There’s No Place Like Immersive – Crafting the Magic Behind The Wizard of Oz at Sphere

Click your heels and step behind the curtain with Nate Overstrom and David Eschrich of Zoic Studios as they explore the creative and technical journey behind The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Las Vegas. They’ll walk through their methodology, the key decisions that shaped the project, and the cutting-edge internal advancements including AI-driven workflows that made one of their most ambitious collaborations possible. Expect a candid conversation about the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned from a project that pushed the boundaries of immersive storytelling.

An Evening With…

VES NY continues their new series, a dedicated forum for the region’s premier VFX vendors to showcase groundbreaking work and novel techniques. The goal is to share knowledge, inspire great work, and connect VES members, students and graduates with great companies.

This event is open to VES members and the SVA community and their guests. One guest per VES / SVA member. Please note that an RSVP does not guarantee a seat, we will overbook the event to account for no-shows and seats will be on a first come first served basis. Please arrive prior to 7pm.

Presenters:

David Eschrich
David Eschrich is the Global Head of 3D at Zoic Studios, where he brings a deep understanding of the visual effects pipeline to his leadership role. With a background spanning modeling, lookdev, lighting, grooming, and environment creation, David takes a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving, always favoring procedural solutions when possible.

He has served on the Television Academy SVFX Peer Group Executive Committee and as Co-Chair of the VES New York Section. A VES and Emmy nominee, David is passionate about optimizing workflows and is known for diving deep into both technical and artistic challenges to uncover creative, efficient solutions.

Nate Overstrom
Nate is a 3x Emmy nominated and 4x VES Award nominated Creative Director and VFX Supervisor of Zoic NY.

Zoic Studios

Founded in Los Angeles in 2002, Zoic Studios was built on a simple idea: push the boundaries of what’s possible. By investing in groundbreaking technology and championing world-class talent, we transform bold ideas into unforgettable visual experiences.
Blending artistry with precision, Zoic crafts stunning visual effects across film, television, and advertisement—bringing imagination to life, frame by frame. Our collaborative, global approach allows us to move seamlessly across productions, delivering work that is both innovative and impactful.
At our core, we are storytellers. We don’t just create visuals—we build worlds, shape moments, and elevate stories that resonate long after the screen fades to black.

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This event is open to VES members and the SVA community and their guests. Please note that since space is limited, an RSVP does not guarantee a seat. We will overbook the event to account for no-shows and seats will be on a first come first served basis. Please arrive prior to 7pm. 

📍 Location: SVA Grad Center | 132 W 21st Street, New York
📅 Date: Jun 22nd
⏰ Time: 6:45pm – 9pm

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