2022 – 2023 Highlights

2022 – 2023
Highlights

Between July 2022 and June 2023, we
were able to:
Support 28 members of our production cohort with 660 hours of customized one-onone
training hours. The cohort supports media makers interested in creating media
projects in a supportive learning environment, often for the first time.
Provide 9 local nonprofits with 170 hours of training on video production and trauma-informed
media education through our Train the Trainer program. This program prepares nonprofit
employees and volunteers to offer media training in their own communities ,and check out equipment
from Open Signal on an ongoing basis.
Provide 843 equipment and studio reservations to community members so that they
can use our industry-standard equipment on their productions. These resources are
offered to cohort graduates, series producers, and students of our media education workshops.
Host 12 skill shares and networking events through Signal Share, our monthly gathering for
Open Signal members. Open Signal hosted guest artist talks, skill shares, and networking events
— engaging over 300 members.
Broadcast 2515 hours of new independent community programs produced through Open
Signal’s facilities on our cable channels. These programs include news, documentaries, event
coverage and short films created by Portland’s independent media makers.

“Over the course of five months through Open
Signal’s cohort program, I went from having
no experience to at the end feeling
confident enough to get work as a
videographer and create media.”
— Nsayi Matingou
Director/Producer, Speak Your Truth
“I am building relationships to discuss my
feelings and what I want, taking the
initiative to make decisions for myself and
solve complex problems.”
— Beryl McNair
Summer 2023 Production Cohort Participant

Financial Statement for FY 22 – 23
Revenue
$1,003,374
Mt. Hood Cable
Regulatory Commission
$24,000
Misc.
Grants $155,000
Service Fees
$505,000
Foundations
Expenses
$55,500
Individual +
Corporate Support
$24,000
Misc.
$1,243,874
Government
Operating Grants
$1,003,374
Programs
$1,243,874
General/Admin

Events
3rd Annual
Make-a-Thon
Summer 2022
Cohort Screening
40th Anniversary
Celebration
Winter Member
Appreciation Party