Corecom 20081122

This document summarizes the state of children's television production in Catalonia. It notes that while most television content for children is produced by public broadcasters, private channels focus mainly on animation. It highlights how local proximity channels can better serve the interests and desires of child viewers through greater interaction. It describes the pioneering efforts of RTV Cardedeu, a community television station in Cardedeu, Catalonia that has involved hundreds of children in television production over 27 years. It has helped many young people pursue careers in television and shown how television production can be integrated into school curriculums.