How To Write Funny Episode 49 | Dan Povenmire
Apr 11, 2023
Guest Dan Povenmire, writer, director, cartoonist, and voice artist, talks about creating Phineas and Ferb, recognition in the entertainment industry, compensation for their work, overcoming writer's block, and their journey in animation.
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Fame Is Contextual for Creators
- Dan rarely gets recognized in public until he reveals his identity.
- At events like Comic Con, fandom recognition increases significantly.
Career Start in Storyboarding
- Dan transitioned from college comic strips to storyboarding on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and other 90s shows.
- This led to steady income and eventually directing roles in animation.
Early Life as a Comic Artist
- Dan made most of his early living selling self-published comic strips and caricatures while in college.
- He sold thousands of dollars worth of books and merchandise from his comic strip around campus.