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MPT Program Acquisitions

MPT recognizes the importance of local and independent filmmakers and their unique ability to capture truths about the world with artistic integrity, intelligence, and balance. MPT supports these artists and gives viewers access to their voices and viewpoints. These producers' programs provide viewers with a better understanding of the world, an open door to the arts, and actionable information to improve their daily lives.

Welcome, producers! Please scroll to the bottom of this page for special information about submitting your work or program ideas to MPT.

July Local Premieres

Root Branch Marketplace

Saturday, July 11th @ 9:33 PM (premiere); Sunday, July 12th @ 1:33 AM; Sunday, July 12th @ 9:30 PM (MPT2/Create)

Celebrate the small businesses driving Maryland’s growth and community. Co-hosted by Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew and Kenzie Burn, this program highlights  women entrepreneurs and business owners leading the region.

MPT Presents
Root Branch Marketplace 2026

Beyond Belief: Three Stories of Faith in Action

Saturday, July 18th @ 9:32 PM (premiere); Sunday, July 19th @ 1:32 AM; Sunday, July 19th @ 9:30 PM (MPT2/Create)

This half-hour film weaves together three stories of community and connection in Kansas City. Follow students from two different high schools as they journey south on the Civil Rights Trail. Meet a Brookside congregation welcoming a growing refugee community from the Democratic Republic of Congo and other African nations. Finally, visit Grandview Church, where Sunday services are held in both English and Spanish.

July National Encores

The Last Independent Automaker

Airdate(s):
Ep. 104 - The Pacer -  Monday, July 6th @ 11:00 PM (MPT2/Create)
Ep. 105 - The Alliance - Monday,  July 13th  @ 11:00 PM (MPT2/Create)
Ep. 106 - The Betrayal - Monday,  July 20th  @ 11:00 PM (MPT2/Create)

At half the size of its Big Three competitors, American Motors Corporation had to innovate throughout its 30-year history to survive. AMC factories provided new opportunities and a pathway to the middle class for thousands of minorities, women and immigrants. However, the perfect storm of economics, mismanagement, and betrayal would eventually bring everything crashing down.

The Last Independent Automaker
The Pacer

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A Note to Producers

Do you have a completed program/series or a project in production that you would like to see aired on MPT?  Or maybe you have a program concept that you are looking for MPT to produce or co-produce?  MPT welcomes the opportunityto review your program or idea for consideration as a local broadcast, digital presentation or national public television presentation.  Please complete our online submission form here, and our team will review your project to see if it is a fit for our distribution.

Not sure if your project is suitable for MPT?  Please review our acquisitions primer to learn about MPT's mission, programming objectives, submissions process, and local and national acquisition initiatives. You can also find information about MPT and public television editorial, technical and funding guidelines at the links below:

MPT Editorial Guidelines

MPT Technical Specifications for Programs

The Producing for PBS website