Persons
Paula Smith Arrigoni
Paula Smith Arrigoni is the Executive Director of BAVC Media. In partnership with BAVC's staff leadership team, and Board of Directors, Paula advances BAVC's vision and strategy, partnerships, administration, and funding. Paula's background blends community development, nonprofit management and independent storytelling - from her urban planning education at UCLA, to the CDFI Fund at the US Treasury, Nonprofit Finance Fund, Youth Speaks, an independent film fund, BAVC Media, and several volunteer roles with film and media organizations and collectives, including The Roxie Theater, Watsonville Film Festival, BAMMS, and the Ninth Street Independent Film Center. Paula has executive-produced several independent films. [...]
Javan Jiles
As Media Specialist, Javan supports existing and new SF COMMONS members, manages the outreach and engagement of the public and their entry into the orientations, programs, social media support and producing content. He also provides technical support and equipment maintenance for BAVC Productions. Javan joined BAVC Media as an intern in November 2017 and became a full-time staff member in July 2018 whilst obtaining a BA in Cinema and double-minoring in Critical Social Theory and Political Science at San Francisco State University. Over the past several years, he has written 2 screenplays and produced music and video content. When not [...]
Lauren Militello
Lauren Militello is thrilled to support BAVC Media's mission as Office Manager. She's a former BAVC Media student, having completed the Video Production Certification program. Lauren is the owner of Take Root Productions, a video production company launched in 2014 specializing in marketing videos that plant a seed of connection. She's passionate about using her talents to help create a better world. Previously, Lauren worked in CRM and Sales for Numi Organic Tea, completed a Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in India, repaired bicycles at Eki Cyclery in Honolulu, and graduated from Women's Initiative Business School in Oakland. She holds an [...]
Carl Bryant
About the Show: Union Buzz is a live, call in TV Show, occasionally featuring live guests. You can count on Union Buzz for candid and current discussions on unions, labor, and community issues facing the city of San Francisco, the state of California and the United States as a whole. When to Watch: LIVE 6pm every 1st and 3rd Friday on Channel 76. Replays every Tuesday at 5pm on Channel 29.
Phyllis Bowie
A San Francisco Urban Food Show About the Show: Living With Phyllis is a food show that reviews wine, restaurants, food trucks, and pop-ups. Phyllis interviews chefs and demonstrates how poor and low-income folks can shop local farmer’s markets at a savings and cook great meals on a budget. Phyllis somehow gets chefs to tell her some of their secrets. In My Kitchen segment, she shares how to cook easy economical restaurant level meals using some of these chef tips. We strive to erase the stigma and shame that surrounds food stamps and lack of food security. The San Francisco [...]
Count Federico Wardal
About the Show: " Count Wardal TV show " is just a continuation of my artistic action towards the world through theatre, films, video ,TV with the goals to help world peace , dialogue among cultures/people and creativity in any field and healthy and integrity of thought projected towards the benefit of humanity. In art I trying to offer the teaching my mentors Film Authors Federico Fellini and Carlo Lizzani gave to me. My audience is totally international as ever. I started my show on June 20th 2017. On the Air Since: 6/20/2017 When to Watch: LIVE 5pm 1st and [...]
Rev. Lawrence Gray
About the Show: The Title of the show is Victory Lane. Its message is to spread the gospel that Jesus Saves to a lost and dying world by preaching and teaching The Word of God (The Holy Bible). The topics will cover all manner of scriptures in the Bible to encourage people to remain steadfast and unmovable always abounding in the work of Lord; for as much as ye know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1Corinthians 15:58. The purpose of Victory Lane is to recruit sinners and non-believers to render their lives to God through his Son Jesus [...]
Richard Rants
About the Show: A twice-monthly live call in show on political and social issues. Call in and be a part of the lively discussion with Richard, his co-host Nyk Fell from Galaxy Chamber, and their rotating guests. When to Watch: LIVE at 5pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday on Channel 76. Replays every 4:30pm every Wednesday on Channel 29.
