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SUMMARY:Tech Talk: Marrying Art & Virtual Production
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/tech-talk-marrying-art-virtual-production/
LOCATION:Wieden+Kennedy\, 224 NW 13TH AVE\,\, PORTLAND\,\, OR\, 97209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T184500
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SUMMARY:An Evening With... Electric Theatre Collective!
DESCRIPTION:Taste Over Tools – What still makes a VFX Artist valuable in 2026\nAt a time when AI and emerging technology are reshaping the creative landscape. Kyle Cody (Creative Director from ETC) and Chris Connolly (Executive Producer from ETC) will lead a conversation about why taste\, craft\, storytelling\, problem-solving\, and human judgment remain the true differentiators in visual effects. The talk will look at how ETC approaches new tools without losing sight of fundamentals\, and how artists can stay relevant by combining technical curiosity with cinematic instinct\, collaboration\, and a deep understanding of what makes an image feel believable\, emotional\, and worth watching. \nAn Evening With…\nVES 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. \nThis 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. \nPresenters:\nKyle Cody\nKyle Cody is an award-winning Creative Director at Electric Theatre Collective\, leading the studio’s creative expansion into New York and across the U.S. With over 15 years in visual storytelling\, Kyle is known for blending cinematic craft with groundbreaking visual effects for brands like Nike\, Coca-Cola\, Google\, Samsung\, OREO\, and Bud Light. \nFormerly Head of 2D and VFX Supervisor at The Mill New York\, and Creative Director at Harbor\, he has collaborated with some of the world’s most visionary directors and delivered Super Bowl spots\, global brand campaigns\, and character-driven CG work recognized with Cannes Lions\, D&AD\, Clio\, VES\, and AICE awards. \nChris Connolly\nAs Executive Producer at Electric Theatre Collective’s New York studio\, Chris Connolly has partnered with leading directors and agencies to deliver award-winning visual effects for some of the world’s most recognized brands. With 13 years of experience across advertising and film\, he has helped shape campaigns for Microsoft\, Mercedes Benz\, Samsung\, and Budweiser.\n‍\nOriginally from the UK\, Chris studied Film Studies at Nottingham University before relocating to New York in 2014. Since then\, he has collaborated with acclaimed directors including Shawn Levy\, Tom Hooper\, and Derek Cianfrance\, producing visually ambitious work that has garnered industry recognition. His projects have been honored with Cannes Lions\, Clios\, AICP\, VES\, AEAF\, Kinsale Shark\, and Webby Awards. \nElectric Theatre Collective\nElectric Theatre Collective is home to some of the industry’s most formidable artists: collaborators of legendary directors\, agencies and brands worldwide. \nOur passion for craft has seen us bring ambitious projects to life across commercials\, music videos\, TV and film. We’re proud claimants of numerous accolades\, recently adding a D&AD black pencil\, four VES honours\, and several Company of the Year awards to our collection. \nWidely regarded as one of the best moving image and design studios in the world\, we continue to be at the forefront of innovative creativity on a global scale. \nClick here to RSVP\n\nThis 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.  \n📍 Location: SVA Grad Center | 132 W 21st Street\, New York\n📅 Date: May 18th\n⏰ Time: 6:45pm – 9pm \n#VESNY #AnEveningWith #VFXNewYork #ETC #VisualEffects #SVA
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/an-evening-with-electric-theatre-collective/
LOCATION:132 West 21st St\, 132 West 21st St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
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SUMMARY:HOUSTON COMICPALOOZA!
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Effects Society – Texas Section will be presenting the panel “The Visual Effects Professionals: Behind the Superhero Movies We Love” in conjunction with Comicpalooza in Houston\, TX as part of the CPU Comicpalooza University! \nVES members Judy Elkins\, Erasmo Romero III\, Mark Nazal\, and Colin Campbell\, VES along with art director/concept designer Kino Scialabba will discuss their past visual effects work on comic/superhero related projects in bringing to the screen the characters and stories comics fans love! The panel will be moderated by award winning writer/screenwriter Nicole Caliro. \nPlease join us for a lively session of behind-the-scenes insights and stories about how your favorite comic characters make it on to the big screen! \nConvention Dates: May 22nd – May 24th\nPanel Date and Time: May 24th\, 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the CPU/Sapphire Stage
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/houston-comicpalooza/
LOCATION:Maharashtra
CATEGORIES:Conference,Event
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SUMMARY:VES Texas Section at the Texas Production Expo
DESCRIPTION:May has been a busy month for us in the Texas Section of the VES. Along with the panel this Sunday at the Houston Comicpalooza\, we will also be at the Texas Production Expo hosted by the Dallas Producers Association on May 28th at the Grapevine Convention Center. \n\n\n\nIn addition to our table in the Community Room\, we will be hosting the panel “Digital Production in Texas: From Games to Visual Effects and AI” at 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in the Texas Film Gear room. \n\n\n\nPanelists scheduled to appear:\n\n\nJim Gibbs – Principal Lighting Artist at id Software\nErasmo P. Romero – Associate Product Manager/VFX Consultant at Topaz Labs\nLaurie Powers-Going – VFX Supervisor/Ind. Filmmaker/Owner at Deacon Finn Films and VFX\nColin Campbell\, VES – Comp/DFX Supervisor and Visual Effects Society Texas Section Chair \nModerator: Mark A.J. Nazal – Exec. Producer/Founder at SurrealArts Group \n\n\n\nSo please come out to the Texas Production Expo (It’s free!) and stop by the table and say hi! \n\n\n\nRegister:\nhttps://www.dallasproducers.org/texas-production-expo
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-texas-section-at-the-texas-production-expo/
LOCATION:Maharashtra
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educational,Event
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SUMMARY:EXPOSITION MARILYN MONROE - 30 MAI 2026 - 11H00
DESCRIPTION:Chères et chers membres\, \nAprès nos belles sorties VES France à la Cinémathèque française en 2025 autour des expositions James Cameron et Wes Anderson\, nous aimerions vous proposer un nouveau moment à partager ensemble. \nCette fois-ci\, nous vous proposons de nous retrouver autour de l’exposition : \nMARILYN MONROE\nQuand ? Samedi 30 Mai 2026 à 11h00 \nOù ? La Cinémathèque Française \nAdresse : 51 rue de Bercy\, 75012\, Paris \nAccès : Métro ligne 6 ou 14\, arrêt Bercy \nMerci de confirmer votre présence via le lien ci-dessous. \nCe serait une belle occasion de se retrouver entre membres\, dans un cadre toujours inspirant\, autour d’une icône absolue du cinéma et accessoirement de continuer notre petite tradition VES France à la Cinémathèque ! \nÀ très bientôt\, \nLe Board VES France
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/exposition-marilyn-monroe/
LOCATION:Cinémathèque Française\, 51 Rue de Bercy\, Paris\, 75012\, France
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