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: [email protected] Follow 3 Geeks Podcast: Instagram & X: @3GeeksPodcast #MarkSimon #Storyboarding #Animation #Filmmaking #StrangerThings #TheWalkingDead #CreativeCareers #BehindTheScenes #FilmIndustry #3GeeksPodcast