Kati Prescott
Background Supervisor Kati Prescott discusses learning to understand her own work habits, overcoming imposter syndrome, and valuing the connections she makes through the Guild.
Intention and expertise guide artists exploring mental health and emotional wellness in animation.
Preschool shows are tasked with educating while entertaining a demographic known for its short attention span. Here’s how they do it.
Insiders offer insights and tips on how to negotiate your contract.
Walt Disney Animation Studios is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and TAG members have been a part of the magic for 70 of those years.
Leo and Trolls Band Together showcase artful approaches to the importance of movement in creating realistic characters.
Background Supervisor Kati Prescott discusses learning to understand her own work habits, overcoming imposter syndrome, and valuing the connections she makes through the Guild.
Production Technical Director Vinod Krishnan shares his process for continuous growth, a desire to create work that transcends language barriers, and how being in the Guild has given him confidence in his career.
Vis-Dev Artist and Character Designer Cheng Guo reflects on job-hunting as an introvert, the importance of having fun while you work, and how the Guild gives him confidence to advocate for himself.
Director and Story Artist Leo Matsuda shares his thoughts on finding his voice, telling stories from his own experiences, and the Guild’s protection of artists’ talents.
Character Designer Jennifer Wood strives for a work-life balance, aspires to bring joy through her work, and appreciates the Guild’s support during down times.
Story Artist Cameron Woodard discusses discovering his unique strengths, the thrill of learning behind the scenes, and how the Guild helps him keep going.
On his fourth Kung Fu Panda movie, Animation Supervisor Philippe Le Brun found news ways to spark his creativity.
Kristin Donner explores her passion for human experience at the crossroads of animation and archeology.
Former Lawyer Mercedes Valle has found her calling as an animation writer—case closed!
Creating Imagery for role-playing games helps Keneth Leoncito find new avenues of inspiration through his friends and the games they play.
When it comes to staying creative, time spent not drawing plays an important role for Character Designer Luis Gadea.
Animation industry veteran Pete Oswald explores stereotypes about boys and their emotions in his new picture book.
As more animation production crews join TAG, three new members share what it’s like to be a production coordinator on an animated series.
An Official Selection at this year’s Annecy Festival, John Musker’s short film I’m Hip is a love song to classic hand-drawn animation and free-form jazz.
For their new series Hailey’s on It!, Devin Bunje and Nick Stanton leaned on the importance of the writers’ room.
For their interactive feature, We Lost Our Human, focusing on character was the most important choice for creators Rikke Asbjoern and Chris Garbutt.
Showrunners drive their series’ vision and ensure every part of the show collaborates seamlessly. Here, four TAG showrunners share typical workdays, on-the-job challenges, and words of advice.
Old-school New York City, power blackouts, and a 10-ton T-Rex set the stage for a teen superheroine in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
When TAG reached out to members asking them to nominate a TAG woman who inspires them, Leslie Park couldn’t choose just one. Working as an Episodic Director […]
January is National Mentoring Month, celebrating and recognizing the impact of mentors and encouraging the development of mentorship programs.
Three TAG members reflect on what the honor of being inducted into The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences means to them.
As Nickelodeon Animation Studio celebrates its 25th anniversary, TAG members reflect on working on beloved “Nick” shows.
On the 60th anniversary of the founding of DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (1963-1981), retired TAG member Dave Brain reminiscences about meeting co-founder Friz Freleng over the years.
TAG members share how art can illuminate the past, explain the present, and inspire hope for the future.