The SIGGRAPH 2026 Computer Animation Festival brings together an exceptional collection of animated shorts, visual effects, scientific visualizations, and digital storytelling from creators, studios, and researchers around the world.
Recognized as a premier showcase for innovation in computer graphics and animation, the festival highlights work that pushes the boundaries of creativity and technology while celebrating the artists behind it.
Experience the cutting edge of digital storytelling at the Computer Animation Festival, an Academy Award Qualifying Festival that honors the very best in animated short form content with its coveted “Best in Show” prize.
From the dazzling Electronic Theater to the visionary Animation Theater, this globally acclaimed event showcases the finest in computer animation, VFX, advertising, game cinematics, real-time graphics, and scientific visualization.
Whether you’re submitting your own work or soaking in the spectacle, the festival is a thrilling celebration of innovation, creativity, and the limitless future of animated storytelling.