Submit a Video or Interview to Help Tell Rockville's Story

It’s not often residents get to tell their own version of a town’s story, but that is precisely what the producers of “Our Town—Rockville” have in mind.

As a part of a 60-minute series airing on public television stations across the state, the documentary will depict what it’s like to live and work in Rockville.

Along with interviews and commentary from community members, the documentary will use footage of the town that is filmed and submitted by town members themselves, truly letting the community tell its own story.

Submissions are asked to address any of the following community-selected themes:

• History of Rockville
• Neighborhoods/Parks/Community
• Economic Development
• Education/Montgomery College
• Culture/Arts/Events
• Science/Technology
• Government
• Transportation
• Partnerships/Non-Profits
• Architecture
• Environment
• Residents of Rockville
• Recreation/Sports
• Rockville Volunteer Fire Department

Residents are encouraged to borrow a handheld video camera provided for free from Maryland Public Television to create their submissions. Camera sign-out and pick-up are at the Department of Recreation and Parks office in the Rockville City Hall, located at 111 Maryland Avenue. Rentals are limited to two weeks.

The final call for submissions will be in May 2015. Producers from Maryland Public Television will edit the footage throughout the summer, and residents may attend a pre-screening of the documentary in September 2015, or watch its broadcast premiere the following month.

Rockville is one of four Maryland municipalities featured in the series. Chestertown, Hagerstown, and Cumberland have all produced “Our Town” documentaries with Maryland Public Television.

To become part of the movie’s production, complete the online participation form that asks for your name, address, contact information, and questions about what you think should be included in the film.

To sign out a video camera or for more information about camera availability and return, call 240-314-8620.

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