Inclusion, fairness, and compassion are driving forces of our program. Our crews are made up of talented adults with developmental disabilities. When we say "inclusive" we mean everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or disability.
At Futures Studios, we are prepared and professional. Our crews are capable, and willing to get the job done in a timely, but effective manner. We can do film jobs ranging from small projects to major confrences. We all work as one here at Futures Studios.
Maria Leon
Producer & DirectorMaria Leon brings a 12-year track record of production. Maria believes in diversity and inclusion. She prioritizes those values in her innovative and thought-provoking storytelling and through the hiring of diverse talent and inclusive crews.Fred Park
Producer & instructorFred has been a producer for projects at Futures Studios, as well as instructor. He will normally give us the chance to work on personal projects.Connor Heilmann
Webmaster & ActorConnor is a very talented web designer and builder. He is the Futures Studios webmaster and manages the production and maintenance of websites. He also does acting for projects on occasion.Kyle Karamanos
AD & ActorHas acted in Elements Quest, Baby Rider, and Letterman Jacket. Has been AD in a couple of different projects.Emily Wong
Camera OperatorEmily is a talented Camera Operator who is always on top of her game. Was a Camera PA and behind the scenes photographer on a feature film.Jackson Bruheim
Writer & EditorJackson is a writer for the studio. He has written a couple of scripts namely Interface and Writer's Block. Has also been a PA on a couple of feature films.Marissa Erickson
PA & Sound MixerMarissa is a talented PA and Sound Mixer. She was recently a Craft Services PA on a feature film and John Travolta even gave her a shoutout on video telling people how good of a PA she was.Aaron Silverman
AD & PARecently was a PA on a feature film. Was mainly in charge of staging actors. Also is sometimes the AD for projects at Futures Studios.Chris Eschen
Sound MixerChris is a talented Sound Mixer. Currently has an church internship doing Sound MixingKarina Rose
Hair & Make UpKarina is a talented hair and makeup artist for various film projects. She is also a dancer and has her own YouTube series.Cleve Walker
Content Creator & WriterHas written, directed, voice acted, and edited, a Naruto fan fiction series on youtube.Eric Wright
EditorHas edited a couple of different projects that have been shown at Futures Studios.Matt Duarte
Scriptwriter & ActorWas one of the writers and boom operator for 9 to 5 on the Dark Side, and was one of the writers for Earthies. Has also acted in Agent Cobra, Mystery Assassin, and Redemption.Joseph Heller
Comedy Writer & ADJoseph is starting to launch his stand up comedy career. He has also been an AD in a couple of different projects.Derek Jackson
Scriptwriter & Associate ProducerDirected as well as main writer for Redemption. Also was one of the writers for Elements Quest, First Dance, and Pilgrim's last stand. Is interested in writing future scripts.Jemari Thomas
Camera Operator & ADJemari occasionally is a camera operator, helps out Emily with the camera, and does AD too.Justin Andes
Grip & PAJustin is a talented grip and PA. He's always enthusiastic and dedicated to his work. Has an amazing attitude and team player.