In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, host Nora Wixom is joined by Carrie Paff and Charles Poynton to unpack why presentation anxiety is so common and how to communicate your work with clarity and confidence across stages, screens, and high-stakes moments.
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SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 98 – Break In With Your Demo Reel
14 January 2026 • by Alicia TranConferences
In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, experts share practical tips for crafting an early career demo reel that stands out and gets noticed by studios and recruiters.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 97 – Cracking the Code: How SIGGRAPH Evaluates Submissions
15 December 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Get insider tips, common pitfalls, and behind-the-scenes insights into crafting a standout SIGGRAPH submission in this expert-packed episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 96 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2025 – Impact of SIGGRAPH at All Career Stages
31 October 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Join Kevin McNulty, Steve Granados Lopez, and Kat Shattuck as they share how student chapters, mentorship, and collaboration fuel creativity year-round.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 95 – Technical Deep Dive: Papers, Workshops, and Impact
17 October 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Research
Listen in for a preview and discussion of the emerging technical topics in computer graphics and ahead at SIGGRAPH 2026.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 94 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2025: Inside the Student Volunteer Experience
10 October 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences
Explore how SIGGRAPH’s Student Volunteer program shapes careers, builds connections, and creates unforgettable conference experiences.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 93 – A Career of Outstanding Service From Mk Haley
7 October 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesACM SIGGRAPH, Conferences
Discover Mk Haley’s journey of service to SIGGRAPH, from Student Volunteer to award-winning leader, and her vision for innovation, education, and community.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 92 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2025: Education Disrupted
9 September 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Education
Explore how education is evolving, bridging industry and academia, and preparing the next generation of creative professionals.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 91 – Ed Catmull and Frederic Parke: Pioneering Animations and the SIGGRAPH Legacy
8 August 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences
A captivating look back at the pioneers and breakthroughs that shaped the future of computer graphics and animation.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 90 – Kavita Bala and Hui Huang on Influential Computer Graphics Research
28 July 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
SIGGRAPH 2025 Technical Papers Test-of-Time Awardees share why their research is lasting and insights into advancements in 3D graphics.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 89 – Crafting SIGGRAPH 2025’s Animated Stories
14 July 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques
Go behind the scenes with SIGGRAPH 2025 filmmakers in a special SIGGRAPH Spotlight episode hosted by Marina Antunes. Hear the creative stories behind three standout Computer Animation Festival Electronic Theater selections.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 88 – In Conversation With Women of SIGGRAPH Conversations
28 March 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders
In this special Women’s History Month episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, we welcome Kalina Borkiewicz, Eveline Falcão, and Dawn Fidrick from the Women of SIGGRAPH Conversations (WOSC). They share insights on the impact of women in the SIGGRAPH community, the role of mentorship, and how WOSC has shaped their careers. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on advocacy and empowerment in the industry!











