A GPAT-23 Local Producer is the person who officially requests that a program be cablecast on GPAT 23.  The Local Producer is responsible for everything related to the program.To become a GPAT 23 Local Producer you must fill out form #1 "Local Producer Information" and return it to GPAT.  You can pick up a form at our office or you can download it by clicking on the buttons below. 

Each program submitted to GPAT for cablecast should be accompanied with a Program Information Form.   You can pick up a form at our office or you can obtain it by selecting one of the buttons below:

A. Local Producer's ID number (#000)

B. Title of program and additional information, if part of series.

C. Duration of Program

D. Pre-Roll Time (the amount of time it takes from the moment that the video tape or DVD begins playing to the moment the program begins.)

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Audio can be in stereo or mono, although it will be cablecast only in mono.

Programs must be submitted on video tape formats of S-VHS or VHS, or on a standard DVD. 

All programs must be preceded by 10 seconds of black video and should contain 10 seconds of black video at the conclusion of the program. 

A program submitted on a DVD must begin playing with one single Play command. This means that when the DVD is inserted into GPAT's DVD player, it will go to a default menu that requires only a single play command to begin playing. 

Videotapes and DVD's must be labeled according to GPAT standards.

Section #1 LOCAL PRODUCER

A. All programs cablecast on GPAT23 must be submitted by a Local Producer.

B. A GPAT-23 Local Producer is the person who officially requests that a program be cablecast on GPAT 23 and is responsible for everything related to the program. To become a GPAT 23 Local Producer you must fill out a "Local Producer Information" form and return it to GPAT.  You can pick up a form at our office or you can download it on our website.

Section #2 PROGRAM CONTENT

It is the Local Producer’s responsibility that:

A. Programs are free of advertising or other material that promotes a commercial product, service or lottery

B. Programs are free of unlawful use of copyrighted material

C. Programs are free of material that violates local standards relating to obscenity

D. Programs are free of material that is libelous, slanderous or defamatory in character

E. Programs are free of material that is an unlawful invasion of privacy

Section #3 PROGRAM LENGTH

A. Programs can be any length up to 2-hours

Section #4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS   

A. All programs must be able to play back in GPAT's videotape and DVD players and be free of abnormalities that make the picture jump, skew, digitize, disappear, or in some other way not play properly. 

B. Audio levels must be consistent and be free of abnormalities that make the audio beep, screech or consist of other sounds that interfere with the intended soundtrack. Audio can be in stereo or mono, although it will be cablecast only in mono.

C. Programs must be submitted on video tape formats of S-VHS or VHS, or on a standard DVD . Several other media formats can also be supported by GPAT but should not be submitted without prior approval of GPAT staff.

D. Each program should be submitted on a separate videotape or DVD .

E. Each program must have at least 10 seconds of black right before the program starts, and at least 10-seconds of black right after the program ends. 

F. A program submitted on a DVD must begin playing with one single Play command. This means that when the DVD is inserted into GPAT's DVD player, it will go to a default menu that requires only a single play command to begin playing. 

G. Videotapes and DVD 's must be labeled according to GPAT standards.

Section #5 LABELING MEDIA

Each DVD or tape should be labeled with the following information:

A. Local Producer's ID number (#000)

B. Title of program and additional information, if part of series.

C. Duration of Program

D. Pre-Roll Time (the amount of time it takes from the moment that the video tape or DVD begins playing to the moment the program begins.)

Section #6 SCHEDULING

A. Programs are scheduled on a first-come first-served, non-discriminatory basis.  Local programs are scheduled for playback more frequently than programs with no local connection.  

B. A local program is defined as a "program produced about something or someone in Greenville/Pitt County, or produced by a resident of Greenville/Pitt County, or was created in Greenville/Pitt County."

C. Programs must be submitted five business days before the requested playback day.

D. Producers can request that a program play back at a specific time and day of the week. Requests will be granted if no other programs are scheduled at that day and time.

Section #7 PROGRAM SERIES

A. More than one program with the same name will become part of a “Series”.

B. GPAT will play back a Series at a specific requested time and day every week. Such programs will be “locked-in” for that time and day.

C. Depending on Availability:

Series programs that are not longer than 29-minutes, 0-sec, can be Locked-In up to: one time per day, seven days a week.

Series programs that are not longer than 59-minutes, 0-sec, can be Locked-In up to: one time per day, four days a week.

Series programs that are not longer than 1-hr,29-min,0-sec, can be Locked-In up to: one time per day, three days a week.

Series programs that are not longer than 1-hr,59-min,0-sec, can be Locked-In up to: one time per day, two days a week.

D. A Series must be renewed (have a new program) at least every two weeks. If a Series is not renewed after two weeks, the Series will forfeit the Locked-In day/time.

E. Locked-In programs must be submitted five business days before the requested playback day.

Section #8 RELIGIOUS SERIES

A. A Religious Series consists of programs that are about a set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.

B. Religious Series are played back on Sundays and Wednesdays.

C. GPAT will play back a Religious Series at a specific requested time on Sunday and Wednesday, if there are no other programs scheduled. Such Religious Series will be “locked-in” for that time and day.

D. Depending on Availability:

Series programs that are not longer than 29-minutes, 0-sec, can be Locked-In up to: one time per day, seven days a week.

Series programs that are not longer than 59-minutes, 0-sec, can be Locked-In up to: one time per day, four days a week.

Series programs that are not longer than 1-hr,29-min,0-sec, can be Locked-In up to: one time per day, three days a week.

Series programs that are not longer than 1-hr,59-min,0-sec, can be Locked-In up to: one time per day, two days a week.

E. A Religious Series must be renewed (have a new program) at least every two weeks. If a Series is not renewed after two weeks, the Series will forfeit the Locked-In day/time.

F. Locked-In programs that are part of a Religious Series must be submitted by the Tuesday before the scheduled Sunday.

Non-profit community groups, government departments and educational institutions in Pitt County may submit event announcements. All messages must be non-commercial in nature. We do not accept classified or personal ads. 

Include your

1. name

2. organization

3. contact information

4. short description of your event or message

5. when you would like to have the message start, and what date it should end