Scott Strand is a serial entrepreneur, master acting coach, AI integration specialist, and creative visionary with over 30 years in the entertainment industry and 22+ years building successful businesses. A graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and California State University Northridge, Scott has worked extensively in theater, film, and television—as a performer, director, and educator. He is the Vice-President and COO of JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc., as well as, the Master Acting Coach at JDS Actors Studio, and co-founder of nonprofit JDS Creative Academy, where he serves as Education Director for the Title 17 video production job training program for adults with developmental disabilities.

Scott’s film credits include Tyson with George C. Scott and Last Man Standing alongside Bruce Willis and Christopher Walken. He is passionate about training actors and creatives for sustainable careers, combining traditional technique with forward-thinking approaches, including AI for creative businesses. Scott champions inclusive education, workforce development, and the transformative power of the arts across all communities.