The Animation Guild // #WeAre839

It’s Oscar season & the latest issue of Keyframe features fun animation history and a trivia game – test your Oscar knowledge! Learn how members turned The Twits into a film about empathy, how a Guild E-Board member creates tarot cards on the side & more. animationguild.org/KeyframeWinter25

TAG members, meet Shop Steward Lauren Clinton Clark! A Design Coordinator, she shares her journey into animation, her fervent support of workers rights & how she became a champion for her colleagues on Rick and Morty. Read more here: https://animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-lauren-clinton-clark/

Animation Guild President Danny Lin shares a statement on the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Netflix . The proposed merger raises undeniable concerns about job security and the future of our industry. Read complete statement.

Coming to the TAG holiday market or any of the in-person Holiday card parties?
If you're able, please consider donating a new unwrapped toy in the donation box at the Guild office for Union families in need this holiday season.

Seeking unique holiday gifts? Head to the TAG Holiday Market this Thurs., Dec. 4, from 6pm to 9pm at The Animation Guild, 1105 N Hollywood Way, Burbank. All items are hand-crafted by TAG artists and include ceramics, jewelry, ornaments, wood toys & more! Open to the public.

Visual Development Artist and Designer Sully Brown discusses the importance of refining your skills, finding inspiration outside animation, and how the Guild creates opportunities for a better quality of life. Read more at keyframemagazine.org/2025/12/01/sully-brown/

We’re wrapping up our celebration of Native American Heritage Month with this fun work of art by Joshua M. Herron. He used Clip Studio Paint to create “Sunglasses,” which he calls “a piece about feeling good with who you are and what you have.” Joshua Cenyaotl Herron #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Today we give thanks for our Animation Guild members - for their talent, their creativity, and their commitment to making their industry a place of fairness and inclusion. Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and joy-filled holiday.

Seeking unique holiday gifts? Join us at the annual TAG Holiday Gift Market on Thurs., Dec. 4 from 6pm to 9pm at The Animation Guild, 1105 N Hollywood Way, Burbank. You’ll find ceramics, jewelry, ornaments, resin works, screen-printed apparel & much more, all made by TAG members!

TAG members! The 7th annual Post-It Note Show & Auction is now live. The auction is open to IATSE members, staff, and family. Check your email for details about how to view art and bid!

With three decades in the animation industry, DreamWorks Animation veteran Kolja Erman shares why his career inspired him to become a Shop Steward dedicated to fighting for increased member engagement and education. Read more at animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-kolja-erman/

We continue to honor Native American Heritage Month with this beautiful piece by TAG member Nicolette Ray. In “Acoma Thunderbird," the two-headed design signifies the thunderbird looking to the sun rising in the east and setting in the west. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

You know what time it is! 🎁 Head over to the Titmouse Burbank Parking Lot tonight from 6-9 PM for a festive Holiday Market! Loads of cool stuff from local vendors, including your fellow TAG Members!

Come support your fellow animators and artists! Don’t forget to layer up—it’s an outdoor event!

The NYC Young Workers Committee recently hosted a solidarity event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Check out sketches by Dan Pinto and Steve Andolino's in the next slides! #StrongerToether

Storyboard Artist and Compositor Matthew de Lorimier discusses finding motivation during job lulls, how working in the industry helps him push his craft, and how being in the Guild means always having someone to help you when things get tough. keyframemagazine.org/2025/11/14/matthew-de-lorimier/

As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we’re excited to share “Apples” by TAG member and Color Designer Stella Longfish. She created this lush acrylic piece to capture the enjoyment she takes in painting and highlight her love of color. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

TAG members! Make sure to register for next week’s GMM on Tues., Nov. 18 at 5pm PST/8pm EST. Learn about your new E-Board and get Guild and committee updates. Active members in Good Standing only. Registration deadline is 5pm on Nov. 17. Register at animationguild.org/GMMNov2025.

Curious about copyright and how it affects your work? TAG has assembled a team of experts to walk you through the basics of copyright law. Learn how to protect your writing, art, and more in this online webinar tomorrow night! Check your inbox for more RSVP info, just search Copyright 101!

Fall is here, and so are Virtual Office Hours with your Field rep! Pop in during these hours to talk about contract questions, job concerns, or just join to spread holiday cheer!

We are pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Animation Guild Officers and Executive Board election. We welcome the new board and look forward to their leadership! Meet the new board members at animationguild.org/tag-election-2025.

LAST DAY TO PAY DUES & DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT! Pay by 3PM TODAY to ensure your vote counts! Drop ballots at the Foy Station Post Office. More info: https://ow.ly/8LTO50Xo6E5 Thanks to Alex Untoria for the graphic!

LAST DAY TO PAY DUES AND DROP OFF YOUR BALLOT! You must pay your dues by 3PM TODAY! For your vote to count, DO NOT MISS THIS DEADLINE! Ballots can be dropped off at the Foy Station Post Office today. More info: https://ow.ly/EeLf50Xo6Ea
Special thanks to Lacey Chappel for the graphic!

Have you paid your 4th Quarter dues yet? Your ballot WILL NOT COUNT if you haven't paid your dues by Friday at 3 p.m.! Two days left to make your vote count. Drop off your ballot in person at the Foy Station Post Office. More info: https://ow.ly/yWBA50XmP7c Thanks Lacey Chappel for the graphic!

3 Days left to vote! Make sure you are eligible so that your ballot counts! If you are on HW, you must reach out to reinstate by 5 p.m. today! More info here: https://animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/
Special Thanks to Lacey Chappel for the graphic!

TAG Member Sam Grinberg's partnered with Silverlake shorts for a FREE COMIC FAIR on Nov. 8th! Many members are tabling at this fair! Check them out on Saturday!

Nickelodeon Shop Steward Lake Fama shares his passion for creative collaboration, how Shop Stewards can make a worker feel less alone, and his commitment to advocating for fair working conditions for all of TAG's Nick workers. animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-lake-fama. @lakefama.bsky.social

TAG members! Today is the last day to mail your E-Board ballot so it arrives on time. Miss the mailing deadline? Drop it in person at the Foy Station Post Office, 1808 W 7th St. L.A., CA 90057. Ballots must be received by 3 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 7. Thanks to Hannah Partlow for the graphic.

TAG Members! If you haven't received your ballot yet, today is the FINAL day you can request a duplicate ballot. Don't miss your chance to vote for your next Executive Board.
More info here: https://animationguild.org/ballot-information-2025/"

🎃 #Netflix production workers, joined by TAG Stewards in solidarity, put together Halloween goody bags for their colleagues to remind everyone that they’re standing together for a fair union election. It's time to make their voices heard — they’re ready to unionize now! #UnionStrong #ProdStrong

Starting Nov. 1, the government shutdown will impact food security benefits like CalFresh, EBT & SNAP unless a resolution is reached before that date. For those needing help, check out this list of free food pantries & hot meal programs in LA, NY & Austin. www.animationguild.org/FoodResources