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NATAS Pacific Southwest Welcome to the Pacific Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

We are dedicated to serving the television community in our area while recognizing and awarding excellence in television. Our Chapter serves San Diego, Bakersfield, Palm Springs, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Somewhere, someone just said the four most dangerous words in production: “We’ll fix it in post.” 😅Editors… this one’s f...
10/08/2026

Somewhere, someone just said the four most dangerous words in production: “We’ll fix it in post.” 😅
Editors… this one’s for you. What’s the wildest thing you’ve ever been asked to “fix in post”?

10/06/2026

Tech evolves, but the heart of it never changes. Cameras get smaller, algorithms shift, and platforms come and go—but this was never built on code. It was built by people stubborn enough to believe that stories are worth telling, pictures are worth making, and the impossible is worth doing all over again tomorrow.

Keep creating. It’s always worth it. 🎥✨

Working in media means spending half your life trying to explain to your family what you actually do. 😅So maybe emojis w...
10/02/2026

Working in media means spending half your life trying to explain to your family what you actually do. 😅
So maybe emojis will make it easier. Can you guess these 4 jobs from across our industry?
Then it’s your turn: describe your job using only 4 emojis in the comments and let the community figure it out. 👇

09/30/2026

Working weekends might get a bad rap, but for these award-winning journalists, it’s the highlight of the week. This crew finds pure joy in the grind, surrounded by best friends and a shared commitment to excellence.

Capturing the heart behind the headlines at the 52nd Emmy® Awards, these professionals prove that passion is the secret ingredient to surviving those brutal shifts. This is a powerful reminder that success is always better when shared with the people who support you most. A true masterclass in gratitude and teamwork.

On International Day for Universal Access to Information, we’re reminded of the important role our industry plays in kee...
09/28/2026

On International Day for Universal Access to Information, we’re reminded of the important role our industry plays in keeping people informed, connected, and engaged.
At NATAS Pacific Southwest, we’re proud to recognize the journalists, producers, storytellers, crews, and media professionals who work every day to make information accessible to our communities.
Thank you to everyone across our industry who helps tell the stories that matter.

Governor Spotlight: Luis “Pollo” AcevesMeet Luis “Pollo” Aceves, an Emmy® Award-winning television presenter, director, ...
09/25/2026

Governor Spotlight: Luis “Pollo” Aceves
Meet Luis “Pollo” Aceves, an Emmy® Award-winning television presenter, director, and producer with more than 30 years of experience across television, theater, and radio.
As a member of the NATAS PSW Board of Governors, Luis brings his passion for storytelling, mentorship, and community impact to everything he does. In 2026, he was also inducted into the Silver Circle, honoring his decades of significant contributions to the television industry.
We’re proud to have Luis as part of our NATAS PSW community.

Some weeks just feel a little longer than others. Happy Hump Day — we’re halfway there. 🏆
09/23/2026

Some weeks just feel a little longer than others. Happy Hump Day — we’re halfway there. 🏆

09/21/2026

Diversity is our strength.

We believe recognition reflects professionals and experience from every community. It starts with a nomination.

If you know someone in our chapter whose career, service, and impact deserve to be honored, please nominate them for the 2027 Gold & Silver Circle.
Nominations are now open for those with 25+ years in the industry and service.

📣 Bring it to the Board!Our next Board of Governors meeting is coming up, and we want to hear from you.Have a question y...
09/18/2026

📣 Bring it to the Board!

Our next Board of Governors meeting is coming up, and we want to hear from you.

Have a question you’d like discussed? An idea for the chapter? An insight you think the Board should hear? Send us a DM, and we’ll bring it into the conversation at our next meeting.

Your perspective helps us stay connected to the community we’re here to serve. 💛

09/16/2026

Innovation often sounds impossible—until someone has the vision to see beyond what already exists.

We were honored to welcome Qualcomm co-founder Irwin Mark Jacobs to the Emmy Gala, where he shared a powerful reminder: the world is always changing, and none of us can fully know what comes next.

The ideas that seem unusual today may be the breakthroughs that shape tomorrow. Progress begins with curiosity, courage, and the willingness to imagine what others can’t yet see.

Here’s to staying open to what’s next. ✨

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P. O. Box 80255
San Diego, CA
92138

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+17606078008

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