BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Linklings LLC BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST DTSTART:18871231T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T023301Z LOCATION:Hall C\, C Block\, Level 4 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241203T154500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20241203T174500 UID:siggraphasia_SIGGRAPH Asia 2024_sess168_caf_307@linklings.com SUMMARY:The Strange Case of the Human Cannonball DESCRIPTION:Computer Animation Festival, Key Events\n\nBeto Valencia (INQU IETO FILMS, MATTE CG) and Andres Aguilar (MATTE CG)\n\n"The Strange Case o f the Human Cannonball" is an Ecuadorian animated short film that uses Un real Engine as a real-time rendering tool, pushing the boundaries of anima tion technology in the region. The story revolves around a small, walled-o ff village inhabited by five residents. One morning, they discover a myste rious man lying unconscious in the town square. No one knows who he is or where he came from, and the villagers must decide what to do before the st ranger wakes up.\n\nAs they debate, fear, prejudice, and suspicion arise, leading to a reflection on how societies react to unexpected outsiders. Th e film explores the fear and mistrust that often surrounds migrants and th e challenges they face when forced to leave their homes and enter new comm unities.\n\nAt its core, "The Strange Case of the Human Cannonball" serves as a social commentary on migration and xenophobia. Through its unique na rrative, the film sparks meaningful conversations about the human conditio n and the complexities of migration, offering the SIGGRAPH Asia community a thought-provoking and visually engaging animated story.\n\nRegistration Category: Enhanced Access, Full Access, Full Access Supporter\n\nLanguage Format: English Language URL:https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/program/?id=caf_307&sess=sess168 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR