CAMERA READY:
FROM HARDSHIP TO THE SPOTLIGHT
Seventeen years in the making—my book is finally here!
I had a loving family, but no mentor to guide me through life’s firsts. After a near-death experience in our family uprooted us from Mexico to California, and everything changed. I wrote my book, Camera Ready, to share how those early challenges—along with whispers, family strength, volunteerism, and history—shaped who I am.
My determination began at seven, when a teenage boy made it clear I wasn’t welcome in our neighborhood. That moment sparked a promise to rise above and do something meaningful for my community.
Camera Ready is more than a memoir—it’s a story of resilience, purpose, and rising against the odds. From not speaking English to becoming a journalist, TV host, filmmaker, and speaker, this is the real story behind the spotlight.
Thank you for being part of the journey. Camera Ready is available now at Barnes & Noble online and Amazon. Watch the trailer and help celebrate this milestone!
Elsa Sevilla, Speaker
Looking for a speaker who inspires purpose, resilience, and change? I offer a limited number of paid speaker events and Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla talks each month—book now to reserve your date.
I’m Elsa Sevilla—Emmy-nominated journalist, filmmaker, and Executive Producer and Host of Historic Places on KPBS/PBS since 2008. With 35 years in journalism, I’ve dedicated my career to sharing powerful stories from all communities.
Invite me to speak on resilience—drawing from my lived experience, my new book, and career—or on San Diego’s diverse history, featuring clips from the PBS series. Whether it’s a conference, cultural event, or community gathering, let’s create a moment of purpose and impact.
Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla
Historic Places is one of the most-watched documentary series on KPBS/PBS since its 2008 debut. With nearly 80 episodes, we’ve uncovered powerful, untold stories—spotlighting women, Indigenous peoples, Latino/a/x communities, and hidden chapters of California and U.S. history.
As an Emmy-nominated journalist, TV host, and filmmaker, I’ve poured my heart into this work. Together with my partner, Guillermo, we built Sevilla Productions, LLC—researching, filming, and producing every episode with care and purpose. In recent years, our son, Julian, has also joined us in this mission.
MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Our Media Training program empowers key staff, nonprofit leaders, and authors to speak with clarity, confidence, and impact across all media platforms. From television and radio to podcasts, print, and social media, we focus on on-camera presence, message delivery, and strategic communication. Whether you're preparing for a high-profile interview or responding to media online, we give you the tools to lead the conversation, not just react to it.
LEGACY VIDEOS
(FAMILY HISTORY VIDEOS)
We create Legacy Videos that celebrate lives, milestones, and memories—beautifully captured in broadcast-quality films.
Whether honoring a loved one or preserving family history, each film is a heartfelt tribute. We handle everything—from interviews and HD filming to photo integration and editing—crafting timeless documentaries that become family heirlooms.
Our Story
At Sevilla Productions, LLC, we tell powerful stories that preserve history, inspire connection, and spark change.
Led by Elsa and Guillermo Sevilla, we bring decades of experience in journalism, documentary filmmaking, and visual storytelling. From Historic Places on KPBS/PBS to talks, legacy videos, and short documentaries, we spotlight resilience, identity, and untold histories—especially those of women, Indigenous peoples, and communities of color. We also offer media training to help leaders shine on camera, and legacy videos that honor lives and milestones with broadcast-quality production.
Our Mission:
Sevilla Productions tells powerful stories through documentaries, short films, and keynotes—bringing history to life and honoring untold narratives that deserve to be seen and remembered.
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