Community TV Channel Programming Guidelines

1. Only current BNN members may utilize channel time. Requests of non-members will not be scheduled.
2. All submitted programs must include a title sequence and end credits. Credits must contain the year that the show was produced. 
3. Time slot blocks are available in lengths of 27 minutes and 57 minutes in order to accommodate our Community Bulletin Board. Any shows that run over an allotted time slot may be automatically cut off early. 
4. Single programs must be received before scheduling. Requests for new weekly or bi-weekly series time-slots must be accompanied by at least three episodes.
5. Single programs may be any length, but more desirable time slots will be available for programs one hour or less. Any show over 90 minutes will only air in the overnight hours.
6. Series time slots are assigned for a six-month season. There will be an oppertunity to renew your same time slot.  
7. Weekly Boston-based series will be given a regular weekly repeat slot. Bi-weekly and monthly Boston-based series may also receive a repeat slot, depending on availability.
8. All pre-recorded series programs must be received at least 3 business days in advance of intended air date. Staff may use its discretion in playing programs received less than three business days in advance, but this is not assured.
9. The CTV Channel is for current content. Do not submit previously played programming as original programming, or programs older than six months. Series that do not submit new episodes on a frequent basis may be subject to removal from the schedule mid-season. 
10. In the event that a CTV requester is not able to submit content for their regular series, a request can be made to repeat previously aired content in it’s place. Monthly series are limited to one (1) repeat request per calendar year. Bi-weekly series are limited to four (4) repeat requests per year. Weekly series are limited to six (6) repeat requests per year. Requests can be arranged by emailing the playback department at least 3 business days before the episode is scheduled to air.
11. All submitted content is deleted and/or discarded 30 days after it first airs. Arrangements can be made in advance with the playback department to pick up DVDs. Do not submit your only copy of a program.
12. All requesters must be familiar with and adhere to these policies and guidelines, including content provisions for late-night scheduling of mature content, prohibition of commercial content or illegal content (such as obscenity or libel), and restrictions on political advocacy in the three days before an election.
13. By requesting channel time you agree that your programming may be further distributed by BNN, such as through webstreaming.