Broadcastspresents

Broadcastspresents is a media production label and distributor that curates and presents broadcasts created by independent producers. The brand focuses on a diverse range of output, including documentary features, talk formats, live streams, and educational series. Content is distributed across online platforms, streaming services, and festival circuits, with an emphasis on accessible storytelling and cross-platform presentation.

Founded in 2014 by producer Mina Alder and technologist Omar Ruiz in Montreal, the label was established to provide an alternative venue for experimental broadcasting outside traditional networks. It began by releasing short documentary series on a self-managed channel and gradually expanded through partnerships with video platforms and live-event broadcasts.

Broadcastspresents operates a multi-arm structure that includes content development, distribution, and event programming. It commissions original series, curates third-party broadcasts into thematic blocks, and runs live programs such as weekly discussions and a seasonal festival. The organization aims to support independent creators and broaden audience access to innovative formats.

Notable projects include the series Airwaves: Conversations in Public and Signal to Noise, which explore media, technology, and culture through interviews and on-site broadcasts. The annual festival The Wave showcases emerging broadcast formats and experimental live streams. Critics have praised the label for elevating diverse voices and experimenting with presentation, while some observers note the challenges of sustaining independent production within a streaming-dominated market.