Go behind the scenes of “Forevergreen,” a SIGGRAPH 2025 Electronic Theater selection and Best Animated Short Film nominee at the 98th Academy Awards®.
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SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 100 – The Making of ‘Zootopia 2’
27 February 2026 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Conferences, Film, Graphics, Industry Leaders, Production, Visual Effects
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
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.
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 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 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 87 – Convergence of Art, Technology, and Nature: Part 2
19 March 2025 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Conferences, Design, Film, Production
SIGGRAPH 2025 Art Gallery Chair Francesca Franco sits down with Manfred Mohr, Christa Sommerer, and Laurent Mignonneau to explore the evolving intersection of art, technology, and nature — from algorithmic and generative art to interactive systems and AI.
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.











