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Black History Month: Celebrating Black Stories and Creators in the SIGGRAPH Community

Black History Month: Celebrating Black Stories and Creators in the SIGGRAPH Community

In honor of Black History Month, check out our roundup of inspiring Black creators and stories that make up our SIGGRAPH community.

‘True growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum’: Domee Shi Discusses Directing, Drawing, and More

‘True growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum’: Domee Shi Discusses Directing, Drawing, and More

Pixar Animation Studios Director Domee Shi sits down with SIGGRAPH to share the best career advice she’s received to date and more.

SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 Computer Animation Festival Honors the Best in Graphics

SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 Computer Animation Festival Honors the Best in Graphics

“Twenty Something”, “Le Retour des Vagues”, “Les larmes de la Seine”, and “Only a Child” emerge as winners of the highly anticipated SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 Computer Animation Festival. Don’t miss the screenings live or online 14–17 December.

What Twentysomethings, Adulting, and Pixar’s Newest SparkShort Have in Common

What Twentysomethings, Adulting, and Pixar’s Newest SparkShort Have in Common

“Twenty Something” Director Aphton Corbin shares more about the project, which premieres today as part of the SIGGRAPH 2021 Electronic Theater and launches on Disney+ on 10 September.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Heart and ‘Soul’ of Pixar’s Latest Feature

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Heart and ‘Soul’ of Pixar’s Latest Feature

Pixar’s Michael Fong and Bill Watral share how they created the characters of “Soul,” the contrast between the settings of New York City and the astral world of the Great Beyond, the most impactful scenes, and what it was like to wrap a film while working remotely during the pandemic.

Stay Inspired: Virtual VFX With SIGGRAPH Now

Stay Inspired: Virtual VFX With SIGGRAPH Now

Continue your online education with the SIGGRAPH Now lessons that explore the visual effects of “War for the Planet of the Apes,” “Coco,” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet.”

The 2019 ACM Turing Award: Celebrating SIGGRAPH and Computer Graphics Achievements

The 2019 ACM Turing Award: Celebrating SIGGRAPH and Computer Graphics Achievements

On the heels of receiving 2019 ACM A.M. Turing Award honors, the computer graphics community reflects on pioneers Ed Catmull and Pat Hanrahan.

25 Stories You Might Have Missed From SIGGRAPH 2019

25 Stories You Might Have Missed From SIGGRAPH 2019

Check out a roundup of some of the biggest stories out of SIGGRAPH 2019.

SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 22 – Women in Computer Graphics

SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 22 – Women in Computer Graphics

Celebrate International Women’s Day with an all-new episode of the podcast. SIGGRAPH 2019 Conference Chair Mikki Rose is joined by three powerhouse women for the episode: Jinko Gotoh, Danielle Feinberg, and Erin Summers.

‘Bao’ Down to the Female Filmmakers Changing Animation

‘Bao’ Down to the Female Filmmakers Changing Animation

In honor of Women’s History Month (a U.S. observation in March), SIGGRAPH shines a spotlight on the female faces of animated filmmaking who are making waves in the industry.