

MNN only accepts digital uploads from our Community Producers. Please be sure to read the information on this page to ensure that your uploaded file meets our technical requirements.
You must follow these requirements if your program appears on MNN's HD Community Channel.
MNN HD Community Producers must use the following settings in your editing, transcoding, or compression software to create a digital file:
Format: .mp4, .mov, or .wmv
Resolution: 1920x1080
Frame Rate: 29.97 fps
28 minute program files must not exceed 4 gigabytes in size
58 minute program files must not exceed 8 gigabytes in size
Please only upload HD files. If your program also appears on one of our SD channels, we will convert all HD media to SD for proper cable cast.
If you do not upload your file in HD we cannot play it on MNN's HD Community Channel.
Note: Uploading HD files takes longer than uploading SD files. In order to meet our media submission deadlines, please be prepared to allow for extra upload time either at home or at MNN's facilities
You must follow these requirements if your program appears on MNN 1, 2, 3, or 4.
MNN Community Producers whose programs will appear on MNN1, MNN2, MNN3, or MNN4 should upload your programs in HD or SD, depending on how your program was originally recorded.
If your program was recorded in SD, you must use the following settings in your editing, transcoding, or compression software to create a digital file:
Format: MP4, MOV or WMV
NTSC Standard Definition (SD)
Size/Resolution: 720x480i in a 4:3 aspect ratio
Frame Rate: 29.97 frames per second
Audio Sample Rate: 48.0 kHz
File sizes must not exceed 2 Gigabytes
If your program was recorded in HD, you must use the following settings in your editing, transcoding, or compression software to create a digital file:
Format: MP4, MOV or WMV
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate: 29.97 frames per second
28 minute program files must not exceed 4 gigabytes in size
58 minute program files must not exceed 8 gigabytes in size. Frame Rate: 29.97 frames per second
Note: Uploading HD files takes longer than uploading SD files. In order to meet our media submission deadlines, please be prepared to allow for extra upload time either at home or at MNN's facilities
Note that MNN is still working on making this process as easy and quick as possible. If you experience any hiccups, please feel free to email us or contact the Broadcast Operation Center at 212-757-2670 x302.
Please also note that both the MNN El Barrio Firehouse and our 59th St Facility have upload stations you can use to submit media to MNN.
The upload stations are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are available during our regular hours of operation.
Any files that do not comply with the appropriate standards described below will NOT be accepted.
If you are submitting a Promo for your series program please use the following convention: ProjectNumber_promo
For example, if your project number is 100 your submission should read 100_promo.mov or 100_promo.mp4 or 100_promo.wmv
Any questions please contact the programming department at Program@mnn.org
If you are submitting a Single episode:
Please save your files as follows: showtitle_single
If you are submitting a Pilot episode (ONLY the first episode of a Series):
Please save your files as follows: showtitle_pilot
If you are submitting a Series for airing, please use the following convention: Projectnumber_airdate
For example, if your project number is 100 and your airdate is December 17, your submission should read 100_1217.mov or 100_1217.mp4 or 100_1217wmv.
Please reference your confirmation letter for project number and airdates.
All digital submissions are due four business days before they are scheduled to air*. Late submissions will not be played. Media submitted after the due date will be cablecast on the next scheduled airdate.
Monday digital submissions are due on Thursday by 8:00 pm
Tuesday digital submissions are due on Friday by 8:00 pm
Wednesday and Thursday digital submissions are due on Saturday by 4:00 pm
Friday digital submissions are due on Monday by 8:00 pm
Saturday digital submissions are due on Tuesday by 8:00 pm
Sunday digital submissions are due on Wednesday at 8:00 pm
Please note: Any digital media submitted after the time indicated above will count as being submitted on the next business day. If the due date falls on a closed holiday, media are due the business day before the holiday. MNN observes all national holidays.
Uploading HD files takes longer than uploading SD files. In order to meet our media submission deadlines, please be prepared to allow for extra upload time either at home or at MNN's facilities
Please try using WeTransfer as an alternate solution.
Note: The free version of this service has a 2GB file size limit, and may not be available for producers whose programs will appear on our HD Community Channel.
You will receive a confirmation email once the upload is complete and a second confirmation email once we have downloaded the file you submitted.