Future Leaders California will implement Just-Us Film Lab: Voices Through the Lens, a yearlong arts initiative that expands on our existing Justice Sunday Arts Initiative. CAC grant funds will support youth engagement in theater and digital media arts through performance, filmmaking, and storytelling. From December 2025 to January 2026, youth will participate in the Justice Sunday performances, using story circles and cultural exploration to explore identity and justice. From February to September 2026, youth will develop original short films in a new Just-Us Film Lab, gaining hands-on experience in directing, cinematography, editing, and storyboarding. Funds will support artist stipends, youth compensation, production materials, community showcases, and more. The project promotes youth voice, justice-centered storytelling, and access to quality arts education for underserved youth in the Antelope Valley.