Any Chicago nonprofit organization, Chicago resident who is 18 or older, or 17 and under–with adult supervision, can submit a video for free. Just follow these steps.
- Register as a Program Submitter by providing:
- The completed CAN TV Policy Agreement
- Proof of age
- Proof of Chicago Residence
- A Gmail account is required for submitting videos online (click here if you don’t have one)–a shared drive will be created as your personal space to upload your videos to CAN TV
- If you are a Chicago nonprofit, also bring proof of nonprofit status and a letter from senior management authorizing you to submit videos on behalf of the organization
Follow these .MP4 file specifications for videos.
CAN TV is commercial-free, so your videos cannot advertise, mention, show, or endorse commercial businesses, products, or services. Your videos cannot violate copyright, privacy, libel, or other laws. See the full list of Content Rules.
Video Submission Guide and other CAN TV Forms
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