North Hollywood-based non-profit training academy, Exceptional Minds, is expanding into other areas beyond visual effects and animation to offer a Game Arts program later this year, aligning with its core mission of providing a pathway for young adults on the autism spectrum to explore the creative arts. The program will teach students about gaming production and work across multiple formats. The CEO, Lauren DeVillier, believes the expansion aligns with what the organization teaches in animation, story development, art style, audio and motion design and is a natural fit for the current generation of gamers. DeVilier also sees a bigger opportunity for these students to participate in a multi-billion dollar industry.