CreaTV exists to provide opportunities for the people of San José to receive media technology training, hands-on media creation experience, and access to broadcast/streaming platforms. Our focus in helping the community tell stories is always rooted in equity. We directly address the issue of marginalized communities not having access to media technology learning opportunities/equipment/experts/distribution platforms/multiple participation points (virtual/in-person).

Our programs offer comprehensive media education, documentary filmmaking/storytelling, and community engagement opportunities that provides spaces for youth/adults to learn the art and technical aspects of storytelling, to share their unique stories, gather and discuss local media, and to use arts and culture to bring attention to issues in their communities that are important to them. It includes:
1) Low-cost, and free media and technology training classes.
2) Multi-week documentary training/mentoring through programs for low-income, diverse youth/adults.
We seek to create a more equitable media ecosystem bydeveloping impactful programs for communities who do not have access to or representation in media and technology.

Our programs provide avenues for artistic self-expression and storytelling, exploration of media/art centric careers, and equitable access to media and technology tools and training for all ages. Our 18,000 sq. ft. facility, Open San José will be the first of its kind. 7 nonprofits (Chopsticks Alley Art, Latina Coalition of SV, LEAD Filipino, Mosaic America, Northern California Public Media, San José Spotlight, and Works/San José) share our values to co-curate the space with us, the community, and other partners.

Open San José is a unique community resource for creating, convening, learning, sharing, expressing, archiving, and disseminating. The facility features a large studio, gallery space, and multi-purpose rooms that are technology equipped and designed for live/hybrid meetings, rehearsal space, podcast recording, trainings, and more. The space provides free/below market, tech heavy spaces for cultural/civic events with a focus on equity/social change.