Who we are
Pluto Noodle is a small, mission-driven media company creating storytelling and animation experiences for people with disabilities. We believe everyone deserves the tools, time, and support to share their story—and that powerful things happen when they do.
Why we do this:
Because everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
People with disabilities—especially those with complex needs—are too often left out of creative spaces and storytelling platforms. We’re here to change that.
Through animation, we help participants express themselves, connect with others, and discover the power of their own voice—sometimes for the very first time.
This isn’t just about art. It’s about confidence, joy, and the radical act of being heard.
Based in Minnesota, we collaborate with artists, caregivers, and communities to create joyful, accessible, and inclusive creative spaces.
Behind the project
The most powerful stories come from quiet moments with people who’ve never been asked what they want to say. This is about art as voice. Story as connection. Animation as a practice. We’re here for the people who’ve had something to say for a long time—but no one handed them the mic.
The Story Behind Pluto Noodle
Jeremy Hosterman’s path has always woven creativity and care.
He began his career as a program coordinator and director in group homes for individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome. That experience didn’t just shape his career—it grounded him. It gave him a front-row seat to the humor, brilliance, and depth of people the world too often overlooks—and opened his eyes to how rarely those voices are included in creative spaces.
While working in direct support, Jeremy pursued his passion for storytelling through film school. His early shorts screened at the Twin Cities and Wisconsin International Film Festivals. He went on to direct music videos, serve on arts boards, and mentor artists in wilderness-based residencies. Eventually, his creative path led him to Twin Cities PBS, where he helped produce multiple Emmy-winning programs focused on arts, education, and community. There, he deepened his belief that the most powerful stories are told with heart, care, and purpose.
As a freelance producer, Jeremy collaborated with PBS, Greenpeace, the National Park Service, Cushman & Wakefield, and other national organizations—creating everything from grassroots campaigns to branded content. But something kept calling him back to the personal, the local, and the people he connected with most.
In 2023, he founded Pluto Noodle to bring creativity back to his roots—creating joyful, supportive spaces where people with disabilities could explore storytelling not just as an activity, but as real filmmakers and artists with something to say.
In 2024, he launched Diverse Voices Through Animation, a hands-on workshop where individuals with disabilities bring their stories to life through drawing, voice, and animation. The project received major funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services to expand its reach.
From national nonprofits to one-on-one kitchen table workshops, Jeremy’s goal has always been the same: make things that matter.