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Below you will find our ever-growing database of neurodivergent visual artists from around the world. These artists specialize in all sectors of the filmmaking industry; from screenwriting to sound design. Please feel free to read more about them and their exceptional work. 

Vincent Young

Content Creator

Vincent Young is an award-winning film and music producer born and raised in Thousand Oaks, California.  Young is the Founder and CEO of CTY Productions, as well as a senior attending the University of Arizona, set to graduate in May 2023 with a specialty in Film and Television and Business Administration and Marketing.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Carmen Vincent

Content Creator

Through video production, editing, and documentary filmmaking, Carmen Vincent amplifies the human experience by drawing out people’s authentic, diverse stories. 

She uses her experience with non-visible disabilities, including OCD and ADHD, to pursue her work with creativity, empathy, and curiosity. Because of these disabilities, she is skilled at divergent thinking, attention to detail, and identifying the value in people. Carmen is committed to challenging stigma by proving that people with disabilities like hers are reliable, talented, and effective collaborators.

  

Max Lecanu-Fayet

Content Creator

As an actor and writer on the Autism Spectrum, Max exemplifies a person’s inherent ability to transcend perceived disability. Max is passionate about storytelling and screenwriting. Some of his fascinations include history, royal genealogy, maps, elevators, and trains.

Max is a kind person and works well with others. He believes his neuro-divergence gives him a unique perspective on the world. His hope is to share that perspective with others from the stage and on the screen. His first project with Blu Star Productions is as an actor in Extraordinary Character.

 

Vyn Lane 

Content Creator

Vyn Lane is an award winning narrative writer and director that focuses on bringing new perspectives and intensity to his work, namely through his lived experiences of neurodivergency and background with formal arts. Having graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor’s in Art Studio and working out of Kentucky, Vyn specializes in stylized horror and begins his process with fiction before adapting the stories to the screen. Though the heart of his work is created on the foundation of fantasy, he is interested in other modes of storytelling and wishes to advocate for the space of those with passions and struggles like his own.

 

Ethan Marr 

Content Creator

Ethan is an artist, drummer, and actor. He expresses his perspectives and individuality through the arts. His view of the world is unique and is expressed through the lens of autism, with a personal warmth and a sense of joyful innocence. Please join Ethan as he embarks on this creative journey to make a positive difference in the world around him.

Learn more about Ethan’s art at his website: https://www.ethanmarrperspectives.com

 

ALAN BROCKINGTON

Content Creator

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Alan had a passion for happiness in his creativity and storytelling. He likes to get out and take whatever is expected of him with no fuss. Alan expresses his feelings and emotions through his talents. That is why Alan’s positivity makes him the most awesome person in the world.

You can check out more of his work at his website, https://payhip.com/b/LKe1O

 

Spencer Sharpe

Content Creator

Spencer is a voice over artist from West Des Moines, Iowa. He started voice acting five years ago. Spencer is a graduate of Grandview University with a BA in Theatre. His focus is on voice over, podcasting, and narration. Spencer specializes in professional voice for radio, television commercials, video games, animation and narration. 

 

  

James Dann 

Content Creator

 

James Dann is a director and producer with over 10 years of international documentary experience. From persecution in Pakistan to homelessness in Las Vegas, James has worked on a variety of projects which allows unheard stories to be told and new worlds opened up to a global audience. James runs New Take Films, a documentary production company based in Manchester. 

 

Find out more about James at his website 

 

www.newtakefilms.com

 

  

Jenna A. Bush

Content Creator

Jenna is a documentary editor and writer with experience in features, shorts, and docu-series. Jenna considers herself an intuitive storyteller and emotional translator. Jenna credits her neurodivergence for her ability to recognize patterns and connections in raw footage and weave them together in a way that feels effortless. Jenna’s heightened sensitivities and background in music lend a powerfully emotional, almost musical flow, to her  edits. Jenna’s experience as filmmaker for nonprofits continues to fuel her work in post-production as well. 

Learn more about Jenna’s work on instagram:

 

Julia Muniz

Content Creator

Multidisciplinary Brazilian artist based in Los Angeles, Julia Muniz advocates for JEDI+ (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging) storytelling in front of and behind the cameras. Julia is a Telly Award-winning Producer with a PBS American Masters documentary Elsa in partnership with other artists with disability, an exhibited Director of Photography in +25 countries, and a Crowdfunding Manager for an Academy Awards Live Action Shortlisted film focused on immigration and human rights.  

Learn more about Julia’s work on instagram: 

 

Gerard Riley

Content Creator

Gerard Riley was born and raised in Far Rockaway NY on New Years Eve (December 31st) 1987 and had a interest in Acting ever since as a kid. Ever since June 2001 to this very day he has been a strong active member of his church Full Gospel Tabernacles Drama Ministry the among the many roles he played were King Herod,Joseph(husband of Mary) and Jesus Christ. On September 22nd 2020 he the Nero diverse Acting company called Epic Players recommended by well-known voice over actor and teacher Paul Liberti. He started in four of their Off-Broadway productions Almost Maine, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Tartuffe and Romeo And Juliet
and is staring in their upcoming production of Spring Awakening 

 

Sydney Kurland

Content Creator

Sydney Kurland (she/they) is an NYC-based writer and performer. Her recent writing credits include: Somebody In Bumf*ck, Montana Loves Me (Workshop, NYU Tisch; Presentation of excerpts, Purple Light Productions), In The Time It Took To Complete A Half-Assed Attempt At A Calc Worksheet (Production, Broke People Play Festival; Currently a Finalist for Spectrum Theatre Ensemble’s 2025 Neurodivergent Play Festival), and The Toy (Duluth Playhouse ‘What She Said’ Festival). Her works have also been produced and developed with Epic Players, Full Circle Theater Collaborative’s New Works Festival, Scripps On Stream’s New Play Festival, and the NYU Tisch 24 Hour Play Festival. Her TV pilot, The “Academy,” which was inspired by her experiences at a residential treatment boarding school for troubled teen girls, was recognized as a semi-finalist for the 2022 Humanitas Prize Carol Mendelsohn College Drama Award. Sydney is also a resident company member of Epic Players, the Brooklyn-based neurodiverse theatre company with whom she performs often. Sydney earned her BFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU Tisch and is staring in their upcoming production of Spring Awakening 

 

Amanda Delalla

Content Creator

 Amanda DeLalla is a NY based writer and actress. She holds a B.S. in Comm. Arts from St. John’s University and is a proud member of The Dramatists Guild with aspirations to also branch into film. As a theatrical writer, she’s penned a musical (based on a 1990s Britcom) as well as four full-length dramas. Her work has been presented in a variety of venues, including Lincoln Center, The Tank, All for One Theater, Snug Harbor, and the Chain Theatre. Amanda uses her experiences with living on the autism spectrum to craft stories about emotional resilience and optimism.

Learn more about Amanda’s work on instagram:

 

Sean McGowan

Content Creator

Sean McGowan has dreamt of being an actor since the time he could speak. He is part of EPIC Players NYC for the past three years and has been in 2 of their productions:  The 26th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Into The Woods. He has a funny,  effervescent personality and is willing to do any role. He also has enjoyed acting in community theater, drama in high school and a drama program at his
summer camp. In addition, he enjoys basketball, personal training, boxing, is a surfer, a swimmer – and even became certified Nassau county lifeguard! 

REbecca Faith Quinn

Content Creator

Rebecca “Riki” Faith Quinn is an autistic actress, screenwriter, and content creator. She loves to highlight previously overlooked aspects of the autism spectrum, such as romance, sex, and comedy. 

Learn more about Rebecca’s work on instagram: