Chris Ables
Lead Character Designer Chris Ables reflects on his childhood ambition to work for Disney, navigating the “wild west” of the modern studio landscape, and his profound pride in joining the Guild.
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Member Mondays
Molly Kawamoto
Storyboard Artist and Revisionist Molly Kawamoto reflects on figuring out the stories she wants to tell, expanding her creative horizons, and the Guild’s passion for members’ well-being.
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Member Mondays
Matt Westfall
Animator Matt Westfall reflects on the value of keeping in touch with co-workers during down times, his desire to use animation to bring joy, and how the Guild provides a sense of belonging.
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Member Mondays
Jackie Files
Storyboard Artist Jackie Files reflects on sustaining a sense of self-worth, her support for healthy production schedules, and the feeling of community provided by the Guild.
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Member Mondays
Kelsey Suan
Background Painter and Designer Kelsey Suan reflects on the versatility of her path to animation, her admiration for artists who push the medium, and how the Guild uplifts working artists.
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Member Mondays
Rachel Green
Storyboard Artist Rachel Green reflects on the role of determination in achieving her goals, the challenge of staying employed as the industry contracts, and the value of Guild community during difficult times.
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After Hours
Breaking Bread
A quest for quality led TAG member Patrick O’Connor to pursue the art of breadmaking.
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Art & Craft
Fired Up
Exploring nature inspired TAG member Rachel Verity to chronicle her observations in clay.
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The Climb
Bottoms Up
From SpongeBob to Charlie Brown, TAG member Erik Wiese has influenced some of animation’s most beloved characters.
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After Hours
Strings Attached
Asia Vigil Ellington brings her talent for character design to the unique world of marionette theater.
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Artist Spotlight
You’re Invited
Meet four TAG members inducted into the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in 2025.
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Short Story
Music in Motion
TAG Member Hyrum Osmond inspired Disney to reimagine beloved songs in American Sign Language.
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Story & Vision
Keeping It Real
In bringing Regular Show back to life, TAG members returned to the series’ signature humor and understated art.
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Short Story
The Short Game
Meet the talented TAG members behind two of this year’s Oscar-qualifying short films.
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Short Story
Sweet Dreams
Directing The Mayfly allowed Sue Perrotto to pursue her own passion through a story about following dreams.
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Story & Vision
Ghosts on the Side
In the new series Haunted Hotel, TAG members take up the challenge of creating an endearing horror show.
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Story & Vision
Leader of the Pak
Life’s imperfections give depth to the multicultural, multigenerational kids series Wylde Pak.
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Dialogue
A Visit to Remember
Animation legend Willie Ito takes a group of TAG members on a journey through his extraordinary career.
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Final Note
A Gracious Warrior
Ray Kosarin reflects on the invaluable contributions made by fellow Timing Director Christine Smith Ishimine.
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Dialogue
The Art of Love
Animation is a family affair for TAG members Ron Roesch and his daughter Tristin Roesch Cole.
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Final Note
Tectonic Shifts
On the 25th anniversary of Dinosaur, Terry Moews reflects on being present at the dawn of a new animation epoch.
