Luca Vega
Technical Producer & Sound DesignerLuca Vega is a technical producer and sound designer for KPBS. He provides audio and sound design for the podcast “Port of Entry.” He also assists with technical direction for KPBS’ presentation of “Morning Edition” and “KPBS Midday Edition,” producing promos and local content through audio editing, recording, and mixing.
Luca's musical background and audio experience are crucial to bringing creativity to these projects and programs. He is a drummer and has also released original music composed and produced by himself. Luca is studying for an Advanced Music Production Professional Certificate at Berklee College of Music. He has also worked as a Spanish voice-over artist for over 10 years, recording for different projects like radio and TV commercials, audiobooks, and dubbing.
He's been a voting member of the Latin Grammy Recording Academy since 2014 and a member of the Audio Engineer Society (AES) since 2019.
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Hemos terminado oficialmente con la temporada 4 y estamos en receso preparando la próxima temporada. ¡Pero, queríamos dejarles a ustedes, bellos amigos, con otra razón para sintonizar! ¡Otro episodio bonus! En este episodio, conversamos con nuestros nuevos productores, Julio y Luca, mientras reflexionamos sobre los altibajos de su primera temporada al mando del proyecto y comparten historias acerca de crecer en Tijuana y Quito, Ecuador. También, Luca anuncia una triste noticia que nos hace difícil digerir.*********Port of Entry está de regreso ¡Ahora con contenido en español!Después de una larga pausa, estamos muy emocionados de compartir con ustedes historias nuevas sobre nuevos migrantes que han hecho de Tijuana y la Baja su nuevo hogar y el impacto que han tenido en el paisaje culinario.Acompaña a nuestros anfitriones Natali y Alan en sus entrevistas con estos increíbles personajes que comparten sus fascinantes historias y las de sus familias.Si te gusto el episodio, comparte con quien tú quieras, ¡déjanos un like y tú comentario en nuestras redes!@portofentrypod***********Encuentranos en Facebook y en InstagramPuedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a corporatesupport@kpbs.orgNos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a podcasts@kpbs.org con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz FrancoLuca Vega es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador SonoroAlisa Barba es nuestra editora.Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.Elma Gonzalez y M.G. Perez son nuestros editores en EspañolLisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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We are officially done with season 4 and are on hiatus preparing our next season. Buuuuut, we wanted to leave you beautiful folks with another reason to tune in! Another bonus episode! In this bonus episode, We sit down with our new Producers, Julio and Luca, as we look back on their debut season and they share stories about growing up in Tijuana and Quito, Ecuador. Also, Luca drops some sad news to digest.Tune in!@portofentrypod**************Port of Entry has whole new set of stories with you, this time centered around food and migration.This season we share several stories about how food has changed cities in the borderlands, including episodes on folks who have made Valle de Guadalupe, the famous wine region of northern Baja, their home.Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their personal and family stories. Listen in and join us!If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod**************From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFind us on FacebookFind us on InstagramSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.“Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Luca Vega is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.Alisa Barba is our editor.Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.Elma Gonzalez and M.G. Perez are our Spanish Editors.Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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En este producer’s takeover, Julio se encuetra con Ibragim y Yernur, dos migrantes eurasiáticos que llegaron a Tijuana después de huir de sus países de origen; Rusia y Kazajistán. Nos unimos a ellos y otros refugiados en un intercambio culinario improvisado mientras nos cuentan la odisea que atravesaron para solicitar asilo en Estados Unidos.No se lo pierdan!!@portofentrypod*********Port of Entry está de regreso ¡Ahora con contenido en español!Después de una larga pausa, estamos muy emocionados de compartir con ustedes historias nuevas sobre nuevos migrantes que han hecho de Tijuana y la Baja su nuevo hogar y el impacto que han tenido en el paisaje culinario.Acompaña a nuestros anfitriones Natali y Alan en sus entrevistas con estos increíbles personajes que comparten sus fascinantes historias y las de sus familias.Si te gustó el episodio, comparte con quien tú quieras, ¡déjanos un like y tu comentario en nuestras redes!@portofentrypod***********Encuentranos en Facebook y en InstagramPuedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a corporatesupport@kpbs.orgNos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a podcasts@kpbs.org con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz FrancoLuca Vega es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador SonoroAlisa Barba es nuestra editora.Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.Elma González Lima Brandão y M.G. Perez son nuestros editores en EspañolLisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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In this producer's takeover, Julio talks to Ibrahim and Yernur, two Eurasian migrants who reached Tijuana after they both got into hot water in their native countries of Russia and Kazakhstan. We join them and other refugees for a meal as they talk to us about their journeys to request asylum in the US.Tune in!@portofentrypod**************Port of Entry has whole new set of stories with you, this time centered around food and migration.This season we share several stories about how food has changed cities in the borderlands, including episodes on folks who have made Valle de Guadalupe, the famous wine region of northern Baja, their home.Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their personal and family stories. Listen in and join us!If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod**************From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFind us on FacebookFind us on InstagramSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.“Port of Entry'' is written, produced and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Luca Vega is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.Alisa Barba is our editor.Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.Elma Gonzalez and M.G. Perez are our Spanish Editors.Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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En este breve episodio, nuestro productor Julio se sentó con Rito Zazueta, un cineasta independiente de Tijuana/Chula Vista, para discutir la representación de Tijuana en los medios y el impacto y la recepción que ha tenido su documental, Tijuana Dream.Acompañenos!@portofentrypod¡Muchas gracias a Rito Zazueta por permitirnos incluir trozos de su monumental cortometraje en este episodio.Les dejamos el enlace a su documental.Tijuana Dream (2016)Dir. Rito ZazuetaProd. Rick Zazueta🎶 "Flotando" Rommel Duran / Entre Desiertos🎥 Josha Olivera*********Port of Entry está de regreso ¡Ahora con contenido en español!Después de una larga pausa, estamos muy emocionados de compartir con ustedes historias nuevas sobre nuevos migrantes que han hecho de Tijuana y la Baja su nuevo hogar y el impacto que han tenido en el paisaje culinario.Acompaña a nuestros anfitriones Natali y Alan en sus entrevistas con estos increíbles personajes que comparten sus fascinantes historias y las de sus familias.Si te gustó el episodio, comparte con quien tú quieras, ¡déjanos un like y tu comentario en nuestras redes!@portofentrypod***********Encuentranos en Facebook y en Instagramwww.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastwww.instagram.com/portofentrypodPuedes apoyar nuestro podcast en www.kpbs.org/donate, escribe en la sección de regalos (gift section) “Port of Entry” y como agradecimiento te mandaremos un regalito de parte del programa.Si tu empresa u organización sin fines de lucro desea patrocinar nuestro podcast, envía un correo a corporatesupport@kpbs.orgNos encantaría recibir tu retroalimentación, envíanos un mensaje al 619-500-3197 o un correo a podcasts@kpbs.org con tus comentarios y/o preguntas sobre nuestro show.‘’Port of Entry’’ es escrito, producido y dirigido por Julio C. Ortiz FrancoLuca Vega es el Productor Técnico y Diseñador SonoroAlisa Barba es nuestra editora.Los episodios son traducidos y adaptados por Julio C. Ortiz Franco y Natalie González.Elma González Lima Brandão y M.G. Perez son nuestros editores en EspañolLisa Morissette-Zapp es la Directora de Programación de Audio y Operaciones.John Decker es el Director de Desarrollo de Contenido.This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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In this brief episode, our producer Julio sat down with Rito Zazueta - an independent filmmaker from Tijuana/Chula Vista to discuss Tijuana's representation in the media and the impact and reception Rito’s documentary- Tijuana Dream- has had.Tune in!@portofentrypodBig thanks to Rito Zazueta for letting us include bits and pieces of her monumental short in this episode. Here's the Link to her documentary.Tijuana Dream (2016)Dir. Rito ZazuetaProd. Rick Zazueta🎶 “Flotando” Rommel Duran / Entre Desiertos🎥 Josha Olivera**************Port of Entry has a whole new set of stories with you, this time centered around food and migration.This season we share several stories about how food has changed cities in the borderlands, including episodes on folks who have made Valle de Guadalupe, the famous wine region of northern Baja, their home.Follow hosts Natali Gonzalez and Alan Lilienthal as they sit down with these fascinating people who share their personal and family stories. Listen in and join us!If you like this episode, show us some love @portofentrypod**************From KPBS and PRX, “Port of Entry” tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFind us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastFind us on Instagramor at www.instagram.com/portofentrypodSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Feedback is a gift. Text or call the "Port of Entry" team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show. Email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.“Port of Entry'' is written, produced, and directed by Julio C. Ortiz Franco. Luca Vega is our Technical Producer and Sound Designer.Alisa Barba is our editor.Episodes are translated by Julio C. Ortiz Franco and Natali Gonzales.Elma Gonzalez and M.G. Perez are our Spanish Editors.Lisa Morrisette-Zapp is Director of Audio Programming and Operations and John Decker is the Director of Content Development.This program is made possible, in part, by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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