At the SIGGRAPH2009 Computer Animation Festival, Academy Award winner Chris Landreth will be showing his newest short film The Spine and talking about unintended consequences of the “Uncanny Valley” effect.

“It is an honor to have Chris return to give back to the SIGGRAPH audience. He has a wonderful story to tell that should be applicable across multiple industry lines,” stated Carlye Archibeque, SIGGRAPH 2009 Computer Animation Festival Executive Producer. “Chris’ animation expertise, as well as his long-standing history with SIGGRAPH, specifically his participation in the Computer Animation Festival, offer a great example of the caliber of work showcased in this great venue and what is possible by showcasing your talents at SIGGRAPH.”

via CGSociety – SIGGRAPH 2009 Diary.