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“Failing Upward” :: Interview With Animation Story Artist Aliki Theofilopoulos Grafft :: Paper Wings Show #31

By Chris Oatley

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Aliki Theofilopoulos Grafft describes her career as “failing upward.”

She broke-in during the TV animation revolution and saw the beginnings of Cartoon Network, Adventure Time and Frederator.

Though she lacked a clear sense of direction early-on, Aliki has since accumulated numerous impressive credits including: animated series creator, director, storyboard artist, writer, emmy-nominated songwriter and voice actor.

Join us for a conversation about the benefits of being a misfit, the heartbreaking work of pitching, balancing work and family and why your most important next step might be the scariest…

Listen To Our Interview With Aliki Grafft:

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More From Aliki Grafft:

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Awesome Links:

Creating Animated TV Shows for Disney & Cartoon Network

“Story Science” With Louie del Carmen & Jim Zub

How To Make An Animation Pitch Bible That Sells Itself

Six Common Pitfalls Of An Animation Pitch

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Aliki’s tenacious spirit pushed her to take the steps that felt the scariest. 

Have you been holding back? Which door currently in front of you can you knock on today?

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