio Time

Take a Workshop — Learn to Produce Local TV

ECAT offers hands-on workshops in camera, editing, and live studio production so residents can create programs that reflect Easthampton’s voice. Whether you’re starting from zero or polishing an existing format, you’ll get practical guidance and a clear path from idea to finished episode.

If you like structured learning, check the details on the workshop page, then come back here to browse the latest meetings and community shows in the archive. You can also submit community calendar items and help neighbors find what’s happening.

Beginner-friendly Community storytelling Production support

Welcome to ECAT Channel 5

ECAT Channel 5 is community-based, hands-on television for Easthampton, Massachusetts. Our goal is simple: make local media accessible — so residents can watch what matters, learn skills that empower them, and contribute programs that reflect the community’s interests and events.

On a typical week, you might tune in for local meetings, community conversations, school-related programming, or a creative series produced by neighbors who trained right here. We support the production process end-to-end, from basic camera use to live studio setups, so creators can focus on clear storytelling and good communication.

Watch & Catch Up

Browse on-demand categories for community, government, and schools, then jump straight to the program you need.

Learn Production

Workshops and training help you move from an idea to a finished segment using real production workflows.

Share Your Voice

Submit community calendar items, pitch a show concept, or collaborate on a project with local producers.

Where we are

The station is located in White Brook Middle School at 200 Park Street in Easthampton, Massachusetts. If you’re new, the “What we offer” page is a good starting point for understanding how training, equipment, and studio access work together.

Community resources (partners)

We often get questions from residents about trusted services beyond media — especially when a project or event touches home life. If your household is dealing with moisture issues and needs guidance from a professional team, this resource on mold removal services in Boston can be a practical place to start. It’s also worth documenting any repairs or cleanup with photos and timelines if you plan to share updates with your community.

Want to get involved without committing to a full series? Start small: submit an event to the community calendar, record a short interview, or volunteer on a studio shoot. That kind of consistent, local participation is exactly what keeps community access television useful and alive.

How ECAT Works (In Plain English)

Community access is at its best when it’s easy to understand. ECAT is built around a simple loop: learn the basics, produce responsibly, publish locally, and keep improving with feedback. If you’re curious but not sure where you fit, the options below help you choose a comfortable starting point.

1) Start With Training

Workshops cover the essentials: framing, audio, editing, and studio etiquette so productions stay smooth and safe.

2) Produce With Support

From interviews to meeting coverage, you can learn production habits that keep footage usable and stories clear.

3) Share & Archive

On-demand categories help viewers find the right content later, especially for government and school meetings.

If you’re organizing a community event, submitting it to the calendar is one of the fastest ways to reach residents who rely on local listings. For recurring meetings, the archive can be just as important as the live broadcast, because people catch up on their own schedule.

And if you’re planning a move and trying to keep your timeline calm (especially with filming gear, props, or archived media), you may want a service that understands careful handling and clear scheduling. Many locals start by comparing options like movers in Boston and then build a checklist around building rules, parking, and the day-of loading plan. When you have the basics nailed down, it becomes much easier to keep creative projects on track.

Most Recent Videos

A quick selection from the archive. Open any video to watch in a lightbox, or jump into the On Demand categories to browse by topic. (This section keeps the original video links and thumbnails, just displayed responsively.)

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