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D E PA R T M E N T 35 KEYFRAME WINTER 2022 21 PITCH PERFECT Winter 2018 During our initial focus groups, TAG members shared what they wanted to read in Keyframe. They requested articles that would help them grow in their careers. So in the first issue, we tackled a subject that many artists and writers asked to hear about—how to craft the perfect pitch. We reached out to Jorge R. Gutiérrez, Craig McCracken, and Daron Nefcy in this inaugural issue and asked them to share their creative experiences. Their advice: tap into the power of culture, read your audience, and balance your vision with an open mind. THE HIGHLIGHT REEL Over the last five years, we've proudly honored the accomplishments and professional journeys of more than 700 Animation Guild members. We've also shared the craft of animation with the entire entertainment industry and the public beyond. We've covered trends, career development, historical moments, member artwork, changing technology, Union news, and much more. Here, we highlight some of our milestone articles from across the years. SPACE INVADERS Spring 2018 Brainstorming monthly columns for the magazine allowed us to reflect on different ways to spotlight the talent and lives of TAG members. One idea was to explore how artists use their working spaces to inspire creativity, and a column called "Space Invaders" was born. Sadly, it has only appeared in the pages of Keyframe twice, but we loved showcasing Ben Balistreri's home studio featuring hundreds of eclectic figurines, comic books, toys, and games. Ben shared how this explosion of visual influences leads to creative inspiration. SPRING 2023 35