Entertainment on the Spectrum: Lessons We Learned at 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕®

JDS Creative Academy

Published on: 08/10/2026

Aarti and Subodh Garg joined DigiFest® Temecula for Entertainment on the Spectrum, sharing insights on autism, reality TV, inclusion, and authentic representation in media.

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Why Students Need Hands-On Creative Experiences, Not Just Tutorials

JDS Creative Academy

Published on: 28/07/2026

Creative skills begin with learning, but real growth happens through creating. Discover how hands on experiences in production, theater, filmmaking, and storytelling help students build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and problem solving skills.

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Inside Our Summer Media Program: How HUSD Students Are Learning Documentary Filmmaking in Real Time

JDS Creative Academy

Published on: 16/06/2026

HUSD students are gaining real-world documentary filmmaking experience through JDS Creative Academy’s Summer Media Program, building storytelling skills, technical production experience, and creative career pathways.

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