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SUMMARY:MEL: MINARI Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of A24 Films\, and with the assistance of Madman Films\, we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of MINARI \nWhen: Sunday 7 February\nTime: 10.30am start\nLocation: The Backlot Studios\, 165 Bank Street\, South Melbourne \nSynopsis: A tender and sweeping story about what roots us\, MINARI follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly\, foul-mouthed\, but incredibly loving grandmother. Amidst the instability and challenges of this new life in the rugged Ozarks\, Minari shows the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home. \nWritten and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Produced by Dede Gardner\, Jeremy Kleiner and Christina Oh. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 115 minutes \nFor more information on the film\, please visit here
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/mel-minari-screening/
LOCATION:The Backlot Studios\, 165 Bank street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210207T123000
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SUMMARY:SYD - MINARI Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of A24 Films and with the assistance of Madman Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of MINARI. \nWhen: Sunday 7 February \nTime: 10.30am start \nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale  \nSynopsis: A tender and sweeping story about what roots us\, MINARI follows a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. The family home changes completely with the arrival of their sly\, foul-mouthed\, but incredibly loving grandmother. Amidst the instability and challenges of this new life in the rugged Ozarks\, Minari shows the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home. \nWritten and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Produced by Dede Gardner\, Jeremy Kleiner and Christina Oh. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 115 minutes \nFor more information on the film\, please visit here \nMadman Films will be releasing MINARI nationally on 18 February.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-minari-screening/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210208T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
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SUMMARY:MEL: THE LIFE AHEAD Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE LIFE AHEAD \nWhen: Monday 8 February\nTime: 6.30pm start\nLocation: The Backlot Studios\, 165 Bank Street\, South Melbourne \nSynopsis: In seaside Italy\, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business\, Madame Rosa (Sophia Loren)\, takes in 12-year-old Momo (Ibrahima Gueye)\, the Senegalese Muslim boy who recently robbed her. The two loners become each other’s protectors\, anchoring an unconventional family. \nDirected by Edoardo Ponti. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 94 minutes \nTo watch a Q&A with Edoardo Ponti and Sophia Loren hosted by Isabella Rossellini\, please visit here \nTHE LIFE AHEAD is available to stream on Netflix.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/mel-the-life-ahead-screening/
LOCATION:The Backlot Studios\, 165 Bank street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210208T203000
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SUMMARY:SYD - THE LIFE AHEAD Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE LIFE AHEAD. \nWhen: Monday 8 February  \nTime: 6.30pm start \nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nSynopsis: In seaside Italy\, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business\, Madame Rosa (Sophia Loren)\, takes in 12-year-old Momo (Ibrahima Gueye)\, the Senegalese Muslim boy who recently robbed her. The two loners become each other’s protectors\, anchoring an unconventional family. \nDirected by Edoardo Ponti. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 94 minutes \nTo watch a Q&A with Edoardo Ponti and Sophia Loren hosted by Isabella Rossellini\, please visit here \nTHE LIFE AHEAD is available to stream on Netflix. 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-the-life-ahead-screening-2/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:Event - Inside the Animation & VFX of DreamWorks Animation’s TROLLS WORLD TOUR (Online)
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210209T183000
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SUMMARY:SYD - BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM. \nWhen: Tuesday 9 February  \nTime: 6.30pm start \nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nSynopsis:  A satire on Trump’s America that follows a Kazakh journalist (Sacha Baron Cohen) who’s sent to America to deliver a gift from his government to Vice President Mike Pence. Along the way\, his worldview is turned upside down and steadfast beliefs are challenged by his teenage daughter (Maria Bakalova). \nDuration: 95 minutes \nYou can view the trailer here \nFor more information and to watch a Q&A with the filmmakers please visit here \nBORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-borat-subsequent-moviefilm-screening-2/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210210T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
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SUMMARY:MEL: DA 5 BLOODS Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of DA 5 BLOODS \nWhen: Wednesday 10 February\nTime: 6.30pm start\nLocation: The Backlot Studios\, 165 Bank Street\, South Melbourne \nSynopsis: Four African American vets–Paul (Delroy Lindo)\, Otis (Clarke Peters)\, Eddie (Norm Lewis) and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock)–return to Vietnam with Paul’s son David (Jonathan Majors) to search for the remains of their fallen leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the gold he helped hide. \nDirected by Spike Lee. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 154 minutes \nTo watch a Q&A with the filmmakers please visit here \nDA 5 BLOODS is now available to stream on Netflix.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/mel-da-5-bloods-screening/
LOCATION:The Backlot Studios\, 165 Bank street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210205T224400Z
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SUMMARY:SYD - DA 5 BLOODS Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of DA 5 BLOODS. \nWhen: Wednesday 10 February  \nTime: 6.30pm start \nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nSynopsis: Four African American vets–Paul (Delroy Lindo)\, Otis (Clarke Peters)\, Eddie (Norm Lewis) and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock)–return to Vietnam with Paul’s son David (Jonathan Majors) to search for the remains of their fallen leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the gold he helped hide. \nDirected by Spike Lee. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 154 minutes \nTo watch a Q&A with the filmmakers please visit here \nDA 5 BLOODS is now available to stream on Netflix.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-da-5-bloods-screening-2/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210212T003641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T004455Z
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SUMMARY:VES New York Townhall - We're Here for You!
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us for a special town hall panel on Friday\, February 12th  from 3-4pm EST. We will take your questions and concerns regarding changing work landscapes and new opportunities. \nRegister to be apart of the Zoom Webinar or live stream the event at on the VES New York Section Facebook page
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-new-york-townhall-were-here-for-you/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210213T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210207T014924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210207T014924Z
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SUMMARY:SYD - ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI. \nWhen: Saturday 13 February  \nTime: 2.30pm start \nLocation: AFTRS Theatre\, the Entertainment Quarter\, Building 130\, Moore Park \nSynopsis: On one incredible night in 1964\, four icons of sports\, music\, and activism gather to celebrate one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. When underdog Cassius Clay\, soon to be called Muhammad Ali\, (Eli Goree)\, defeats heavy weight champion Sonny Liston at the Miami Convention Hall\, Clay memorialized the event with three of his friends: Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir)\, Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge). \nBased on the award winning play of the same name\, One Night In Miami… is a fictional account inspired by the historic night these four formidable figures spent together. It looks at the struggles these men faced and the vital role they each played in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the 1960s.  More than 40 years later\, their conversations on racial injustice\, religion\, and personal responsibility still resonate. \nDirected by Regina King. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 110 minutes \nFor more information and to watch a Q&A with the filmmakers\, please visit here \nOne Night In Miami has received the following Golden Globe nominations: \n\nBest Director Motion Picture: Regina King\nBest Supporting Actor: Leslie Odom Jnr\n\nAnd the following Screen Actors Guild nominations:  \n\nCast in a Motion Picture\nBest Supporting Actor: Leslie Odom Jnr\n\nONE NIGHT IN MIAMI is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-one-night-in-miami-screening-2/
LOCATION:AFTRS Theatre SYD\, Entertainment Quarter\, Building 130\, Moore Park\, NSW\, 2021\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210213T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210207T034429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210207T034509Z
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SUMMARY:MEL: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI \nWhen: Saturday 13 February\nTime: 2.30pm start\nLocation: The Backlot Studios\, 165 Bank Street\, South Melbourne \nSynopsis: On one incredible night in 1964\, four icons of sports\, music\, and activism gather to celebrate one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. When underdog Cassius Clay\, soon to be called Muhammad Ali\, (Eli Goree)\, defeats heavy weight champion Sonny Liston at the Miami Convention Hall\, Clay memorialized the event with three of his friends: Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir)\, Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge). \nBased on the award winning play of the same name\, One Night In Miami… is a fictional account inspired by the historic night these four formidable figures spent together. It looks at the struggles these men faced and the vital role they each played in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the 1960s. More than 40 years later\, their conversations on racial injustice\, religion\, and personal responsibility still resonate. \nDirected by Regina King. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 110 minutes \nFor more information and to watch a Q&A with the filmmakers\, please visit here \nOne Night In Miami has received the following Golden Globe nominations: \n\nBest Director Motion Picture: Regina King\nBest Supporting Actor: Leslie Odom Jnr\n\nAnd the following Screen Actors Guild nominations: \n\nCast in a Motion Picture\nBest Supporting Actor: Leslie Odom Jnr\n\nONE NIGHT IN MIAMI is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/mel-one-night-in-miami-screening-2/
LOCATION:The Backlot Studios\, 165 Bank street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3205\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210205T044147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210213T032244Z
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SUMMARY:VES LA Special Screening of AIRPLANE
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for special screening of the hit comedy AIRPLANE with an after show Q&A with special guest Writer-Director\, Jerry Zucker! \nSaturday February 13th 2021 at 4:00 PM PST.  \nThe event will showcase a new streaming/test screening platform where all the regular items: chat room\, recording faces watching the movie\, and a lively discussion post the film with the director can occur. \nIn all cases\, we record the viewer and reactions and sync them to the timeline of the movie. A link will be sent out to those who will participate with a password. \nWe look forward to having you attend this very special event! \nThe screening is open to VES LA members and is limited to 50 participants. \nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-special-screening-of-airplane/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210518T223030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T223030Z
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: VFX Pros Tell All – Ellen Poon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/ama/#new_tab
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20210217T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20210217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210320T014928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T014928Z
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SUMMARY:Demo Alert! - Bolt X cinebot
DESCRIPTION:Demo Alert! PC&E in Atlanta will demo the Bolt X cinebot\, a portable motion control system tomorrow (Monday Feb 17) at 6:30pm and Tuesday Feb 18 at noon and 3pm. \nThe system is the first and only high-speed motion control Bolt X rig east of the Rockies\, and the first on a track in North America. You can read more about the Georgia-based Bolt X system here. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact PC&E at marketing@pce-atlanta.com for directions and more info.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/demo-alert-bolt-x-cinebot/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210214T053905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210214T053905Z
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SUMMARY:SYD - PALM SPRINGS Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Hulu Originals we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of PALM SPRINGS. \nWhen: Wednesday 17 February \nTime: 6.30pm start \nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nSynopsis: Today\, tomorrow\, and yesterday are all the same for Nyles\, who is stuck in a time loop at a wedding in Palm Springs. But when Sarah\, the sister of the bride\, gets stuck as well\, she helps him realize that carrying the weight of existence might just be a little better together. \nThe film stars Andy Samberg\, Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons. \nPALM SPRINGS is directed by Max Barbakow and written by Andy Siara. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 87 minutes \nTo watch a Q&A with the filmmakers please visit here \nPALM SPRINGS is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-palm-springs-screening-2/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210118T195611Z
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SUMMARY:VES Georgia - Join us for a night of Trivia\, Drinks\, and Networking!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of Trivia\, Drinks\, and Networking!  \nIt’s time once again\, for the VES Georgia Spring Membership Party\, and this year we have gone digital! \nPlease join us for a fantastic night of: \n\nReally great Georgia inspired TV\, Film\, Visual Effects and Animation Trivia – Prizes to the top scores!!\nTwo Make Your Own Craft Cocktails\, with our Virtual Bartender\, Patrick!\nNetworking with the VES Georgia Section!\n\nIf you are interested in joining the Visual Effects Society Georgia Section this is a great event to attend. We will also be talking about membership and helping prospective members decide if they should apply. \nIf you would like to participate in the make your own cocktails\, with Patrick our Virtual Bartender\, we have a shopping list for you below. \nDrink Ingredients: \n\nBourbon – 2oz per drink\nGin – 2oz per drink\nIce\nLemons – 1 per Drink\n1 Orange\nAngostura Bitters\nOrange Bitters\nSimple Syrup (You can buy a bottle or make this ahead of time\, ¼ Cup Sugar and ¼ Cup Water heated until combined.)\nHoney Syrup ( Combine ¼ Cup Water with ¼ Cup Honey)\n\nTools you will need: \n\nJigger or Tablespoon\nDrink Shaker or Mason Jar with a Lid\n\n \nOur Virtual Trivia Night is powered by Zoom \nTo join the meeting\, use the following link and passcode: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89502952456?pwd=MUNkVjhZcURPNks0Q0cxeDRwMTUvUT09 \nPasscode: 579928\nPlease pass along this information to your prospective new member! \nBrought to you by the VES Georgia Events Committee \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-join-us-for-a-night-of-trivia-drinks-and-networking/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210220T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210220T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210212T090840Z
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SUMMARY:Family Screening! WOLFWALKERS: Wellington\, Saturday 20 February
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your children to a Wellington VES screening of\n \nRSVP: nzrsvp@vesglobal.org\nRequired information\nYour name & mobile\nYour child or adult guest’s name and mobile (max 1 adult guest)\nChild name and parent’s mobile (if not your child)\nChild name and parent’s mobile (if not your child)\n \nWhen: Saturday 20 February\nTime: 10.30am start\nLocation: Roxy Cinema (Cinema 1)\, 5 Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington \nPlease no outside food or drink. VES NZ encourages our membership to support our local theater and patronize the concessions available on site.\nSynopsis: In a time of superstition and magic\, a young apprentice hunter\, Robyn Goodfellowe\, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls\, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl\, Mebh\, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother\, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy. \nWritten by Will Collins. Directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 103 minutes \nInvitation is strictly non-transferable. \n\nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms. \nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nIf you or your guest develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +021936110 immediately or email nzrsvp@vesglobal.org in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to see the Roxy Cinema’s COVID-19 response. New Zealand businesses are required to support contact tracing. Please sign in when entering the Roxy by either scanning the venue’s QR code into your preferred contact tracing app or using the available sign in sheet.\n\nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, we 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 said screening/event infers implied consent of myself and my 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.\n\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.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-nz-exclusive-wolfwalkers/
LOCATION:Roxy Cinema\, 5 Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington\, 6022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210215T004807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T004807Z
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SUMMARY:SYD - THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7. \nWhen: Saturday 20 February  \nTime: 2.15 for a 2.30pm start \nLocation: AFTRS Theatre\, the Entertainment Quarter\, Building 130\, Moore Park \nSynopsis: What was intended to be a peaceful protest at the 1968 Democratic National Convention turned into a violent clash with police. Protest organizers were charged with conspiracy to incite a riot and the trial that followed was one of the most notorious in history. \nDirected & written by Aaron Sorkin \nCast: Sacha Baron Cohen\, Frank Langella\, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II\, Joseph Gordon-Levitt\, Michael Keaton\, Eddie Redmayne\, Mark Rylance\, Alex Sharp\, Jeremy Strong and John Carroll Lynch  \nYou can view the trailer here \nTo view a Q&A with Aaron Sorkin\, Sacha Baron Cohen\, Jeremy Strong and Eddie Redmayne\, moderated by Krista Smith\, please visit here \nDuration: 129 minutes
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-the-trial-of-the-chicago-7-screening/
LOCATION:AFTRS Theatre SYD\, Entertainment Quarter\, Building 130\, Moore Park\, NSW\, 2021\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210217T053413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T053652Z
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SUMMARY:SYD - PIECES OF A WOMAN Screening
DESCRIPTION:Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of PIECES OF A WOMAN. \nWhen: Sunday 21 February \nTime: 10.30am start \nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nSynopsis: When a young mother’s (Vanessa Kirby) home birth ends in unfathomable tragedy\, she begins a year-long odyssey of mourning that fractures relationships with her mother (Ellen Burstyn)\, partner (Shia LaBeouf) and loved ones. It’s a story of a woman learning to live alongside her loss. \nDirected by Kornél Mundruczó\, written by Kata Wéber\, and executive produced by Martin Scorsese. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 121 minutes \nYou can watch a Q&A with the filmmakers hosted by Martin Scorsese here \nPIECES OF A WOMAN is now streaming on Netflix.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-pieces-of-a-woman-screening-2/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210214T202325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T161936Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Production Introduction
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/virtual-production-introduction/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210225T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210218T214840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T220329Z
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SUMMARY:GREYHOUND: Wellington VES screening\, Thursday 25 February
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of\n \nWhen: Thursday 25 February\nTime: 7pm start\nLocation: Roxy Cinema (Cinema 1)\, 5 Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington \nRSVP: nzrsvp@vesglobal.org\nRequired information\nYour name & mobile\nYour guest’s name and mobile\n \nPlease no outside food or drink. VES NZ encourages our membership to support our local theater and patronize the concessions available on site.\nSynopsis: In a time of superstition and magic\, a young apprentice hunter\, Robyn Goodfellowe\, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls\, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl\, Mebh\, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother\, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy. \nWritten by Will Collins. Directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 103 minutes \nInvitation is strictly non-transferable. \n\nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms. \nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nIf you or your guest develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +021936110 immediately or email nzrsvp@vesglobal.org in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to see the Roxy Cinema’s COVID-19 response. New Zealand businesses are required to support contact tracing. Please sign in when entering the Roxy by either scanning the venue’s QR code into your preferred contact tracing app or using the available sign in sheet.\n\nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, we 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 said screening/event infers implied consent of myself and my 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.\n\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.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-nz-exclusive-greyhound/
LOCATION:Roxy Cinema\, 5 Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington\, 6022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210221T204554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T204554Z
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SUMMARY:VES Georgia - GPP Panel Discussion Tuesday\, March 2\, 12pm ET
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Georgia Production Partnership\, please join your fellow VES Georgia members in a panel discussion entitled\, “VES: The Rise of Visual EFX in Georgia”\, Tuesday March 2\, 12pm ET. You can view the panel discussion live on the GPP Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaProductionPartnership/ This panel discussion is proudly sponsored by Sohonet.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-gpp-panel-discussion-tuesday-march-2-12pm-et/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210210T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T202817Z
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SUMMARY:VES WA New Membership Q&A Pizza Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our new membership Q&A pizza party! \n\nWednesday\, March 3\, 2021\n7:00-9:00 PM\nZoom of Course!\n\nPlease bring a guest or two who may be interested in joining the VES and we’ll provide you and your guest(s) to a free special meal courtesy of VES Washington and Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria! \nVFX artists with at least 5 years experience in VFX\, film\, TV\, games and related creative industries are eligible and can benefit from being a part of the Visual Effects Society. \nThe spring membership deadline is March 15th so be sure to attend this informative event. \nPlease RSVP to vesWArsvp@gmail.com by February 21st at 5:00 PM.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-wa-membership-qa-pizza-party/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210223T001026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T002839Z
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SUMMARY:2021 BRIC Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:The BRIC (Break\, Reinvent\, Impact and Change) Virtual Summit will be happening March 5th and 6th. The Summit’s goal is to bring a community of thought provokers together from different facets of the entertainment\, media\, and tech industries to collectively solve how we support and nurture up-and-coming talent – as it pertains to women and underrepresented groups who have an interest in being creative leaders. \nFor our first two-day Summit we hope to create a space where actionable solutions are created and in turn\, can be presented to our respective organizations and can either be implemented – or at the very least shared to spark ideas on how to make long-term effective impactful change. \nPlease click here to register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 5th (9:00 AM-4:00 PM PST) is BRICs industry invite-only day. Come contribute your voice to solutions around access\, equity & inclusion. See full schedule here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 6th (9:00 AM-4:00 PM PST) is our first FREE general audience day where BRIC will focus on the global creative community\, creator spotlights\, educator & student workshops\, panels\, and more. See full schedule here.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/2021-bric-virtual-summit/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210304T234149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T021559Z
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SUMMARY:VES LA Virtual Membership Mixer!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first virtual VES LA Spring Membership Mixer! \nThis is an amazing opportunity for ‘Speed Networking’ with members of the VES LA Section. Meetaway’s digital platform with targeted matching ensures you can connect directly with the people you want for a 1-1 conversation. \n\nWhen:  Wednesday\, March 10 @ 6:30pm-7:30pm\nRegister: https://video.meetaway.com/event/1614727979152×194079640482742270\n\nHave a coffee on us! \nVES LA Members who register by 3/9 will receive a $20 Doordash credit. \nMembers are encouraged to invite their industry colleagues interested in learning more about joining the VES. This is also a great opportunity for our current members\, just to check in with your peers and see how everyone is doing. \nThe spring membership deadline is Monday\, March 15th\, so be sure to attend this event if you are interested in joining the Visual Effects Society Los Angels Section. The event will provide valuable information about the benefits members enjoy\, as well as offering the opportunity to network with 5 or more VFX colleagues for a chance to create meaningful connections.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-virtual-membership-mixer/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210309T202822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T004426Z
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SUMMARY:The VES Bay Area Presents:  The Power of Story
DESCRIPTION:Join Greenray Media Executive Producer and Founder and VES Board of Directors Chair\, Lisa Cooke along with Tippett Studios’ VP of Creative Marketing & Development\, VES Bay Area Treasurer and newly published author Corey Rosen and VFX Artist\, Commercial\, Feature and Episodic Director Marcus Stokes  for an in-depth examination of storytelling hosted by VES Bay Area Chair David W. Valentin.\nIn this discussion of the Power of Story we will be looking at how intrinsic the craft of storytelling is to how we work\, communicate\, see each other and see ourselves. There is no aspect of our lives that is not entrenched in every aspect of storytelling. Everybody loves a good story. But Why?  And what goes into making an audience care?  And what happens to them when they do? The VES Bay Area is proud to present this hour long examination of one the most important cornerstones of your industry.\nRegister today to be part of this fascinating discussion which will be followed immediately afterward by audience Q&A with our panelists.\nTHE POWER OF STORY\n6:00 pm\, Thursday\nMarch 11\, 2021\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY VIA ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZB0giyLISPCCfoMqI0G2aQ \nDISCUSSION PANELISTS \n \nLisa Cooke has spent several decades in the entertainment industry as an animation/FX industry producer\, story consultant\, screenwriter and actor. Firmly believing that effective science communication is vital to our world\, she founded Green Ray Media\, and for the last ten-plus years\, has been producing animation and VFX to create scientific\, medical and environmental media for a broad audience.\nLisa has worked for entertainment clients including Lucasfilm\, Fox\, Nickelodeon Films\, ABC\, CBS\, Paramount and Universal and in the VFX and animation industry for companies including Pixar\, Glasgow-based Digital Animations Group and Tippett Studio. As Senior Producer at Reardon Studios\, she helped bring MOVA Contour Reality Capture to the film industry.\nLisa has also taught story structure at the SF Academy of Art\, JFK University and Ex’pression College\, and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild. She served six years on the VES Bay Area Board of Managers Executive Committee and as Chair\, before joining the VES Board of Directors\, where she serves as Chair of the Archive Committee. In 2019 she held the position of 2nd Vice Chair and served as 1st Vice Chair in 2020. She is honored to Chair the Visual Effects Society in 2021. \n \nCorey Rosen is a writer\, actor\, visual effects producer\, and storytelling teacher based in San Francisco\, California. He hosts The Moth StorySlams and GrandSlams\, and won their first ever Bay Area StorySlam (2012). He has been featured on The Moth Radio Hour. He is a regular contributor and on-air personality for Alice Radio’s The Sarah and Vinnie Show. Corey is a company performer at BATS Improv\, one of the world’s foremost centers for Improvisational Theater. Corey got his start writing for Comedy Central and Jim Henson Productions. As staff writer for Lucasfilm Animation and Tippett Studio\, he wrote the screenplays for films and theme park rides and attractions exhibiting around the world. When not writing\, Corey works as a visual effects artist and creative director. He has credits on dozens of movies\, including several Star Wars films\, and Disney’s A Christmas Carol. He has taught in the MFA Animation program at Academy of Art University and for The Writing Pad. He has written and directed television commercials and award-winning short films. He lives in San Francisco with his wife Jenny and two story-inspiring children. \n \nMarcus Stokes began his artistic career in the field of Architectural Design\, in which he holds a Master’s degree from the University of California\, Berkeley. Drawn to the world of cinema\, he soon transitioned into the digital realm as a computer graphics artist at George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic (ILM). While at ILM\, Marcus created groundbreaking visual effects for blockbuster films including Star Wars Episode I\, Minority Report\, and The Mummy. He then moved to Los Angeles and supervised visual effects for The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions\, I Robot\, and Serenity.\nMarcus officially began his directorial career when he joined the Director’s Guild of America as a commercial director and created ads for clients including GMC\, Nissan\, and Walt Disney Pictures. Soon after\, Marcus realized his true passion in narrative filmmaking and began creating his own content. His very first film as writer/director\, The Catalyst\, was acquired by HBO and aired on their networks for two years. Marcus continued to develop his unique blend of storytelling and visual skills by working closely with veteran directors Tim Story and F. Gary Gray. This combination of talents is most evident in his VFX short film\, The Signal\, executive produced by Tim Story and starring Michael Ealy and Grace Phipps.\nToday\, Marcus is focused on continuing his narrative filmmaking career. He successfully completed the directing programs at ABC\, CBS\, Fox\, Sony\, Warner Brothers\, Ryan Murphy Television\, and the DGA. He was also recently chosen as one of the Los Angeles Times’ Diverse 100 for his cinematic and visual effects achievements. In September of 2017\, he directed the CBS hit show Criminal Minds and quickly followed with episodes of Life in Pieces and Blindspot. \n \nPANEL MODERATOR\nDavid W. Valentin an award-winning producer who has helped to create some of the most iconic and enduring images in motion picture history. He holds credits on some of the highest grossing films of all times. David spent many years at George Lucas’s premiere visual effects facility Industrial Light and Magic where he worked on such films as Lost World: Jurassic Park\, Men In Black\, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and The Green Mile. He went on to produce the visual effects for acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s wuxia classic Hero.\nAs the Executive Producer & Founder of Mr. Smith Studios\, David W. Valentin works with corporate\, small business and 501c3 clients to develop and create the video content which embodies their values\, brand messaging and marketing objectives. As a visual effects expert who has produced work at the forefront of digital innovation for over 20 years\, David knows how to leverage leading-edge technology for his clients to help tell their stories with cinematic aesthetics within cost-conscious budgets.\n​A Bay Area native\, David received his degree from the California College of the Arts. He is currently Chair for the Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section and works with youth from under-served communities to find their first jobs. He also mentors students who have recently graduated from Bay Area Film and VFX program to break into the industry. \nTHE POWER OF STORY\n6:00 pm\, Thursday\nMarch 11\, 2021\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY VIA ZOOM \n https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZB0giyLISPCCfoMqI0G2aQ
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/the-ves-bay-area-presents-the-power-of-story/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210311T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210302T230749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T193953Z
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SUMMARY:VES FRANCE: VIRTUAL PARTY WITH GIFTS
DESCRIPTION:Chers membres\, \nNous espérons que vous et votre famille allez bien pendant cette période compliquée. \nLe 11 mars 2021 à 19h : Premier événement VES de l’année pour les membres ou futurs membres !\nRetrouvons-nous pour parler des événements passés\, présents et à venir de la VES sur le lien ci-dessous :\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86431442200 \nC’est l’occasion de se retrouver ensemble pour discuter du programme de l’année.\nEt la possibilité de gagner un casque VR HP reverb G2 grâce à nos sponsors et partenaires: HP et PostLogic!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-france-virtual-party-with-gifts/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210304T234308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T222142Z
UID:10010073-1615629600-1615633200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES LA Virtual Membership Mixer!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first virtual VES LA Spring Membership Mixer! \nThis is an amazing opportunity for ‘Speed Networking’ with members of the VES LA Section. Meetaway’s digital platform with targeted matching ensures you can connect directly with the people you want for a 1-1 conversation. \n\nWhen: Saturday\, March 13 @ 10:00am-11:00am\nRegister: https://video.meetaway.com/event/1614891530826×383884106689675260\n\nHave a coffee on us! \nVES LA Members who register by 3/9 will receive a $20 Doordash credit. \nMembers are encouraged to invite their industry colleagues interested in learning more about joining the VES. This is also a great opportunity for our current members\, just to check in with your peers and see how everyone is doing. \nThe spring membership deadline is Monday\, March 15th\, so be sure to attend this event if you are interested in joining the Visual Effects Society Los Angels Section. The event will provide valuable information about the benefits members enjoy\, as well as offering the opportunity to network with 5 or more VFX colleagues for a chance to create meaningful connections.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-virtual-membership-mixer-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mixer.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210313T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210311T023919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T030534Z
UID:10010076-1615633200-1615640400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:ADL - RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON Screening
DESCRIPTION:VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. \nPlease RSVP using the form below by 11:30am on Friday\, 12 March (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-raya-and-the-last-dragon-screening/
LOCATION:Palace Nova Prospect Cinema\, 98 Prospect Road\, Prospect\, SA\, 5082\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210316T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T061606
CREATED:20210315T143849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T171705Z
UID:10010078-1615921200-1615932000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Production virtuelle 101 et conversation sur écran vert/ Virtual production 101 & Green screen conversation
DESCRIPTION:Production virtuelle 101 et conversation sur écran vert\n*English message to follow\nNous sommes heureux de vous inviter à notre premier événement industriel de l’année\, la compagnie MELS organise une conversation sur la production virtuelle 101 et sur les écrans verts. 16 mars – 19h.\nInscrivez-vous à l’événement: https://bit.ly/VESMELSVP\nCette évènement est ouvert a tous. Pensez a en parler avec vos colleges.\n___________\nVirtual production 101 & Green screen conversation\nWe are happy to invite you to our first industry event of the year MELS is hosting a Virtual production 101 & Green screen conversation. March 16th – 7pm.\nRegister for the event: https://bit.ly/VESMELSVP\nThis event is open to everyone. Consider discussing it with your colleges. \nRejoignez nous sur nos réseaux sociaux:/follow us on our Social networks:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/vesmontreal/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/VESMTL/\nhttps://discord.gg/crc66xD\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/8975452/\nhttps://twitter.com/vesmtl
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/production-virtuelle-101-et-conversation-sur-ecran-vert-virtual-production-101-green-screen-conversation/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Event
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