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Animation, Evolving: Inside the SIGGRAPH 2026 Computer Animation Festival
At SIGGRAPH, animation has always been both a mirror and a catalyst — reflecting where the industry is, while nudging it forward. The SIGGRAPH 2026 Computer Animation Festival continues that tradition, bringing together work that spans animation, visual effects, real-time graphics, and scientific storytelling into one cohesive program.
Beyond Words: Bringing Grief, Connection, and Shadow to Life Through Animation
Creative Seeds’ “Beyond Words” transforms grief and connection into powerful visual metaphors, blending expressive storytelling, effects-driven characters, and custom production tools to explore emotions that often defy language.
Creative Freedom vs. Production Reality: Adam Holmes on the Future of Previsualization
From George Lucas-era previs to today’s real-time workflows, Adam Holmes explores how previsualization is helping filmmakers balance creative freedom, production demands, and rapidly evolving technology.
Carved With Heart: The Craft and Storytelling Behind ‘Forevergreen’
Go behind the scenes of “Forevergreen,” a SIGGRAPH 2025 Electronic Theater selection and Best Animated Short Film nominee at the 98th Academy Awards®.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 100 – The Making of ‘Zootopia 2’
In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, host Valerie Bernard is joined by Byron Howard, Marlon West, and Kira Lehtomaki to explore the creative and technical journey behind “Zootopia 2”. Together, the creators share how story, animation craft, and visual effects came together at Walt Disney Animation Studios to expand a beloved world while pushing performance, pipeline, and collaboration to new heights.
Finding Warmth in the Cold
Aaron Blaise’s hand-drawn short “Snow Bear” tells a heartfelt story of loneliness, imagination, and connection set in the Arctic’s icy beauty.
The Result of Fully Exploring Your Creative Ideas
We caught up with “Trash” Director Robin Delaporte for an engaging conversation on the Best in Show-winning short film.
Feel the Pulse of SIGGRAPH 2025 Electronic Theater
Get ready to wow your eyes! The SIGGRAPH 2025 Electronic Theater streamed epic animated shorts live from Vancouver.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 91 – Ed Catmull and Frederic Parke: Pioneering Animations and the SIGGRAPH Legacy
A captivating look back at the pioneers and breakthroughs that shaped the future of computer graphics and animation.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 89 – Crafting SIGGRAPH 2025’s Animated Stories
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 2025 Animation Theater Serves Up a Triple Shot of Storytelling
Back by popular demand is the Animation Theater, which offers an opportunity to get your daily dose of up-and-coming animation excellence in short-film making.