Autism in Entertainment Spectrum Spotlight: Dani Bowman - Animator/Educator
The inaugural Autism in Entertainment Conference (2024) proudly presents the breakout star of hit Netflix series LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM! Join us as we plunge into the beautiful mind of Dani Bowman, founder and CEO of DaniMation: an acclaimed, LA-based animation studio. Dani elaborates on DaniMation early days - when she started it at age 14 - while sharing insight on what constitutes a successful artist. She is candid about her challenges with autism but boldly faces naysayers with her superpowers.
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Julian GrajczakDirectorThe 4th Branch
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Dani BowmanWriterLove on the Spectrum; Schlitzie: One of Us
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Paul HemstreetWriter
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Paul HemstreetProducer
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Dani BowmanKey Cast
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Judi UttalExecutive Producer
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Marlene SharpConsulting ProducerWillow’s Tale, Sonic Boom, Snack World
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Paul HemstreetCo-DirectorCreating the World of Harry Potter (Parts 1 & 2), The Matrix Recalibrated
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Julian GrajczakFirst Camera
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Paul HemstreetSecond Camera
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Josh CopelanSpecial Thanks
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Dennis CopelanSpecial Thanks
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Dollie GrajczakSpecial Thanks
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Susan CappsSpecial Thanks
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Rebecca BeamSpecial Thanks
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Hilary KokendaSpecial Thanks
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Ken WoodwardSpecial Thanks
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Neal KanoffSpecial Thanks
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Elaine HallSpecial ThanksLove on the Spectrum, Understanding Autism
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Sasha ZeedykSpecial Thanks
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Deborah GilelsSpecial ThanksNot Another Church Movie, The World Without You
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Johnna ChoSpecial Thanks
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Sandy VielmaSpecial ThanksLove on the Spectrum
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Patrick EidemillerSpecial ThanksLove on the Spectrum
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Marlene SharpPublicity
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Deborah GilelsPublicity
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Project Type:Animation, Documentary, Short, Web / New Media, Other
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Genres:Biography, Nonfiction, Documentary, Short Film, How To, Disability Awareness, Educational, Instructional, Women, Careers
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Runtime:5 minutes 24 seconds
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Completion Date:January 27, 2024
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital (Sony camera)
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Distribution Information
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Autism in EntertainmentDistributorCountry: WorldwideRights: All Rights
Julian Grajczak is an editor living in Thousand Oaks, CA. His interest in film and entertainment started when he took an acting class and started writing his own acting dialogue, which led to creating and editing short films. When he was 18 years old, he was diagnosed with Klinefelter’s Syndrome. Determined to overcome the challenges this brought, he earned a B.A. in Cinema and Television Arts with an emphasis in Film Editing and founded his company, JAG Film Editing & Production.
This film highlights the incredible talent of Dani Bowman. Through her animation and personal stories, Dani shares her bold perspective on life with autism. She reveals key takeaways on working in the entertainment industry and to improving the lives of others on the autism spectrum. Dani is a breath of fresh air and passionate about creating, overcoming challenges, and bringing her ideas to life through animation -- she is a true artist! The experience working on this film prepared me for future projects, because it allowed me to learn about Dani’s unique perspective and to understand different levels of show business - and life business - accomplishment.