Kerstin Zilm

Kerstin Zilm

Independent Producer

Kerstin Zilm is an Independent Producer from Germany. She started working as a reporter in Berlin, East and West Germany shortly after the wall came down. In 2003 she came to Los Angeles as head of the West coast radio studio for Germany’s public broadcasting network ARD. In 2008 Kerstin established her own studio in Los Angeles. In California with its great weather, abundance of interesting characters and fascinating landscapes she found a wonderful place to live and work.

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At a rally in Beverly Hills, local Ukrainians and their supporters gathered to voice opposition to President Trump’s politics regarding Russia and Ukraine.

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The Pasadena Symphony recently had a donation drive for young musicians who lost their instruments to fires. The concert was a source of healing and community.

Pasadena Symphony replaces musical instruments lost to fire

The Pasadena Symphony recently had a donation drive for young musicians who lost their instruments to fires. The concert was a source of healing and community.

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A group of Ukrainian musician-soldiers recently stopped in LA on a goodwill tour, bringing gratitude and a healthy dose of appreciation for Hank Williams.

Ukrainian soldiers fresh from front lines bring music to LA

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