Everyday Heroes
TAG artists use their talents to help youth with serious illnesses and special needs discover their inner superheroes.
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Art & Craft
Painting With Light
Temporary creative burnout caused Grace “Grey” Chen to put what remaining energy she had into peaceful experiences outside of work and art.
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After Hours
Best Shot
TAG and the Pasadena chapter of the NAACP have collaborated on posters promoting the COVID-19 vaccine to local African Americans.
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Frame x Frame
Notes to Self
A life-changing moment inspired Christopher Vigil to write Surf Dudes, a kids book that gave him hope and liberated his creative spirit.
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The Climb
The Power of Persistence
Storyboard artist, writer, and director Elizabeth Ito shares how her personal journey has shaped her career.
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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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In Production
Hand-Drawn Ham
The new Green Eggs and Ham show transforms 50 words into an epic journey.
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On the Job
Timing is Everything
What exactly do timing directors do? And what is an exposure sheet? We talked with three industry pros to find out more about the job.
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Artist Spotlight
Animation Artist Spotlight: Bryan Bae
Prop/EFX and character designer Bryan Bae discusses being deaf/HoH (hard-of-hearing), his gratitude for those who have supported his animation career, and how he works with TAG’s group for Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodiverse (DDNV) to help individuals with disabilities feel safe and supported.
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Artist Spotlight
Animation Artist Spotlight: Fury Galluzzi
Italian-raised Design Supervisor Fury Galluzzi discusses the importance of being trusted on the animation job, giving voice to the voiceless, and supporting a strong, organized workforce.
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Artist Spotlight
Andy Garner-Flexner
As a co-founder of the Queer TAG Committee, Andy Garner-Flexner hopes that his work will give those who are young, lost, and confused in their identity something that says, “You’re not alone, and you’ll find your place.”
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Artist Spotlight
Pure of Heart
Having nurtured the concept of a half-alligator/half-boy for ten years, director Ryan Crego found his creation a home at Netflix in Arlo the Alligator Boy. Here, he shares how his ideas evolved, why music is essential to his story, and why optimism is so important—especially now.
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Final Note
Remember All the Good Things
At 110, spunky Ruthie Tompson is a poker player, Disney Legend, and trailblazing artist.
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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.
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The Local
Ensuring Fair Treatment
If you’re worried questions from a supervisor might lead to discipline or even firing, Weingarten Rights protect you from being questioned alone. This this article breaks down what they are and how they work.
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The Local
Get to Know Jupey
Hailing from Minnesota, Jupey moved to Los Angeles in 2002 and within weeks landed a job at The Animation Guild.
