About Channel 22
Who's Who at 22
Join the Channel 22 Team

About Channel 22

"The Motion Picture & Television Fund is filled with some of the most creative people in the business, many of whom are pioneers in their fields. It only makes sense that we would have a way for them to continue to be a part of the industry and also celebrate their past." Mel Shavelson

The Goal: Provide opportunities for residents and industry volunteers to develop and create programing that serves the MPTF residential community through education, information, and entertainment programs, while integrating junior volunteers into the process, thereby preserving the tradition of shared knowledge inherent to the entertainment industry.

Channel 22 (818) 876-6388

Who's Who at 22

Without the creativity, support and dedication of the following residents and volunteers, Channel 22 would never have been able to grow and thrive as it has since 2006. We cannot thank you enough! Merrill Barr, Bill Cappelman, Dominic DiMascio, Kevin Dobson, Sean Dobson, Bernie Fisher, Sandra Greenspoon, Sigi Hart, Vera Hart, Frank Kratovil, Ellen Levine, Marganit Lish, Skip Lusk, Virgil Mirano, Charlie Romano, Bobby White, Amy Wieseneck, Deppie Wieseneck, and Charlie Ziarko, Lillian Adams, Bobbi Farrell, Howard Flynn, Betty Freeman, Milt Hoffman, Charles Jarrott, Joan Tannen, Dom Di Massio, Kenny Katayamo, Jennifer Seymour, Christopher Thomas, Charlie Ziakaro, as well as our junior volunteers Daniel, Jen, Joanne, Kenny, Lex, Lexie, and Max.

Channel 22 Staff

Jennifer Clymer | Executive Producer

In 1999 Jennifer moved to Los Angeles and began freelancing and volunteering from time to time for MPTF. Since 2006 she has been focused on creating opportunities for the residents of the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Wasserman campus through the internal TV station, Channel 22. Encouraging the residents to bring their ideas to fruition on the television station and reaching out to the entertainment community for support is exciting work.

Jennifer’s work in entertainment production spans over 20 years. Starting in theatre and radio and transistioning into advertising production in Chicago, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film. Her film credits include festival award winning independent films and major motion picture productions with Sony Pictures.

Joe Sutton | Executive Producer/Interviewer

Joe Sutton has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 40 years. In the past decade, he has been sharing his stories on his CBS radio show and in his new book "The Heart of Hollywood: From Hollywood to Hell and Back". Joe is currently a Public Relations Consultant for MPTF and developing Senior Programming for Channel 22. You can see Joe in Channel 22 programs such as "The Heart of Hollywood" and "Behind the Silver Screen".

Marie Tang | Associate Producer

Marie works with the residents of the Wasserman Campus and outside volunteers to create programs that will be aired on Channel 22. Along with creating programs, she teaches residents how to edit using Final Cut Pro. In 2010, Dances With Films screened her first documentary. SCRIPT FOR SALE follows the journey of a resident from the campus and a working industry member who volunteered his time and talent to keep this retiree’s dream alive.

Freelance

• Gil Baron
• Tony Chiu
• Michael Hardwick
• Darian Heredia
• Sherri Kauk
• Jeff Kaufer
• Matt Mefford
• Brett Meyer
• Marijane Miller
• Justina Mintz
• Edgar Pablos
• Marguerite Sehr
• Joel Schroeder
• Kate Sheeley
• Andy Waruszewski

Join the Channel 22 Team

MPTF is looking for volunteers who have had previous experience and can commit 10-20 hours per week for the following:

• Cinematographers/Videographers
• Editors
• Basic Graphic Design
• Production Coordinators
• Administrative Support
• Hair and Makeup Artists
• Scenic Designers

We'd love to meet you! Call Channel 22 (818) 876-6388

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