Animation Guild | We are 839 Digital Magazine
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FALL 2023 7 E D I T O R ' S N O T E Sometimes it's hard to stay positive, but we can draw strength from the collective power generated when we come together to support one another. We can also find comfort in the craft of animation and art, and in the joy of creating, not just for studios but for ourselves and our families. Take a look at Pete Oswald, for example. His new picture book is a very personal project (p.10), inspired by his three sons and a need to explore stereotypes surrounding male emotions. "Art and Craft" artist Teri Hendrich C. shares the importance of taking time for herself to paint and reflect on her own personal artwork (p.9), and retired Disney veteran John Musker returned to his artistic roots to create an ode to hand-drawn animation and free-form jazz (p.14). His love for the animation community is evident in the dozens of caricatures he drew and included in his short film I'm Hip. Celebrating the work and contributions of so many talented artists is something Keyframe strives to do in every issue. This fall, we look at anthropomorphism and the creativity, research, and technical skill employed by artists and writers to create animal characters that audiences can connect with on an emotional level (p.18). In a darker realm, we explore the evolution of horror in animation and the vision behind this trending genre (p.24). Once again, Animation Guild members continue to push the boundaries, imagining new ways to thrill and scare kids and adults alike. I suppose this is a lesson we can all apply to daily life, too. As we navigate the uncertainty and fear around us and this industry, we can push our own boundaries, lean on one another, and keep on creating for ourselves for the love of what we do. Alexandra Drosu editor@tag839.org THIS SUMMER HAS BEEN TOUGH. OUR FELLOW WGA AND SAG-AFTRA KIN ARE WALKING THE PICKET LINES IN BLAZING HEAT, AN INDUSTRY DOWNTURN LEFT MEMBERS WITH FEWER JOBS, AND AI TRIGGERED FEARS, JUST TO NAME A FEW CHALLENGES WE'RE RECENTLY FACING. EVAN HENERSON ("Emotion in Motion") is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in Los Angeles. His work has appeared in L.A. Parent, TV Guide, Orange Coast Magazine, and the Los Angeles Daily News where he was a features writer and critic for nine years. WHITNEY FRIEDLANDER ("Big Breaks") is an entertainment journalist who lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, daughter, and infamously ornery cat. A former staff writer at Los Angeles Times and Variety, she has also written for Esquire, Marie Claire, and The Washington Post, and currently contributes to CNN. Freelance writer and author KAREN BRINER ("Animal Magic") grew up in Cape Town, South Africa where her garden was home to wild chameleons. Her most recent novel is Snowize & Snitch: Highly Effective Defective Detectives. AMANDA DE LANY ("Manifesting Destiny") is from the San Francisco Bay Area, where she learned a love for all things Film & TV. She now lives in Los Angeles with her cat, and she works as an Administrative Assistant for The Animation Guild. She debuted her first short film, Because I Love you, in 2016. CONTRIBUTORS CREATING SPACE