Willamette Falls Studios

What Willamette Falls Studios does

Willamette Falls Studios (legal entity: Willamette Falls Media Center) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community media center headquartered at 1101 Jackson Street in Oregon City, Oregon. It serves the greater Clackamas County area, including Milwaukie, Oregon City, Wilsonville, and unincorporated Clackamas County, with a staff of six supported by a volunteer Board of Directors. The organization operates under a federally mandated public access television framework, managing five local PEG (Public, Education, and Government) channels plus a sixth CAN (Cable Access Network) channel cablecasting across Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties, with 24/7 live streaming on Vimeo.

The studio's core product is physical production infrastructure: six specialized facilities comprising a 1,100 sq. ft. green screen Studio A with TriCaster switching and Mackie mixing, a multi-function Studio B with five ceiling-mounted robotic 4K cameras, a 500 sq. ft. commercial-grade Kitchen Studio (described as the only community production kitchen in the surrounding metro area), a Podcast Studio with TriCaster Mini and robotic 4K cameras, a newer Music Recording Studio, and Edit Suites equipped with Adobe CC, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Sony Vegas Pro. Supporting services include professional video production for hire (live event coverage, virtual conferences, post-production), equipment and facility rental for certified members, and educational classes/workshops covering studio operation, field camera, podcast production, video editing, and a planned drone curriculum.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack rather than a venture or growth-fundable model. The primary funding mechanism is a regulated $1-per-month contribution from each cable subscriber in the served jurisdictions, supplemented by tax-deductible donations, professional production service fees (project-based, varying by crew hours and post-production scope), workshop and certification fees, and low-rate equipment/facility rental from members. Go-to-market is community-led, with marketing concentrated on Facebook, Vimeo, the company website, and in-person workshops, and distribution occurring through the owned-and-operated PEG/CAN cable channels plus direct sales of production services to local government, educational institutions, and community members.

Name

Willamette Falls Studios

Legal name

Willamette Falls Media Center

Website

https://wfmcstudios.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Willamette Falls Studios is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community media center in Oregon City, Oregon, operating five PEG cable channels plus a Music, Podcast, Green Screen, and Kitchen studio, serving Clackamas County residents, local government, and educational institutions with production services, training, and equipment rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Media Services

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Sound Recording Studios (512240)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/Community Local Stations (PBS Member Stations, Community Radio, LPFM) (MPABACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA), Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA)

Keywords

• Public access television
• Community media center
• Video production services
• Media education workshops
• Studio facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Oregon City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cable Subscriber Funding: PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION was federally mandated. One dollar per month from each cable television subscriber contributes to WFS operations. Supported by cable subscribers of Milwaukie, Oregon City, Wilsonville and Unincorporated regions of Clackamas County.
2. Donations and Membership: Tax-deductible donations from community members. Donations support continued operation and community content production.
3. Professional Production Services: Fees for production services vary depending on type and length of production. Cost depends on number of crew members and hours necessary, plus any additional post-production. Live event coverage, virtual conferences, and video/podcast production available for hire.
4. Classes and Workshops: Educational programs including Studio A Production Workshop, Kitchen Studio Course, Podcast Studio Course, Video Editing Course, Field Camera Course. Fees for certification and classes.
5. Equipment and Facility Rental: After becoming a member and taking equipment classes, members can rent film equipment at low rates. Studios available for rental after taking initial class.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Willamette Falls Studios is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community media center that operates five local PEG (Public, Education, Government) cable channels plus a sixth CAN channel for greater Clackamas County, Oregon. It provides access to specialized production facilities (green screen, podcast, kitchen, music recording studios and edit suites), hands-on media training classes and workshops, film and broadcast equipment rentals, and contracted professional video production services including live event coverage, virtual conferences, and post-production.

Product overview

Willamette Falls Studios is a community media center offering a unified portfolio of production facilities, professional services, and educational programs. The core offerings include multiple specialized studios: Studio A (green screen), Studio B (multi-function), Kitchen Studio, Podcast Studio, and Music Recording Studio. Supporting services include Edit Suites with professional editing software (Adobe CC, Final Cut 10, DaVinci Resolve), equipment rental for members, and meeting space rentals. The organization provides professional video production services (live events, virtual conferences, post-production) and manages five PEG cable channels plus live streaming. Educational offerings include hands-on workshops in studio operation, field camera work, video editing, podcast production, and a planned drone workshop. Membership enables community producers to access equipment and studios for creating content that airs on public access television channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studio A (Green Screen Studio) A 1,100 sq. ft. professionally lit green screen studio capable of holding up to 50 people, equipped with a Tricaster switcher with graphics generator, Mackie mixer, and computer for PowerPoint integration. Available for community producers and professional hire.
• Studio B (Multi-Function Studio) A smaller multi-function studio for intimate discussions and interview formats, supporting groups of 10 or fewer. Features five ceiling-mounted robotic cameras, a Tricaster Switcher with graphics generator, Mackie Mixer, and full 4K HD acquisition.
• Kitchen Studio A 'Pro Chef' commercial style workspace of approximately 500 sq ft, marketed as the only community production kitchen in the surrounding metro area. Equipped with a 48-inch Thermadore gas range, matching appliances, LED lighting, modern sink and fixtures, and stocked with mixers, graters, and gadgets.
• Podcast Studio A studio designed for small groups of four or fewer, equipped with a TriCaster Mini multi-camera switcher, three robotic 4K HD acquisition cameras, and industry-standard microphones. Open to community producers after an initial class.
• Music Recording Studio A fully furnished, spacious music studio for recording albums or hosting live shows. Newest facility at WFS.
• Edit Suites Editing computers and software for PC and Mac users, including Adobe CC, Final Cut 10, DaVinci Resolve, and Sony Vegas Pro. Available for member use.
• Video Production Services Full-service video production including live event coverage on location, professionally facilitated virtual conferences, and post-production. Provided by award-winning staff with years of practical expertise. Fees vary by crew size, hours, and additional post-production.
• Equipment Rental Film and production equipment rental available to members who have completed the required equipment classes, with low rates and on-staff expert guidance.
• Meeting Spaces Two meeting rooms including a lower level classroom/meeting space (approximately 1,300 sqft) and a loft space (approximately 500 sqft) with views of the Willamette River, seating up to 15 people comfortably.
• Classes and Workshops Media production training including Studio A Production Workshop, Studio B/Kitchen Studio Course, Podcast Studio Course, Video Editing Course, Field Camera Course, and Editing Class Workshop. Open to students and adults of any skill level with certification fees.
• Cable Channel Management (PEG and CAN Channels) Management and operation of five local Public, Education and Government (PEG) cable channels for Milwaukie, Oregon City, Wilsonville and Unincorporated Clackamas County, plus a sixth Cable Access Network (CAN) channel cablecasting across Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties.
• Live Channel Streaming 24/7 live streaming of the WFS cable channel, accessible via cable subscription or online at Vimeo.
• Membership Program Producer registration program that allows members to use equipment and studios and to submit programs for cablecast on community channels at no charge. Members can also rent film equipment at low rates after taking equipment classes.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clackamas Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Clackamas Community College's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Technology, Applied Sciences and Public Services Division. WFS records classes and workshops on site, supporting technology and applied sciences education.
• Local Schools and Educational InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local schools and colleges to provide media education and complement existing programs and services.
• Local Non-profit OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationships with non-profit services to expand community programs and media opportunities.
• Cable Providers (Milwaukie, Oregon City, Wilsonville, Clackamas County)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWFS is supported by cable subscribers of Milwaukie, Oregon City, Wilsonville and Unincorporated regions of Clackamas County. One dollar per subscriber per month funds public access television.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Seattle Channel: Government and community access television serving Seattle with cable channel distribution and programming. Comparable PEG-style channel and community programming model in the Pacific Northwest.
• Bel-Aire Media (BTV Bellevue): City-operated government and community access television in the Pacific Northwest (Bellevue, WA). Comparable PEG/cable-channel and community programming mission in a nearby but separate regional market.

Direct peers

• Arlington Independent Media: Virginia community media center with PEG channels, production studios, equipment rental, and classes. Directly comparable in scale, nonprofit structure, and PEG-funded community media service mix.
• BCAT (Brooklyn Community Access Television): Brooklyn-based PEG access organization offering studio rentals, training, and channel management. Comparable nonprofit operating model with cable franchise funding and community media services.
• Open Signal (Portland Community Media): Portland-based community media center providing public access TV, studio rentals, equipment access, and media training. Most directly comparable peer given shared regional geography, PEG franchise model, and overlapping service portfolio (studios, classes, production services).
• Cambridge Community Television (CCTV): Massachusetts-based public access television organization operating PEG channels, production facilities, and training programs. Comparable nonprofit community media center with cable subscriber funding and similar studio/membership model.
• Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN): NYC public access organization operating multiple PEG channels with production facilities, classes, and equipment access. Comparable in service scope (multi-studio, multi-channel, training) but larger scale in a dense urban market.

Others

• Alliance for Community Media (ACM): National trade association representing PEG access organizations. Not a direct competitor but a peer in the same ecosystem — provides industry advocacy, training resources, and peer benchmarking for community media centers like WFS.
• National Association of Broadcasters (NAB):

Emerging players

• Pratt Institute Center for Community Media + Technology: Education-adjacent community media program offering media training and production resources. Comparable in the educational and training portion of WFS's mission, particularly partnerships with community colleges.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WFStudiosClackamas
• Xx.com/WFS_CM
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/willamette-falls-media-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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