Silvio Carrillo
Currently serving as Senior Producer of Digital Video at ABC7 San Francisco, he previously held positions at CNN, Al Jazeera, and the South China Morning Post, where he consistently demonstrated excellence in breaking news coverage and feature storytelling.
A bilingual professional with degrees from the University of Maryland and American University, Silvio combines technical mastery in cinematography with a journalist's eye for compelling narratives.
His work has earned five Emmy Awards for projects highlighting social issues, including "Tale of Two Highways: Environmental Racism Dividing Oakland" and "Kevin," showcasing his ability to lead creative teams while producing impactful visual content across multiple platforms.
Silvio's Stories
The traveling winemaker: How Kenny Likitprakong built Hobo Wine on gratitude, affordable pours
Kenny Likitprakong doesn't think of himself as a luxury producer. He thinks of himself as someone who makes wine he can afford to drink - and has spent 25 years building a business around that idea.
Bay Area artist brings Year of the Horse statue to life for Golden State Warriors
The Lunar New Year ushers in a new zodiac cycle, and this is the Year of the Horse. To celebrate, we introduce you to a local artist who has been working to make this year's mascot, "Maverick," memorable.
From tech to tea culture: How Paper Son Coffee honors a Chinese American legacy
On a busy morning at Paper Son Coffee, Alex Pong moves easily behind the counter, explaining the day's special. "This coffee's quite special. It's grown in Yunnan, China, and it's processed with a special yeast to give it a peachy, kind of osmanthus-y flavor," he says.
California fought gerrymandering. Would Prop 50 bring it back?
With a citizen-led independent redistricting commission, California has long championed taking politicians out of the political map-drawing process. But a Nov. 4 ballot measure is testing the Golden State's legacy as a model for fair maps.
From 1898 cookbook to 2 Michelin stars: A chef's mission to elevate Mexican cuisine
Chef Val Cantu's passion for Mexican cuisine began early, growing up around his father's Mexican restaurant in Texas, and today it manifests in every dish that leaves his kitchen.
The Gate Keeper: How one woman is transforming San Francisco, 1 ornate security gate at a time
Katie Wakeman went from needing car repair help to becoming San Francisco's "Gate Girl," creating ornate gates that turn neighborhoods into open-air art galleries.
From Farm Boy to Lavender King: The Monte-Bellaria di California story
Bill MacElroy never thought he'd return to farming. Growing up on a farm in upstate New York near Saratoga Springs, he swore he'd "never go back anywhere near one ever again." Yet, here he stands today as general manager of Monte-Bellaria, Northern California's largest lavender farm.
From corporate burnout to eyewear empire: Designer's vintage collection supplies Hollywood
Allyn Scura turned corporate burnout into success, building a 60,000-piece vintage eyewear collection that supplies Hollywood films while creating her own frame designs.
Finding voice in wood: A journey from Miami to the Bay Area
Since 1996, the Bay Area has been home, a place where being themselves was never a question. Here, Timber's fascination with how the natural world intersects the built environment could grow.
Meet the Velvet Bandit: Sonoma Co.'s mystery mom turned street art superhero
By day, she's a single mom and school lunch lady. By night, she's the Velvet Bandit -- a mysterious street artist whose punny, powerful artwork has caught the attention of celebrities like Simone Biles, Demi Lovato and John Cusack.
