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SUMMARY:Screening - FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 (Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nWednesday\, December 17\, 2025 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on December 17 at 10:00AM)\nImage Engine Design\n101 W 5th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1H9\nClick here for a map \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-five-nights-at-freddys-2-vancouver/
LOCATION:Image Engine Design\, 101 W 5th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:Screening - HAMNET (Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ HAMNET \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nThursday\, December 18\, 2025 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on December 18 at 10:00AM)\nImage Engine Design\n101 W 5th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1H9\nClick here for a map \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-hamnet-vancouver/
LOCATION:Image Engine Design\, 101 W 5th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:Screening - HAMNET (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ HAMNET \nThis is the new location for the Ray Harryhausen theater in the Miracle Mile. \nSony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission.\n \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)\nThursday\, December 18\, 2025 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on December 18 at 10:00AM)\nThe Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures\n5750 Wilshire Blvd.\, Suite 110\, Los Angeles\, CA 90036\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-hamnet-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Ray Harryhausen theater\, 5750 Wilshire Blvd.\, Suite 110\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: PREDATOR: BADLANDS Round Table - Q&Agency
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Q&Agency\nThe Q&Agency (FKA Picturehouse 441) is a series dedicated to connecting film and TV lovers across the world with the essentials of new and classic film and TV on a more personal level. \n\n\nSponsored by 20th Century Studios \n“Predator: Badlands\,” which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi\, is set in the future on a remote planet\, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi)\, outcast from his clan\, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and produced by John Davis\, Dan Trachtenberg\, Marc Toberoff\, Ben Rosenblatt\, Brent O’Connor. (Description by 20th Century Studios) \n\n\n\nGuests:\nDirector/producer Dan Trachtenberg\, visual effects supervisor Sheldon Stopsack (Weta)\, visual effects producer/co-producer Kathy Siegel\, animation supervisor Karl Rapley (Weta)\, visual effects supervisor Olivier Dumont\n\n\nGuest Bio:\n\nDan Trachtenberg is a director\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host. He made his feature film debut with 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)\, which earned him a Directors Guild of America Award nomination for Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film. He went on to direct and provide the story for the Predator franchise films Prey (2022)\, Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)\, and the recent box office smash Predator: Badlands (2025). For television\, he directed the pilot episodes of The Boys (2019) and The Lost Symbol (2021)\, as well as episodes of Black Mirror (2016). \nSheldon Stopsack joined Wētā FX in 2019 as a Visual Effects Supervisor on Ang Lee’s ground-breaking film Gemini Man. He was recently VFX Supervisor on Jared Hess’s A Minecraft Movie and has just wrapped on Predator: Badlands. On Gemini Man\, he led Wētā’s breakthrough development in the facial technology that was used to create the younger and entirely digital Will Smith and establishing a new industry-standard for CG human characters. Sheldon has a particular interest in creating digital characters—particularly humans—and led Wētā FX’s work on DC film Black Adam\, Jaume Collet-Serra’s action thriller Carry On and an episode of HBO Max Original Our Flag Means Death. Sheldon supervised visual effects on Terminator Genisys\, where he led the pioneering creation of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s photo-real younger digi double. He followed this up by serving as Visual Effects Supervisor on Terminator: Dark Fate and The Tomorrow War. Prior to Wētā\, Sheldon was a CG Supervisor at MPC where he led 3D teams on effects-heavy blockbusters such as Guardians of the Galaxy\, X-Men: Days of Futures Past and Total Recall. Sheldon’s early career started in lighting and look development\, leading him to take lead roles on films such as X-Men: First Class\, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides\, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. \nKathy Siegel is a seasoned Visual Effects Supervisor and Producer whose robust career spans more than 35 years. She has played a key role behind the scenes in both blockbuster features and smaller-scale productions.What sets Kathy apart is her rare\, comprehensive background in multiple facets of filmmaking and shot production. She began her career with traditional animation on the seminal series Pee-wee’s Playhouse — grounding her in the fundamentals of visual storytelling\, film technique\, and intricate craftsmanship. From there\, she expanded into not just visual effects but also production and post-production\, giving her a unique understanding of start to finish filmmaking. This cross-disciplinary foundation allows her to bridge creative and technical teams seamlessly\, anticipate challenges across departments\, and drive projects from concept to final delivery with clarity and precision. Her credits include major studio films such as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)\, Ford v Ferrari (2019)\, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)\, as well as earlier work on Thor (2011) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Her career demonstrates versatility — she’s served as VFX Producer\, Producer\, and Visual Effects Supervisor\, depending on the project’s scope and needs. In addition to major theatrical releases\, Kathy has contributed to commercials\, television series\, and even music videos — applying her creativity and visual-effects expertise broadly across the entertainment industry. Most recently\, Kathy served as Visual Effects Producer on Predator: Badlands (2025)\, reflecting both her ongoing influence in high-profile productions and her sustained commitment to creative excellence. Trained in the visual arts\, music and economics Kathy came to visual effects by chance but finds it offers the exact combination of science\, math and art that excites her boundless creativity. \nKarl Rapley – Karl joined Wētā FX at the end of 2006 as a junior previs artist on Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin. During the three-and-a-half years he worked on this enjoyable and fun project\, where part of his role was to come up with gags and crazy action sequences with the team and he was promoted several times and emerged as a Senior artist. Karl worked on the last two Avengers films – Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame as a Lead Animator and Sequence Animation Supervisor and continued in the MCU as Animation Supervisor on Black Widow and on The Marvels. Most recently\, Karl was Animation Supervisor on Predator: Badlands. Karl won an Annie Award for Best Character Animation in a Live Action production in 2021 for his animation supervision on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Born and raised in Warkworth New Zealand\, Karl grew up inspired by films like Jurassic Park\, Terminator 2 and just about anything that had a behind-the-scenes feature on the disc. He particularly enjoys working on projects where he can assist the film makers in creating amazing action sequences from previs to final animation. \nOlivier Dumont is an award-nominated visual effects supervisor whose career bridges the artistry of European visual storytelling with the scale and precision of Hollywood filmmaking. A native of France\, he began his career at the pioneering Paris studio BUF Compagnie\, contributing to visually ambitious films such as Oliver Stone’s Alexander\, Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige\, and the Wachowskis’ Speed Racer. His years at BUF built a comprehensive foundation across all facets of visual effects—design\, animation\, compositing\, and on-set supervision. After relocating to Los Angeles\, Dumont joined Method Studios\, where he oversaw major sequences for visionary filmmakers including Terrence Malick on The Tree of Life and reunited with the Wachowskis for Cloud Atlas. He later transitioned to the production side\, first as associate VFX supervisor on James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy and later as overall VFX supervisor on James Mangold’s Ford v Ferrari\, managing VFX integration from set through final delivery. The latter film became a hallmark of his philosophy of “invisible visual effects\,” seamlessly merging digital and practical elements to preserve realism and emotion. Dumont subsequently joined Luma Pictures\, where he supervised high-profile projects for Marvel Studios including Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings\, Eternals\, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. His leadership there continued to reflect his hallmark versatility—balancing large-scale\, effects-driven spectacle with nuanced\, story-enhancing visual work. Recognized with multiple industry nominations\, including honors from the Visual Effects Society\, Olivier Dumont is celebrated for his collaborative leadership\, technical mastery\, and cinematic sensitivity. Whether orchestrating expansive CG worlds or crafting photoreal\, invisible effects\, he remains dedicated to ensuring that visual effects serve the story above all.
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T141700
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SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D (Toronto)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH \nVES Members must login to RSVP at the bottom of the page\n \nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 11:00AM (Please arrive after 10:00AM to allow time for check-in)\nCineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas\n10 Dundas St E #402\, Toronto\, ON M7A 0B2\nClick here for a map \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-3d-toronto/
LOCATION:Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas\, 10 Dundas St E #402\, Toronto\, ON\, M7A 0B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T151500
DTSTAMP:20260405T125544
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SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 11:00AM (RSVPs close on Friday\, December 19 at 12:00PM)\nMain Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot\n(Please enter through the Buena Vista Gate between Riverside and Alameda)\n500 S. Buena Vista St.\, Burbank\, CA 91451 \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-w-filmmaker-qa-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Walt Disney Studios\, 500 S Buena Vista Street\, Burbank\, CA\, 91521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125544
CREATED:20251216T174947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T063402Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Bay Area)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nDue to studio security\, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.  \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 11:00AM (RSVPs close on December 19 at 10:00AM) \nThe Premier Theater at Industrial Light & Magic\n1 Letterman Dr\, San Francisco\, CA 94129\n(Click here for a map of parking lots near ILM.) \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-3d-w-filmmaker-qa-bay-area/
LOCATION:ILM Premier Theater\, 1 Letterman Dr.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T153000
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SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 11:00AM (There is a $4.75 parking fee per car)\nCapilano University Bosa Centre Theater\n2055 Purcell Way (entrance #2 off Skeena Road)\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7J 3H5 \nPark in lot #2 or #3 at the North end of the campus. Arrive early for the screening to allow time to walk to the theater. The theater doors will lock after the screening starts as per University security so don’t be late! \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-3d-w-filmmaker-qa-vancouver/
LOCATION:Capilano University’s Bosa Center Theater\, 2055 Purcell Way\,\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7J 3H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125544
CREATED:20251216T202925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T063210Z
UID:10011589-1766228400-1766244600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Portland)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 11:00AM\nOregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) theater\n1945 SE Water Ave\, Portland\, OR 97214\nClick here for a map \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-3d-w-filmmaker-qa-portland/
LOCATION:Oregon Museum of Science and Industry\, 1945 SE Water Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125544
CREATED:20251216T202355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T021446Z
UID:10011593-1766239200-1766255400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Atlanta)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 2:00PM\nAurora Cineplex\, Theater #10\n5100 Commerce Parkway\, Roswell\, GA 30076\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-3d-w-filmmaker-qa-atlanta/
LOCATION:Aurora Cineplex\, 5100 Commerce Parkway\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125544
CREATED:20251216T213502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T063042Z
UID:10011594-1766239200-1766255400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 2D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 2D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 2:00PM (Doors open at 1:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-2d-w-filmmaker-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125544
CREATED:20251216T174834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T111458Z
UID:10011595-1766257200-1766273400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (London)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and One (1) Guest are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 7:00PM (Please arrive early to allow time for check-in)\nDolby Laboratories Europe Limited\n4–6 Soho Square\, London W1D 3PZ\n(Closest tube station\, Tottenham Court Road)\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-3d-w-filmmaker-qa-london/
LOCATION:Dolby Labs London\, 4–6 Soho Square\, London\, W1D 3PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="London":MAILTO:info@ves.london
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125544
CREATED:20251206T175305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T175905Z
UID:10011581-1766313000-1766323800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Washington - Screening and Pub Event - Avatar 3
DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to a Movie & Pub Event\, hosted by the VES Washington Section Sunday\, Dec 21st\, 10:30am at Cinemark Lincoln Square in Bellevue for a screening of Disney’s Avatar 3: Fire And Ash in IMAX 3D!! \nVES Washington has purchased a limited number of reserved seating tickets to see a screening of Avatar 3.  After the show\, we’ll convene at a nearby restaurant to discuss the movie and the enjoy the fellowship of our VES colleagues. \nPlease note that this is not one of our studio-sponsored screenings. The Washington Section has purchased these individually reserved seats\, so they will be available on a strict first-come\, first-served basis to VES members only. We have space for maximum 20 people to RSVP (log in and use the RSVP button below). Please get your RSVP in as soon as possible to ensure your spot.  \nIf you RSVP and then expect you won’t be able to attend (or have a problem with your RSVP)\, please let us know ASAP at washington@vesglobal.org so we can make space for someone else.  If you would like to bring a guest to the screening please contact us and we can coordinate seats with you.  Then you can purchase their tickets separately.  If you’re having trouble with RSVP\, send us an email and we’ll get you on the list.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-washington-screening-and-pub-event-avatar-3/
LOCATION:Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas\, 700 Bellevue Way NE\, Lincoln Square North Tower\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pub Night,Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251223T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125544
CREATED:20251212T192032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T015347Z
UID:10011370-1766512800-1766527200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:EOY Drinks & Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH\, 3D (Adelaide)
DESCRIPTION:South Australian based VES Members and a guest are invited to a special end of year drinks and screening of Disney’s AVATAR: FIRE & ASH (3D) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nTuesday 23 December\, 2025  6pm Screening – Please note updated movie start\nHoyts Norwood\n185 The Parade\, Norwood SA 5067\n \nThis is a 3d screening of Avatar in recliner seats. 3d Glasses will be provided. Light snacks & sweets will also be provided for each guest. \nRSVP closes 19 December 2025 \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and select up to 2 tickets\, including your guest*** \nNote: If you would like to invite more than 1 guest\, please reach out to Marcus Wells\, no later than 3 days before the screening. Additional tickets will cost $23.75 per guest (including glasses)\, payable on the night and are strictly subject to availability. We will be pre-purchasing tickets ahead of this event\, so please RSVP asap. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nSeating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-ves-screening-avatar-fire-and-ash/
LOCATION:hoyts norwood\, 185 The Parade\, Norwood\, South Australia\, 5067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pub Night,Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125544
CREATED:20251222T182435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T182436Z
UID:10011600-1767783600-1767787200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Behind the Visual Effects of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and James Gunn’s SUPERMAN (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kOdpiH4OQf21GQwZ-nVGJA
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Global/Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260109T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T010000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20250206T183204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T212428Z
UID:10011564-1767988800-1768093200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:24th VES Awards Nomination Event
DESCRIPTION: SAVE THE DATE:\nStarting at 9:00 AM Saturday\, January 10 in your local time zone. \nThis event lasts 30 global hours starting in Wellington and ending the next day in Los Angeles. \nThis is the must-attend event of the VES awards season.  Judges will meet across the globe to review and nominate exclusive behind-the-scenes clips of the most striking visual imagery of 2025 for the 24th Annual VES Awards.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/save-the-date-global-nomination-event-2026/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Event,Global/Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="VES HQ":MAILTO:info@vesglobal.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20251203T205232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T213750Z
UID:10011576-1768743000-1768761000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Georgia Savannah Holiday Party and Membership Drive!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-savannah-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Tybee Island Guard House\, 31 Van Horne Ave.\, Tybee Island\, GA\, 31328\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20260114T180722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T180851Z
UID:10011603-1769000400-1769292000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:PIDS - VIP ACCESS
DESCRIPTION:La VES FRANCE est fière d’offrir 10 Places VIP à ses membres ! 🎁 \nLe PIDS Enghien est une manifestation créée par le Centre des arts d’Enghien-les-Bains dédiée aux effets visuels\, croisant les enjeux créatifs\, techniques et économiques d’un secteur en perpétuelle évolution. Découvrez les dernières tendances et innovations en matière d’effets visuels numériques\, de CGI\, de motion capture\, de 3D et de technologies de rupture dans le cinéma\, la télévision\, la publicité\, les jeux vidéo et les transmédias ! \nOffre valable pour 1 place par membre et pour les 10 premiers inscrits.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/pids-vip-access/
LOCATION:Centre des Arts at Enghien les Bains\, 12-16 Rue de la Libération\, Enghien-les-Bains\, 95880\, France
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="france":MAILTO:france@vesglobal.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20260119T221519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T222756Z
UID:10011608-1769108400-1769119200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Montreal Pub Night January 2026
DESCRIPTION:VES Montréal Pub Night – January 2026Join VES Montréal for our January Pub Night\, our monthly get-together where VES members and their guests can connect\, share stories\, and build community in a relaxed setting. Come out\, bring your colleagues\, and make the most of this chance to network with friends and peers from across the Montréal VFX and animation industry. \nThis event is open to VES members + up to 2 guests. Please RSVP and register your guests when signing up. Let’s make this the start of a great season together\, we hope to see you there! \nThursday\, January 22 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nSoirée Pub du VES Montréal – Janvier 2026Joignez-vous à VES Montréal pour notre Pub Night de janvier notre rencontre mensuelle où les membres du VES et leurs invités se retrouvent pour échanger et discuter dans une ambiance conviviale. rendez-vous mensuel où les membres du VES et leurs invités pourront se rejoindre\, réseauter et passer un bon moment ensemble. \nOuvert aux membres du VES + jusqu’à 2 invités. SVP RSVP et merci d’inscrire vos invités lors de l’inscription. Faisons de cette soirée le début d’une belle saison\, au plaisir de vous y voir ! \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vesmtl-pubnight-jan/
LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20260118T050920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T050920Z
UID:10011606-1769194800-1769202000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Pub Night (Oregon) - Welcome New Members
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/pub-night-oregon-welcome-new-members/
LOCATION:Ichabod’s Bar & Grill\, 12475 SW 1st St\, Beaverton\, OR\, 97005\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20260114T203934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T120653Z
UID:10011604-1769196600-1769202000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:PIDS - MASTER CLASS: Richard EDLUND
DESCRIPTION:La VES FRANCE est heureuse de vous offrir 50 places pour la Master Class de Richard EDLUND: Le Vendredi 23 Janvier 2026 dès 19h30. \nUne masterclass exceptionnelle avec le GENIE d’honneur 2026. Richard Edlund est l’un des pionniers les plus influents de l’histoire des effets visuels modernes. \nMembre fondateur d’Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)\, il a contribué à façonner l’esthétique et les techniques des superproductions hollywoodiennes des années 1970 et 1980. Il est notamment connu pour son travail révolutionnaire sur la trilogie originale de Star Wars\, qui lui a valu plusieurs Oscars\, ainsi que sur des films emblématiques tels que Les Aventuriers de l’Arche perdue (1981)\, Poltergeist (1982)\, Ghostbusters (1984) et Piège de cristal (Die Hard\, 1988). \nLa rencontre sera suivie de la projection du film culte de Harold Ramis\, avec Michael Keaton et Andie MacDowell : Mes doubles\, ma femme et moi (Multiplicity\, 1996) dont Richard Edlund a réalisé les effets visuels au sein de sa société Boss Films. \nOffre valable pour les 50 premiers inscrits. Jusqu’à 2 places par membres. 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/pids-master-class-richard-edlund/
LOCATION:Centre des Arts at Enghien les Bains\, 12-16 Rue de la Libération\, Enghien-les-Bains\, 95880\, France
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="france":MAILTO:france@vesglobal.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20260121T222928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T223027Z
UID:10011611-1769400000-1770609599@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:24th Annual VES Awards View & Vote for VES Members Only (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The online View & Vote is your exclusive members-only opportunity to help decide which nominees take home a coveted VES Award at the 24th Annual VES Awards! Watch your e-mail inbox for instructions and reminders! Balloting closes on Sunday\, February 8 at 11:59PM (PDT)!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/24th-annual-ves-awards-view-vote-for-ves-members-only-online/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Global/Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260127T181500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260127T204500
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SUMMARY:SYDNEY VES Screening: Marty Supreme
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and up to one guest are invited to a preview screening of  A24’s Oscar nominated (Best Picture) “Marty Supreme”\n\n\n\nMarty Mauser\, a young man with a dream no one respects\, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. \nPlease note this is a closed cation screening.\n\n\nDirected by Josh Safdie\n\n\nWritten by Josh Safdie\, Ronald Bronstein\n\n\nStars Timothée Chalamet\, Gwyneth Paltrow\, Odessa A’zion\n\n\nFilm duration: 150 mins\n\n\n\n\n\nVIEW TRAILER \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/marty_supreme_syd/
LOCATION:Hoyts Broadway\, Cnr Greek & Bay St\, Sydney (Broadway Hoyts Cinema)\, NSW\, 2007\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260127T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
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SUMMARY:PROJECTION L'inconnu de la grande arche - Q/A
DESCRIPTION:Bonjour à toutes et à tous\, \nDans le cadre du Festival Cinéma Télérama\, la VES France a le plaisir de vous convier au Cinéma Le Trianon pour une projection spéciale du film L’Inconnu de la Grande Arche. \nLa projection sera suivie d’un débat consacré à cette collaboration technique et artistique\, en présence de : \nStéphane Demoustier\, le réalisateur \nLise Fischer\, la superviseuse VFX (MPC). \nLa discussion sera modérée par Quentin Martin\, Directeur de la VES France. \n📅 Quand ? Mardi 27 janvier à 18h30 \n📍 Où ? Cinéma Le Trianon Adresse : Place Carnot\, 93230 Romainville \n🚇 Accès : Métro Ligne 11\, arrêt Romainville – Carnot (l’arrêt est situé juste devant le cinéma). \nAu plaisir de vous y retrouver\, \nL’équipe VES France
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/projection-linconnu-de-la-grande-arche-q-a/
LOCATION:Cinéma le Trianon\, Place Carnot\, Romainville\, 93230\, France
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260127T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260127T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20260112T164613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T115924Z
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SUMMARY:Screening – MERCY (Munich)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and their guests are Invited to a Screening of SONY Pictures’ MERCY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nTuesday\, January 27th\, 2026 at 8:00 PM\nmathäser Filmpalast\nBayerstraße 3-5\, 80335 München\nEtage G\, Stachus Passagen\n-> Meeting Point: 1st Floor (not Ground Floor) by the escalators \nClick here for a map \nEach member is allowed to bring one (1) guest. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***\n\n \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-mercy-munich/
LOCATION:Mathäser Filmpalast\, Bayerstraße 3-5\, Munich\, Bavaria\, 80335\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20260110T155122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T155653Z
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SUMMARY:THE SPLATTING SHIFT: Innovation in 3D processing
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe first educational event of 2026 is here ! \nTHE SPLATTING SHIFT: A TECHNICAL AND CREATIVE JOURNEY ON GAUSSIAN SPLATTING!! \nPlease join us to learn about an exciting VFX process that is revolutionizing the world of visual effects. \nTopics include: \n Practical overview of Gaussian splatting from a capture and processing perspective\nThe use of the Gaussian splatting through the eyes of a Cinematographer\nHow this technology can support creative control on projects that bridge Unreal Engine workflows and on set cinematography.\nNew tools for Gaussian splatting in Nuke 17
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/the-splatting-shift-innovation-in-3d-processing/
LOCATION:Visualskies\, Unit 4S - Hewlett House 5 Havelock Terrace - Battersea - London\, London\, London\, SW8 4AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="London":MAILTO:info@ves.london
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20260123T041845Z
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SUMMARY:VES Bay Area Winter Social | POSTPONED | Saturday\, January 31 @ Plank!
DESCRIPTION:Due to late scheduling\, we have decided to postpone our winter social. While the date is TBD\, we’re hoping to reschedule for late February. Thank you for your patience and STAY TUNED! \nThe VES Bay Area invites you and a guest to Plank\, for an evening of games\, food\, drinks and as always\, good company. \nThe dress code is once again CREW GEAR! Come flaunt your favorite show\, your first show\, your worst show\, or all three at once! \nRSVP’s are requested by January 27\, 2026. \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-bay-area-winter-social-saturday-january-31-plank/
LOCATION:Plank\, 98 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20260117T202956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T202956Z
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SUMMARY:VES TORONTO SECTION - 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Please check your email for RSVP link or login and use the link at the bottom of this post. \nVES Toronto members and guest\, please join us for our Annual General Meeting to share a drink and some food\, connect with other VES members and the VES Toronto board. Share your voice and learn about what’s coming up for 2026. \n\nWhen: Thursday February 5th 2026\, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm ET\nLocation: Black Sheep\, 165 E Liberty St\, Toronto\, 3rd Floor. (inside The Brazen Head Pub)\nDrink Ticket and Food will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!\n\n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-toronto-section-2026-annual-general-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:The Black Sheep\, 165 E Liberty St 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 3K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Party,Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T125545
CREATED:20260206T230550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T231714Z
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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: AVATAR: FIRE & ASH Round Table - Q&Agency
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Q&Agency\nThe Q&Agency (FKA Picturehouse 441) is a series dedicated to connecting film and TV lovers across the world with the essentials of new and classic film and TV on a more personal level. \nSponsored by 20th Century Studios \n“Avatar: Fire and Ash\,” the third film in the phenomenally successful “Avatar” franchise\, opened exclusively in theaters worldwide December 19\, 2025. James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington)\, Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña)\, and the Sully family. The film\, which has a screenplay by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver\, and a story by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Salerno\, also stars Sigourney Weaver\, Stephen Lang\, Oona Chaplin\, Cliff Curtis\, Joel David Moore\, CCH Pounder\, Edie Falco\, David Thewlis\, Jemaine Clement\, Giovanni Ribisi\, Britain Dalton\, Jamie Flatters\, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss\, Jack Champion\, Brendan Cowell\, Bailey Bass\, Filip Geljo\, Duane Evans\, Jr.\, and Kate Winslet. (Synopsis by 20th Century Studios) \nGuests: \n\n\nSenior visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri\, Lightstorm visual effects supervisor/virtual second unit director/executive producer Richard Baneham\, Wētā FX senior visual effects supervisor Eric Saindon\, Wētā FX senior animation supervisor Daniel Barrett. \n\n\nGuest Bios:\nJoe Letteri‘s (Senior Visual Effects Supervisor) pioneering work in visual effects has earned him five Academy® Awards for Best Visual Effects – most recently for “Avatar: The Way of Water\,” following earlier wins for “Avatar\,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers\,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King\,” and “King Kong.” He has a long-standing interest in creating compelling\, realistic creatures and characters – from the Na’vi to Gollum\, Alita\, and Caesar. He has developed many techniques that have become industry standards for creating photorealistic digital effects. This includes co-developing the subsurface scattering technique that brought Gollum to life (winning an Academy® Technical Achievement Award)\, and pushing the development of large-scale virtual production. Under Letteri’s leadership\, Wētā FX has continued to expand and improve these techniques through films like “The Hobbit” and “The Planet of the Apes” trilogies. He continues to drive the advancement of Wētā’s technological and artistic innovations. \nRichard Baneham (Lightstorm Visual Effects Supervisor/Virtual Second Unit Director/Executive Producer) or “Richie\,” hails from a traditional animation background. He made the transition to CG while working on “The Iron Giant.” From there\, he embarked into the world of CG\, where he has also won awards for his work as an animation supervisor on “The Lord of the Rings\,” “The Two Towers\,” and “The Return of the King.” His other credits include “Alita: Battle Angel” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion\, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Baneham also had the opportunity to dive into the world of theme parks\, where he helped design and co-direct the “The Flight of Passage” and “The Na’vi River Ride Journey” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida/ \nEric Saindon (Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor). “Avatar\,” “Avatar: The Way of Water\,” “Alita: Battle Angel\,” and all three “Hobbit” films are just the tip of the iceberg. He joined Wētā FX in 1999 as a creatures/character supervisor\, where he was pivotal in the creation of Gollum for “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.” He first moved into a VFX supervisor role in 2006 for “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Since then\, he has served in this capacity for most of his projects\, while also managing preproduction and on-set duties. Between blockbusters\, Saindon has shown a deft hand guiding smaller projects\, like “Pete’s Dragon” and David Lowery’s “The Green Knight.” He won an Academy Award® and a BAFTA Award for “Avatar:The Way of Water.” He was previously nominated for two Academy Awards and three BAFTAs\, and has won four Visual Effects Society Awards. He is an active member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. \nDaniel Barrett (Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor) won an Academy® Award and BAFTA Award for “Avatar: The Way of Water.” He was also the animation supervisor for three of the “Planet of the Apes” films: “Rise\,” “Dawn\,” and “War\,” earning him three Oscar® and BAFTA nominations. He joined the team at Wētā FX in 2006 on “Bridge to Terabithia.” The same year\, he was lead animator on “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep\,” work that earned him a VES nomination for animated character. Barrett spent three years as lead animator on James Cameron’s “Avatar” on multiple sequences\, including the destruction of the Home Tree and the third-act ground battle. He also led the animation team that created the digital Paul Walker for “Furious 7.”
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/partner-event-avatar-fire-and-ash/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T190000
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SUMMARY:VES BAY AREA: Corey Rosen author talk\, Feb 12 @ ILM!
DESCRIPTION:Industrial Light & Magic\, VES\, and PGA invite you to an Author Talk with ILM alum\, author\, storyteller\, and visual effects producer Corey Rosen on Thursday\, February 12\, at 5pm in Dagobah Theater! This will be a conversational evening exploring how storytelling shapes creative work\, collaboration\, and communication. \nThe workshop will take place from 5 – 6pm\, followed by a reception and book signing in Javva the Hutt from 6 – 7pm. Books will be available for purchase during the event\, and parking/access information will be shared with attendees the week of the event. \nPlease RSVP by Friday\, February 6. \nRSVP HERE \nDrawing from his new book\, A Story for Everything\, Corey shares practical storytelling tools used in filmmaking\, leadership\, pitching\, feedback\, and problem-solving\, along with stories from his work across film\, VFX\, and live storytelling events such as The Moth. \nHosted in conversation with Lucasfilm’s Daniel Cavey\, this session blends discussion\, examples\, and audience participation to explore how stories help teams align\, build trust\, and navigate complexity in creative environments. \nHope to see you there! \nThursday\, February 12 @ 5 – 7pm \nIndustrial Light + Magic \nDagobah Theatre \n1 Letterman Dr. \nSan Francisco
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-bay-area-corey-rosen-author-talk-feb-12-ilm/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Educational
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