After a hiatus due to the 2020 pandemic, Cupertino TV Productions (CTVP) is bringing back its TV show festival called “Encore.”
“We are incredibly excited to bring back ‘Encore’ and reconnect with our creative community,” said CTVP vice president Grace Trafton. “This festival represents the perfect blend of artistic expression and community television excellence, showcasing the best of both worlds.”
The Oct. 16 event will present a Cupertino TV Productions show entitled “The Making of an Ikebana Master.” The show features the journey of Fusako “Seiga” Hoyrup from her childhood in Japan to becoming a world-renowned Ikebana master. The event is open to the public.
Ikebana is a centuries-old Japanese art of flower arranging. The name roughly translates to “making flowers come alive.” The practice uses carefully chosen flower blossoms, greenery and other flora to convey a specific feeling or emotion.
“Ikebana embodies the perfect fusion of artistry and mindfulness,” said Amy Reimann, producer of the TV show. “As we celebrate the revival of ‘Encore,’ we’re reminded that creativity knows no bounds of time or experience.”
Hoyrup is the founder and president of the Wafu School of Ikebana, California Chapter, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023. After the screening, attendees can experience the art of Ikebana up close as Hoyrup creates arrangements live at the event.
“Ms. Hoyrup’s live demonstration will be a highlight of the festival,” said Reimann. “This ancient art form continues to inspire and transform lives.”
”We believe that art and television have the power to inspire and educate audiences worldwide,” said Trafton. “By bringing these two mediums together, we aim to push boundaries and create something truly unique and memorable.”
Cupertino TV Productions is a nonprofit organization guided by volunteers age 50 and older. Its mission is to inspire and nurture the creativity of senior adults via video productions that serve the Silicon Valley community and beyond. It has produced more than 1,200 programs covering a variety of topics since 1983.
CTVP is sponsored by the city of Cupertino. Its half-hour productions are shown across six public access cable television stations, and they reach 13 Bay Area communities from Monterey to Menlo Park. Shows can also be seen on YouTube, where CTVP has approximately 32,300 subscribers.
The organization meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Cupertino Senior Center to discuss program updates, brainstorm new show ideas, form production teams and address administrative tasks. The group welcomes individuals age 50 and older. No prior TV production experience is necessary.
The “Encore” festival will be held at the Cupertino Senior Center on Oct. 16, 1:30-2:45 p.m. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3Zpa23f.
For more information about Cupertino TV Productions, visit www.cupertinotvproductions.com.
