Tel-Air Films Announces an Exciting Nationwide Project with American Public Television

Tel-Air Interests and Tel-Air Films will partner with American Public Television to launch a new series entitled "Don't Tell Me How to Art."

Miami, FL—Tel-Air Films, a Miami-based nonprofit organization will work with Tel-Air Interests, a local television and production company, to partner with American Public Television to bring its new original series, Don’t Tell Me How to Art, to public television stations nationwide. Production is set to begin in the late fall of 2025, with the premiere expected to air June 2026.

Don’t Tell Me How to Art is a vibrant new streaming series that immerses viewers in the lives and work of groundbreaking artists redefining the cultural landscape through music, dance, performance, and visual arts. Each episode captures how these creators channel their distinct voices to reflect and reshape the cities they call home. Over the course of eight episodes, the series will profile diverse and multi-faceted artists in cities across America who are pushing the boundaries of their mediums and challenging artistic conventions.

The series plans to spotlight several cultural hubs to include Miami, FL, Philadelphia, PA, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Asheville, NC. Grant Gravitt, Tel-Air Film’s Founder and Board President stated, "This project represents the very heart of Tel-Air Films’ mission. By partnering with American Public Television, we are now able to extend our reach and amplify the voices of artists whose stories deserve to be seen and heard nationwide. Don’t Tell Me How to Art is more than a series—it’s a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the transformative power of art to unite communities. We are proud to help bring these bold and inspiring stories to living rooms across America."

Through intimate storytelling and immersive visuals, Don’t Tell Me How to Art aims to inspire audiences while celebrating the power of art to challenge perspectives, provoke creative thinking, and transform communities. “At its core, Don’t Tell Me How to Art is about democratizing creativity. We’re shining a light on diverse voices and stories that inspire, challenge, and bring people together. The series reminds us that art isn’t exclusive—it’s a shared language that has the power to connect us all.” said Christiana Carroll-Becerra, Executive Producer of Don’t Tell Me How to Art.

Opportunities to sponsor and donate to the Don’t Tell Me How to Art project are available as the Tel-Air Film team is working hard to raise the funding and awareness of this exciting endeavor. To get more information on how to become part of this project, please visit the Tel-Air Films website.

About Tel-Air Interests:

Tel-Air is a revived legacy, rooted in over 60 years of excellence in film and television.

Based in Hollywood, Florida, the company re-emerged in 2023 with a renewed vision

after a meaningful hiatus. Guided by strong family values and a passion for storytelling,

Tel-Air blends tradition with innovation, partnering with creators, brands, and

broadcasters to transform bold ideas into unforgettable visual experiences.

About Tel-Air Films: Tel-Air Films is a 501(c)(3) organization established in partnership with Tel-Air Interests to support the creation of films and video projects that spotlight

underrepresented stories. Its mission is to drive social change, uplift independent

voices, promote social justice, and amplify marginalized perspectives—guided by

core values of equity, integrity, collaboration, creative excellence, and empowerment

through media.