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BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T212500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260609T215527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T215527Z UID:10011801-1781636400-1781645100@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - DISCLOSURE DAY (London) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ DISCLOSURE DAY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on June 16 at 10:00AM)\nDNeg Screening Room\n160 Great Portland Street\, Fitzrovia\, London W1W 5QA\n(Closest tube station\, Great Portland Street)\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-disclosure-day-london/ LOCATION:DNeg Screening Room\, 160 Great Portland Street\, Fitzrovia\, London\, W1W 5QA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-disclosure-day-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T212000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260603T223400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T223403Z UID:10011778-1781638200-1781644800@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - BACKROOMS (New York) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of A24’s BACKROOMS \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026 at 7:30PM\nSVA Theatre\n333 W. 23rd Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) New York\, NY 10011\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-backrooms-new-york/ LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 W. 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-backrooms.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260617T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260617T203000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260609T171839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T190929Z UID:10011787-1781717400-1781728200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES-LA Game Night 1 DESCRIPTION:VES-LA Community Game Nights\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Cities\, Three Nights\, Endless Fun: \nThis is not just one event\, but a multi-city tour aimed at connecting with members across the expansive span of the VES-LA Section!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Game Night Series will unfold across five distinct cities over three distinct nights. Our goal is simple: to create convenient and enjoyable opportunities for our members to unwind and network with their local peers. Each location is hosted by a local VES-LA BOM member\, so this is a time to meet who lives near you!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are proud to bring these events to: \n\nTorrance (6/17)\nCosta Mesa (6/17)\nNorthridge (6/18)\nPasadena (6/18)\nBurbank (6/19)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How it Works (Choose Your Own Adventure): \nYour Nearest Stronghold: We encourage all members to attend the game night held in the city nearest to them. Check out the descriptions for each event as each of them are offering different experiences. It’s a perfect way to meet your neighbors in the industry and foster local connections. \nComplete the Quest: For the truly adventurous\, or those willing to explore new regions\, you are welcome and invited to attend any and all of the three game nights! If you are willing to travel\, we would love to see you. Each city offers a new opportunity to meet different VES colleagues.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-8:30pm \n(BOM Host: Ihimu Ukpo) \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elixir Bar\, Costa Mesa\nStep into a realm where Harry Potter whimsy meets Beetlejuice eccentricity at Costa Mesa’s most spellbinding hidden gem\, Elixir Tea Bar. This enchanted\, non-alcoholic sanctuary sets the perfect moody\, magical backdrop for an evening of legendary tabletop battles with your fellow VFX pros. Leave the real world behind for a night of pure creative camaraderie\, and best of all\, VES-LA is covering your first drink and a selection of delicious savory nibbles to keep the competitive energy flowing!\n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1779 Newport Blvd 2nd Floor\,   Costa Mesa\, CA 92627 \n \n RSVP for Costa Mesa/Orange County\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17th\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00pm – 9:00pm \n(BOM Host:  Nathalia Ruiz Murray) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hermosa Brewing Company\, Torrance\nThe only stop on our Game Night Series with cold beer on tap — and your first round is on us!  We’re taking over a table at Hermosa Brewing Company\, bringing the games\, and settling in for a night of friendly competition with fellow VFX pros. No agenda\, no pressure. Just good drinks\, fun games and great company.  And did we mention there’s a food truck outside? Now THAT’s SO L.A.! \nCome on over\, pull up a stool\, grab your first drink courtesy of VES-LA\, and let’s see who’s got the winning roll. \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1855 Del Amo Blvd\, Torrance\, CA 90501 \n \n RSVP for Torrance\, South Bay\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-9:30pm \n(BOM Host:  Lopsie Schwartz) \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fire & Dice\, Northridge\nStep into the glow of Fire & Dice\, Northridge’s own tabletop haven where dice hit the table\, cards come alive\, and every corner feels ready for a new campaign. Whether you’re a hardcore strategist or just want a fun\, low-pressure night out with fellow VFX pros\, pull up a chair and let the real world fade into the background. \nWant to learn Magic: The Gathering? Sign up now and we’ll hand you a free Starter Deck to keep — yours forever. We’ll walk you through your first game with a hands-on intro lesson\, no experience required. (please arrive by 8pm for this perk) \nVES-LA is bringing in light nibbles and non-alcoholic drinks  to keep the energy up\, the conversation flowing\, and the friendly rivalries properly fueled.\n \n \n \n \n \n Address: 9036 Tampa Ave\, Northridge\, CA 91324 \n \n RSVP for Northridge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-10:00pm \n(BOM Host:  Theresa Patten-Koeckert and Rob Holland) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Odyssey Games\, Pasadena\nVenture east to Odyssey Games in Pasadena. With its deep shelves of board games\, RPGs\, miniatures\, trading cards\, and hobby treasures\, Odyssey feels like the kind of place where every table could launch a quest\, a battle\, or a ridiculous inside joke that lasts all night. Come connect with your fellow VES members\, roll some dice\, make a few new allies\, and enjoy complimentary light nibbles and non-alcoholic drinks courtesy of VES-LA while the games begin.\n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1795 E Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA 91106 \n \n RSVP for Pasadena\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 19th\, 2026 \nTime: 6pm-9:00pm \n(BOM Host: Sarah McGrail) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geeky Teas & Games\, Burbank\nCome out to Burbank’s ultimate nerd haven\, Geeky Teas & Games\, a delightfully eccentric community hub where life-size TARDIS doors and Daleks meet a cozy\, welcoming sanctuary for gamers and Anglophiles alike. Step into this vibrant\, welcoming space for an evening of epic tabletop campaigns and peruse the specialty fandom-inspired loose-leaf teas available for purchase. Leave the Hollywood grind behind for a night of pure\, unadulterated geek camaraderie. VES LA will provide snacks. Bring your own beverages (non-alcoholic – save the mead for another quest). Space is limited\, so roll for initiative on that sign-up form (Members +1) before all seats are claimed! \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  900 W Alameda\, Burbank CA 91506 \n \n RSVP for Burbank URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-game-nights-1/ LOCATION:Los Angeles County & OC\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260619T213000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260609T155706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T190844Z UID:10011795-1781719200-1781904600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES-LA Game Nights DESCRIPTION:VES-LA Community Game Nights\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Cities\, Three Nights\, Endless Fun: \nThis is not just one event\, but a multi-city tour aimed at connecting with members across the expansive span of the VES-LA Section!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Game Night Series will unfold across five distinct cities over three distinct nights. Our goal is simple: to create convenient and enjoyable opportunities for our members to unwind and network with their local peers. Each location is hosted by a local VES-LA BOM member\, so this is a time to meet who lives near you!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are proud to bring these events to: \n\nTorrance (6/17)\nCosta Mesa (6/17)\nNorthridge (6/18)\nPasadena (6/18)\nBurbank (6/19)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How it Works (Choose Your Own Adventure): \nYour Nearest Stronghold: We encourage all members to attend the game night held in the city nearest to them. Check out the descriptions for each event as each of them are offering different experiences. It’s a perfect way to meet your neighbors in the industry and foster local connections. \nComplete the Quest: For the truly adventurous\, or those willing to explore new regions\, you are welcome and invited to attend any and all of the three game nights! If you are willing to travel\, we would love to see you. Each city offers a new opportunity to meet different VES colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-8:30pm \n(BOM Host: Ihimu Ukpo) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elixir Bar\, Costa Mesa\nStep into a realm where Harry Potter whimsy meets Beetlejuice eccentricity at Costa Mesa’s most spellbinding hidden gem\, Elixir Tea Bar. This enchanted\, non-alcoholic sanctuary sets the perfect moody\, magical backdrop for an evening of legendary tabletop battles with your fellow VFX pros. Leave the real world behind for a night of pure creative camaraderie\, and best of all\, VES-LA is covering your first drink and a selection of delicious savory nibbles to keep the competitive energy flowing! \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1779 Newport Blvd 2nd Floor\,   Costa Mesa\, CA 92627 \n \n RSVP for Costa Mesa/Orange County\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17th\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00pm – 9:00pm \n(BOM Host:  Nathalia Ruiz Murray) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hermosa Brewing Company\, Torrance\nThe only stop on our Game Night Series with cold beer on tap — and your first round is on us!  We’re taking over a table at Hermosa Brewing Company\, bringing the games\, and settling in for a night of friendly competition with fellow VFX pros. No agenda\, no pressure. Just good drinks\, fun games and great company.  And did we mention there’s a food truck outside? Now THAT’s SO L.A.! \nCome on over\, pull up a stool\, grab your first drink courtesy of VES-LA\, and let’s see who’s got the winning roll. \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1855 Del Amo Blvd\, Torrance\, CA 90501 \n \n RSVP for Torrance\, South Bay\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-9:30pm \n(BOM Host:  Lopsie Schwartz) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fire & Dice\, Northridge\nStep into the glow of Fire & Dice\, Northridge’s own tabletop haven where dice hit the table\, cards come alive\, and every corner feels ready for a new campaign. Whether you’re a hardcore strategist or just want a fun\, low-pressure night out with fellow VFX pros\, pull up a chair and let the real world fade into the background. \nWant to learn Magic: The Gathering? Sign up now and we’ll hand you a free Starter Deck to keep — yours forever. We’ll walk you through your first game with a hands-on intro lesson\, no experience required. (please arrive by 8pm for this perk) \nVES-LA is bringing in light nibbles and non-alcoholic drinks  to keep the energy up\, the conversation flowing\, and the friendly rivalries properly fueled. \n \n \n \n \n \n Address: 9036 Tampa Ave\, Northridge\, CA 91324 \n \n RSVP for Northridge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-10:00pm \n(BOM Host:  Theresa Patten-Koeckert and Rob Holland) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Odyssey Games\, Pasadena\nVenture east to Odyssey Games in Pasadena. With its deep shelves of board games\, RPGs\, miniatures\, trading cards\, and hobby treasures\, Odyssey feels like the kind of place where every table could launch a quest\, a battle\, or a ridiculous inside joke that lasts all night. Come connect with your fellow VES members\, roll some dice\, make a few new allies\, and enjoy complimentary light nibbles and non-alcoholic drinks courtesy of VES-LA while the games begin. \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1795 E Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA 91106 \n \n RSVP for Pasadena\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 19th\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00pm-9:00pm \n(BOM Host: Sarah McGrail) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geeky Teas & Games\, Burbank\nCome out to Burbank’s ultimate nerd haven\, Geeky Teas & Games\, a delightfully eccentric community hub where life-size TARDIS doors and Daleks meet a cozy\, welcoming sanctuary for gamers and Anglophiles alike. Step into this vibrant\, welcoming space for an evening of epic tabletop campaigns and peruse the specialty fandom-inspired loose-leaf teas available for purchase. Leave the Hollywood grind behind for a night of pure\, unadulterated geek camaraderie. VES LA will provide snacks. Bring your own beverages (non-alcoholic – save the mead for another quest). Space is limited\, so roll for initiative on that sign-up form (Members +1) before all seats are claimed! \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  900 W Alameda\, Burbank CA 91506 \n \n RSVP for Burbank URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-game-nights/ LOCATION:Los Angeles County & OC\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260617T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260617T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260602T140314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T140314Z UID:10011768-1781721000-1781726400@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES New Zealand June Pub Night + Star Wars Quiz 2026 DESCRIPTION:VES New Zealand Pub Night + Star Wars Quiz 🌌🍻\nJoin the Visual Effects Society New Zealand community for an epic evening of drinks\, trivia\, and industry catch-ups at Double Vision Brewing. \n✨ Calling all Jedi\, Sith\, bounty hunters\, droids\, and VFX artists — test your Star Wars knowledge and compete in a fun night packed with galactic trivia and great company. \n📅 Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM📍 Double Vision Brewing — 128 Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington \n🎟 RSVP via the VES Website \nWhether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting fellow artists from across the VFX industry\, this is the perfect chance to unwind\, grab a drink\, and celebrate the creative community together. \n🏆 Star Wars Trivia🍺 Great Drinks🎁 Gift for Trivia Winner \nSpecial thanks to the team at Double Vision Brewing for hosting the evening. \n VES Members receive their first drink free! URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-new-zealand-june-pub-night-star-wars-quiz-2026/ LOCATION:Double Vision Brewing\, 128A Unit E Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington\, 6022\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Event,Pub Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PubNight_StarWars_06-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260617T212500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T165708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T165745Z UID:10011822-1781722800-1781731500@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - DISCLOSURE DAY (Potsdam) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ DISCLOSURE DAY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026 at 7:00PM\nFilmuniversity Babelsberg Konrad Wolf\nMarlene-Dietrich-Allee 11 14482 Potsdam\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-disclosure-day-potsdam/ LOCATION:Filmuniversity Babelsberg Konrad Wolf\, Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 11\, Potsdam\, 14482\, Germany CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-disclosure-day-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260617T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260617T215500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260611T161636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T161636Z UID:10011802-1781724600-1781733300@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - DISCLOSURE DAY (Paris) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ DISCLOSURE DAY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026 at 7:30PM\nTSF Screening Room\n30 Avenue George Sand 93210 La Plaine Saint-Denis (Paris)\n(Nearest Metro station\, Front Populaire)\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-disclosure-day-paris/ LOCATION:TSF Screening Room\, 30 Avenue George Sand\, La Plaine Saint-Denis\, 93210\, France CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-disclosure-day-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260617T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260622T230000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T171155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T171229Z UID:10011823-1781724600-1782169200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Bonjour à tous\, \nLes membres de la VES et leurs invités sont conviés par \nUniversal Pictures à la projection de :\n\n\nDISCLOSURE DAY \nde Steven Spielberg\n\n\n📅 Quand ? Mercredi 17 juin 2026 à 19h30 \n📍 Où ? TSF Laboratoire \nAdresse : 30 Avenue George Sand\, 93210 La Plaine Saint-Denis \n🚇 Accès : Métro ligne 12\, arrêt Front Populaire \nMerci de confirmer votre présence via le lien ci-dessous. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/238495/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/disclosure-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260609T211637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T182114Z UID:10011807-1781780400-1781784000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Webinar - Inside the Visual Effects of Season 2 of UCP's & Peacock's TED Series (Online) DESCRIPTION:Inside the Visual Effects of Season 2 of UCP’s & Peacock’s TED Series \nClick here to RSVP \nThursday\, June 18\, 2026 at 11:00AM (PDT)\, 1:00PM (CDT)\, 2:00PM (EDT)\, 7:00PM (BST)\, 8:00PM (CEST)\, 11:30PM (IST) and Friday\, June 19 at 3:00AM (JST)\, 4:00AM (AEST)\, 6:00AM (NZST) \nJoin the conversation about season 2 of UCP’s and Peacock’s TED series with Academy Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Hoyt Yeatman\, VES Award nominated Visual Effects Supervisor Blair Clark as well as Producer and Supervising Editor Tom Costantino\, moderated by VES Board 2nd Vice Chair Brooke Lyndon-Stanford. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/webinar-inside-the-visual-effects-of-season-2-of-upcs-peacocks-ted-series-online/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Global/Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/md-ted-season-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="VES HQ":MAILTO:info@vesglobal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T211200 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T162554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T162554Z UID:10011820-1781809200-1781817120@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (Vancouver) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Amazon MGM Studios’ MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nThursday\, June 18\, 2026 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on June 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-masters-of-the-universe-vancouver/ LOCATION:Image Engine Design\, 101 W 5th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-masters-of-the-universe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T213000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260609T172407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T191021Z UID:10011796-1781809200-1781818200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES-LA Game Night 2 DESCRIPTION:VES-LA Community Game Nights\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Cities\, Three Nights\, Endless Fun: \nThis is not just one event\, but a multi-city tour aimed at connecting with members across the expansive span of the VES-LA Section!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Game Night Series will unfold across five distinct cities over three distinct nights. Our goal is simple: to create convenient and enjoyable opportunities for our members to unwind and network with their local peers. Each location is hosted by a local VES-LA BOM member\, so this is a time to meet who lives near you!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are proud to bring these events to: \n\nTorrance (6/17)\nCosta Mesa (6/17)\nNorthridge (6/18)\nPasadena (6/18)\nBurbank (6/19)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How it Works (Choose Your Own Adventure): \nYour Nearest Stronghold: We encourage all members to attend the game night held in the city nearest to them. Check out the descriptions for each event as each of them are offering different experiences. It’s a perfect way to meet your neighbors in the industry and foster local connections. \nComplete the Quest: For the truly adventurous\, or those willing to explore new regions\, you are welcome and invited to attend any and all of the three game nights! If you are willing to travel\, we would love to see you. Each city offers a new opportunity to meet different VES colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-8:30pm \n(BOM Host: Ihimu Ukpo) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elixir Bar\, Costa Mesa\nStep into a realm where Harry Potter whimsy meets Beetlejuice eccentricity at Costa Mesa’s most spellbinding hidden gem\, Elixir Tea Bar. This enchanted\, non-alcoholic sanctuary sets the perfect moody\, magical backdrop for an evening of legendary tabletop battles with your fellow VFX pros. Leave the real world behind for a night of pure creative camaraderie\, and best of all\, VES-LA is covering your first drink and a selection of delicious savory nibbles to keep the competitive energy flowing! \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1779 Newport Blvd 2nd Floor\,   Costa Mesa\, CA 92627 \n \n RSVP for Costa Mesa/Orange County\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17th\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00pm – 9:00pm \n(BOM Host:  Nathalia Ruiz Murray) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hermosa Brewing Company\, Torrance\nThe only stop on our Game Night Series with cold beer on tap — and your first round is on us!  We’re taking over a table at Hermosa Brewing Company\, bringing the games\, and settling in for a night of friendly competition with fellow VFX pros. No agenda\, no pressure. Just good drinks\, fun games and great company.  And did we mention there’s a food truck outside? Now THAT’s SO L.A.! \nCome on over\, pull up a stool\, grab your first drink courtesy of VES-LA\, and let’s see who’s got the winning roll. \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1855 Del Amo Blvd\, Torrance\, CA 90501 \n \n RSVP for Torrance\, South Bay\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-9:30pm \n(BOM Host:  Lopsie Schwartz) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fire & Dice\, Northridge\nStep into the glow of Fire & Dice\, Northridge’s own tabletop haven where dice hit the table\, cards come alive\, and every corner feels ready for a new campaign. Whether you’re a hardcore strategist or just want a fun\, low-pressure night out with fellow VFX pros\, pull up a chair and let the real world fade into the background. \nWant to learn Magic: The Gathering? Sign up now and we’ll hand you a free Starter Deck to keep — yours forever. We’ll walk you through your first game with a hands-on intro lesson\, no experience required. (please arrive by 8pm for this perk) \nVES-LA is bringing in light nibbles and non-alcoholic drinks  to keep the energy up\, the conversation flowing\, and the friendly rivalries properly fueled. \n \n \n \n \n \n Address: 9036 Tampa Ave\, Northridge\, CA 91324 \n \n RSVP for Northridge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-10pm \n(BOM Host:  Theresa Patten-Koeckert and Rob Holland) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Odyssey Games\, Pasadena\nVenture east to Odyssey Games in Pasadena. With its deep shelves of board games\, RPGs\, miniatures\, trading cards\, and hobby treasures\, Odyssey feels like the kind of place where every table could launch a quest\, a battle\, or a ridiculous inside joke that lasts all night. Come connect with your fellow VES members\, roll some dice\, make a few new allies\, and enjoy complimentary light nibbles and non-alcoholic drinks courtesy of VES-LA while the games begin. \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1795 E Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA 91106 \n \n RSVP for Pasadena\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 19th\, 2026 \nTime: 6pm-9:00pm \n(BOM Host: Sarah McGrail) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geeky Teas & Games\, Burbank\nCome out to Burbank’s ultimate nerd haven\, Geeky Teas & Games\, a delightfully eccentric community hub where life-size TARDIS doors and Daleks meet a cozy\, welcoming sanctuary for gamers and Anglophiles alike. Step into this vibrant\, welcoming space for an evening of epic tabletop campaigns and peruse the specialty fandom-inspired loose-leaf teas available for purchase. Leave the Hollywood grind behind for a night of pure\, unadulterated geek camaraderie. VES LA will provide snacks. Bring your own beverages (non-alcoholic – save the mead for another quest). Space is limited\, so roll for initiative on that sign-up form (Members +1) before all seats are claimed! \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  900 W Alameda\, Burbank CA 91506 \n \n RSVP for Burbank URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-game-night-2/ LOCATION:Los Angeles County & OC\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T220000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260610T213747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T141229Z UID:10011818-1781809200-1781820000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES Montréal Pub Night June 2026 DESCRIPTION:VES Montréal Pub Night – June 2026Join VES Montréal for our June Pub Night\, these are 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\, animation and games industry. \nAs always\, our pub night events are open to VES members + up to 2 guests. Please RSVP and register your guests when signing up. \nLet’s continue to make this a great season together\, we hope to see you there! \nThursday\, June 18 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nSoirée Pub du VES Montréal – Juin 2026Joignez-vous à VES Montréal pour notre Pub Night de mai 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. \nComme toujours\, nos soirées pub sont ouvertes aux membres VES et à jusqu’à 2 invités. Svp confirmez votre présence et inscrivez vos invités lors de votre inscription. \nFaisons de cette soirée la continuation d’une belle saison\, au plaisir de vous y voir ! \n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-montral-pub-night-june-2026/ LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pub Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pub-night-thumb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260618T230000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260606T021639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T021639Z UID:10011772-1781809200-1781823600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES Toronto - Trivia Pub Night: Welcoming New Members - June 18th DESCRIPTION:VES Toronto members and guests\, please join us to share a drink\, test your knowledge of local VFX and meet our newest VES members. \nForm teams of up to 5 and compete for the grand prize (and bragging rights). \nNo team? No worries! We’ll match you up with a team when you arrive. \nTrivia Pub Night: Welcome New Members\nAt Ground Control on Thursday\, June 18th\, Doors at 7:00pm\, Trivia starts at 7:30\nBrought to you by our Annual Sponsors.\nMembers: Login and RSVP below\, or check your email. Members are free to bring a guest.\n*Transit recommended \nGuests must have their information in the guest ticket\, with no duplicate names. \nPlease have your QR Eventbrite ticket on your phone or printed for quick check-in. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-toronto-trivia-pub-night-welcoming-new-members-june-18th/ LOCATION:Ground Control\, 1279 Queen St West\, Toronto\, Ontario CATEGORIES:Event,Pub Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Trivia-Pub-Night-v02.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260609T174612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T191117Z UID:10011800-1781895600-1781902800@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES-LA Game Night 3 DESCRIPTION:VES-LA Community Game Nights\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Five Cities\, Three Nights\, Endless Fun: \nThis is not just one event\, but a multi-city tour aimed at connecting with members across the expansive span of the VES-LA Section!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Game Night Series will unfold across five distinct cities over three distinct nights. Our goal is simple: to create convenient and enjoyable opportunities for our members to unwind and network with their local peers. Each location is hosted by a local VES-LA BOM member\, so this is a time to meet who lives near you!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are proud to bring these events to: \n\nTorrance (6/17)\nCosta Mesa (6/17)\nNorthridge (6/18)\nPasadena (6/18)\nBurbank (6/19)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How it Works (Choose Your Own Adventure): \nYour Nearest Stronghold: We encourage all members to attend the game night held in the city nearest to them. Check out the descriptions for each event as each of them are offering different experiences. It’s a perfect way to meet your neighbors in the industry and foster local connections. \nComplete the Quest: For the truly adventurous\, or those willing to explore new regions\, you are welcome and invited to attend any and all of the three game nights! If you are willing to travel\, we would love to see you. Each city offers a new opportunity to meet different VES colleagues. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location Details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-8:30pm \n(BOM Host: Ihimu Ukpo) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elixir Bar\, Costa Mesa\nStep into a realm where Harry Potter whimsy meets Beetlejuice eccentricity at Costa Mesa’s most spellbinding hidden gem\, Elixir Tea Bar. This enchanted\, non-alcoholic sanctuary sets the perfect moody\, magical backdrop for an evening of legendary tabletop battles with your fellow VFX pros. Leave the real world behind for a night of pure creative camaraderie\, and best of all\, VES-LA is covering your first drink and a selection of delicious savory nibbles to keep the competitive energy flowing! \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1779 Newport Blvd 2nd Floor\,   Costa Mesa\, CA 92627 \n \n RSVP for Costa Mesa/Orange County\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 17th\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00pm – 9:00pm \n(BOM Host:  Nathalia Ruiz Murray) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hermosa Brewing Company\, Torrance\nThe only stop on our Game Night Series with cold beer on tap — and your first round is on us!  We’re taking over a table at Hermosa Brewing Company\, bringing the games\, and settling in for a night of friendly competition with fellow VFX pros. No agenda\, no pressure. Just good drinks\, fun games and great company.  And did we mention there’s a food truck outside? Now THAT’s SO L.A.! \nCome on over\, pull up a stool\, grab your first drink courtesy of VES-LA\, and let’s see who’s got the winning roll. \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1855 Del Amo Blvd\, Torrance\, CA 90501 \n \n RSVP for Torrance\, South Bay\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-9:30pm \n(BOM Host:  Lopsie Schwartz) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fire & Dice\, Northridge\nStep into the glow of Fire & Dice\, Northridge’s own tabletop haven where dice hit the table\, cards come alive\, and every corner feels ready for a new campaign. Whether you’re a hardcore strategist or just want a fun\, low-pressure night out with fellow VFX pros\, pull up a chair and let the real world fade into the background. \nWant to learn Magic: The Gathering? Sign up now and we’ll hand you a free Starter Deck to keep — yours forever. We’ll walk you through your first game with a hands-on intro lesson\, no experience required. (please arrive by 8pm for this perk) \nVES-LA is bringing in light nibbles and non-alcoholic drinks  to keep the energy up\, the conversation flowing\, and the friendly rivalries properly fueled. \n \n \n \n \n \n Address: 9036 Tampa Ave\, Northridge\, CA 91324 \n \n RSVP for Northridge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 18th\, 2026 \nTime: 7pm-10pm \n(BOM Host:  Theresa Patten-Koeckert and Rob Holland) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Odyssey Games\, Pasadena\nVenture east to Odyssey Games in Pasadena. With its deep shelves of board games\, RPGs\, miniatures\, trading cards\, and hobby treasures\, Odyssey feels like the kind of place where every table could launch a quest\, a battle\, or a ridiculous inside joke that lasts all night. Come connect with your fellow VES members\, roll some dice\, make a few new allies\, and enjoy complimentary light nibbles and non-alcoholic drinks courtesy of VES-LA while the games begin. \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  1795 E Colorado Blvd\, Pasadena\, CA 91106 \n \n RSVP for Pasadena\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n June 19th\, 2026 \nTime: 6pm-9:00pm \n(BOM Host: Sarah McGrail) \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Geeky Teas & Games\, Burbank\nCome out to Burbank’s ultimate nerd haven\, Geeky Teas & Games\, a delightfully eccentric community hub where life-size TARDIS doors and Daleks meet a cozy\, welcoming sanctuary for gamers and Anglophiles alike. Step into this vibrant\, welcoming space for an evening of epic tabletop campaigns and peruse the specialty fandom-inspired loose-leaf teas available for purchase. Leave the Hollywood grind behind for a night of pure\, unadulterated geek camaraderie. VES LA will provide snacks. Bring your own beverages (non-alcoholic – save the mead for another quest). Space is limited\, so roll for initiative on that sign-up form (Members +1) before all seats are claimed! \n \n \n \n \n \n Address:  900 W Alameda\, Burbank CA 91506 \n \n RSVP for Burbank URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-game-night-3/ LOCATION:Los Angeles County & OC\, Los Angeles\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T223000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T223448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T194710Z UID:10011828-1781898300-1781908200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - DISCLOSURE DAY (Portland) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ DISCLOSURE DAY \nVES Oregon has been provided a limited number of tickets courtesy of OMSI to a commercial screening of the film at Empirical Theater. Please treat your RSVPs as a commitment to attend\, not a casual seat-saver. If you are unable to attend\, please update your RSVP accordingly or notify us at oregonboard@vesglobal.org. In case of last minute cancellation\, please message our screenings organizer\, Adam Sager\, directly at (971) 219-2116. \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nFriday\, June 19\, 2026 at 7:45PM\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. \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-disclosure-day-portland/ LOCATION:Oregon Museum of Science and Industry\, 1945 SE Water Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-disclosure-day-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T182500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260609T215614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T215614Z UID:10011803-1781971200-1781979900@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - DISCLOSURE DAY (New York) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ DISCLOSURE DAY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026 at 4:00PM\nSVA Theatre\n333 W. 23rd Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) New York\, NY 10011\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-disclosure-day-new-york/ LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 W. 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-disclosure-day-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T192500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260609T215852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T215852Z UID:10011804-1781974800-1781983500@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - DISCLOSURE DAY (Vancouver) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ DISCLOSURE DAY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026 at 5:00PM (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-disclosure-day-vancouver/ LOCATION:Capilano University’s Bosa Center Theater\, 2055 Purcell Way\,\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7J 3H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-disclosure-day-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T134500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260610T183312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T054345Z UID:10011808-1782039600-1782049500@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - TOY STORY 5 w/ Q&A (Bay Area) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Fathers’ Day Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ TOY STORY 5 Followed by a Q&A \nPanelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Thomas Jordan\, VES Award-winning Director of Photography Matt Aspbury\, VES Award-\, Annie Award- and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Effects Supervisor Stephen Marshall\, HPA Award-winning Compositing Lead Peter Demarest and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Tools Lead David Eberle\, moderated by global VES Board 1st Vice Chair and VES Fellow David Tanaka\, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026 at 11:00AM (RSVPs close on Thursday\, June 18 at 12:00PM)\n(Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 10:00AM\, no earlier)\nSteve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios\n1200 Park Avenue\, Emeryville\, CA 94608\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-toy-story-5-in-3d-w-qa-bay-area/ LOCATION:Pixar Animation Studios\, 1200 Park Avenue\, Emeryville\, CA\, 94608\, United States CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-toy-story-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T134500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260610T190019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T190023Z UID:10011809-1782039600-1782049500@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - TOY STORY 5 in 3D w/ Q&A (Los Angeles) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Fathers’ Day 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ TOY STORY 5 Followed by a Q&A \nPanelists will include  Visual Effects Supervisor Thomas Jordan\, VES Award-winning Director of Photography Matt Aspbury\, VES Award-\, Annie Award- and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Effects Supervisor Stephen Marshall\, HPA Award-winning Compositing Lead Peter Demarest and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Tools Lead David Eberle\, moderated by global VES Board 1st Vice Chair and VES Fellow David Tanaka\, VES. (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 the San Francisco Bay Area) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESTOYSTORY\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026 at 11:00AM (RSVPs close on Friday\, June 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-toy-story-5-in-3d-w-qa-los-angeles/ LOCATION:Walt Disney Studios\, 500 S Buena Vista Street\, Burbank\, CA\, 91521\, United States CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-toy-story-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T134500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T205125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T205125Z UID:10011810-1782039600-1782049500@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - TOY STORY 5 in 3D w/ Q&A (Vancouver) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Fathers’ Day 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ TOY STORY 5 Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A \nPanelists will include  Visual Effects Supervisor Thomas Jordan\, VES Award-winning Director of Photography Matt Aspbury\, VES Award-\, Annie Award- and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Effects Supervisor Stephen Marshall\, HPA Award-winning Compositing Lead Peter Demarest and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Tools Lead David Eberle\, moderated by global VES Board 1st Vice Chair and VES Fellow David Tanaka\, VES. (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 the San Francisco Bay Area) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESTOYSTORY\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026 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-toy-story-5-in-3d-w-qa-vancouver/ LOCATION:Capilano University’s Bosa Center Theater\, 2055 Purcell Way\,\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7J 3H5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-toy-story-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T134200 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T205842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T232900Z UID:10011811-1782043200-1782049320@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - TOY STORY 5 (Portland) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Fathers’ Day Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ TOY STORY 5 \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026 at 12:00PM\nMcMenamins Kennedy School\n5736 NE 33rd Ave.\, Portland\, OR 97211\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-toy-story-5-portland/ LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-toy-story-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T164200 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T203537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T203537Z UID:10011813-1782050400-1782060120@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - TOY STORY 5 in 3D w/ Q&A (New York) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Fathers’ Day 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ TOY STORY 5 Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A \nPanelists will include  Visual Effects Supervisor Thomas Jordan\, VES Award-winning Director of Photography Matt Aspbury\, VES Award-\, Annie Award- and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Effects Supervisor Stephen Marshall\, HPA Award-winning Compositing Lead Peter Demarest and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Tools Lead David Eberle\, moderated by global VES Board 1st Vice Chair and VES Fellow David Tanaka\, VES. (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 the San Francisco Bay Area) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESTOYSTORY\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026 at 2:00PM\nSVA Theatre\n333 W. 23rd Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) New York\, NY 10011\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-toy-story-5-in-3d-w-qa-new-york/ LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 W. 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-toy-story-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T164500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T200853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T040319Z UID:10011814-1782050400-1782060300@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - TOY STORY 5 in 3D w/ Q&A (Atlanta) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Fathers’ Day 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ TOY STORY 5 Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A\n\nPanelists will include  Visual Effects Supervisor Thomas Jordan\, VES Award-winning Director of Photography Matt Aspbury\, VES Award-\, Annie Award- and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Effects Supervisor Stephen Marshall\, HPA Award-winning Compositing Lead Peter Demarest and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Tools Lead David Eberle\, moderated by global VES Board 1st Vice Chair and VES Fellow David Tanaka\, VES. (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 the San Francisco Bay Area) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESTOYSTORY\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026 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-toy-story-5-in-3d-w-qa-atlanta/ LOCATION:Aurora Cineplex\, 5100 Commerce Parkway\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-toy-story-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T164500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T204527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T205008Z UID:10011812-1782050400-1782060300@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - TOY STORY 5 w/ Q&A (Montreal) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Fathers’ Day Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ TOY STORY 5 Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A \nPanelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Thomas Jordan\, VES Award-winning Director of Photography Matt Aspbury\, VES Award-\, Annie Award- and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Effects Supervisor Stephen Marshall\, HPA Award-winning Compositing Lead Peter Demarest and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Tools Lead David Eberle\, moderated by global VES Board 1st Vice Chair and VES Fellow David Tanaka\, VES. (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 the San Francisco Bay Area) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESTOYSTORY\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026 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-toy-story-5-w-qa-montreal/ LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-toy-story-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260621T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260621T224500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T185808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T185808Z UID:10011816-1782072000-1782081900@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - TOY STORY 5 w/ Q&A (Stuttgart) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ TOY STORY 5 Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A \nPanelists will include  Visual Effects Supervisor Thomas Jordan\, VES Award-winning Director of Photography Matt Aspbury\, VES Award-\, Annie Award- and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Effects Supervisor Stephen Marshall\, HPA Award-winning Compositing Lead Peter Demarest and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Tools Lead David Eberle\, moderated by global VES Board 1st Vice Chair and VES Fellow David Tanaka\, VES. (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 the San Francisco Bay Area) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESTOYSTORY\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026 at 8:00PM\nHochschule der Medien – Theater #2\nNobelstraße 10\, 70569 Stuttgart\n(Closest train station\, Stuttgart Universität)\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-toy-story-5-w-qa-stuttgart/ LOCATION:Hochschule der Medien\, Nobelstraße 10\, Stuttgart\, 70569\, Germany CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-toy-story-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260621T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260621T224500 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T185932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T185932Z UID:10011815-1782072000-1782081900@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - TOY STORY 5 in 3D w/ Q&A (Potsdam) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ TOY STORY 5 Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A \nPanelists will include  Visual Effects Supervisor Thomas Jordan\, VES Award-winning Director of Photography Matt Aspbury\, VES Award-\, Annie Award- and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Effects Supervisor Stephen Marshall\, HPA Award-winning Compositing Lead Peter Demarest and Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Tools Lead David Eberle\, moderated by global VES Board 1st Vice Chair and VES Fellow David Tanaka\, VES. (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 the San Francisco Bay Area) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESTOYSTORY\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, June 21\, 2026 at 8:00PM\nFilmuniversity Babelsberg Konrad Wolf\nMarlene-Dietrich-Allee 11 14482 Potsdam\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-toy-story-5-in-3d-w-qa-potsdam/ LOCATION:Filmuniversity Babelsberg Konrad Wolf\, Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 11\, Potsdam\, 14482\, Germany CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-toy-story-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260609T211413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T214048Z UID:10011806-1782153900-1782162000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES NY: An Evening With... Zoic Studios! DESCRIPTION:There’s No Place Like Immersive – Crafting the Magic Behind The Wizard of Oz at Sphere\nClick 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. \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:\nDavid Eschrich\nDavid 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. \nHe 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. \nNate Overstrom\nNate Overstrom is a Creative Director at Zoic Studios\, where he has spent more than 20 years helping shape the studio’s creative vision and growth. For over a decade\, he has led the New York team\, guiding artists and supervisors across a diverse range of feature films\, television series\, and commercial projects. Serving as both a Creative Director and VFX Supervisor\, Nate specializes in CG integration\, live-action compositing\, and developing innovative visual solutions that support storytelling while meeting the technical demands of cutting edge production. \nA multiple award nominated VFX Supervisor. Throughout his career\, Nate has received multiple VES Award nominations and three Emmy Award nominations\, including Emmy recognition for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for his work on Apple TV+’s acclaimed series See. His extensive body of work includes contributions to Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning productions\, earning a reputation for combining artistic vision with technical expertise. Whether overseeing complex visual effects sequences or collaborating closely with filmmakers and agency partners\, Nate is known for delivering high-quality work that elevates both narrative and visual impact. \nZoic Studios\nFounded 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.\nBlending 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.\nAt 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. \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: Jun 22nd\n⏰ Time: 6:45pm – 9pm \n#VESNY #AnEveningWith #VFXNewYork #ZoicStudios #VisualEffects #SVA URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/an-evening-with-zoic-studios/ LOCATION:132 West 21st St\, 132 West 21st St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026_ves_aew_Zoic_v001_1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260615T085903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T174512Z UID:10011829-1782187200-1782359999@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:MotionVerse - Cineom x Qualisys Co-Powered by VES INDIA DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to MotionVerse 2026\, taking place on 23rd & 24th June 2026 at IICT\, a first-of-its-kind industry platform dedicated to AVGC-XR\, Virtual Production\, Motion Capture\, Immersive Technologies\, and next-generation storytelling. \nMotionVerse will bring together leading industry professionals\, creators\, broadcasters\, gaming companies\, studios\, technology innovators\, and policymakers to explore the future of content creation and media technology. Key discussions will focus on XR storytelling\, virtual production workflows\, motion capture technologies\, immersive audience experiences\, India’s creative economy opportunities\, and future-ready media infrastructure. \nThe event is structured as follows: \nDay 1 (23rd June 2026): Keynote Sessions\, Panel Discussions\, and Industry Thought Leadership Conversations\nRegistration Link: https://bit.ly/4vBDDmB \nDay 2 (24th June 2026): Hands-on Demonstrations\, Technology Showcases\, Live Workflows\, and Interactive Experiences\nRegistration Link: https://bit.ly/4v4OTby \nWe look forward to your participation and to welcoming you at MotionVerse 2026. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/motionverse-cineom-x-qualisys-co-powered-by-ves-india/ LOCATION:IICT Mumbai\, 4th Floor\, Phase II Building\, NFDC Campus\, 24\, Dr Gopalrao Deshmukh Marg\, IT Colony\, Cumballa Hill\,\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra\, 400026\, India CATEGORIES:Educational,Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260601T195706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T093041Z UID:10011767-1782212400-1782216000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Webinar - The Legalities of Gen AI presented by the VES Technology Committee (Online) DESCRIPTION:Join the VES Technology Committee for a webinar on the Legalities of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) \nClick here to RSVP\nTuesday\, June 23\, 2026 at 11:00AM (PDT)\, 1:00PM (CDT)\, 2:00PM (EDT)\, 7:00PM (BST)\, 8:00PM (CEST)\, 11:30PM (IST) and Wednesday\, June 24 at 3:00AM (JST)\, 4:00AM (AEST)\, 6:00AM (NZST) \nJoin the live interactive discussion with copyright experts who answer questions relevant to the VES members. The webinar will consist of a curated conversation spanning a broad range of topics\, from protecting your own work from AI training\, to establishing ownership over your AI-assisted creations and mitigating risks when using Gen AI tools for client work. \nPanelists will include Media\, Technology and IP Attorney Meeka Bondy at Meeka J. Bondy\, PLLC\, Angela Dunning Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and Lecturer at UC Berkeley\, as well as Stephen Strauss Partner at Buchalter Entertainment Industry Group and Professor at Southwestern Law School\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member\, former Co-Chair of the Academy’s Sci-Tech Committee and Gen AI thought leader Barbara Ford Grant. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/webinar-the-legalities-of-gen-ai-presented-by-the-ves-technology-committee-online/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Educational,Global/Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Legalities-of-Gen-AI-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T204200 DTSTAMP:20260620T145244 CREATED:20260612T175216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T175216Z UID:10011817-1782241200-1782247320@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Screening - TOY STORY 5 (London) DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ TOY STORY 5 \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nTuesday\, June 23\, 2026 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on June 23 at 10:00AM)\nDNeg Screening Room\n160 Great Portland Street\, Fitzrovia\, London W1W 5QA\n(Closest tube station\, Great Portland Street)\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-toy-story-5-london/ LOCATION:DNeg Screening Room\, 160 Great Portland Street\, Fitzrovia\, London\, W1W 5QA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lg-toy-story-5.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR