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.
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Beyond Words: Bringing Grief, Connection, and Shadow to Life Through Animation
15 July 2026 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film, Visual Effects
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.
Carved With Heart: The Craft and Storytelling Behind ‘Forevergreen’
4 March 2026 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film
Go behind the scenes of “Forevergreen,” a SIGGRAPH 2025 Electronic Theater selection and Best Animated Short Film nominee at the 98th Academy Awards®.
Finding Warmth in the Cold
19 February 2026 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film
Aaron Blaise’s hand-drawn short “Snow Bear” tells a heartfelt story of loneliness, imagination, and connection set in the Arctic’s icy beauty.
‘Hanging By A Thread’: Stop-Motion Storytelling
22 January 2026 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences
Discover how “Hanging By A Thread” captivated audiences at SIGGRAPH 2025 Computer Animation Festival, blending stop-motion puppetry and digital effects to tell a powerful, emotional story.
The Result of Fully Exploring Your Creative Ideas
11 November 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences
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
14 August 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences
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
8 August 2025 • by Alicia TranAnimation, Conferences
A captivating look back at the pioneers and breakthroughs that shaped the future of computer graphics and animation.
SIGGRAPH 2025 Animation Theater Serves Up a Triple Shot of Storytelling
8 July 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences
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.
Meet the SIGGRAPH 2025 Computer Animation Festival Jury
29 April 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences
Meet the jury of the SIGGRAPH 2025 Computer Animation Festival — an extraordinary group of industry leaders whose expertise and dedication to innovation and storytelling will shape this year’s celebration of computer graphics and animation.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 86 – Directors’ Cut: Behind the Scenes of the Computer Animation Festival
26 February 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Conferences, Design, Film, Production
Join SIGGRAPH Spotlight as past, present, and future Computer Animation Festival chairs, including Tim Cheung, share insider tips, submission secrets, and exciting previews of SIGGRAPH 2025!
Pushing Boundaries of Animation With Cutting-edge CGI
24 February 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film, Visual Effects
“Vidalia” is a dark fantasy animated short that brings to life a unique world through advanced CGI and visual effects, emphasizing realism and immersion.











