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What’s the smartest age? - Shannon Odell

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Tomorrow is the annual Brain Clash — a decathlon of mental challenges, trivia competitions, and puzzles. Amir needs a smart and capable teammate and must choose between three people; all of different ages and talents. So, who should Amir choose for the contest? Shannon Odell breaks down the idea of “smart” and explores how our brain development impacts our skills at various stages of our lives.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Shannon Odell
Director
Biljana Labović
Narrator
Alexandra Panzer, Jack Cutmore-Scott
Storyboard Artist
Wing Luo
Art Director
Nuri Keli, KERO Animation studio
Animation Supervisor
Amarello Rodrigues
Lead Animator
Murilo Jardim, KERO Animation studio
Sound Designer
Weston Fonger
Composer
Weston Fonger
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Producer
Alexandra Zubak
Associate Producer
Abdallah Ewis
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Shannon Odell

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