Futures Explored Film Studio

02/13/2026

Cristhian is involved in Creative Arts & Media in Concord, CA. and we were thrilled to see Cristhian Orellana hosting interviews at NFL Play 60 Kids Day during Super Bowl Weekend! As a representative of the Special Olympics of Northern California, he interviewed athletes and fans with former NFL player Rocket Ishmael and Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan. Great job, Cristhian! We look forward to your continued success!

Image 1: Cristhian posing with his microphone, wearing his Special Olympics of Nor Cal Polo.
Image 2: Cristhian standing alongside Former NFL Player, Rocket Ishmael

02/12/2026

It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll!
FMS Stockton first ever music class starts off with some strumming! The students, Eryn, Kayla & Kevin, are taking on the ultimate challenge in picking up the guitar for the very first time!

Good luck and rock on!!

02/09/2026

Our folks at CAM Concord are learning how to rewire lamps they found at a thrift for an upcoming project! In the world of filmmaking, creativity often thrives when resources are limited. Encouraging our students to embrace the concept of reusing materials can build problem-solving skills and learning how to be resourceful.

02/04/2026

FMS Sacramento is always lookin to improve and innovate their light work to make the best films possible! Taylor and his team built a wall spreader. It’s a piece of grip equipment that pushes against two walls, allowing you to mount lights and other equipment overhead without any stands in the way.

Image 1: FMS Students, Capone and Harry, rigging lumber together and wrapping it with fabric for wall protection

Image 2: Marcel marking 2x4 length.

Image 3: Harry lifting the wall spreader into place

Image 4: The wall spreader in place with a light rigged for a camera test.

Image 5: Camera Test in one of the editing labs.

Image 6: A different angle of the camera test.

01/29/2026

Creative Arts & Media in Concord definitely did not copy Taskmaster!!

But what we did do was create our own LIVE game show! Students were “tasked” to be game contestants, film crew, and audience members!

It was a valuable experience for those who want to work in the live show industry!!

Image 1: A group photo of Concord and Stockton students together

Image 2: Hyping the crowd up moments before air.

Image 3: An excited contestant smiling for the camera on stage

Image 4: A teacher explaining to the audience what the show’s all about

Image 5: Two students operate the camera on the scaffolding in front of a group of audience members

Image 6: The contestants playing a game if corn hole.

Image 7: An audience member smiles abd shakes a contestants hand.

01/16/2026

Thank you Giving List for highlighting our ALIVE program and the milestones they've achieved as of late. Come check out The Giving List, and if you would like to donate on their behalf, your support helps adults with disabilities gain independence, connect with their communities, and thrive. Every gift makes a difference.

https://www.givinglistbayarea.com/2026/01/12/independence-community-and-legacy/

01/13/2026

“When it comes to filmmaking it doesn’t always have to start in a big Hollywood studio. Sometimes it starts a little closer to home.” We like to thank for highlighting our work here at Futures Explored. We also like to thank Quint Wittman & Hester Wagner for representing us and express what we truly do here – help our folks with intellectual disabilities chase their dreams in being independent.

01/13/2026

"When it comes to filmmaking it doesn't always have to start in a big Hollywood studio. Sometimes it starts a little closer to home." We like to thank CBS13 CBS Sacramento for highlighting our work here at Futures Explored. We also like to thank Quint Wittman & Hester Wagner for representing us and express what we truly do here – help our folks with intellectual disabilities chase their dreams in being independent.

Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/Yaz9UYVpuW8?si=mX6Yu2WDzWvBLsEd

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01/12/2026

Futures Explored's Film & Media Studios Sacramento presents: Chasing Willow

Futures Explored Film & Media Studios in Sacramento presents: Chasing Willow!
A socially awkward, aspiring screenwriter wrestles with his overactive imagination and fear of rejection as he tries to finish the perfect script to confess his feelings to his best friend before she moves away.

Starring Daniel Stroh & Norah Demello, Justin S. McDavitt and Toody Lawrence

Directed by FMS Sacramento's Randy Nundlall Jr.
Written by Matthew Benbrook, Alicia Bruce-Romo & Julia D'Antonio, Richard Le, Michael Mondragon, Randy Nundlall Jr.

Futures Explored Film & Media Studios guides those with I/DD to gain independence through filmmaking, art & other types of media. We are located in Sacramento, Livermore & Stockton CA. Not only we teach our students how to create videos, photography & other artwork professionally, but we also give them opportunities to work in a professional environment.

This short is available on our YouTube channel! Come check it out!
https://youtu.be/Hvk8eyzZssc?si=utCBU31HpoSw0S-9

01/05/2026

Futures Explored's Creative Arts & Media presents our Award-Winning film: The Proposal Fiasco!

A short film created by the staff & students of Creative Arts & Media in Concord, CA.
Co-Directed & Co-Written by Tylan Hasten & Jarod Lyke
Starring Simon Santos, Justin P. Lopez & Devin Sneed
Cinematography by Tim Michaels
Edited by Ira Villanueva

Creative Arts & Media (CAM) is a vocational training program designed to teach the craft of filmmaking & art to adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities. The objective is to build skills to prepare individuals for real-world employment. Through hands-on instruction, students learn & grow in their chosen area of interest: acting, cinematography, writing, arts and craft!

This short is available on our YouTube channel! Come check it out!
https://youtu.be/C9_ECerDKOo?si=FapWqPgWRYkZmIxv

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from FMS Stockton!
Here's to 2026!!

Video Description: A group of FMS Students counting down and celebrating the new year with wine glasses.