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4 FROM THE
PRESIDENT
7 EDITOR'S
NOTE
9 ART & CRAFT
Jess Marfisi mines
her memories
10 ON THE JOB
Storyboard artists
share their craft
12 THE CLIMB
Brad Rader on his
career and mentorship
14 AFTER HOURS
Bonding at work
over music
16 SOCIAL HOUR
Look back at inclusion
in animation
18 THE LOCAL
How Guild members
are dealing with WFH
42 FACE OFF
Paula Spence and
Lindsey Pollard
sketch over Zoom
CONTENTS
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FRAME X FRAME
SUMMER 2020 3
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20 THE EVOLUTION OF
ADULT ANIMATION
Serious themes, unconventional
origins and beautiful aesthetics are
paving the way for a new age of
adult animation—from characters
who don't utter a word to podcast-
inspired stories.
28 CULTIVATING CONTENT
Since the 1930s, short films have
been recognized and celebrated
as an artform. Now, more and
more studios are supporting the
medium to foster new talent and
experiment with technology.
36 INDIE BOUND
Two artists share their personal
experiences submitting
independent shorts to film festivals.
38 JOURNEY UNDER THE SEA
Fresh perspectives make a CG Bikini
Bottom come alive in The SpongeBob
Movie: Sponge on the Run.
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