Public Media Group of Southern California

ITVS Veteran Tamara Gould Named Chief Content Officer For Public Media Group of Southern California, Parent Organization of PBS SoCal, KCET and Link TV

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Public Media Group of Southern California (PMGSC), the parent company of PBS SoCal, KCET and Link TV, today named Tamara Gould as Chief Content Officer (CCO) reporting directly to President/CEO Andrew Russell. In this role, Gould will lead a dynamic, creative and nationally recognized team of content producers across multiple platforms to amplify the voices and stories of the extraordinary communities within and beyond Southern California. She will serve as the strategic leader and visionary in the development, production and distribution of the organization's linear and digital content that includes existing award-winning, locally-produced series ARTBOUND, LOST LA, and EARTH FOCUS, as well as educational productions like FAMILY MATH.

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  • Gould Brings Experience as Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Media Executive and Strategic Partnership Builder to Southern California's Flagship PBS Stations
    LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Public Media Group of Southern California (PMGSC), the parent company of PBS SoCal, KCET and Link TV, today named Tamara Gould as Chief Content Officer (CCO) reporting directly to President/CEO Andrew Russell.
  • "Tamara Gould is an extraordinary talent and she brings a wealth of production experience and deep ties to public media.
  • Tamara Gould has held numerous positions at ITVS during her 18-year tenure, including most recently Head of Co-Productions and Strategic Partnerships.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining the Public Media Group of Southern California, a tremendous hub of talent and creativity producing critical content for the Southern California community and beyond," said Gould.

New Surf Documentary IN THE WATER; BEHIND THE LENS Debuts on KCET in July Focusing on the Dangers and Challenges of Water Photographers

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California's flagship PBS organizations for new PBS program premieres as well as award-winning, original content, announced their July debut as presenting stations of a new surf documentary called IN THE WATER; BEHIND THE LENS that examines the world of surf photography. Shooting from the water, photographers face many dangers, ranging from being hit by a surfboard, drowning, or being attacked by sharks. This film tells the story of these passionate water photographers, located all over the world, and all in pursuit of the perfect shot. Features interviews with industry leaders including Jeff Divine, Mike Lacey, Damien Davila, Brian Bielmann, Jim Russi and more. IN THE WATER: BEHIND THE LENS premieres Wed., July 13 at 8 p.m. on KCET and Mon., July 18 at 11 p.m. on PBS SoCal.

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  • Shooting from the water, photographers face many dangers, ranging from being hit by a surfboard, drowning, or being attacked by sharks.
  • This film tells the story of these passionate water photographers, located all over the world, and all in pursuit of the perfect shot.
  • Features interviews with industry leaders including Jeff Divine, Mike Lacey, Damien Davila, Brian Bielmann, Jim Russi and more.
  • IN THE WATER: BEHIND THE LENS premieres Wed., July 13 at 8 p.m. on KCET and Mon., July 18 at 11 p.m. on PBS SoCal.

KCET Announces Last Call for FINE CUT Festival of Films Short Film Submissions From SoCal Students In Documentary, Animation and Narrative Categories Deadline June 3

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Saturday, May 28, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KCET, showcasing the best of PBS while being the leading source for arts, culture and news in Southern California, announced today a last call for submissions to the annual FINE CUT Festival of Films from local film school students. The festival encourages promising filmmakers who are currently enrolled in Southern California film schools to submit short films (25 minutes or less) that were produced from January 2020 to present in the categories of Documentary, Animation and Narrative for consideration. Finalists have a chance to receive prizes as well as to be included in a series of one-hour broadcast episodes airing and streaming on KCET and kcet.org/finecut this fall. The deadline to submit is June 3, 2022 at filmfreeway.com/FineCut.

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  • The FINE CUT Festival of Films is KCET's flagship program showcasing local student filmmaking, with funding made possible by The Bridges / Larson Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
  • KCET FINE CUT Speaker Series returns this year with two new virtual workshops hosted by two-time Emmy-winning film and TV producer Sasheen Artis to moderate two panel discussions.
  • Top films submitted for the FINE CUT Festival of Films will be evaluated by a select, to-be-announced panel of judges consisting of esteemed entertainment industry experts.
  • Films that have been submitted for FINE CUT consideration in previous years are not eligible for submission for 2022 FINE CUT consideration.

Los Angeles' Prehistoric Landscapes, Winemaking, Red Car Rail System and More Featured in New Season of KCET's 'LOST LA'

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Now in its fifth season, LOST LA explores the region's hidden past through documents, photos and other rare artifacts from California libraries and archives.

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  • Now in its fifth season, LOST LA explores the region's hidden past through documents, photos and other rare artifacts from California libraries and archives.
  • Since its premiere in January of 2016, the series has continued to challenge the assumption that Los Angeles is a city without a history.
  • 19 at 9 p.m. on KCET
    Short: Los Angeles dismantled one of the greatest rail transit systems in the nation.
  • The USC Libraries actively support the discovery, creation, and preservation of knowledge at the University of Southern California and beyond.

Emmy®-Winning KCET Original 'THE MIGRANT KITCHEN' Goes Beyond LA for New Season Jan. 25 Featuring Top Chefs Jon Yao, Bonnie Morales, Chris Williams, Jenny Kwak and More!

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The new season goes beyond Los Angeles to explore booming food scenes across the nation, introducing a new generation of chefs whose cuisine is inspired by the immigrant experience.

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  • The new season goes beyond Los Angeles to explore booming food scenes across the nation, introducing a new generation of chefs whose cuisine is inspired by the immigrant experience.
  • Drawing on traditional cuisines and local resources to create a fusion of flavors and techniques, the new season ventures into the kitchens of those who have transformed the culinary landscape of America.
  • KCET offers a wide range of award-winning local programming as well as the finest public television programs from around the world.
  • For additional information about KCET's original productions, web-exclusive content, programming schedules and community events, please visit kcet.org.

"BROKEN BREAD" WITH ROY CHOI, THE AWARD-WINNING SERIES FROM TASTEMADE AND KCET, RETURNS FOR SEASON TWO ON JANUARY 25

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Season two premieres on Tues., Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. PT on Tastemade and KCET .

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  • Season two premieres on Tues., Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. PT on Tastemade and KCET .
  • All six episodes of the new season will also be available for streaming on Jan. 25 for Tastemade+ subscribers and PBS SoCal/KCET Passport members.
  • Visit Brokenbread.tv to learn about the organizations and the issues featured in the new season through articles, resource guides and recipes.
  • On a global scale, Roy is co-host in the full-blown Netflix cooking series, The Chef Show, with Jon Favreau.

Southern California’s Flagship PBS Stations KCET and PBS SoCal Rebrand In Anticipation of Digital Future

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Under PBS SoCal and KCET, a combined seven broadcast channels are available to 18 million viewers in ten counties across Southern California.

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  • Under PBS SoCal and KCET, a combined seven broadcast channels are available to 18 million viewers in ten counties across Southern California.
  • Public Media Group of Southern Californias digital advancements for the future also include merging PBS SoCal, KCET, and LinkTV Master Control into one streamlined operation.
  • PBS SoCal and KCET are both part of the donor-supported community institution, the Public Media Group of Southern California.
  • Our Southern California content channels PBS SoCal and KCET are available over-the-air in the Los Angeles market with programming available to stream on the free PBS App.

Jamie Annunzio Myers Named Chief Operating Officer of the Public Media Group of Southern California, the Parent Organization of PBS SoCal, KCET and Link TV

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019

LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Public Media Group of Southern California, formed by the merger of PBS SoCal and KCETLink Media Group, today named Jamie Annunzio Myers its Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Andrew Russell, President and CEO.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Public Media Group of Southern California, formed by the merger of PBS SoCal and KCETLink Media Group, today named Jamie Annunzio Myers its Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to Andrew Russell, President and CEO.
  • "Jamie has done outstanding work in everything she has taken on," said Andrew Russell, President and CEO of the Public Media Group of Southern California.
  • Previously, Myers was the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Education and Community Engagement at PBS SoCal.
  • "We have an important opportunity here in Southern California to bring new ideas and leadership to public media and the PBS system," said Myers.