CUPERTINO TV PRODUCTIONS

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Welcome to Cupertino TV Productions!

We are a nonprofit organization engaged in producing award-winning shows on public-access television in Silicon Valley and YouTube.

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What’s New?

Suddenly we are in 90 degrees weather, with not a breeze in sight to cool the brow. It must be June! The bright, long days and sweltering temperatures are just the drumbeaters for the official start of the hot season. The summer solstice falls this year on June 20. Stay cool though for there is much to celebrate this month with Father's Day falling on the third Sunday and weddings galore with the month itself honoring Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. June bride, anyone? With school letting out, warm weather bringing ripe tomatoes on the vine and fresh watermelon to market stands, this month sets the stage for summer adventures - from beach weekends to family vacations.

At Cupertino TV Productions, we are making pre-summer memories of our own with new show proposals, show recordings, and new show premiering.

New Hope for Cancer Patients premiered late last month, check it out below! We recorded the second part of our show with Mayor Liang Chao on the last day of May and two new show proposals — one on Project Sentinel and another on waterfowl of Bay Area — were approved for production. You will hear more about them as time goes by.

We have had Grace and Nola get together to contribute Nola’s story to Cupertino Stories which is an initiative by the mayor of Cupertino, Liang Chao, to compile the history of Cupertino with stories from its residents.

Cupertino TV Productions recently held elections for its Executive Committee. By the middle of this month, there’ll be new office holders, a new executive committee. You’ll meet them on the About Us page on this website unless you want to meet them in person. You do? Pleae read on then…

Lately, we have been pleasantly surprised by many wonderful members from CSC attending our meetings to learn more about us. If you are interested in finding out more about us, we meet first and third Tuesday of every month at Cupertino Senior Center, to plan production teams, approve new show ideas and review shows for release. We guarantee you will want to explore your creativity after spending some time with us.

We have five new shows this month. Check them out on our Shows page and our YouTube channel.

Until next time!

Heads up!

CTVP meets every first and third Tuesday of a month at CSC at 10 AM

New and Barely Old Shows

New Hope For Cancer Patients

This video showcases New Hope Chinese Cancer Care Foundation, a dedicated cancer support organization focused on serving the unique needs of Chinese cancer patients and their families.
Producer/Editors: Monica Yeung/Jerry Oliver

Thriving in the Digital Era: Technology for Seniors

This video highlights how senior communities are embracing change to thrive in a changing world while coping with challenges such as cyber security and generational gap.
Producer/Editors: Elaine Lu

The Cupertino Rotary Club

“Service Above Self” that’s the motto of the Rotary Club. It’s a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem solvers.
Producer/Editors: Grace Trafton & Wesley Orr

Plant-Based Cooking for a Healthy Life

An excellent vegetarian cooking show with step by step instructions on plant-based dishes to nourish your body and mind.

Producer/Editors: Amy Reimann & Wesley Orr

Canine Companions – Partners for Life

Canine Companions provides service dogs for disabled veterans, enhancing the lives of the owners by providing physical and emotional support.

Producer/Editors: Monica Yeung & Jerry Oliver

Cat Rescue: Tales of Compassion

In this program, learn about the current crisis facing community cats and discover how to help and find resource.

Producer/Editors: Elaine Lu/Elaine Lu & Wesley Orr

Cupertino Senior Center Highlights

In this PSA, Cupertino Senior Center staff provide an overview of the many offerings of the center. These include a variety of classes, events and social gatherings to support the interests of active seniors.

Producers and Editors: Dianne Laumann, Barbara Wong, and Lilly Chin

Bloom Where You Are Planted: Master Gardeners’ Chronicle

Join a vibrant group of Master Gardeners as they share research-based knowledge, transform virgin ground into a thriving garden, and gear up for their annual spring sale, transforming community landscapes with expertise and passion.

Producer/Editor: Ranjana Mehra

Natural Ways to Prevent and Control Diabetes

Full of useful information, this program identifies and suggests changes that you can make to your lifestyle including adopting healthy dietary habits and moderate exercise like walking to prevent diabetes.

Producer/Editor: Monica Yeung/Jerry Oliver

Where Are The Aliens?

From the ancient Greeks to the modern space age, we continue our cosmic exploration forever hopeful that ET will be answering our call.

Producer/Editor: Grace Trafton/Wesley Orr

West Valley Community Services — A Beacon of Hope

This program shines a light on West Valley Community Services, a beacon of hope and support for the low-income and homeless in Silicon Valley, offering a comprehensive suite of services including food assistance, housing support, and community engagement, all underpinned by a commitment to compassion, dignity, and community.

Producer/Editor: Ranjana Mehra

Age of AI

Amidst the buzz surrounding all the news on artificial intelligence, this is a timely show on AI to understand the science behind this technology, many years in making, and how AI is transforming our lives.

Producer/Editor: Chuck Bedord/Ranjana Mehra

Yijin Taking Care of Body and Mind

Yijin Exercise is a set of exercises that aim to enhance physical health by strengthening muscles and tendons, promoting flexibility, and promoting balance and coordination of the body.Tune in to this show for better health

Producer/Editor: Monica Yeung/Jerry Oliver

Dance: The Love Language of a Community

This show follows a community of gym-goers who fell in love with dancing to Indian film and pop music and fostered deep community connections around their shared love. Tune in.

Producer/Editor: Ranjana Mehra

The Making of an Ikebana Master

The video, a finalist at W.A.V.E. 2024, showcases the amazing life and journey of an ordinary girl growing up in Japan who turned into a multi talented artist and became a world renowned Ikebana master. She has received many awards throughout her life. Most notably among the highest of honors conferred by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan upon an individual, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, due to her dedication and achievements in promoting the culture of Japan around the world through the beautiful art of floral arrangement. Ms Fusako is not only a great Ikebana master, but also a wonderful painter and poet. She is the founder and president of the Wafu school of Ikebana California chapter with over 200 members. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with a flower show on March 4-5, 2023.

Producer/Editor: Amy Reimann/Adek Hanukai

Why Water Fitness

Water is a crucial component for all living organisms, including us humans. It makes up over 60% of our body weight and plays a vital role in many bodily functions. Water is required for regulating body temperature, transporting nutrients and oxygen, and flushing out waste products. But being in water also provides a low-impact environment that reduces stress on joints and muscles. Plus, water resistance adds an extra challenge to exercises, improving strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. Water fitness classes offer unique benefits to your overall health and well-being and are good for your mind and soul too. Watch this video — a first place winner at W.A.V.E. 2024 — for its wisdom and visuals.

Producers: Melinda Reynard and Adek Hanukai

CTVP Life in Pictures

Our lives as producers revolve around the studio, meetings, and on location filming. With cameras that ride inside phones in our pockets and purses, photos of our lives abound. Check them out in this section. There are pictures from KMVT15’s field equipment class for Cupertino TV Productions, new members’ training on studio equipment, Volunteer Appreciation Lunch day at CSC, CSC’s Open house, post-production crew shoots and myriad others just because we came together to create something. Mostly because we are feeling good about ourselves or for members and partners who are volunteering — creating, crewing, and giving us a reason to celebrate creativity :)