Futures Explored Film Studio

03/23/2026

Folks of Futures Film & Studios in Sacramento took a visit to the famous Crocker Art Museum, , to get some inspiration for future film & art projects! It’s always fun seeing modern art with a group of like-minded artists!!

Image Description 1: A student looking at an array of paintings encased in golden portraits scattered on the wall.

Image 2: Two students deciphering the meaning of a statue of two horses with glowing red eyes.

Image 3: A group photo of 7 students outside the Crocker museum.

03/18/2026

It was our first official music class at Film & Media Studios in Stockton! It wasn’t necessarily a symphony, but we are incredibly proud of our students’ dedication to practice and literally improved their skills in guitar one class at a time!

Image 1: FMS Stockton’s Hannah, demonstrating a new chord towards the students.

Image 2: Cruz, practicing his rhythm as he strums his guitar.

03/16/2026

We like to thank the legendary voice actor, Billy West, for joining us in a special Q&A with our folks at Futures Explored Film & Media Studios. Famous for his classic work in Doug, Futurama, Ren & Stimpy, West explained his creative process, dove deep into his start and how to navigate through the tough business of entertainment.

Thank you for both your wisdom and the laughs over all these years!

Image 1: a close up of Billy West via Zoom
Image 2: a screen cap of Concord, Stockton & Sacramento with Billy West via Zoom

03/11/2026

Let us introduce you all two new faces in the Podcasting world!
Meet Hannah – a film writer, instructor & advocate at Futures Explored Film & Media in Stockton.

Also, meet Hannah – a participant that loves to speak her mind and do karate moves.

Together? They are FMS Stockton's latest project in our new recording studio! And they are: TWO HANNAH'S IN A POD!

Come check out the first episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0X2Zg0JrgA

The Hannah's have finally started recording their podcast! Each week they will discuss a new, hot topic. This week's topic: Introductions. ...

03/09/2026

Let us introduce you to our friend, Joey B!
The “B” stands for Bigfoot 🦶
Our folks at Creative Arts & Media’s outstanding costume & makeup for a film project.

Video Description: A quick behind the scenes of Joey in a Bigfoot costume with red face paint. The camera pans up to his face as he snarls.

03/03/2026

02/24/2026

Creative Arts & Media students, in Concord, had a lot of fun experimenting with the double dolly shot, made famous by Director Spike Lee! Different students were made to be the star of the video as they ride the double dolly throughout their studio. It’s always a good day for our students to learn something new and exciting about filmmaking!

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.