just in case anyone missed this in the news or maybe not in the loop, Disney is currently refusing to meet with or acknowledge the newly formed animation production workers union that just voted to join IASTE and become an official part of TAG, the animators and animation artists guild

production workers across all studios are currently voting to be recognized for their hard work and invaluable skill at keeping these productions running, but studios are refusing to meet with them to let them negotiate deals or even exist

as someone who works in animation as a designer i know i wouldn't be able to do my job at all without any of my production workers. they are the incredibly hard working people who oversee pretty much everything in animation. they make sure everything is running on time, that schedules are being followed, they have to know pretty much every single word of the scripts and beats from the storyboards to make sure nothing is missed, and most importantly, they make sure artists are being taken care of and not overworked. they really are the unsung heroes of the animation world

production workers are also by far the most exploited workers in animation currently. they make about a fraction of what artists make for just as much work put in, and currently have no agreement for health coverage or other benefits that artists protected by the union are guaranteed

BUT! there is some good news. right now there's a petition on IATSE's website that has over 80,000 signatures currently addressed to disney leadership to do the right thing and meet with this new union and recognized their vote to form. it still needs roughly 21,000 signatures and only takes a minute to sign! anyone with a zip or postal code can sign, meaning both US and Canadian residents can sign and help this union get the deal it deserves!!

I post this every year but it’s worth it to remind myself to plant flowers, in the garden and in my mind and whenever I get a chance, in the hearts of others.

yeah sure say fuck you to jk rowling but dont forget to like. actually support trans women.

Going into 2022 I just want to say:

1. If you’re outraged to the point of terror/hatred, you’re being manipulated. 2. Dehumanize no one. 3. Protect your connection to humanity. To reject humanity is to surrender it to destruction. 4. Fear is the origin of hate; it is the enemy.

I HAVE WAITED ALL YEAR TO POST THIS

being in love with the process and not the results is one of the healthiest things in the world

a sam study✨

#just a couple of guys

BUCKY BARNES as The Winter Soldier in THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER (2021, Disney+)

The Dora Milaje and The White Wolf ↳ you might wanna fight Bucky before you tangle with the Dora Milaje

SEBASTIAN STAN behind the scenes as The Winter Soldier – Captain America: The Winter Soldier/The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Behind the scenes of ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’

How does a Black Man represent a country that does not represent him? — Anthony Mackie in Marvel Studios: Assembled (1.02)