MindBiz

Mind Your Business: It's a Small World

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In this month's column, Mark Simon revels in the technology that makes possible working from home with creative types from across the globe.

Mind Your Business: Reviewing Monsters vs. Aliens

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Mark Simon gives us humans a peek at DreamWorks Animation's first foray into 3-D, Monsters vs. Aliens (opening Friday).

Mind Your Business: Recession-Proof Resumes

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Did you know your resume sucks? Well, it does, and Mark Simon has the cure.

Mind Your Business: Inspiration, aka Cartoons, Planes, Airports and Automobiles

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: MindBiz
In his 2009 kickoff column, Mark Simon tells us all about his holiday vacation and rebooting his creativity.

Mind Your Business: Surviving the Recession

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In this month's column, Mark Simon reminds us what it takes to survive -- and thrive -- during recessionary times.

Mind Your Business: What to Bring on a Pitch for an Animated Show

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In this month's column, Mark Simon reveals some essential tips for pitching that you may have overlooked or may not be aware of if you're new to the industry.

Mind Your Business: How Will Artists Vote?

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In this month's column, Mark Simon reveals the results of his own survey, arguing his case for the Obama/Biden ticket.

Mind Your Business: When is a Bad Movie Good for the Industry?

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In this month's column, Mark Simon explains why the deficiencies of Journey to the Center of the Earth bode well for the animation industry.

Mind Your Business: Adam Sandler Can Make Us Better Animators

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In this month's column, Mark Simon messes with the Zohan and finds inspiration for pushing the animation envelope.

Mind Your Business: Does Congress Care About Your Creations?

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In this month's column, Mark Simon keeps trying to chip away at the Orphan Works Act.