Animators in Cars Getting Coffee
At the Cars & Coffee meet-ups, Guild members come for the cars and stay for the camaraderie.
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Art & Craft
Happy Accidents
Storyboard Artist Matt Jones uses his sketchbook to explore his surroundings.
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The Climb
Creative Legacies
Whether animating with his first Super 8 camera at age 13 or for a Cirque du Soleil show this year, Eric Goldberg pursues his passion with humor and dedication to the craft.
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Frame x Frame
Creative Solution
A desire for more creative control led writer and story artist Aminder Dhaliwal to the world of graphic novels where her art and social commentary unite.
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The Climb
Onward & Upward
From a toddler drawing of a chicken to high praise from Chuck Jones, Nadia Vurbenova-Mouri’s talents led her from Bulgaria to a successful animation career in the U.S.
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On the Job
Write On!
Tons of meetings, pitching wild ideas, and honing their craft—it’s all in a day’s work for these staff writers on animated TV shows.
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On the Job
Left Brain, Right Brain
More and more talented women are pursuing career opportunities in CG and excelling in the technical side of the industry.
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In Production
From Trash to Treasure
Max Keane discusses the inspiration behind his new animated preschool show Trash Truck.
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On the Job
Model Solution
Before an object or character can be animated, it has to be built in a computer-generated environment. Three modelers share the unique art and techniques of this craft.
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On the Job
Story Tellers
Storyboard artists help weave a tale through images. Here, we speak to three artists on what drew them to the craft and how they stay inspired.
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Artist Spotlight
Family Traditions
Holiday family specials are an animation staple, and this year’s crop includes 5 More Sleeps ‘til Christmas. Set Model Designer Aric Cheng talks about working on a show he could turn into a holiday tradition with his daughter.
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Artist Spotlight
Outback Magic
First-time Director Clare Knight and Director-Writer Harry Cripps discuss Back to the Outback, the tale of a ragtag band of Australian animals that prove being different isn’t a bad thing.
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Artist Spotlight
Artist Spotlight: Nicolette Ray
Storyboard Artist Nicolette Ray shares her thoughts on the need for more Native representation in animation and her hope for meaningful change at studios when it comes to mental health.
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Artist Spotlight
Animation Artist Spotlight: Kristal Babich
Story Artist Kristal Babich shares her thoughts on the importance of diverse mentorship, her desire to see more representation behind the scenes, and how the Union has helped her ask for what she deserves.
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Artist Spotlight
Animation Artist Spotlight: Juan Luis Bravo
Storyboard artist Juan Luis Bravo shares his affection for legendary animator Bill Melendez, his wish for more nuance in stories by Latine artists, and his belief that being in the Union helps artists take ownership of their work.
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The Local
Unions Strong
“Stronger together” is more than just a handy catchphrase—it’s the lifeblood of the IATSE Locals lifting each other up to support equity and fair treatment on the job.
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The Local
Support System
With more than 600 submissions this year, TAG’s annual Portfolio Review Day leaped from passion project to industry essential in just three years.
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The Local
Showrunner Training Series
Presented by TAG’s Writers’ Craft Committee, the Showrunner Training Series features interviews with people in various roles a showrunner might interact with during the course of a production.
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The Local
100 Years of Service
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Motion Picture & Television Fund will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award—the first such Oscar for an organization in the award’s history.
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The Local
Common Ground
TAG’s “better together” ethos is enriched by its many volunteer-run committees.
