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For over a decade, our award-winning nonprofit academy and studios have been preparing young adults on the autism spectrum to launch careers in animation, VFX and the digital arts.

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Session 1 begins September 13, 2025

FALL WORKSHOPS

Exceptional Minds is building a future where neurodiverse perspectives are welcomed, included, and belong in the hiring culture of digital arts.

Job Training

Customized technical and work readiness training in the growing animation and digital arts fields.

Hands-On Experience

On the job experience at our in house studios; mentorships and internships in the competitive entertainment industry.

Career Support

Building sustainable careers and inclusive workplaces in partnership with industry leaders.

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As an artist on the autism spectrum, you can acquire the skills needed for a career in the entertainment industry.

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Meet our artists and see their work

Our studio team collaborated with our partner Mitsubishi Electric to create this animated short celebrating the talent and creativity of artists on the spectrum.
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About Us

Breaking barriers for individuals on the autism spectrum so they can achieve independence through career development.
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The Academy

Student-teacher ratios below 6:1, 95% graduation rate, and classes taught by industry experts.
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The Studio

Graduates are paid for work in our professional Animation and VFX studios. Hundreds of projects complete, including Oscar-winning films and every Marvel movie since 2015.
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Your Support

Every contribution provides vital support for educating and employing a student with autism.
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Diversifying the workplace

New creative voices are vital to the advancement of an empowered and inclusive society. Hire neurodiverse talent.
SEE OUR STUDIOS

Exceptional Minds is a nonprofit academy and post production studio for artists on the autism spectrum.

Our full-time three-year program, private lessons, summer workshops, and small group instruction prepare students for careers in animation and visual effects.

Graduates work full-time for studios including Disney/Marvel, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network.

Exceptional Minds’ professional studio employs graduates who work on projects for Disney, Marvel, ILM, Netflix, Amazon, Warner Bros., Universal, Paramount, Sesame Workshop, and many others.

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