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“With my personal work I prefer not to work from storyboards because being a director, producer and animator in one person I don't have to communicate my idea to anyone else, I can keep the feeling of the story, the story arc and structure in my head.”

Quote by Signe Baumane

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Signe Baumane is an American animator and cartoonist of Latvian descent, known for her unique animation style and profound social commentary. Her work often focuses on themes such as feminism, gender equality, and mental health. more

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