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Real Voices. Real Impact
We love hearing how learners, educators, and partners bring Xperiential to life. These stories help us grow—and help others see what’s possible.

Story Xperiential


Return Participant Wins May 2025 Story Xperiential Grand Prize!
One of the unexpected benefits was connecting with other visual storytellers from around the world. Going through that creative journey together, watching each other grow throughout the different stages of the program, and supporting one another with feedback along the way—it was inspiring and meaningful.

Story Xperiential
Jul 114 min read


Solomon's Journey: Unleashing Creativity with Story Xperiential
What I made with "Wacky Thing Called Life" is not at all like what I was making during my first Story Xperiential session. It really takes time, effort and passion. And, you know, you should also not become complacent with what you're trying to make.

Story Xperiential
Jun 104 min read


Unlocking Student Potential through Animation Storytelling with Story Xperiential
I stumbled upon Story Xperiential online about 3 years ago. At the time, my Animation 2 and practicum students were working with a local 3rd grade, to animate the 3rd graders stories, but I wanted my students to really gain understanding of how to develop their own stories, and Story Xperiential has been a wonderful opportunity for that.

Story Xperiential
Apr 303 min read


Brookyn's Journey with Story Xperiential
Brooklyn's experiences with Story Xperiential while creating "Echoes of Divinity", a tragic story about prejudice, duty and betrayal.

Story Xperiential
Mar 132 min read


Hawaii Schools Use Story Xperiential to Help Students Learn about the Animation Industry
"Visiting Hawaii and working with students has been an unforgettable experience," says Elyse Klaidman, CEO and Co-founder of Xperiential.
Lauren Brits
Feb 145 min read


Dutch Stop-Motion Animator takes his Story Xperiential Project to Animation Festivals
How a Dutch animator took his Story Xperiential project and created a stop-motion animation which has been screened at animation festivals.

Story Xperiential
Jan 166 min read


FROM STORY XPERIENTIAL TO FILM FESTIVAL
Isla, who is participating in her 5th Story Xperiential, has taken one of her storyreels from the program to international film festivals!
Lauren Brits
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Processing My Grief Through Story Xperiential
I wanted to find a way and Story Xperiential became my outlet for honoring my grandmother and for processing my grief.

Story Xperiential
Oct 29, 20244 min read


Learning from Peer Feedback to Create a Meaningful Story in a Mathematics Class
Graydon shares his Story Xperiential experience & how it guided him through Pixar’s creative process in his math of digital animation class.

Story Xperiential
Oct 8, 20243 min read


How Storytelling Helped Tell History but also Make it, through Story Xperiential
Through Story Xperiential, students found their voices, shared stories of significance and one team created an award-winning storyreel.
Alex Campbell
Jul 1, 20245 min read


Ava DuVernay and ARRAY 101 Unveil "ORIGIN Stories" on Story Xperiential
This collaboration between ARRAY and X IN A BOX marks a significant step forward in using cinema as a tool for education and social change.

Elyse Klaidman
Jun 25, 20244 min read


Police Outreach Program Uses Story Xperiential to Help Teens Find their Creative Voices
Breaking down the content of the Story Xperiential course, I saw that it provided youth with an outlet to express emotions and life experien

Glen Morash
Jun 18, 20245 min read


Utilizing Personal Experiences to Create an Impactful Visual Story with Story Xperiential
Follow Carolyn's journey exploring her inspiration for a story about grief and reconnection.
Lauren Brits
Jun 5, 20243 min read


Equipping Students with 21st-Century Skills with Story Xperiential
Creativity is a cornerstone of 21st-century skills, and Story Xperiential nurtures this talent among students.

Beth Ferrigno
May 28, 20244 min read


Edtech Insiders Podcast: Crafting Dynamic Educational Experiences
The episode shares what Story Xperiential is all about and why the leadership team are so passionate about this program.
Lauren Brits
May 2, 20241 min read


Podcasts Featuring Story Xperiential's Founders and more!
Here you will find a compilation of all the podcasts featuring our co-founders and Story Xperiential advisors.

Story Xperiential
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Testimonial: Spanish Artist and Poet found her Storytelling Voice through Story Xperiential
Story Xperiential has really changed my perspective of understanding animated films, from a deeper and more authentic point of view.

Isla Vela
Mar 21, 20242 min read


The Art of Constructive Feedback: The Feedback Sandwich
It entails starting with a compliment or praise, then addressing the issue or area requiring improvement, and ending with another compliment
Lauren Brits
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Unleashing the Power of Experiential Learning: Autistry Studios and Story Xperiential
Story Xperiential provides a unique opportunity for Autistry Studio's students to develop reading, writing, storytelling, and drawing skills

Janet Lawson
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Teaching Storytelling from 8th Graders to College Students
Attention all teachers! Introducing a wonderful new resource to jumpstart your students' creativity.

Jorge Flores
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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