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Dani Bowman (She/Her)

Character Artist Director Animator
Dani Bowman is an autistic entrepreneur, animator, educator, and speaker, and the founder of DaniMation.US—an animation studio and training program supporting autistic and neurodivergent creatives. She has taught animation to over 3,500 students and premiered over 20 original animated short films at San Diego Comic-Con. Dani earned her BFA in Animation and her MBA in Global Strategy & Leadership, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Positive Developmental Psychology at Stanford University, focusing on autism and strengths-based development. As a cast member on Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum U.S., Dani uses her platform to advocate for inclusion and empower others to turn passion into possibility.

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Peaking & Peeking: A Look at Autism in Animation

Room 207 | Autism in Entertainment | Britton Payne | Erica Milsom | Dani Bowman | Rob Kutner | Marlene Sharp | Niya Wright

Because Autism in Entertainment so thoroughly enjoyed the 2025 LBX AIE GENERATIONS panel experience and its overwhelmingly positive response(s) – such as hundreds of thousands of views/comments/claps on our corresponding social posts – we’re back with part 2! In multiple ways, present day is *peak* time for autism in animation. At 2026 LBX, we will discuss – and *peek* at – current animated projects that involve autistic talent. This stellar gathering will screen animated video clips and elaborate on employment of neurodivergent talent in key roles – such as voice actors, storyboard artists, character and background designers, color stylists, editors, writers, and more – on their projects, respectively. The speakers also will answer audience questions.

Skill Level: General Audience

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