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The conference is a time to celebrate achievements, encounter the latest advancements, and collaborate on new ideas. Use this program as a guide for the Electronic Theater, VR Theater, Production Sessions, and Real-Time Live! But, that is just the first step! Our expert juries had the enormous responsibility of selecting the line-ups being presented at the con- ference and we invite you to experience each element firsthand throughout the week. Monday's one-night-only event at Microsoft Theater will be an extravaganza of state-of- the-art visuals. Recognized as a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards, the Electronic Theater is a can't-miss, international showcase of animated short films, visual effects reels, scientific visualizations and illustrations, advertisements, and more (see page: 8). Remember to vote for your favorite for the Audience Choice Award via the SIGGRAPH 2019 mobile app. The ever-popular VR Theater is back and bigger than ever with more screening oppor- tunities per day and more seats per screening! Five experiences have been combined to create a single, one-hour program (see page: 14). Kiosks also return with selections that exhibit diverse experimentation and storytelling (see page: 15). It's not SIGGRAPH without showing you the "how." Production Sessions offer behind-the- scenes looks at some of the most significant productions in film, cable, streaming, games, and VR. Attendees will have opportunities to hear from creators behind monumental proj- ects, some of which are — quite literally — "out of this world" (see page: 18). And, don't forget to check out the Production Gallery, now in its third year! Finally, Tuesday's Real-Time Live! will demonstrate how real-time technology is revolu- tionizing the way we interact in an increasingly connected society. Presenters will share innovative applications in robotics, ray tracing, AI, and beyond (see page: 24). At the end of the show, have YOUR say by voting in Real-Time Live's inaugural Audience Choice award...live! Time at SIGGRAPH may go by quickly, but the learnings and connections made here will help us all continue to THRIVE year-round. Enjoy SIGGRAPH 2019! Emily Hsu Computer Animation Festival Director Welcome to the SIGGRAPH 2019 Computer Animation Festival!