Exceptional Minds

Exceptional Minds (established in 2011)[1] is the first American computer animation studio and non-profit digital arts school for young adults on the autism spectrum.[2] It is located in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California.[2]

Exceptional Minds
Address
13400 Riverside Drive, Suite 211

Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
,
California
91423

USA
Information
School typeA non-profit vocational center and animation studio for young adults on the autism spectrum
MottoCreating the Future…One Frame at a Time
Established2011
WebsiteOfficial Website

Background

The first major project for Exceptional Minds (EM) was the end title sequence for Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.[3] In addition, EM students have also worked on post-production visual effects for films such as American Hustle (rotoscoping),[4][5] Lawless (end credits),[4][6] and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (VFX roto work in stereo).[7][8]

In September 2013, University of Southern California doctoral student Laura Cechanowicz released her documentary about EM titled Exceptional Minds in Transition for the USC School of Cinematic Arts video-based website, "Interacting with Autism".[9][10] Later, in 2014, EM partnered with Sesame Street in an initiative that will spread "autism awareness".[2]

The first class of eight students graduated in June 2014, with Ed Asner serving as commencement speaker.[11]

Filmography

Awards and honors

Video clips and interviews

Notes
  1. "Exceptional Minds Digital Arts Academy Prepares Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum for Careers". EdTech Times. April 30, 2013.
  2. Ross, L.A. (April 22, 2014). "'Sesame Street' Partnering With Exceptional Minds School for Autism Initiative". The Wrap.
  3. Lytal, Cristy (June 15, 2011). "'Judy Moody' has the benefit of Exceptional Minds". Los Angeles Times.
  4. Khatchatourian, Maane (December 20, 2013). "Exceptional Minds School Helps Kids with Autism Find Their Niche". Variety.
  5. Villacorte, Christina (December 1, 2013). "Exceptional Minds trains autistic students for Hollywood gigs". Los Angeles Daily News.
  6. "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards $7,500 Grant to Exceptional Minds for Summer Workshops". Digital Journal. May 29, 2014.
  7. "More than 100 from Visual Effects and Related Industries Talk Shop with Exceptional Minds Young Adults with Autism". Digital Journal. June 8, 2014.
  8. "Exceptional Minds Students with Autism Among the Crew for "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes"". Digital Journal. July 10, 2014.
  9. Evashenk, Lauren (September 26, 2013). "New autism website to launch Sept. 28". USC News.
  10. "Exceptional Minds in Transition.". Interacting With Autism, USC School of Cinematic Arts.
  11. "Ed Asner Tells Exceptional Minds Graduating Class of 2014 of "Pony in the Tent"". Digital Journal. June 10, 2014.
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