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All 20 credited writer/directors (below) have received a diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum.

  • Anne Marie Las Pinas
    Director
  • Bobby Toresdahl
    Director
  • Brandon Sims
    Director
  • Brandon Williams
    Director
  • Bryan Ramirez
    Director
  • Christian Pech
    Director
  • Eric Thompson
    Director
  • George Manukyan
    Director
  • Haileigh Tenney
    Director
  • Jade Boyd
    Director
  • Joshua Jo
    Director
  • Kobe Aceves
    Director
  • Lawren Cruz
    Director
  • Leo Romero
    Director
  • Michael Miro
    Director
  • Noemi Hernandez
    Director
  • Ramon Gonzalez, Jr.
    Director
  • Tori Boyd
    Director
  • Vincent Guerra-Hernandez
    Director
  • Andrew Haldeman
    Producer
    The Chipmunks
  • Beth Maki
    Producer
  • Jennifer Stillwell
    Producer
    The Simpsons
  • Christine Andrade
    Producer
  • Marlene Sharp
    Producer
    Sonic Boom
  • Anne Marie Las Pinas
    Writer
  • Bobby Toresdahl
    Writer
  • Brandon Sims
    Writer
  • Brandon Williams
    Writer
  • Bryan Ramirez
    Writer
  • Brian Menjivar
    Writer
  • Christian Pech
    Writer
  • Eric Thompson
    Writer
  • George Manukyan
    Writer
  • Haileigh Tenney
    Writer
  • Jade Boyd
    Writer
  • Joshua Jo
    Writer
  • Kobe Aceves
    Writer
  • Lawren Cruz
    Writer
  • Leo Romero
    Writer
  • Michael Miro
    Writer
  • Noemi Hernandez
    Writer
  • Ramon Gonzalez, Jr.
    Writer
  • Tori Boyd
    Writer
  • Vincent Guerra-Hernandez
    Writer
  • Paul Houston
    Music
    Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Documentary, Music Video, Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media, Other
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 21, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Center for Learning Unlimited
  • LOGIHQ International Happiness Film Fest and Exhibition
    New Delhi
    India
    July 16, 2021
    Winner, Best Super Short Film; Finalist, Best Animated Film
  • Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    March 27, 2021
  • Frame by Frame Film Festival
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    May 8, 2021
    Official Selection
  • KIDS FIRST! Film Fest
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
    United States
    May 1, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Queer Global Arts Fest
    New York
    United States
    August 29, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Cinekid Screening Series
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    October 22, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Reflections of Disability Film Festival (RoDi)
    Thessaloniki
    Greece
    December 10, 2021
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Center for Learning Unlimited/Brainstorm Productions
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Anne Marie Las Pinas, Bobby Toresdahl, Brandon Sims, Brandon Williams, Bryan Ramirez, Christian Pech, Eric Thompson, George Manukyan, Haileigh Tenney, Jade Boyd, Joshua Jo, Kobe Aceves, Lawren Cruz, Leo Romero, Michael Miro, Noemi Hernandez, Ramon Gonzalez, Jr., Tori Boyd, Vincent Guerra-Hernandez

This epic yet time-efficient mockumentary boasts 20 writer/director/animators, or rather, auteurs. They are Anne Marie Las Pinas, Bobby Toresdahl, Brandon Sims, Brandon Williams, Bryan Ramirez, Brian Menjivar, Christian Pech, Eric Thompson, George Manukyan, Haleigh Tenney, Jade Boyd, Joshua Jo, Kobe Aceves, Lawren Cruz, Leo Romero, Michael Miro, Noemi Hernandez, Ramon Gonzalez, Jr., Tori Boyd, and Vincent Guerra-Hernandez.

The names above comprise all currently-enrolled students of the 3-year Animation Career Training Program for Adults (ages 18+) at The Center for Learning Unlimited in Torrance, California. These program participants are neurodiverse individuals; in other words, each one has received a diagnosis of being on the autism spectrum, and each one is a talented artist in his or her own right.

The CLU curriculum provides pupils with digital arts, interpersonal, and professional tools for life. The goal is for students to smoothly transition into entry-level animation industry careers. CLU’s inaugural animation class graduates in fall 2021.

To browse an interactive student art gallery with buzzworthy updates, please visit the CLU animation program LinkedIn.com page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-learning-unlimited.

To learn more about all CLU offerings for complex learners in grades K-12, please see
https://cflu.org.

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Director Statement

Thank you for considering the humble offerings of CLU's Animation Career Training Program for Adults on the Autism Spectrum. We look forward to engaging with and entertaining you!