Animation Writers Are Very Much Alive

It’s wonderful to hear that the entertainment industry is giving animation “new respect” (Feb. 12). It has been 65 years since the first animated feature was recognized by the motion picture academy with an Oscar, but I guess critical respect takes time to build. It would also be wonderful if the industry would recognize the writers behind animated films and television programs with the same respect for professionalism that is paid to the writers of live action.

Animation writers would like the same protections and benefits provided to live-action writers. The Writers Guild of America is eager to provide it. But business affairs executives and studio heads lag behind. They apparently don’t have the same level of respect for us as the rest of the industry.

Craig Miller

Chairman, WGA Animation

Writers Caucus, Los Angeles