KPBS Insider | A Sneak Peek Of What’s To Come On "Crossing South"

Join KPBS’ Interim Associate General Manager for Content John Decker and members in an exclusive, virtual event with your Baja experts, Jorge Meraz and Steven Javitz, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and see clips from the upcoming new season of "Crossing South."

“Crossing South” explores the nooks and crannies of Tijuana and Northern Baja with bilingual host Jorge Meraz and producer Steven Javitz. Take a journey with Meraz, who demystifies the area by getting to know the people, foods, customs and places frequented by the locals.

This event is exclusively for members of the KPBS Directors Club and KPBS Producers Club. Registration is required. Learn more about "Crossing South" here.

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Jorge Meraz (above, right): Host/Director of "Crossing South"

Jorge grew up in Tijuana and has visited San Diego all his life. He learned English early by watching American TV through the “rabbit ears” and ironing out his accent. Jorge was a TV Reporter and sports anchor in Tijuana for TV Azteca during the 1990s. In the 2000s he worked in creative copywriting for ad agencies before handling PR for private companies. In 2010 he directed the Emmy award winning documentary “Visa Dream.” He is the director of CENTURION5 productions, a published singer/songwriter on iTunes and Spotify under “Jorge Meraz,” composed the country album “My Highs & Lows” by Randy Redmon and is a zealous Star Wars fan.

Steven Javitz (above, left): Producer of "Crossing South"

Steven grew up in San Luis Obispo California, and started video production professionally in 2002. Over the years, he has done hundreds of video productions including weddings, a cooking show, television, and documentary productions taking him all over the world including China, Mexico, Central America, and beyond. A nature documentary he produced about Great White Sharks was awarded an Emmy in 2020. Steven is the cameraman, editor, and producer for the travel show "Crossing South" on Public Television. He also does freelance visual effects and CGI work.

This FREE event requires registration. The link to attend this virtual event will be provided once registration is complete.