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SUMMARY:Webinar - Inside the VFX of VES Award-Winning Video Game STAR WARS OUTLAWS (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Inside the VFX\, Characters and Artistry of the VES Award-Winning Video Game STAR WARS OUTLAWS™ \nClick here to RSVP\nFriday\, August 1 at 11:00AM (PDT)\, 1:00PM (CDT)\, 2:00PM (EDT)\, 7:00PM (BST)\, 8:00PM (CEST)\, 11:30PM (IST)\, Saturday\, August 2 at 4:00AM (AEST)\, 6:00AM (NZST) \nJoin the live interactive discussion about the VES Award-winning video game STAR WARS OUTLAWS™ developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft. \nPanelists will include VES Award-winning Cinematic Creative Director Bogdan Draghici\, VES Award-winning Art Director Benedikt Podlesnigg and Senior FX Artist Baptiste Erades\, moderated by VES member and Lead VFX Artist An-Tim Nguyen. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/webinar-inside-the-vfx-of-ves-award-winning-video-game-star-wars-outlaws-online/
CATEGORIES:Global/Online,Virtual
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SUMMARY:THE FILMMAKER SERIES: VOLUME 3 – THE LAST OF US
DESCRIPTION:THE FILMMAKER SERIES: VOLUME 3 – THE LAST OF US\n\nJoin us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation on the groundbreaking visual effects that brought The Last of Us to life. \n???? Sunday\, August 10th\n???? 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n???? Goldcorp Centre for the Arts\n149 West Hastings Street\nVancouver\, BC V6B 1H4 \nFeaturing a distinguished panel of industry leaders: \nAlex Wang – Emmy-winning VFX Supervisor\, The Last of Us (HBO)\nNick Epstein – VFX Supervisor\, Weta FX\nStephen James – VFX Supervisor\, DNEG\nJon Mitchell – VFX Supervisor\, Distillery VFX\nJoel Whist – Production SPFX Supervisor\n\nModerated by: Jeff White – Creative Director\, ILM \nGo behind the curtain with the creative minds behind the 2024 Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Special Visual Effects — and 2025 nominee — as they share insights into the artistry\, innovation\, and technical achievements that defined this acclaimed series. \nThe Mixer following the panel is invite-only and reserved for industry professionals. As a VES Member\, you are invited. \n???? General public tickets will be available on Eventbrite shortly. \nThis event is presented in partnership by VES and VPA\, with generous support from AWS. \nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/the-filmmaker-series-volume-3-the-last-of-us/
LOCATION:Goldcorp Centre for the Arts\, 149 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, BC V6B 1H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event,Global/Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T183000
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SUMMARY:Siggraph Party
DESCRIPTION:???? VES Vancouver SIGGRAPH Party 2025 ???? \nVES Members\, you’re invited! \nJoin the Visual Effects Society for an unforgettable SIGGRAPH party at Rogue Kitchen and Wetbar proudly sponsored by Netflix Animation Studios\, Eyeline Studios\, and Barnstorm! \n???? Rogue Kitchen and Wetbar601 W Cordova Street\, Vancouver???? Wednesday\, August 13th⏰ 6:30 PM – Late \nEnjoy amazing food\, refreshing beverages\, and fun photo opportunities — all in a central\, convenient location.\nConnect with VES members from around the world\, catch up with old friends\, and make new ones. \nSpace is limited\, entry is available on a first-come\, first-served basis and will be rolling throughout the night for ticket holders only. \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/siggraph-party-vancouver/
LOCATION:Rogue Kitchen and Wetbar\, 601 W Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 1G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Global/Online,Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250818T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Behind the VFX of Season 2 of the Apple TV+ Series SEVERANCE (Online)
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URL:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AVTG5UNORnCfOvZt2GnJ3w
CATEGORIES:Global/Online
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Rendering Your Own Vision: Making Original IP with Your Production Skills (Online)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are invited to join us for a webinar on creating your own IP.\nRendering Your Own Vision: Making Original IP with Your Production Skills\n???? Aug 28\, 2025 at 5 pm PDT / 7 PM CDT / 8 PM EST\n???? Online: Register Here\n \n \nFor many of us\, much of our careers have been devoted to helping bring other people’s visions to life. But what about the stories we want to tell? In today’s evolving production landscape\, budgets are tightening\, studios are merging\, and audiences are craving something fresh amid familiar titles. Original stories are more valuable than ever. Bringing them to life takes real commitment in both time and resources. So the question becomes: how do you take that first step? \nIn the footsteps of industry giants like Neil Blomkamp (District 9) and Gareth Edwards (The Creator)\, join us for an exclusive online event where VFX and creative industry veterans share how they turned their skills into original\, emerging intellectual properties\, gaining traction at various film festivals and conventions nationwide (and abroad).  \nHear firsthand from professionals who have launched indie films\, comics\, books\, and more\, while still thriving in the studio system. Learn what inspired their projects\, how they navigated challenges\, and the tips and tools that helped them bring their worlds from concept to audience. \nPresented by: \n\nMark A.J. Nazal – VES-Texas Section Board Member\, Emmy Award-Winning VFX Artist\, Supervisor\, and Executive | Independent Filmmaker and Comics Publisher\nWith Co-Moderator Mark Jabourian – Television Academy Alum | VFX Generalist and Researcher at UNC School of the Arts\n\nPanelists: \n\nChris Browne – Two-Time Leo Award-Winning VFX Supervisor – Currently Global VFX Supervisor at Sony Pictures Animation | Independent Filmmaker\nAlan Chan – VES-Texas Section Board Member\, Multi-Award-Winning VFX Artist and Supervisor – Currently Senior Look Dev Artist at Blizzard | Independent Filmmaker and Author\nSina San – Emmy-Winning Creative Director & Matte Painter | Independent Producer and Director for Special Projects\nKino Scialabba – Multi Award-Winning Art Director & Concept Artist | Graphic Novel Creator and Independent Filmmaker\n\nSpecial Guests: \n\nBritton Payne – Entertainment Attorney (DC Comics\, Warner Bros. Animation\, and Nickelodeon) and Executive Director\, The Autism Scene\nCharlie Seiner – CEO and Senior Producer at Ionart Studios\, Budapest
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/webinar-rendering-your-own-vision-online/
CATEGORIES:Global/Online,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250830T180000
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SUMMARY:Filmmakers Forum - "Poncho & Lefty: Chrome Don't Get Ya Home"
DESCRIPTION:The VES Bay Area is excited to invite our members to a presentation of  Poncho & Lefty in Chrome Don’t Get Ya Home. \n \n \nThe panel includes : Writer and Director – Matt Jacobs (owner and creative director of Enormous Horsepower) and VFX Supervisor – Ari Rubenstein (owner of Curv Studios). It will feature the screening of their short (7 minutes)\, plus a discussion about the creative process\, production\, technical pipeline\, and business models that they built for the project\, followed by a Q&A with the audience with moderator Jeff A. Johnson\, VES Bay Area Chair. \n       \nSynopsis\nOutside a desert saloon\, Lefty taunts Poncho’s dirty chopper\, but his own pristine motorcycle won’t start. Overlooking basics\, Lefty learns a lesson in humility\, and the value in more than just appearances. Chrome Don’t Get Ya Home” is a heartwarming and humorous tale of self-discovery\, and the wisdom that sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective… \n                                         \n  \nSaturday\, August 30\n6pm – 7:30pm\nBay Area VES members and guests can join us in-person at: \nThe Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (the MADE)\n921 Washington Street – Oakland\, CA\nhttps://www.themade.org/\n* – reminder the MADE is a hands-on video game museum.\nCome early and have a play on their massive collection of classic consoles! \nVES members worldwide can watch the session on Zoom\, and add their questions to the conversation! (Zoom link available to members)
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/filmmakers-forum-poncho-lefty-chrome-dont-get-ya-home/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event,Global/Online
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