Discover exciting fall classes at JDS Creative Academy including acting, filmmaking, and our beloved “Design, Build, HAUNT!” course—plus a chance to perform in Disney’s FROZEN Jr.! Enroll now and grow your creativity with confidence.

DigiFest® Temecula celebrates 10 years of empowering filmmakers, storytellers, and creatives with workshops, competitions, and networking opportunities. Join the countdown!

Discover how filmmaking empowers youth and emerging creatives to build confidence, amplify their voices, and create meaningful impact. At JDS Creative Academy and DigiFest® Temecula, storytelling becomes a pathway to real opportunities—through networking, competition, and hands-on experience. Learn how you can turn your story into a launchpad for your creative future.

Discover how behind-the-scenes media skills like lighting, editing, and directing prepare students for success in any career—not just in entertainment.

Diane Strand shares her creative journey in The Wild Genius — a book packed with real stories from leaders and entrepreneurs who dared to follow their passion.

Sherelle’s journey from job-training extern to full-time production team member shows how real-world experience can lead to real career success in media.