| Exceptional Minds | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
14144 Ventura Blvd. Suite 100 , 91423 | |
| Information | |
| School type | A non-profit vocational center and animation studio for young autistic adults |
| Established | 2011 |
| Website | exceptional-minds |
Exceptional Minds (EM)[1] is an American computer animation studio and non-profit digital arts school. Established in 2011, it is the first animation studio and digital arts school for young autistic adults.[2] It is located in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California.[2]
The first major project for Exceptional Minds 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] and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (VFX roto work in stereo).[citation needed]
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".[6][7] Later, in 2014, EM partnered with Sesame Street in an initiative that will spread "autism acceptance".[2]
The first class of eight students graduated in June 2014, with Ed Asner serving as commencement speaker.[citation needed]
