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DOM Acknowledges Sacha Heppell
VLOG TV, Channel 56, Thursdays, 10pm
How did you begin producing videos?
My passion for video production started at the age of 15. I found Deproduction online and got started with them immediately, volunteering for the Deproduction drive-in. I also took their classes, for editing and field equipment. Then they started DOM and I started producing my own shows there. But I’ve always made videos in my spare time with friends.
What is the message of your show?
The show idea was actually suggested by Ann Theis. She started it at MNN in New York and wanted to continue it here so I decided to join her. It’s about uniting the worlds of online video with cable TV. People in Denver call-in and request their favorite online video and we play it for them on the spot, and discuss why they like it.
What do you do outside of producing videos?
I like to dance, meditate, and exercise. I think about the videos I’m working on and what I could start working on next.
How do you prepare for your show?
Well, I usually go online and pick a couple videos that will grab people’s attention to start off the show. I also set-up all the equipment and make sure Ann is happy.
Why is your voice important?
Because I have the power to change someone’s perspective on any issue I choose to care about. I love entertaining people, and at DOM I’m given the chance to entertain in a way that people will take seriously.
What is your advice to aspiring producers?
Never give up! Keep moving forward with your shows. It will be hard at times and you will get to points where you find yourself stuck, but if you can stick to it and find ways around those obstacles, that’s when your show will really blossom! It’s a learning experience, just learn from your mistakes as you go and you’ll have a great show!
Why is public access important? Why do you enjoy producing public access content?
Now that everything is digital, it takes fewer hands to create a video. Traditional TV is talking to the masses but here we talk to the community so we have a great advantage! I enjoy producing public access content, especially here in Denver because our community is so diverse and I learn so much from all the different people I work with. Public access is one of the best ways to communicate any message to the community.
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