Andrea Joan Cabral
Andrea Joan Cabral reflects on overcoming setbacks, her passion for the creative process, and how the Guild supports careers in the arts.
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Member Mondays
Shir Baron
Character Animator Shir Baron reflects on her journey in the industry, the importance of collaboration, and how the Guild fosters unity.
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Member Mondays
Brad Ableson
Storyboard Artist turned Director Brad Ableson shares candid thoughts on developing projects, his desire to create a hit show, and how the Guild provides peace of mind.
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Member Mondays
Aliki Theofilopoulos
Story Artist and Executive Producer Aliki Theofilopoulos reflects on navigating the industry’s ups and downs, creating new dreams, and being grateful for the Guild’s support.
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Member Mondays
Alayna Cabral
Storyboard Artist Alayna Cabral discusses the challenge of changing course, the collaborative nature of animation, and the solidarity provided by the Guild.
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Member Mondays
Bri Neumann
For Background Painter and Vis-Dev Artist Bri Neumann, freelancing beyond animation feeds her creativity, being believed in empowers her, and being in the Guild means she’s not on her journey alone.
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The Climb
Big Breaks
When it comes to staying creative, time spent not drawing plays an important role for Character Designer Luis Gadea.
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Frame x Frame
Emotion in Motion
Animation industry veteran Pete Oswald explores stereotypes about boys and their emotions in his new picture book.
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Art & Craft
Manifesting Destiny
Creating personal art has become a priority for Color Designer and TAG Vice President Teri Hendrich Cusumano.
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Frame x Frame
Raising the Bar
Owning a bar in college led writer Adam Lorenzo to capture life lessons learned from those undergrad days.
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The Climb
Building Dreams
Model Designer Amber Hardin has built a career by blending structural thinking, imagination, and art.
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Art & Craft
Creative Sparks
Returning to pen and ink, experimenting with Photoshop, and playing with Risograph techniques, returned Max Graenitz to his original passion for art.
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Short Story
Hip Cat
An Official Selection at this year’s Annecy Festival, John Musker’s short film I’m Hip is a love song to classic hand-drawn animation and free-form jazz.
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In Production
Tracking Laughs
For their new series Hailey’s on It!, Devin Bunje and Nick Stanton leaned on the importance of the writers’ room.
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Story & Vision
Decision Makers
For their interactive feature, We Lost Our Human, focusing on character was the most important choice for creators Rikke Asbjoern and Chris Garbutt.
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On the Job
Running the Show
Showrunners drive their series’ vision and ensure every part of the show collaborates seamlessly. Here, four TAG showrunners share typical workdays, on-the-job challenges, and words of advice.
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Story & Vision
Super Humanity
Old-school New York City, power blackouts, and a 10-ton T-Rex set the stage for a teen superheroine in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
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Story & Vision
When Jabari Met Meadow
Inspired by the music of Kid Cudi, Entergalactic explores the universality of new love.
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Final Note
Nick Names
As Nickelodeon Animation Studio celebrates its 25th anniversary, TAG members reflect on working on beloved “Nick” shows.
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Final Note
Live and Learn
On the 60th anniversary of the founding of DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (1963-1981), retired TAG member Dave Brain reminiscences about meeting co-founder Friz Freleng over the years.
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Dialogue
Art Matters
TAG members share how art can illuminate the past, explain the present, and inspire hope for the future.
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Final Note
A New Kind of Heroine
Screenwriter Linda Woolverton reflects on the first animated film nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award.
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Final Note
Into the Future
With just a single season, The Jetsons captured the imagination of generations with its creative take on life in the future.
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The Local
Getting Organized
With the animation industry experiencing a sea change in production organizing, five soon-to-be TAG members share their experiences on the organizing trail.
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