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Michael Camacho

Michael Camacho

Character, prop, and background designer Michael Camacho shares the challenge of imposter syndrome and his appreciation for how the Union fights for members’ rights.

Spring 2022
Mary Nash

Mary Nash

A TAG shop steward at Bird City, LLC, Background Designer Mary Nash shares the joy of rediscovering her favorite childhood cartoons and her ongoing journey of overcoming self-doubt.

Spring 2021
A still showing the caveman Spear and
Tyrannosaurus rex Fang from Adult Swim’s PRIMAL

The Evolution of Adult Animation

Serious themes, unconventional origins, and beautiful aesthetics are paving the way for a new age of adult animation.

Summer 2020
From left: Elizabeth Ito,
Showrunner on 		City of Ghosts, Netflix. Paula Spence, 
Art Director of the Shorts Program, Cartoon Network; 
TAG Recording Secretary.  Danny Ducker, 
Storyboard Artist on Amphibia at Disney TV; Chair of the Testing Committee; 
TAG Executive Board member. Ben Juwono, Supervising Director on Big Hero 6: The Series, Disney TV. Kimberly Knoll, 
Art Director on Centaurworld, Netflix. Pete Michels, Supervising Producer/Director on Inside Job, Netflix

Hiring Humanely

Supervisors and directors in the L.A. animation industry discuss hiring practices, testing, and the realities of trying to staff a show ethically.

Spring 2020
Scooby gets a CG makeover in the feature, Scoob!

Zoinks!
Scooby-Doo Turns 50

For more than half a century, the world’s most famous Great Dane has remained a steady—and much-loved—presence on TV and in the movies.

Spring 2020
Different Backgrounds

Different Backgrounds

Many background designers are drawn to the challenge of creating new worlds for characters to live in. Here, three artists share what inspires them and what the position entails.

Spring 2019

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