Alayna Cabral
Storyboard Artist Alayna Cabral discusses the challenge of changing course, the collaborative nature of animation, and the solidarity provided by the Guild.
What makes horror animation work? A spine-tingling balance of emotional buy-in and edge-of-your-seat chills.
TAG members hit a high note with all five Primetime Emmy nominees for Outstanding Animated Program from TAG signatory studios.
When it comes to making animals relatable, artists and animators use a clever combo of real-life references and visual tricks.
FX proved key to transformation—both physical and emotional—in DreamWorks’ new film Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.
As three TAG Character Designers share, designing an animated character requires an understanding of physical movement, technology, and the art of collaboration.
Storyboard Artist Alayna Cabral discusses the challenge of changing course, the collaborative nature of animation, and the solidarity provided by the Guild.
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.
Director and Story Artist Kim Le reflects on the importance of living your own life, her goal to maintain a healthy work/life balance, and her appreciation for hard-fought Union protections.
Visual Development Artist Natalia Falciglia believes in enjoying the growth process, forging your own meandering path, and that the Guild provides security by fighting for its members.
Storyboard Artist Michaela Wadzinski discusses how working in production made her a better artist and collaborator, the importance of asking for what you want, and how the Guild’s sense of community provides comfort.
Lighting Supervisor Samuel Maniscalco shares how he fell in love with lighting, his dream to bring cinematographers into animation, and how the Guild means you don’t have to face issues alone.
When it comes to staying creative, time spent not drawing plays an important role for Character Designer Luis Gadea.
Animation industry veteran Pete Oswald explores stereotypes about boys and their emotions in his new picture book.
Creating personal art has become a priority for Color Designer and TAG Vice President Teri Hendrich Cusumano.
Owning a bar in college led writer Adam Lorenzo to capture life lessons learned from those undergrad days.
Model Designer Amber Hardin has built a career by blending structural thinking, imagination, and art.
Returning to pen and ink, experimenting with Photoshop, and playing with Risograph techniques, returned Max Graenitz to his original passion for art.
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.
For their new series Hailey’s on It!, Devin Bunje and Nick Stanton leaned on the importance of the writers’ room.
For their interactive feature, We Lost Our Human, focusing on character was the most important choice for creators Rikke Asbjoern and Chris Garbutt.
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.
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.
Inspired by the music of Kid Cudi, Entergalactic explores the universality of new love.
As Nickelodeon Animation Studio celebrates its 25th anniversary, TAG members reflect on working on beloved “Nick” shows.
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.
TAG members share how art can illuminate the past, explain the present, and inspire hope for the future.
Screenwriter Linda Woolverton reflects on the first animated film nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award.
With just a single season, The Jetsons captured the imagination of generations with its creative take on life in the future.
With the animation industry experiencing a sea change in production organizing, five soon-to-be TAG members share their experiences on the organizing trail.