Futures Explored Film Studio

Futures Explored Film Studio We help adults with I/DD learn the fundamentals of filmmaking & digital media!

This summer, FMS Stockton brought a story to life. 🎬FMS Stockton's thesis film, “Parallel,” reflects the shared experien...
08/25/2026

This summer, FMS Stockton brought a story to life. 🎬

FMS Stockton's thesis film, “Parallel,” reflects the shared experiences, perspectives, and journey of our entire class. They filmed across San Joaquin County—from Lodi to Stockton. We’re incredibly excited to share “Parallel” with audiences and can’t wait for its upcoming This summer, Film & Media in Stockton brought a story to life. 🎬

FMS Stockton's thesis film, “Parallel,” reflects the shared experiences, perspectives, and journey of our entire class. They filmed across San Joaquin County—from Lodi to Stockton. We’re incredibly excited to share “Parallel” with audiences and can’t wait for its upcoming premiere. Stay tuned!

Image 1: On location, FMS Stockton film crew gathered around a living room readying their next scene. Cruz sets up a light tube, hovering above the actor, Caelen's, head. Meanwhile, Mario, holding a boom mic & Austin next to the camera check the monitor for any details needing to adjust.
Image 2: The film crew is outside the Lodi house, hurrying up and waiting.
Image 3: A preview of the Parallel film, seeing an actress and Caelen inside a car.

These photos were taken by FMS Sacramento's Ethan with his new camera. He is an aspiring photographer, improving with ea...
08/18/2026

These photos were taken by FMS Sacramento's Ethan with his new camera. He is an aspiring photographer, improving with each photo taken! At our Arts & Media programs, we empower participants to express their creativity, develop valuable media skills, and apply what they’ve learned toward meaningful career opportunities.

Want to be part of any of our Futures Explored programs? Visit our official website at www.futures-explored.org or contact your regional center for more information.

Image 1: Sacramento's Taylor showing a couple of students specific features of a camera on a tripod.

Image 2: Sacramento's Brandie offering feedback on a student's artwork in the art studio.

Image 3: Emma, wearing an apron, works on her art project in the art studio.

Image 4: Left picture is Ethan looking through his camera readying his shot. Right picture is Ethan smiling for the other camera.

WE ARE HIRING!Are you looking for a career with purpose? đź’™Join the Futures Explored team and help make a meaningful diff...
08/14/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Are you looking for a career with purpose? đź’™
Join the Futures Explored team and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) throughout the Bay Area!
Our team members are more than employees—they’re advocates, mentors, and supporters who help the people we serve build independence, reach their goals, and live fulfilling lives.

Apply directly through our Indeed links:
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Futures-Explored

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On September 5th, the Kipekee Society is offering free haircuts hosted at The Groom Room Barbershop in Oakland, CA.The G...
08/13/2026

On September 5th, the Kipekee Society is offering free haircuts hosted at The Groom Room Barbershop in Oakland, CA.

The Groom Room Barbershop will provide sensory-friendly, accommodating services, including quiet announcements before clippers are turned on, a dry-cut option with no water spray, and stop/slow-down communication cards for guests who are nonverbal or prefer not to speak.

This event is creating a welcoming space dedicated to both autistic adults and children, recognizing the need for greater accessibility, understanding, and support in everyday life.

From Jacob Nyamu, Founder of Kipekee:

“Beyond the haircuts themselves, this event is really about raising awareness that autistic adults are still very much part of our society and deserve support, dignity, and community, not just services aimed at children. That message matters as much to us as the haircuts do.”

Interested in signing up? Fill out the registration form here: https://form.typeform.com/to/kZpozBYa

Meet FMS Sacramento’s Vincent. And this is his first mural! In Cora’s art class, the assignment required students to cre...
08/07/2026

Meet FMS Sacramento’s Vincent. And this is his first mural! In Cora’s art class, the assignment required students to create either a character or an environment, and Vincent chose to bring his original character, “Scarlight Burn,” to life on a big scale.

Vincent has been drawing his character for years, this mural represents not only his first self-directed mural but also the culmination of years of creativity and character design!

Want to be part of any of our Futures Explored programs? Visit our official website at www.futures-explored.org or contact your regional center for more information.

Image Description: Vincent, crossed arms, standing near his mural twice his height. The mural is a red knight with yellow accents. “Scarlight Burn!” Is displayed at the bottom of the mural.

08/03/2026

We like to thank Calaveras Community TV for having us! FMS Stockton took a trip up to the mountains to see this amazing live studio set! Our folks were so inspired they went hands-on on learning how to conduct a live broadcast.

Video Desceiprion: A compilation of interviews. First — Eryn conducts an interview with CCTV’s John. Then — Austin asks Angel a question about how he joined the Futures program. Finally — Kathleen & Hannah saying goodbye while on-set, sitting on two white chairs with a TV featuring the FMS logo.

We like to thank Calaveras Community TV for having us! FMS Stockton took a trip up to the mountains to see this amazing ...
07/30/2026

We like to thank Calaveras Community TV for having us! FMS Stockton took a trip up to the mountains to see this amazing live studio set!

Our folks were so inspired they went hands-on on learning how to conduct a live broadcast.

This was an awesome experience!

Image 1: Kathleen & Hannah are on-set, sitting on two white chairs with a TV featuring the FMS logo. A wide shot of camera, the soft box, and the grid above our folks carrying various lighting equipment & cables.

Image 2: Through the glass from set to the switchboard room. The students admire the computers displayed. A plethora of cables hung behind them. Eryn, points at one of the switchboards.

Image 3: John, our guide & manager of the studio, stands in front of the stage explaining the how's and why's of the set. Our group of students in awe, in front of various couches & chairs for optional set dressing.

Image 4: Claire helping Hannah with her lav mic. Hannah sits on a white chair. Two soft lights shine behind Hannah.

Image 5: A sneak peek of the broadcast. We see the camera's screen of Hannah smiling widely. Blurry are our two ladies going over what they want to say on the broadcast.

Meet some aspiring 3D artists who have a bit of nostalgia for classic 80’s movies! FMS Sacramento’s Taylor taught his cl...
07/24/2026

Meet some aspiring 3D artists who have a bit of nostalgia for classic 80’s movies! FMS Sacramento’s Taylor taught his class to recreate the 1982 tron bikes using only primitives and booleans in Blender, similar to the way it would have been done by them 40 years ago (But Shiny)!

Image 1: Joey smiling with his screen displaying his orange Tron bike.
Image 2: Steven shares his screen with the program on.
Image 3: Vince shares his red Tron bike on screen.
Image 4: A screenshot of the orange Tron bike riding through the digital space, leaving a trail of glowing light.
Image 5: The Tron bike does the iconic snakelike turn to the right.
Image 6: A canted low angle of a lime green Tron bike.

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8026 Lorraine Avenue #201
Stockton, CA
95206

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Monday 10am - 3am
Tuesday 10am - 3am
Wednesday 10am - 3am
Thursday 10am - 3am
Friday 10am - 3am

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