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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Frame x Frame
Bear Necessity
Career animator Bob Scott pursues creative freedom with his syndicated online comic strip.
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The Climb
Against the Odds
Eric Robles loved to draw as a kid, but he had no idea a career in animation was possible.
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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
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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Face Off
In the Same Boat
Couple and collaborators Kristin Donner and Kyle Neswald put their own spin on drawing one another.
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Artist Spotlight
Emmy Spotlight: Rich Rinaldi and Greg Thompson
Bob’s Burgers executive producers Rich Rinaldi and Greg Thompson discuss their best boss, dissecting pigs and the Emmy®-nominated episode “Pig Trouble in Little Tina”.
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Artist Spotlight
Emmy Spotlight: Rob Oliver
The Simpsons director Rob Oliver discusses learning on the job, turning Simpsons into turkeys and the Emmy®-nominated episode “Thanksgiving of Horror”.
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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
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.
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The Local
What’s App-ening!
The newly designed Express Scripts app lets you easily manage prescription needs.
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The Local
5 Things You Need to Know About Your MPI Health plan
The Motion Picture Industry Pension and Health Plans are trust funds established by collective bargaining agreements between employers and unions in the motion picture industry.
