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SIGGRAPH Spotlight

ACM SIGGRAPH
Computer Graphics
Animation
Siggraph
Computer Animation Festival
Zootopia 2
ACM SIGGRAPH
Virtual Reality
Education
Vancouver
ALS
Visual Effects
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Generative Art
Women Of SIGGRAPH Conversations
SIGGRAPH Conference.
Art and Technology
Health Awareness
Student Volunteer Program
SIGGRAPH 2025
Collaboration In Animation

SIGGRAPH Spotlight is a podcast that explores cutting-edge projects and topics in computer graphics and interactive techniques, one episode at a time. Episodes are hosted by ACM SIGGRAPH leaders and feature experts spanning everything from animation and visual effects to engineering and virtual reality. This show was founded as an extension of ACM SIGGRAPH's annual conference.

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106 – In Conversation With the SIGGRAPH 2026 Electronic Theater Award-Winning Directors by ACM SIGGRAPH

ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, SIGGRAPH 2026 Courses Co-Chair Nora Wixom sits down with fellow Program Chairs Adam Bargteil, Callie Holderman, Erik Brunvand, Luke Tannenbaum, and Vernelle Noel to preview the ideas, experienc... more

ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, Diana Arellano is joined by Nicolas Henchoz, Kendall Ho, and Barbara Solenthaler to explore how computer graphics and interactive technologies are driving real-world impact in healthcare. From ... more

ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, Production Sessions Subcommittee member Nathaniel Peters is joined by members of the “Dear Upstairs Neighbors” team to explore the role of generative AI in animation. Drawing from their collabo... more

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Recent Guests

Nicolas Henchoz
Director of the EPFL E-Cal Lab
EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne)
Episode: 104 – SIGGRAPH for Health: Bridging Innovation, Medicine, and Patient Care
Kendall Ho
Emergency physician and professor
UBC Faculty of Medicine; BC Ministry of Health
Episode: 104 – SIGGRAPH for Health: Bridging Innovation, Medicine, and Patient Care
Barbara Solenthaler
Computer graphics researcher
ETH Zurich
Episode: 104 – SIGGRAPH for Health: Bridging Innovation, Medicine, and Patient Care
Cassidy Curtis
Animator and researcher at Google DeepMind; supervising animator on Dear Upstairs Neighbors
Google DeepMind
Episode: 103 – Artists, Engineers, and Generative AI in Animation Production
Ben Wadine
Research engineer; technical artist on Dear Upstairs Neighbors
Google DeepMind
Episode: 103 – Artists, Engineers, and Generative AI in Animation Production
Scarlett Kim
Producer and director across live performance and immersive media
Center for Unclassifiable Technologies and Experiences (CUTE)
Episode: 102 – Spatial Storytelling: New Narrative Forms
Marco Cermusoni
XR experiences builder focusing on social experiences in VR/MR
Callice Immersive
Episode: 102 – Spatial Storytelling: New Narrative Forms
Antonio Tony Bonet
Student Volunteer Communications Lead for SIGGRAPH 2025
SIGGRAPH
Episode: 94 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2025: Inside the Student Volunteer Experience
Kavita Bala
Professor of Computer Science and currently the Provost at Cornell University.
Cornell University
Episode: 90 – Kavita Bala and Hui Huang on Influential Computer Graphics Research

Host

Multiple Hosts (deduplicated list)
A diverse set of hosts affiliated with SIGGRAPH-related leadership, production and education roles across multiple years.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • An inspirational insight into the CG industry

    I would love to be more involved in the CG industry and it's inspiring for me to hear from a diverse set of perspectives of people in the industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Geo877
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Cutting-edge tech!

    This is a great podcast for anyone interested in learning more about the process behind some of the most cutting-edge tech or filmmaking today. Go SIGGRAPH!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drizzle17
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners praise practical industry insights and diverse guest perspectives.

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#239
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Apple Podcasts
#210
Ukraine/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#239
South Korea/Technology

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96 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2025: Impact of SIGGRAPH at All Career Stages
Q: What have you learned from being part of SIGGRAPH year-round?
Participants expressed profound personal and professional growth, valuing the community aspect and networking opportunities they have gained from being involved.
96 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2025: Impact of SIGGRAPH at All Career Stages
Q: How has SIGGRAPH influenced your career?
SIGGRAPH has played a vital role in connecting them to mentorship opportunities and fostering support networks within the animation field.
96 – Live From SIGGRAPH 2025: Impact of SIGGRAPH at All Career Stages
Q: What inspired you to pursue animation?
Both speakers shared early childhood experiences that fostered their passion for animation, from creating with clay to fan art for shows like Adventure Time.
95 – Technical Deep Dive: Papers, Workshops, and Impact
Q: How can technical workshops foster deeper engagement across disciplines and in the research community?
The goal of technical workshops is to foster engagement, utilizing thoughtful programming and open spaces for collaboration and discussion.
95 – Technical Deep Dive: Papers, Workshops, and Impact
Q: How are you focusing on deepening engagement with the global research community through the technical papers this year?
The program always aims to be global, with submissions and reviews from all over, ensuring diverse perspectives are captured.

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A cutting-edge tech-centric show focused on computer graphics, animation, and interactive media. Episodes frequently explore XR, AI, real-time graphics, and festival ecosystems, often featuring practitioners from leading studios, academia, and research labs. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-profile guests from major studios and SIGGRAPH leadership, plus practical discussions on production pipelines, education, and submission processes, making it valuable for creatives, engineers, and researchers seeking insider perspectives on industry trends and tools.

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1. Nicolas Henchoz
2. Kendall Ho
3. Barbara Solenthaler
4. Cassidy Curtis
5. Ben Wadine
6. Scarlett Kim
7. Marco Cermusoni
8. Antonio Tony Bonet

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