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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It's already the second month of the year and it’s glorious 70 degrees weather! Perfect for tourists visiting us. All around us we can see nature awakening from its winter slumber while still holding onto the crisp charm of the cooler months. With fruit trees budding, as well as the smelly Callery Pear which, despite its abundant while blooms, should be outlawed :) and early spring greenery pushing through winter's blanket, lighter jackets become our perfect companion for these crisp February days.

It is nice to walk on the beach and gaze at the snowy plovers. It seems like they pull the edge of the ocean towards the beach and then race to follow it as it recedes. And what do you think about the very civic-minded Northern Shovelers pinwheeling in shallow waters, so many in circling groups foraging for food until a mallard startles them with that loud, cascading laughter. With mild temperatures inviting exploration, it's lovely to take advantage of perfect hiking conditions in regional parks, go on bird walks to spot migratory species, visit local farmers' markets featuring early spring produce, and explore coastal areas. Why, you may well ask? Well, inspiration for a show is sure to come on such walks. In fact, take a friend along and bounce off ideas for a CTVP show.

This is a month full of happy times. Let's not forget this month also hosts Valentine's Day. Renew your love for yourself and your loved ones on the day. Everyday really. And how about the Lunar New Year, Were you perchance born in the year of the wood snake? This year is for you then. Did you have your fill of New Year dumplings, long-life noodles, fish, mandarins, and oranges? All these foods symbolize luck. The year signifies transformation, growth, and introspection.

CTVP is also growing and donning new colors in a transformed landscape of partnerships, quite in tune with the Lunar year of the wood snake. We met with the video department of the City of Cupertino late last month. It was a great visit and we look forward to hosting them in our first meeting of this month. We'll also be screening our Canine Companions show at this meeting.

We recorded a new show on a cancer foundation in our partner studio KMVT15. This was the first show recorded this year.

We have wonderful shows for you on our Cablecast Schedule this month, do check them out on our Shows page and our YouTube channel. Many, many shows are on the Editors' desks, though. Wait for them, they'll premiere here. As always, come and join us in our meetings (see meeting times in the following section) as we plan our next shows and learn and watch creative endeavors from our fellow members.

Until next time!

Heads up!

CTVP meets every first and third Tuesday of a month at CSC at 10 AM
Address by Mayor Liang Chao, Registration Required

New and Barely Old Shows

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 :)