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SUMMARY:VES Megabrain Masterclass Vol. 12
DESCRIPTION:VES Germany invites you to join us at the upcoming worldwide VES Megabrain Masterclass\, which will include top industry professionals covering a wealth of topics. \nDate: April the 23rd (Thursday)\nTime: 11:00 am PDT / 2:00 pm EDT / 8:00 pm CET\nZoom Webinar\nVES members\,  please login to RSVP at the bottom of the page! Spots are limited to the first 100 attendees\, so be sure to register today!\n  \nSESSION 1 : Bringing Faces to Life: Facial Animation on Red One\n\nKader Bağlı Lead Compositing Artist – Rise FX Kader Bağlı is a Lead Compositor at RISE Visual Effects Studios\, contributing to international productions such as Fallout 2\, The Last of Us and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Known for her collaborative energy and clear direction\, she combines creative vision with strong team leadership. Beyond production\, she previously volunteered with ACM SIGGRAPH and ACCESS:VFX\, supporting diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and mentorship initiatives. She is passionate about empowering emerging talent and fostering inclusive\, purpose-driven storytelling within the global VFX community. \n\n\n\nSESSION 2: Consistency\, Collaboration and Creativity in Character Assets\n           Amy Ash Expert Character Artist – CD PROJEKT RED Amy has been working in illustration and animation for over 25 years\, working in a wide range of styles across advertising\, television\, and video games. Drawing on her training as a traditional media illustrator and many years working as a generalist before specialising in character modelling\, she has worked for companies such as Goodbye Kansas and Axis Studios\, where she was Head of Characters and worked on projects such as Love Death and Robots\, Riot’s Tales of Runeterra and a number of cinematic game trailers. Over the last two years she has been working as a character concept sculptor for Netflix Studios on a major new animated series\, and has recently moved into AAA video game development at CD PROJEKT RED as an Expert Character Artist. \n\n\n\nSESSION 3: Deep dive into the world of CFX (Character Effects Animation)\n             Pramita Mukherjee Senior Character Effects Developer – Dreamworks Animation Pramita is an Animation professional with 19 years of experience\, currently at Dreamworks Animation as a Character Effects Animation Developer. She started her journey as a Rigging artist in 2007 from Mumbai and after leading and working in various features\, TV shows and music videos\, over a decade in India in various studios\, she stepped out to London followed by Los Angeles\, leading globally in different Animation and VFX projects. Bad Guys 2\,  Panda 4\, Puss In Boots(the last wish)\, Croods 2\, Boss Baby\, Penguins Of Madagascar\, Wonder Woman\, Venom\, Fantastic Beast\, are a few of the many projects she has worked on. Pramita is an active mentor for WIA (women in animation) and has mentored more than 100 women across the world. She is a VES member and part of the core VES award Committee. She joined the Board of Directors for AIA (Asians In Animation) in 2024 and also serves as one of the Asifa (India)\, advisory board. She is an active speaker / moderator and mentor\, on various industry platforms like Academy Conversation\, Siggraph\, Lightbox\, comicon\, Autism in Entertainment and Gnomon for her work in animation movies . She is being featured in multiple articles for her contribution to the animation industry including being recognized as one of the “Riding Star” in 2025 by Animation magazine and recently awarded 40 under 40 leadership in Indian AVGC sector by Animation Express.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-megabrain-masterclass-vol-12/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Educational,Global/Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T190000
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SUMMARY:VES Oregon - 2026 Spring Pub Night at Ickabod’s
DESCRIPTION:VES Oregon – 2026 Spring Pub Night at Ickabod’s \nWelcome all VES Oregon Section Members! Spring is in full swing\, and that means it’s time to grab a drink and catch up with your fellow VFX artists. Join us on Friday\, April 24th at 7pm at Ickabod’s in Beaverton for a relaxed evening of good conversation and cold drinks. Your first drink is on us – see you there! \nFriday\, April 24\, 2026 \n7:00 PM – 10:00 PM \nIckabod’s\n12475 SW 1st Street\nBeaverton\, OR
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-oregon-2026-spring-pub-night-at-ickabods/
LOCATION:Ickabod’s\, 12475 SW 1st Street\, Beaverton\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260430T000000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260425T152622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T083718Z
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SUMMARY:FMX Conference Pass Raffle (Germany)
DESCRIPTION:VES Germany is giving away a full CONFERENCE PASS | May 5-8 | Professionals for this year’s FMX conference in Stuttgart to one of the German/DACH members. \nThis will be based on a raffle system – so enter your name by RSVPing “yes” below to this event before May 1st. Ensure to enter your correct email address. Cut off for the draw is April 30\, midnight CEST. \nThe winner will be drawn at random and notified on May 1st via the email adress provided. The ticket will be tied to the winner’s name.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/232428/
LOCATION:Haus der Wirtschaft\, Willi-Bleicher-Strasse 19\, Stuttgart\, 70174\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260425T213000
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CREATED:20260413T162248Z
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SUMMARY:Special event: VIP+ Screening & Meet-up for 'Michael'
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an opening weekend screening of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures’ Michael.\n \nWe’re trying something a little different this time – since we couldn’t secure a private screening\, we’ll be attending a public VIP screening instead. We’ll meet in the VIP bar at The Forum beforehand\, starting at 6pm\, so come early if you’d like to catch up with fellow VES members. \nFor those who haven’t done a VIP screening at The Forum before: you can order food\, snacks\, and drinks (alcoholic and soft) both in the bar and during the film itself. Should be a great evening! \nPlease note this is an 18+ event – the venue operates under strict alcohol policies and may ask for ID on arrival. \nWe’ll be buying tickets in advance\, so please only sign up if you’re sure you can make it. If your plans change\, let us know as soon as possible so we can reallocate your ticket. \n6:00 pm meet-up for VES attendees (food & drinks available for purchase at the bar)\n7:00 pm Screening (in English) \nLimited seats!\n+1 guest per member\nI.D. required \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSign-up deadline: Thursday April 16 \n  \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and +1  in the subsequent Attendee fields***
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/special-event-vip-screening-meet-up-for-michael/
LOCATION:Cinéma Cineplex Forum et VIP\, 2313 Rue Sainte-Catherine O #101\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H3H 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260427T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260427T221700
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260420T192713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T192713Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (Stuttgart)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nMonday\, April 27\, 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-lee-cronins-the-mummy-stuttgart/
LOCATION:Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart\, Nobelstraße 10\, Stuttgart\, BW\, 70569\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260427T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260427T221700
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260420T193304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T193304Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (Potsdam)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nMonday\, April 27\, 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-lee-cronins-the-mummy-potsdam/
LOCATION:Filmuniversity Babelsberg Konrad Wolf\, Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 11\, Potsdam\, 14482\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T211700
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260413T185941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185941Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (London)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on April 28 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-lee-cronins-the-mummy-london/
LOCATION:DNeg Screening Room\, 160 Great Portland Street\, Fitzrovia\, London\, W1W 5QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260421T212531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T151121Z
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SUMMARY:VES Montréal Event: Intro to AI for Artists
DESCRIPTION:ML (machine learning) is already in your pipeline: denoising\, roto\, texture gen. But do you actually know what’s happening under the hood?\nPeter Nofz\, VFX Supervisor at Rodeo FX\, breaks down the fundamentals: neural networks\, model training\, LLMs\, latent spaces\, and where it’s all heading. The core concepts reshaping computing and graphics\, explained by someone working at the cutting edge.\nProduction-grounded\, not academic. Come ready to ask what this means for your work\, your pipeline\, and your next career move. No prior knowledge needed. Questions welcomed.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCentre NAD: 1501 Rue de Bleury\, 6e étage\, Montréal\, QC\, H3A 0H3 \nDoors open at 6:00 p.m.\, the presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVES members can bring a max of 3 guests. Members will need to log-in and register for themselves and their guests.\n\n\n\n\n________________________________________\n\n\n\n\nPeter Nofz\, VFX Supervisor chez Rodeo FX\, décortique les fondamentaux : réseaux de neurones\, entraînement de modèles\, LLMs\, espaces latents\, et vers où tout ça s’en va. \nLes concepts qui redessinent l’informatique et le graphisme\, expliqués par quelqu’un qui travaille à la pointe. \nAncré dans la production\, pas académique. Venez prêts à poser vos questions sur ce que ça change pour votre travail\, votre pipeline\, et votre prochaine évolution de carrière. Aucun prérequis. Les questions sont les bienvenues. \n\n\n\nCentre NAD: 1501 Rue de Bleury\, 6e étage\, Montréal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\nLes portes ouvrent à 18 h\, la présentation débutera à 18 h 30.\n\nLes membres VES peuvent amener un maximum de 3 invités. Les membres devront se connecter et s’inscrire pour eux-mêmes ainsi que pour leurs invités.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-montreal-event-intro-to-ai-for-artists/
LOCATION:NAD – École des arts numériques\, de l’animation et du design\, 1501 Rue de Bleury #7e étage\, Montréal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260429T204700
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260413T184736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185830Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Two Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026 at 6:30PM (RSVPs close on April 29 at 10:00AM)\nNetflix Animation Studios\nDisney Studios Australia\nBuilding 54\, 38 Driver Av\, Moore Park NSW \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-lee-cronins-the-mummy-sydney/
LOCATION:Netflix Animation Studios (formerly Animal Logic Sydney)\, 34 Driver Ave\, Moore Park\, NSW\, 2212\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T211700
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260413T184711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T230910Z
UID:10011683-1777489200-1777497420@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on April 29 at 10:00AM)\nSony Pictures Imageworks\n658 Homer Street\, Unit 405\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2R4\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-lee-cronins-the-mummy-vancouver/
LOCATION:Queen Theater\, 658 Homer Street\, Unit 405\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260430T204700
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260413T192325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T192333Z
UID:10011685-1777573800-1777582020@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (Melbourne)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Two Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026 at 6:30PM (RSVPs close on April 30 at 10:00AM)\nFramestore Screening Room\nLevel 4\, 476 St Kilda Rd.\, Melbourne VIC 3004 \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-lee-cronins-the-mummy-melbourne/
LOCATION:Framestore Melbourne\, Level 4\, 476 St. Kilda Rd.\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T214700
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260413T191157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T191205Z
UID:10011684-1777577400-1777585620@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY \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\, April 30\, 2026 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on April 30 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-lee-cronins-the-mummy-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Ray Harryhausen theater\, 5750 Wilshire Blvd.\, Suite 110\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Atlantic/Canary:20260430T200000
DTEND;TZID=Atlantic/Canary:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260427T135117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T141220Z
UID:10011704-1777579200-1777582800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Spain presentation in Tenerife\, Canary Islands.
DESCRIPTION:VES Spain: Community and talent on a global stage.\nIf you are in Tenerife\, please join our Co-Chair Adrián Castro Viejo\, presenting VES Spain at El Gremio\, a gathering of audiovisual artists\, enthusiasts\, and professionals. \nHe will give a presentation about VES in general and VES Spain in particular to show what we did and what we can do from now on. \nIt is in Pub Sócrates in La Laguna. If for some reason\, you are on the island and want to say hi\, please pop by and do so. Would be great to see other members there. \nWhere: Pub Sócrates Calle Dr. Zamenhoff\, 12-34\, 38205 La Laguna\, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. \nWhen: Thursday\, 30th of April\, 2026. \nTime: 8:00 PM onwards.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-spain-presentation-in-tenerife-canary-islands/
LOCATION:El Gremio\, Pub Sócrates.\, Calle Dr. Zamenhoff\, 12-34\, 38205 La Laguna\, Santa Cruz de Tenerife\, San Cristóbal de La Laguna\, Santa Cruz de Tenerife\, 38205\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260327T075533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T230045Z
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SUMMARY:VES LA Central Library Tour + Community Care Drive
DESCRIPTION:VES LA: Tour DTLA Central Library + Octavia Lab / Community Care Drive\nSaturday\, May 2 | 1:00 PM\n2026 / 05 / 01: Update: Docent Tour Cancelled — Makerspace Visit & Community Care Drive Still On \nDue to an unforeseen cancellation\, the docent-led architectural tour has been postponed and will be rescheduled. We apologize for the short notice. \nIf you had planned to attend and would still like to meet up\, the Octavia Lab makerspace visit and Community Care Drive are going ahead as planned at 1:00 PM. Please email Sarah McGrail to let her know you’re coming so she knows who to wait for.(Look for an email to everyone on the RSVP & Waitlist). Grand Central Market lunch afterward is still on the table too. \nStay tuned for a new date for the full architectural tour of the Goodhue Building. \n__ \nJoin your fellow VES LA members for a behind-the-scenes look at one of downtown’s most architecturally stunning and historically rich landmarks\, the Los Angeles Central Library. Our docent-led tour will cover the building’s striking architecture\, its murals and public art\, and the library’s storied history.Then we head downstairs to the Octavia Lab\, named after pioneering science fiction author Octavia E. Butler\, who wrote her first novel here. \nThe lab offers free access to tools including 3D printers\, 3D scanners\, sewing machines\, a podcast and livestream studio\, a photography studio with green screen\, laser cutters\, a vinyl cutter\, a CNC mill\, digital media stations with Adobe Creative Cloud\, and a DIY Memory Lab with equipment to digitize analog film\, VHS\, Super 8\, and audio. If you’ve ever wanted a place to prototype a prop\, digitize archival footage\, or spin up a side project\, this is it! \nAfter the tour\, anyone interested is welcome to walk over to Grand Central Market for a bite to eat. VES Members and guests welcome. Free to attend. \nPets not allowed. Service Animals permitted. For ADA accommodations\, please call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event. \nValidated Parking is available for $1 in the garage at 524 South Flower Street. \nCommunity Care Drive: Emergency Whistle + Food Collection\nWe’re collecting 3D printed safety whistles at this event to give to vulnerable community members. A link to the file will be shared with attendees via Email. Print and bring as many as you like. Prefer a different way to help? Nonperishable food donations are also welcome and can be brought to the parking structure after the event (Board member Sarah McGrail will be collecting for distribution). \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-central-library-tour-community-care-drive/
LOCATION:LA Central Library\, 630 W 5th St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90071
CATEGORIES:Educational
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T161700
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260413T195256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T235452Z
UID:10011687-1777730400-1777738620@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, May 2\, 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-lee-cronins-the-mummy-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260502T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260502T201700
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260413T193546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T193837Z
UID:10011686-1777744800-1777753020@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (Mumbai)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 at 6:00PM\nIndian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)\n4th Floor\, Phase II Building\, NFDC Campus\, 24\, Pedder Rd\, IT Colony\, Cumballa Hill\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra 400026\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-lee-cronins-the-mummy-mumbai/
LOCATION:Indian Institute of Creative Technologies\, 4th Floor\, Phase II Building\, NFDC Campus\, 24\, Pedder Rd\, IT Colony\, Cumballa Hill\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra\, 400026\, India
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T161700
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260413T200024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T013729Z
UID:10011688-1777816800-1777825020@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY (Atlanta)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, May 3\, 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-lee-cronins-the-mummy-atlanta/
LOCATION:Aurora Cineplex\, 5100 Commerce Parkway\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T230000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260410T171051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T170315Z
UID:10011678-1777923000-1777935600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES vs. VPA Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Think you know your movies?  \nPut your knowledge to the test at Vancouver’s ultimate film trivia night! \nJoin fellow VES and VPA members for an evening of drinks\, canapés\, laughs\, and competition—and compete for $350 in prizes. \nCome with a team\, bring a friend\, or join solo—we’ll match individuals with teams who need extra players. \nBrewhall | May 4 \nDoors: 6:30 PM | Trivia: 7:00 PM \nIt’s all about quick wits\, teamwork\, and bragging rights. \nDon’t miss this chance to show off your film expertise!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-vs-vpa-trivia-night/
LOCATION:BREWHALL\, 97 E 2nd Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260120T203640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T182418Z
UID:10011610-1777953600-1778299199@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:20% Off FMX 2026 Tickets for VES Members (Stuttgart)
DESCRIPTION:A limited number of VES members receive a 20% discount for Professional passes to FMX 2026 in Stuttgart! (VES members must login to request discount code.) \nTuesday\, May 5 to Friday\, May 8\nHaus der Wirtschaft\nWilli-Bleicher-Strasse 19\, Stuttgart 70174\nGermany \nFMX – Film & Media Exchange is Europe’s most influential conference dedicated to media & entertainment creation. It explores the latest in Animation\, Visual Effects (VFX) and Digital Media Production. With its international\, yet intimate atmosphere\, FMX offers professionals and students from around the world a unique platform to learn\, share\, network\, gain insights and mingle. \nFrom May 5 to 7\, 2026\, FMX will offer presentations\, panel discussions\, workshops\, and exhibition rooms On Site at Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart. On May 8\, there will be exclusive Online sessions and a program On Campus at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and its Animationsinstitut. Most of the conference content will be available On Demand from May 9 to June 9. \nFilm and digital media have blended storytelling and technology since their inception\, with engineers providing artists with the tools to bring their ideas to life in ever new ways. \nThe most recent tool in the box is Artificial Intelligence\, triggering the latest in a series of transformations since the advent of the talkies 100 years ago. As with changing global markets and shifting audience behavior\, the key is adaptation: the creative industries have a history of constantly reinventing themselves – to be continued. \nFMX 2026 will set the stage for people who are shaping the future with their confidence\, resilience and creativity in the midst of the ongoing transformation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/20-off-fmx-2026-tickets-for-ves-members-stuttgart/
LOCATION:Haus der Wirtschaft\, Willi-Bleicher-Strasse 19\, Stuttgart\, 70174\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="VES HQ":MAILTO:info@vesglobal.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T212000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260426T230230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T230235Z
UID:10011697-1778009400-1778016000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - DEEP WATER (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Magenta Light Studios’ DEEP WATER \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.)\nTuesday\, May 5\, 2026 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on May 5 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-deep-water-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Ray Harryhausen theater\, 5750 Wilshire Blvd.\, Suite 110\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260426T092811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T221501Z
UID:10011696-1778058000-1778063400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:FMX: Women's Breakfast Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:At this year’s FMX – Film & Media Exchange the VES Germany Section is bringing back the Women’s Coffee Chat & Breakfast Meetup together with even more partners: WIFT Germany\, WIA\, AG Animationsfilm\, World VFX Day\, Animation Scotland\, and ANIMATED WOMEN (UK) LIMITED. \nYou don’t need to hold a ticket for FMX or ITFS to join. Everyone’s welcome and bring a friend! But we kindly ask you to register here\, so we can plan accordingly: Eventbrite Registration Form \nWednesday\, May 6th\, 9 – 10.30am (CEST)\nElena’s Coffee & Kitchen\nBüchsenstraße 31\, 70174 Stuttgart\nGoogle Maps
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/fmx-womens-breakfast-meet-up/
LOCATION:Elenas Coffee & Kitchen\, Büchsenstraße 31\, Stuttgart\, 70174\, Germany
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ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260428T220436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T220436Z
UID:10011708-1778072400-1778079600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:FMX Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Dear VES Members\,\nWe’re thrilled to announce that the VES Germany Chapter Lunch at FMX is back this year and we’d love to see you there!\nFMX is one of the most inspiring gatherings in our industry\, and our annual lunch is the perfect moment to step away from the panels\, catch up with familiar faces\, and connect with new ones. Whether you’re a longtime member or just getting started with VES\, this is your invitation to be part of it.\nWe genuinely look forward to bringing our community together. There’s nothing quite like sharing a meal with the people who make this industry what it is.\nPlease note: places are limited\, so make sure to register in time to secure your spot by registering HERE
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/fmx-luncheon/
LOCATION:Brauhaus Schönbuch\, Bolzstraße 10\, Stuttgart\, 70173\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T205000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260426T231041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T214731Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - DEEP WATER (Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Magenta Light Studios’ DEEP WATER \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on May 6 at 10:00AM)\nNobody will be admitted more than 15 minutes late\nSony Pictures Imageworks\n658 Homer Street\, Unit 405\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2R4\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-deep-water-vancouver/
LOCATION:Queen Theater\, 658 Homer Street\, Unit 405\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T230000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260409T212431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T164126Z
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SUMMARY:VES Georgia (Atlanta) Meet Up Event - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Raise a glass with VES Georgia!\nJoin the Atlanta VES community for a casual meet-up at My Parents’ Basement in Avondale Estates on Wednesday\, May 6th\, from 7:00 PM to close. \nWe’ll be on the patio\, so order from the bar or counter\, head outside\, and enjoy good company with fellow VES members and newcomers alike. Inside you’ll find pinball machines and the comic book shop\, so feel free to wander in and play between rounds. Whether you’re a longtime VES member or just arcade-curious\, all are welcome to come hang\, swap stories\, and maybe lose a few quarters to a pinball machine. \n📅 Wednesday\, May 6th 📅\n⏰ 7pm – 11pm ⏰\n📍 My Parents’ Basement 📍\n22 N Avondale Rd\nAvondale Estates\, GA 30002 \nPlease direct any questions and RSVP to georgia@vesglobal.org
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-atlanta-meet-up-event-may-2026/
LOCATION:My Parents’ Basement\, 22 N Avondale Rd\, Avondale Estates\, 30002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260428T231248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T003222Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Inside the VFX of the Paramount+ Series STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Inside the VFX of Paramount+’s STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY \nClick here to RSVP \nThursday\, May 7\, 2026 at 11:00AM (PDT)\, 1:00PM (CDT)\, 2:00PM (EDT)\, 7:00PM (BST)\, 8:00PM (CEST)\, 11:30PM (IST) and Friday\, May 8 at 3:00AM (JST)\, 4:00AM (AEST)\, 6:00AM (NZST) \nJoin the live interactive discussion about the Paramount+ series STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY with Emmy-winning Showrunner Alex Kurtzman\, VES Award- and Emmy-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Jason Zimmerman\, HPA Award nominated Visual Effects Supervisor Brian Tatosky and Emmy-winning Ghost VFX Visual Effects Supervisor Ivan Kondrup\, moderated by global VES Board member Lopsie Schwartz. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/webinar-inside-the-vfx-of-the-paramount-series-star-trek-starfleet-academy-online/
CATEGORIES:Global/Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260505T173410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T173500Z
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SUMMARY:VES Bay Area: VINE Networking Event in Oakland\,  cosponsored by the VES
DESCRIPTION:VINE Event in Oakland co-sponsored by VES Bay Area\nThe VES Bay Area will be cooperating with the VINE group for their 𝗩𝗙𝗫 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗿! \nVES Board member Kevin Kunze will kickoff of the 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘐𝘕𝘌 segment with his thoughts on the unprecedented change their industry is facing\, as well as information about the Visual Effects Society. \nThis will be an all out  𝗩𝗙𝗫 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁. To this end\, the hosts will be wearing green screen and mocap suits!\nAnd they’ll be offering their box of 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀™️- green party favors and accessories which attendees can wear so that they can be part of the fun. \n𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟳𝘁𝗵\n6p – 8:30p\nInformal Spaces (formerly Port Labs)\n2044 Franklin Street (at 21st Street)\nOakland\, CA \n$5 admission \nAnd as always\, there will be wine and pizza as usual and another opportunity to mix\, mingle\, and promote yourself or your projects. \nRegister now!\nhttps://luma.com/sbzhs47l \n  \nMore about The VINE and this event: \nWhether you’re a filmmaker\, DP\, motion designer\, producer\, editor\, or play ANY role in the video industry\, The VINE is the place to be for networking\, promotion and inspiration. And as usual\, your $5 admission gets you pizza\, wine and other refreshments. \n​​Also\, you’ll have the opportunity to promote yourself and what you are working on\, during the last portion of the evening in a segment we call “Voices of the Vine.” \n​Register now! \n​Mark Your Calendars for the Next VINE Mixer:  \nDate: Thursday\, December 4\, 2025 \nTime: 6p – 8p \nLocation: Port Labs \nMap: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iFF5G7b57bqhpgy76 \n​Tickets are non-refundable \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n2044 Franklin St\nOakland\, CA 94612\, USA
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-bay-area-vine-vfx-event-in-oakland-cosponsored-by-the-ves/
LOCATION:2044 Franklin St Oakland\, California\, 2044 Franklin St.\, Oakland\, CA\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T155000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260426T231526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T231531Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - DEEP WATER (Atlanta)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Magenta Light Studios’ DEEP WATER \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, May 9\, 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-deep-water-atlanta/
LOCATION:Aurora Cineplex\, 5100 Commerce Parkway\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260509T195000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260426T231959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T162414Z
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SUMMARY:Screening CANCELLED - DEEP WATER (Mumbai)
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately the Screening of Magenta Light Studios’ DEEP WATER has been cancelled due to issues beyond our control \nRSVPs are closed\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026 at 6:00PM\nIndian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)\n4th Floor\, Phase II Building\, NFDC Campus\, 24\, Pedder Rd\, IT Colony\, Cumballa Hill\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra 400026\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-deep-water-mumbai/
LOCATION:Indian Institute of Creative Technologies\, 4th Floor\, Phase II Building\, NFDC Campus\, 24\, Pedder Rd\, IT Colony\, Cumballa Hill\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra\, 400026\, India
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260510T220000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260501T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T202344Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - The Crowd - SF Silent Film Festival (Bay Area)
DESCRIPTION:VES Bay Area members and a guest are invited to a very special screening of The Crowd\, presented as part of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. \nOnly 20 tickets can be purchased – RSVP by 12 pm Friday\, May 1st. \nAdditional tickets for any +1s over our 20 tickets can be purchased with a discount code ($2 off)\, which you will receive once your RSVP is confirmed. \nRSVP’s close on 05/1/26 at 12:00 pm \nAbout The Crowd\nIn the film that influenced everyone from Orson Welles and Vittorio de Sica to Yasujiro Ozu and the makers of Mad Men\, John Sims struggles to reconcile the greatness he expects from his life with the pedestrian way it turns out. Deftly combining documentary-style shooting with the kind of artifice only possible with the latest studio technology\, King Vidor dissects the American dream in this incontestable masterpiece of silent cinema. \nDetails\nSunday\, May 10th\n7:30 pm\nThe Castro\n429 Castro St\, San Francisco\nRun time is 102 min. \nParking\nIt’s difficult in the Castro. We recommend using public transportation. There is a Metro stop right in front of the theater! \nRSVP on Eventbrite here \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-the-crowd-sf-silent-film-festival-bay-area/
LOCATION:The Castro Theatre\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T204420
CREATED:20260501T232225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T003833Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Getting to the Matte of It: CorridorKey and the Future of Keying (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Getting to the Matte of It: CorridorKey and the Future of Keying \n \nClick here to RSVP \nMonday\, May 11\, 2026 at 3:00PM (PDT)\, 5:00PM (CDT)\, 6:00PM (EDT)\, 11:00PM (BST)\, Midnight (CEST) and Tuesday\, May 12 at 3:30AM (IST)\, 7:00AM (JST)\, 8:00AM (AEST)\, 10:00AM (NZST) \n\nJoin Niko Pueringer (Corridor Digital\, 10M+ YouTube subscribers) and Paul Debevec\, VES (Netflix) for a Fireside Chat exploring CorridorKey\, the open-source chroma keying tool developed by Niko and shared freely with the creative community. Built to deliver fast\, high-quality keying workflows\, CorridorKey reflects a growing shift toward accessible tools that empower artists and creators.\n\nWith Paul’s pioneering work in image-based lighting\, virtual production\, and production-ready innovation\, this conversation brings together two voices shaping how new tools move from idea to industry impact. A discussion on keying\, open-source innovation\, and the future of creative workflows. Made possible by the support of Eyeline Studios.\n\n\n \nNiko Pueringer is a filmmaker\, visual effects artist\, and co-founder of Corridor Digital\, a Los Angeles-based production company known for blending storytelling with cutting-edge VFX. He is a core member of Corridor Crew\, where he helps break down filmmaking techniques\, visual effects\, and emerging technologies for a global audience.\n\nWith a background in cinematography\, post-production\, and even stunt work\, Niko has played a key role in shaping Corridor’s signature style\, combining practical filmmaking with digital effects in a way that is both educational and entertaining. His work spans short films\, branded content\, and viral online series\, often pushing the boundaries of accessible VFX and real-time workflows.\n\nNiko is particularly known for his ability to translate complex visual effects processes into clear\, engaging insights\, helping demystify the craft for both aspiring creators and industry professionals.\n\n\n\nPaul Debevec\, VES is a pioneer in photogrammetry\, HDRI lighting\, LED volumes\, and photoreal digital human characters that has been used to create key visual effects sequences in movies such as The Matrix\, Spider-Man 2\, Benjamin Button\, Avatar\, Gravity\, Furious 7\, and Blade Runner: 2049\, earning him three Academy Awards\, the SMPTE Progress Medal\, and a Lifetime Achievement Emmy.  He is a VES Fellow and serves as Netflix Fellow\, Content Production Research\, overseeing R&D for visual effects and virtual production with computer vision\, computer graphics\, and machine learning.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/webinar-getting-to-the-matte-of-it-corridorkey-and-the-future-of-keying-online/
CATEGORIES:Global/Online
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