Mark Simon on Storyboarding, Stranger Things & a Career in Animation and Film
The 3 Geeks Podcast sits down with storyboard artist, author, and industry veteran Mark Simon for an incredible deep dive into storytelling, animation, and a career spanning over 6,000 productions. Mark has worked on some of the biggest projects in television and film, including Stranger Things , The Walking Dead , Dexter , The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , Blade Runner 2099 , and many more. In this episode, he shares behind-the-scenes insight into the world of storyboarding and how visual storytelling helps shape the projects audiences love. We also discuss his work as an author of 13 best-selling books, his passion for teaching and mentoring creatives, and his contributions to the animation industry—including winning a Primetime Emmy for his work with Toon Boom Storyboard Pro. Mark also opens up about his powerful memoir Attacked! and the real-life experiences that shaped his journey beyond the entertainment industry. This is a must-listen conversation for creators, artists, filmmakers, and anyone interested in how stories come to life behind the scenes. 🎙️ More episodes, interviews & reviews: 3geekspodcast.com 📧 Business inquiries: 3geekspodcast@gmail.com Follow 3 Geeks Podcast: Instagram & X: @3GeeksPodcast #MarkSimon #Storyboarding #Animation #Filmmaking #StrangerThings #TheWalkingDead #CreativeCareers #BehindTheScenes #FilmIndustry #3GeeksPodcast