Vermont is lucky to have a variety of wonderful, localized resources that can help you with gear for your projects. Each organization has slightly different process for access to their services, but the highlights and relevant links are below.

Support these local resources where you are able to do so. They are truly a gift to the state and the regions that they serve.

White River Junction – JAM – Junction Arts & Media (formerly CATV, Community Access Television) is a 501(c)3 community-building organization that enables open public dialogue, expression, and government transparency by providing access to the expanding world of media. JAM serves the towns of Hartford, Hartland and Norwich, VT and Hanover, NH and SAU88 Lebanon, NH School District. JAM provides a platform to all residents where they can debate local issues, showcase artistic expression and celebrate school and community happenings. JAM delivers independent access to local political issues through hybrid production, live broadcasting, and archiving of local government meetings.

JAM offers a complete suite of professional-grade production gear you can reserve. Ranging from cameras, tripods and lights to media displays and in house computer production stations.

Upper Valley residents can check out JAM equipment free if you’re willing to share your project with the local community on-air/streaming on JAM channels and platforms.  If you’d like to check it out for private use, you can do that too!  Become a JAM member for unlimited use.

We now require users to attend a 30-minute Equipment Orientation prior to check-out to go over basic functions and ensure proper use and care.If you’d like to check out some JAM gear, email [email protected] to schedule an orientation.

The Media Factory has a complete suite of professional-grade production gear. You can reserve cameras, microphones, lighting kits, editing and postproduction suites, and more. Hit the link for the full list of their reservable inventory.

Reservation Criteria 1. Equipment reservations are for Media Factory members only. 2. Members can only reserve gear for non-commercial video projects that can be shared on Media Factory channels. 

Reservation Policies

Burlington – We’re a community of media makers who work in tv, film, radio, and more. At the Media Factory, we provide the tools, training, space and access to distribution.

Not a member?

Complete our Media Factory Orientation! Learn more and register on the Learn page

  • Field Equipment: Up to 3 reservations per 30 days, not to exceed 4 days each
  • Studio: 1 session per week, not to exceed 4 hours
  • Editing: Up to 2 sessions per week, not to exceed 8 hours
  • Dub Station: Up to 2 sessions per week, not to exceed 4 hours per session
  • Public Computer: Up to 2 times per week, not to exceed 2 hours per session

      We are flexible! Fill out a Producer Proposal Form with any questions or to request extended reservations.

      Different levels of certification may be required for certain types of facility/gear reservations.
      Media Factory reserves the right to adjust reservation limitations according to inventory availability and user demand.