About Us
Our Mission
Community Media Access Partnership(CMAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to help citizens, schools, businesses, non-profits and public agencies to connect with our community through the use of media.
We are located downtown Gilroy, near old city hall. CMAP provides a range of production tools and training, available to the community little to no cost. Our facility includes a TV studio, podcast studio, editing suites, meeting spaces and more.
In addition, CMAP has three television channels on Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum, and YouTube. These platforms are available to our community producers to distribute the video and audio programming they create for the public.
We are located at 7500 Monterey Street, in the heart of Downtown Gilroy, California. This lively area is surrounded by local shops, cozy cafés, and art galleries, creating a unique blend of culture and community. The neighborhood features both historic and modern architecture that reflects Gilroy’s agricultural roots. Known as the ‘Garlic Capital of the World,’ Gilroy is famous for its annual Garlic Festival. With its friendly atmosphere, this area offers a great place to explore and experience the local culture.
The Team
Mattie Scariot
Interim Executive Director
Mattie serves as the Interim Executive Director of CMAP TV and Director of PJIFF, bringing a strong passion for community storytelling, creative access, and media education to her leadership. After helping drive PJIFF’s growth and regional impact, she now leads CMAP into an exciting new chapter that unites film, broadcast, and community media. Mattie is set on building a dynamic media hub that creates meaningful opportunities for local voices, artists, students, and storytellers of all generations.
Braulio Ramirez Perez
Director of Operations
Braulio programs CMAP’s local TV channels, determining the content schedule and selecting new content to feature on the CMAP TV and YouTube channels. He coordinates CMAP coverage of government meetings for Hollister, San Benito County and San Juan Bautista, including scheduling techs to record and broadcast these meetings. In his free time, Braulio enjoys playing video games and listening to music — especially metal, hip hop or rancheras — working out at the gym; and spending time with his girlfriend and friends.
Jonathan Silva Cruz
Government Coordinator & Programming Manager
As the lead audio technician, Jon is responsible for all audio aspects of CMAP's productions and programs. His duties include recording, mixing and mastering audio for post-production, assisting with setup and live monitoring of audio during events and providing general support to the production team as needed. In his free time, Jon enjoys being outdoors and traveling. One of his favorite pastimes is networking with the artists he enjoys listening to, as well as collaborating on personal projects. A standout memory was meeting and having a conversation with Nardwuar, and visiting Japan. "It's an experience I will never forget," says Jon.
Alfredo Murillo
Government Broadcasting Technician & Camera Operator
Alfredo supports CMAP coverage of local government meetings, including using remote control cameras to capture different angles of the presenters and displaying lower thirds graphics and title cards. As assistant video editor, he offloads and organizes project footage into specific folders and labels video clips. Alfredo enjoys exercising, spending time outdoors, listening to music, watching soccer, watching tv and movies, and hanging out with family and friends. His favorite teams to watch are FC Barcelona and Arsenal.
Daniel Renteria
Government Broadcasting Technician & Camera Operator
Daniel supports content production as a lead camera operator, programming for CMAP's local TV channels and is an assistant content editor. When he’s not working, he enjoys watching baseball games and listening to music. Movies are a big interest and part of his life; Daniel grew up watching the “Rocky,” “Star Wars” franchises and super hero movies such as the “Avengers.” “A big goal of mine,” says Daniel, “is to be a part of the movie-making process as a camera operator or even involved with set design.”
Jacob Gonzalez
Government Broadcasting Technician & Camera Operator
Jacob is an 18-year-old technician at CMAP. In his spare time, he enjoys writing and reading, often immersing himself in the world of storytelling. He aspires to share his own stories with others through film and literature.
In his role as a technician, Jacob records government meetings and supports various productions, frequently capturing B-roll footage and conducting interviews. He is passionate about working in entertainment and looks forward to continuing to grow in the field.