Animation Guild | We are 839 Digital Magazine
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I S S U E 0 1 28 22 PITCH PERFECT Whether you've pitched before or have an idea percolating, artists Daron Nefcy, Jorge Gutiérrez and Craig McCracken share their experiences, how to deal with rejection and what to expect in the room. 28 CHASING OSCAR The Academy has been honoring best-animated films for the last 15 years but what will it take for one to win Best Picture? 34 WORK IN PROGRESS For these couples, office and home life coexist; they share the benefits and challenges of working in the same industry. 4 PRESIDENT'S LETTER 7 EDITOR'S NOTE 9 THE CLIMB Celebrating 50 years in animation 10 ON THE JOB The role of Technical Directors at differ- ent studios 12 FIRST LOOK DWA's first short, Bird Karma, paints a story in watercolor 14 AFTER HOURS American Dad's Robert Goodin on graphic novels 16 ART & CRAFT Re-creating vintage art with Nickelodeon's Jordan Koch 17 TECH TALK Guild-members sound off on their podcasts 18 THE LOCAL Your #MeToo rights, staff spotlight and more 20 SOCIAL HOUR Toasting our members at Clifton's 40 TRIBUTE 42 FINAL NOTE The women of animation CONTENTS 12 22 FEATURES FRAME X FRAME McCracken & Gutiérrez WINTER 2018 3