The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839

The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839 The Animation Guild, I.A.T.S.E. Local 839 is a professional guild and union of animation artists, wr
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We are Local 839 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada. We represent animation artists, technicians and writers working in television and feature animation.

Need some weekend reading? The summer issue of Keyframe magazine is now available online! Find out how TAG members trans...
06/05/2026

Need some weekend reading? The summer issue of Keyframe magazine is now available online! Find out how TAG members transformed Stranger Things into an animated series, rebooted the humor in Regular Show, translated song sequences into American Sign Language, and more.https://keyframemagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/summer-2026-2.pdf

Please join us this Thurs., Jun. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST at Gallery 839 at The Animation Guild in Burbank for the op...
06/02/2026

Please join us this Thurs., Jun. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. PST at Gallery 839 at The Animation Guild in Burbank for the opening reception for Out! Of! The! Woodwork!, an exhibition of woodcuts by Background Designer Matthew Gallman. This show is open to the public. Learn more at animationguild.org/gallery839.

Lead Character Designer Chris Ables reflects on his childhood ambition to work for Disney, navigating the "wild west" of...
06/02/2026

Lead Character Designer Chris Ables reflects on his childhood ambition to work for Disney, navigating the "wild west" of the modern studio landscape, and his profound pride in joining the Guild. Read more about Chris at keyframemagazine.org/2026/05/28/member-monday-chris-ables-lead-character-designer

Massive congratulations to the Netflix Feature production workers for ratifying their first Union Contract! Please like ...
05/29/2026

Massive congratulations to the Netflix Feature production workers for ratifying their first Union Contract! Please like and share to stand in celebratory solidarity with our new NAS members!
Read the article here: https://ow.ly/J3w050Z5Ji8

Still a few spaces open for tomorrow’s LIVE UNINSTRUCTED FIGURE DRAWING at TAG Foundation Skills Studio! ✏️🎨📅 May 28⏰ 7:...
05/27/2026

Still a few spaces open for tomorrow’s LIVE UNINSTRUCTED FIGURE DRAWING at TAG Foundation Skills Studio! ✏️🎨

📅 May 28
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PST
💲 $15 TAG Members / $20 Non-Members
📍 18+ Event

Enjoy dedicated time to draw, paint, experiment, and explore your style in a supportive creative environment — no drawing experience required! Come draw, paint, and get inspired alongside an artist whose work brings animated worlds to life.

Spots are limited — grab yours now!

https://tagfoundation.org/event/live-uninstructed-figure-drawing-br-tag-foundation-skills-studio/

TAG Members at Nickelodeon Animation Studio come together to show their union pride and celebrate TAG Tuesday!
05/19/2026

TAG Members at Nickelodeon Animation Studio come together to show their union pride and celebrate TAG Tuesday!

Background Painter Erica Smith reflects on her lifelong passion for volunteering, her multi-pronged engagement with the ...
05/19/2026

Background Painter Erica Smith reflects on her lifelong passion for volunteering, her multi-pronged engagement with the Guild, and her desire to serve as a resource in her role as Shop Steward. Read more at animationguild.org/meet-your-steward-erica-smith.

LIVE UNINSTRUCTED FIGURE DRAWING @ TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIOHost: Soo KingClothed Model/Cosplayer: Paige SmithMay 28 ...
05/18/2026

LIVE UNINSTRUCTED FIGURE DRAWING @ TAG FOUNDATION SKILLS STUDIO

Host: Soo King
Clothed Model/Cosplayer: Paige Smith

May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm PST

$15 TAG Members
$20 Non-TAG Members

Enjoy dedicated time to practice drawing and explore your style in a supportive, creative environment.

No Drawing Experience Required
Bring Your Own Art Supplies
This event is for 18+
Drawing Horses Available (+ Limited Table Seating)

There will be time at the end for sharing your work, networking, and clean-up.

Soo Jin King’s visual development work spans the animation genre: from The Prince of Egypt to Puss in Boots to The Bad Guys: Breaking In. Soo uses composition, color, and texture to bring animated worlds to life. Come draw/paint with Soo and be inspired.

Sign up at www.tagfoundation.org and click on Classes.

Attention college students and recent grads! Breaking into animation isn’t easy — especially right now. The TAG Foundati...
05/12/2026

Attention college students and recent grads! Breaking into animation isn’t easy — especially right now. The TAG Foundation is hosting an inspiring and honest virtual panel Wednesday at 6:30 PM PST and hear from an incredible lineup of animation pros including:

Head of Story Carrie Liao
SVP Creative Ian Graham
Producer Sydney Ryan
Showrunner/EP Eric Robles
…and more!

They’ll share advice on portfolios, interviews, creativity, adapting to a changing industry, and building community along the way. Whether you’re refining your portfolio, job hunting, or figuring out your next steps, this free event is about helping you move forward.

🎁 Attendees will also have a chance to win a Wacom One 14 tablet and Toon Boom licenses!

RSVP at tinyurl.com/animation-start

Thank you to our sponsors: First Entertainment, Wacom and Toon Boom.

Address

1105 N Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA
91505

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18188457500

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