Animation Guild

The Big Pictures This year's Oscar-eligible contenders for Best Animated Feature showcase the many talents of our TAG members. By Kim Fay F E AT U R E 24 KEYFRAME

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• FROM THE PRESIDENT
• EDITOR'S NOTE
• ART & CRAFT Allison Perry's art illustrates her passion for painting reflections.
• THE CLIMB Two worlds unite in the eclectic artwork of Joseph"CHOGRIN" Game.
• STORY & VISION Entergalactic explores the nuances that make new love universal.
• AFTER HOURS The writing is on the wall for muralist Danny "kaNO" Kimanyen.
• THE LOCAL Meet TAG's new Officers and Executive Board.
• THE BIG PICTURES Once again TAG members have contributed their talents to numerous Oscar contenders. From Strange World to Puss in Boots,we explore their contributions to the craft of animation.
• AUTHENTIC VOICES An important element of representation is the authenticity it brings to story telling. In Spirit Rangers and Abominable and the Invisible City, creatives on these series share what it means to tell their own stories.
• TIS THE SEASONThe fifth annual Holiday Gift Guide continues to showcase crafts, artwork, and other unique products by talented Animation Guild members—this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the season while supporting local artists and Union kin.
• SHORT STORY The politics of food gets animated in a short film by Chenglin Xie.