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SIGGRAPH Asia 2025

Begins: December 15, 2025

The 18th ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre December 15-18, 2025.

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The annual computer graphics conference and exhibition comes to Tokyo, Japan December 3 – 6; will once again the Electronic Theater and Animation Theater will celebrate the best in computer animation.

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UPDATE: Framestore to Close Vancouver Facility

Internal email reveals July 5 closure date, attributing the decision to the industry-wide decline in production following the SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.

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It’s a Wrap: SIGGRAPH Asia 2023

The annual conference concludes its latest edition, which ran December 12-15 in Sydney; 5,690 attendees from more than 40 countries gathered, including technical and creatives in research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education, and emerging technologies.

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Celebrating the Best in Computer Graphics Headline News

16th ACM SIGGRAPH Asia Brings the CG World Together

A gathering place for technical and creatives in research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education, and emerging technologies, the annual conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques comes to Sidney, Australia, December 12-15.

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2D Events

SIGGRAPH Asia 2023

Begins: December 12, 2023

Annual computer graphics conference and exhibition comes to Sydney, Australia December 12-15; the event’s Computer Animation Festival celebrates the inspiring world of computer generated visuals.

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SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 Registration Now Open

The Annual Conference takes place December 6-9 in Daegu, South Korea – with COVID travel restrictions lifted, the event promises the in-person return of a diverse group of respected technical and creative people from all over the world; don’t miss SACAF 2022, celebrating the vibrant and inspiring world of computer animation.

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Union Business Headline News

The Animation Guild Recognized as Bargaining Rep for Workers on ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ and ‘American Dad!’

The voluntary move by 20th Television Animation comes as TAG members ratify its 2021-2024 Master Agreement.

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There’s a New Master Agreement Headline News

Animation Guild Members Ratify New Contract

After months of negotiations, the 2021-2024 Animation Guild Master Agreement gets ratified with overwhelming support and a historic voter turnout.

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New Deal for Local 839 Headline News

The Animation Guild and AMPTP Reach an Agreement

New deal includes retroactive wage increases, gains for animation writers, and the addition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a covered holiday.

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SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 Set for December 6-9

Begins: December 6, 2022

Annual computer graphics conference and exhibition comes to Daegu, South Korea, where it had been scheduled to run in 2020 before going virtual during the pandemic.

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SIGGRAPH Asia Wraps First Hybrid Edition in Tokyo

2021 conference brought together over 3,000 computer graphics industry attendees from 41 countries, overcoming significant obstacles to attend the live program at the Tokyo International Forum in Japan.

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SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 Hybrid Conference to Continue as Planned

With a comprehensive range of onsite safety and hygiene measures in place, event will welcome attendees in-person at the Tokyo International Forum from December 14-17; international attendees will join virtually from all over the world.

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SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 Will Be Held in Tokyo and Online

Announcement confirms the hybrid event will take place December 14-17 at the Tokyo International Forum – selected events will also be available virtually; Sony Group Corporation’s executive deputy president and CTO Toru Katsumoto to give keynote.

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3D Events

SIGGRAPH Asia 2021

Begins: December 14, 2021

Annual computer graphics conference and exhibition comes to Tokyo, Japan December 14-17.

People Headline News

Sean Clarke Taking the Helm at Aardman

On heels of studio’s recent transition to employee ownership, co-founder Dave Sproxton stepping down after 43 years as Managing Director.

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Festivals Headline News

The 3rd Annual SCAD AnimationFest Coming September 26-28

Three-day festival features screenings, panel discussions, presentations and top talent from Pixar Animation Studios, Google Creative Lab, and DreamWorks Animation.

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Spark Animation Festival Returns October 24 - 27

Begins: October 24, 2019

Spark CG hosts the 11th annual Spark Animation Festival in Vancouver, promising a window into the leading minds of GC and animation.

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Post-Production Headline News

MPC NY Adds Tom McCullough as Studio Finishing Department Creative Director

Veteran finishing artist brings two decades of experience on shows like HBO’s ‘The Wire’ and ‘Sex in the City.’

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Post-Production Specialist David Michaels Joins Framestore’s Chicago Office

Former Smoke & Mirrors producer brings his global expertise to further the company’s reach across their integrated advertising platform.

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Female Animators Share #MeToo Success Story on ‘Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’

Animated #MeToon video featuring interviews with women working in animation details how ‘Loud House’ creator Chris Savino was fired from Nickelodeon following dozens of allegations of sexual harassment.

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Disney Headline News

Disney Junior Promotes Joe D’Ambrosia to General Manager

Key roles realigned, with SVP Meredith Roberts to oversee Emily Hart, Shane Prigmore and Alyssa Sapire in leading the development of animated programming for Disney Channel, Disney Junior and the upcoming Disney+ streaming service.

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MPC Headline News

MPC NY Bolsters Creative Team with Four New Hires

David Piombino appointed deputy head of 2D alongside VFX supervisor Thiago Porto, CG lead Dan Fine and senior FX/CG supervisor Santosh Gunaseelan.

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Halo VFX Bankrupt with ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Visual Effects Artists Still Unpaid

Media and entertainment trade union BECTU calls for new industry code of practice to better protect freelance workers when companies go into administration.

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BRIC Summit Headline News

First-Ever BRIC Summit Promotes Strategies to Change Representation in Hollywood

Sold-out inaugural 2019 BRIC Talent and Innovation Summit gathers a diverse array of creative professionals and leaders in entertainment and technology to reinvent how the industry recruits, supports and nurtures talent.