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Synthespian Studios is a boutique story development, design and character animation studio launched by creative directors Diana Walczak and Jeff Kleiser who, as partners, helmed the bicoastal animation and effects house Kleiser-Walczak Construction Company. Founded to create original projects for animated characters, in 2005 Synthespian Studios was commissioned to develop, design and produce two pilot commercials for the Sun-Maid Raisin Growers of California and their iconic Sun-Maid girl. The success of these spots lead to the development of more commercials and print ads for Sun-Maid as well as projects for entertainment clients. In addition to their spot and print work, Synthespian Studios designed and produced an all-CG animated dance sequence spoofing "War of the Worlds" for "Scary Movie 4." Kleiser and Walczak's visual effects work may be seen in shots created for "X3" and "Fantastic Four." Jeff Kleiser teaches computer animation at Williams College and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors of the Visual Effects Society and on the board of the Williamstown Film Festival. Jeff Kleiser and Diana Walczak both serve on the board of trustees of the Norman Rockwell Museum.