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Escalating Federal Immigration Enforcement Violence Threatens Constitutional Rights, Worker Safety - IATSE MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Our union is outraged and gravely concerned by the killings of Minnesota workers and community members as part of recent federal immigration enforcement operations. These shootings b...

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TAG members! Don't miss the first GMM of the year, Tues., Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. Get the latest from TAG's Business Rep & more. Active TAG members in Good Standing only. Registration deadline is tonight at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. RSVP animationguild.org/GMMJan2026

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only love can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On this day, we honor the everlasting contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the cause of justice and equality for all.

From developing new worlds on screen to building community on the job, #Skydance Shop Steward Kalina Murat is dedicated to supporting members and providing resources to help them navigate change. Read more at animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-kalina-murat/.

Big Wins for Animation Workers! DWA Remote Workers, Netflix Feature and Ted Show Production workers all won their NLRB elections to unionize with TAG. Let's celebrate and wish them success as they begin to bargain!

Assistant Character Designer Nina Boyce reflects on their pandemic-era beginnings, creative outlets beyond animation, and how the Guild helps during hard times. Read more at keyframemagazine.org/2026/01/04/nina-boyce-2/

Happy New Year! Many thanks to our members for their creativity and commitment in 2025. We look forward to working together in 2026 to continue building an even stronger union!

As 2025 comes to a close, we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful, joy-filled holiday season. Please note that the TAG office will be closed from December 24th to January 4th.

From Production Intern to seasoned Storyboard Artist, Skybound Shop Steward Kaitrin Snodgrass is focused on strengthening her workplace through information, education, and solidarity. Read more at animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-kaitrin-snodgrass/

Animation Writers Tilly and Susan Bridges discuss the challenges of finding jobs as a team, utilizing the medium to advocate for queer and trans representation, and feeling supported as members of the Guild. keyframemagazine.org/2025/12/14/susan-tilly-bridges/. Tilly Bridges Susan Bridges

The agreement between the Walt Disney Company and OpenAl for Disney to license its content to Sora, a short-form generative Al video platform, raises several major concerns that not only affect animation workers but consumers and families around the world. Please read.

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!