Celebrate Creativity With Us on National Art Day

Diane Strand

Published on: 23/10/2026

Celebrate creativity with JDS Creative Academy on National Art Day! See what's planned, who can join, and how to watch Diane Strand live on Oct 25.

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Entertainment on the Spectrum: Lessons We Learned at 𝑫𝒊𝒈𝒊𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕®

Diane Strand

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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Meet the Coaches: The Mentors Behind JDS Creative Academy

Diane Strand

Published on: 07/10/2026

Meet the creative mentors behind JDS Creative Academy and discover how real-world experience in acting, filmmaking, writing, design, and production helps students build confidence, skills, and creative career pathways.

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Ready for 𝑫𝙞𝒈𝙞𝑭𝙚𝒔𝙩® Submission Season? Here’s Your Creative Checklist

Diane Strand

Published on: 30/09/2026

Get your creative project ready for 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝐹𝑒𝑠𝑡® 2027. Submissions open on October 1 for film, music, photography, podcasts, animation, digital art, acting, and more.

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