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SUMMARY:VES LA West Coast SPEED Networking Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first LA hosted West Coast VES section members networking event! \nDATE:  Wednesday 26th \nTIME:  7:00 pm \nThis is an amazing opportunity for ‘Speed Networking’ with West Coast members of the VES hosted by the LA section.  This fast paced session uses Meetaway’s digital platform with targeted matching\, to ensure you can connect directly with the people you want for a 1-1 conversation. You could make 5 new industry connections in the VES in just one hour! \nPlease login to register below! \n\nMore about the event format: \nFor anyone new to the Meetaway format\, Meetaways are online events that intelligently match attendees for a series of 1-on-1 video calls. After each conversation\, attendees automatically rotate to the next one.  You just log in to the event and Meetaway will handle the rest. \nAdditionally\, you’ll want to join the event on a laptop or desktop with a modern browser such as Chrome\, Firefox\, Safari\, or new Edge. Meetaway does not support mobile devices because the screen movements are often distracting and having everyone on a laptop or desktop results in a better overall experience.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-global-speed-networking-series/
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: VFX Pros Tell All – Chris White
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/ama/#new_tab
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SUMMARY:New York's Live@5!!!
DESCRIPTION:  \nWelcome new members!!! Join us in our monthly zoom room to catch up with your local VFX Artists & Production Staff. We’re looking forward to seeing you all!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/new-yorks-live5/
LOCATION:On Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210529T170000
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SUMMARY:One – On Interviews: Featuring Master Production Designer James D. Bissell
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth conversation with Master Production Designer\, Oscar and BAFTA nominee and Emmy Award winner\, James D. Bissell. \nThe event will be moderated by Jeffrey A. Okun\, VES and will be followed by a Q&A session. \n\nDATE:  Saturday\, May 29\, 2021\nTIME:  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm\nPLACE: Zoom of Course\n\nJames’ list of credits include: Good Night\, and Good Luck\, 300\, Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\, and most recently\, The Midnight Sky. \n  \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/one-on-interviews-featuring-master-production-designer-james-bissell/
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SUMMARY:ADL - CRUELLA Screening
DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to a screening of CRUELLA. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. \nPlease RSVP by 8:00pm\, Tuesday\, 25 May (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). Time is now confirmed at 2:45pm Sunday 30 May.  \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-cruella/
LOCATION:Palace Nova Eastend Cinema\, 3 Cinema Place\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210601T210000
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SUMMARY:Réunion du conseil d'administration de Montréal: 1/06/2021 19h00 / Montreal Board Meeting: 2021/06/01 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Pour participer à la réunion du conseil\, qui est ouverte à tous les membres\, ou si vous avez des questions et / ou des suggestions\, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter via montreal@vesglobal.org\n________ \nTo join the board meeting\, which is open to all members\, or if you have any questions and/or suggestions\, please feel free to contact us via montreal@vesglobal.org
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/reunion-du-conseil-dadministration-de-montreal-1-06-2021-19h00-montreal-board-meeting-2021-06-01-7pm/
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SUMMARY:VES Vancouver Virtual Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the VES Vancouver Virtual Trivia Night \nDATE:  Thursday\, June 3rd \nTIME:  7:00 pm PDT \nPLACE: Zoom of Course! \nNever participated in trivia remotely before? Not a problem! Our trivia host will provide all the info and direction you need on before the event and if you have any questions\, you’ll have the opportunity to ask. \nThis event will be held via Zoom. A link will be provided prior to the event so keep an eye on your inbox! \nWhen logging into Zoom for the event\, please set your display name to your first and last name so the host can quickly identify you. Please include any guests that are joining you in person as part of your display name. See here for instructions on how to change your display name. \nPlease be sure to login to RSVP below.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-vancouver-virtual-trivia-night/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210603T190000
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SUMMARY:VES WA Creative Spotlight with Mike Chambers
DESCRIPTION:Please join VES Washington for our Creative Spotlight series with Independent Visual Effects Producer and Consultant\, Mike Chambers as he discusses his journey from The Pickle to Tenet. \n\nDate:  Thursday\, June 3\, 2021\nTime: 7:00 PM PDT\nZoom: Click Here to Join the Webinar\n\nMike got his start working for a number of seminal figures in the industry\, including Roger Corman\, Doug Trumbull and Richard Edlund.  Since then\, he has contributed to the visual effects efforts on numerous Academy & BAFTA award-winning films\, most recently on Tenet\, his fourth collaboration with esteemed writer-producer-director Christopher Nolan. \nOther recent credits include Greyhound\, Dunkirk\, Alice Through the Looking Glass\, Transcendence and The Dark Night Rises.  Mike has been honored to receive three VES Awards for Best Visual Effects for Dunkirk\, Inception and The Day After Tomorrow and was nominated for his work on I Am Legend. \nA valuable member of the Visual Effects Society for more than 20 years\, he has served on the Board of Directors as Vice Chair\, Secretary and six years as the BOD Chair\, as well as multiple terms as Chair of various committees such as the VES Awards and Membership committees. Mike is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the Producers Guild of America.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-wa-creative-spotlight-with-mike-chambers/
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SUMMARY:Event - Inside the VFX of Season 2 of Apple TV+'s FOR ALL MANKIND (Online)
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210609T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210609T203000
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SUMMARY:VES Auckland Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first offical VES Auckland Meetup and Networking event  \nFor members of the VFX community in Auckland to find out more about the Visual Effects Society and to meet fellow VFX artists.  \nAll Welcome \nDrinks and finger food provided. \nRegister here \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.nz/o/visual-effects-society-33278330007
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-auckland-networking-event/
LOCATION:sweatshop auckland\, 7 Sale Street\, Freemans Bay\,\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210611T070000
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SUMMARY:Événement pour les nouveaux membres/New Member Event
DESCRIPTION:Rejoignez-vous à nous pour souhaiter la bienvenue à nos nouveaux membres de la section de Montréal lors de cet événement de réseautage du vendredi.\nJoin us in welcoming our newest Members to the Montreal Section in this Fridays networking event. \nInscrivez-vous à l’avance pour cet événement :\nRegister in advance for this event:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOGgrzgqG9X57SQHpAXUOSvVf8gFSYKW \nNous sommes très heureux que les professionnels suivants rejoignent la société :\nWe are very excited to have the following professionals join the society: \nEve Chauvet\nPeter Dominik\nMahmoud Ellithy\nLaura Jones\nLee Sullivan\nSebastien Terme\nBenoit Terminet Schuppon\nAndrea Weidlich \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/evenement-pour-les-nouveaux-membres-new-member-event/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210611T070000
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SUMMARY:Événement pour les nouveaux membres/New Member Event
DESCRIPTION:Rejoignez-vous à nous pour souhaiter la bienvenue à nos nouveaux membres de la section de Montréal lors de cet événement de réseautage du vendredi.\nJoin us in welcoming our newest Members to the Montreal Section in this Fridays networking event. \nInscrivez-vous à l’avance pour cet événement :\nRegister in advance for this event:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOGgrzgqG9X57SQHpAXUOSvVf8gFSYKW \nNous sommes très heureux que les professionnels suivants rejoignent la société :\nWe are very excited to have the following professionals join the society: \nEve Chauvet\nPeter Dominik\nMahmoud Ellithy\nLaura Jones\nLee Sullivan\nSebastien Terme\nBenoit Terminet Schuppon\nAndrea Weidlich \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/evenement-pour-les-nouveaux-membres-new-member-event-2/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210611T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210611T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210608T141810Z
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SUMMARY:Événement pour les nouveaux membres/New Member Event
DESCRIPTION:Rejoignez-vous à nous pour souhaiter la bienvenue à nos nouveaux membres de la section de Montréal lors de cet événement de réseautage du vendredi.\nJoin us in welcoming our newest Members to the Montreal Section in this Fridays networking event. \nInscrivez-vous à l’avance pour cet événement :\nRegister in advance for this event:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOGgrzgqG9X57SQHpAXUOSvVf8gFSYKW \nNous sommes très heureux que les professionnels suivants rejoignent la société :\nWe are very excited to have the following professionals join the society: \nEve Chauvet\nPeter Dominik\nMahmoud Ellithy\nLaura Jones\nLee Sullivan\nSebastien Terme\nBenoit Terminet Schuppon\nAndrea Weidlich \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/evenement-pour-les-nouveaux-membres-new-member-event-3/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210610T174443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T174543Z
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SUMMARY:Innovations en apprentissage automatique de Foundry / Foundry’s Innovations in Machine Learning
DESCRIPTION:CopyCat puts machine learning to work for artists by letting them train customized effects that are limited only by their imagination. Foundry’s release of NukeX 13.0 is the first tool of its kind to unleash machine learning as a flexible extension of the creative process. \nRejoignez Mathieu Mazerolle\, directeur des produits pour les nouvelles technologies chez Foundry\, pour une discussion sur la vision de Foundry en matière d’apprentissage automatique et sur la manière dont CopyCat aide les flux de travail des artistes. DJ Matias\, spécialiste créatif chez Foundry\, montrera également des exemples pratiques des possibilités illimitées que CopyCat offre aux artistes et vous apprendra comment créer votre propre réseau de neurones. \nJoin Mathieu Mazerolle\, Director of Product for New Technology at Foundry\, for a discussion about Foundry’s vision for machine learning and how CopyCat assists artist workflows. DJ Matias\, Creative Specialist at Foundry\, will also show practical examples of the limitless possibilities that CopyCat offers artists and teach you how to build your own neural network. \nCette session intéressera particulièrement les directeurs techniques créant des outils et des pipelines pour les studios d’effets visuels\, ainsi que les artistes intéressés par les flux de travail assistés par ML pour les effets visuels. \nThis session will be of particular interest to technical directors building tools and pipelines for visual effects studios\, as well as artists interested in ML-assisted workflows for visual effects. \nOrateurs/Speakers: \n\nDJ Matias – Creative Specialist\nMatthieu Mazerolle – Director of Product – New Technology\n\n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/innovations-en-apprentissage-automatique-de-foundry-foundrys-innovations-in-machine-learning-15-06-2021/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210618T001459Z
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SUMMARY:GODS OF MARS - Virtual Production for the Independent Film-Maker
DESCRIPTION:Take all of the challenges with mounting an indie production of an epic sci-fi film\, throw in all of last year and combine it with pioneering Virtual Production and you have an incredible story of ingenuity\, innovation and the true spirit of independent film making for the 21st century. \nThe Visual Effects Society Bay Area is proud to invite its members to attend an online panel discussion with the creators of Gods of Mars\, an independent production by Roninfilms\, an Epic Games MegaGrant recipient and one of the first indie projects to employ Virtual Production last year. Gods of Mars is still in production so the information is very much of the moment! \n\nWHEN: June 17\, 2021 at 6pm\nWHERE: Online via Zoom\nRSVP:  Login to register below\n\nPANELISTS\nPeter Hyoguchi/Director/Producer\nHyoguchi started his career at fifteen years-old when he won a George Lucas youth film festival for his short sci-fi called\, The Future’s Future. At eighteen\, he directed his first feature film\, an adaptation of the play No Exit\, and has been making films ever since. In 2000\, Peter wrote and directed First\, Last and Deposit which won Best Feature at both New York and San Francisco Independent Film Festivals. The picture was distributed on many platforms\, including Netflix and IFC. \nJoan Bevan Webb – Producer/Virtual Production Producer\nProducer\, and Virtual Production Producer at Roninfilm. Joan brings extensive experience in business development\, VC backing\, representation and marketing. Her former clients include such notable figures as James Cameron\, Oliver Stone\, Doug Trumbull\, Tim Burton\, Coen Brothers\, companies such as: IMAX\, Pixar\, Sony\, DreamWorks\, MGM\, Disney and feature films: Shrek I\, II & III; Toy Story; Lion King; and The Amazing Spider-Man. \nDavid Stump ASC – CV\nDavid Stump ASC has been working in motion pictures and television production as Director of Photography\, VFX Director of Photography\, VFX Supervisor\, and as Stereographer\, (live action and 2D to 3D conversion work)\, earning an Emmy Award\, an Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement\, an IMAGO Technical Achievement Award and an International Cinematographers Guild Award.  His credits include projects like Little Fires Everywhere\, The Morning Show\, Skyfire\, The Happytime Murders\, American Gods\, The Unwilling\, Immortals\, Quantum of Solace\, Flight Plan\, Fantastic Four\, X-Men 1 & 2\, Into the Blue\, Garfield\, Batman Forever\, Hollow Man\, Men of Honor\, Deep Blue Sea\, Stuart Little\, The Sphere\, Contact\, Batman & Robin\, Mars Attacks\, Executive Decision\, Stargate\, and Free Willy\, among many others. \nHe is currently chairman of the both the Camera Committee and the Metadata Committee of the ASC Motion Imaging Technology Council and has lectured and taught classes in Cinematography and Visual Effects at the American Film Institute\, UCLA\, Art Center College of Design\, Woodbury University\, Arizona State University\, Global Cinematography Institute\, IATSE Local 600\, TV Globo Rio De Janeiro Brasil\, Savannah College of Art and Design\, The Beijing Film Academy and most recently the ARRI Academy in Beijing. \nDan Lauer/CGI Supervisor\nDan Lauer began his career as a software development engineer when the desire to be more creative led him to the world of 3D visual effects and animation. His portfolio includes animated music videos\, photo-realistic product marketing\, museum documentary films and feature films. His film work includes doing all of the visual effects for the award winning short film “Shero”\, animation on the short “Devils\, Angels and Dating”. Dan’s the CGI Supervisor on the SyFy channel film “Lavalantula”\, Roninfilm’s “The New Kind”\, “Gods of Mars” and “The Tarot \nMODERATOR \nDavid W. Valentin – Executive Producer\, Chair of the VES Bay Area Section\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 and brand with big emotional payoff. 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.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/gods-of-mars-virtual-production-for-the-independent-film-maker/
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CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210617T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210617T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
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SUMMARY:ADL - Fast and the Furious 9 Screening
DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to a screening of Fast and the Furious 9: The Fast Saga. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. \nPlease RSVP by 8:00pm\, Tuesday\, 15 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). Time is confirmed for 6:30pm Thursday 17 June at Palace Nova East End Cinema.  \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-f9/
LOCATION:Palace Nova Eastend Cinema\, 3 Cinema Place\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210620T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210620T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210616T094146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T100519Z
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SUMMARY:MEL - CRUELLA Screening
DESCRIPTION:VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of CRUELLA. \nScreening Details: \n\nSunday\, 20 June\, 4:30pm\nVillage Cinemas Jam Factory\n500 Chapel Street\, South Yarra VIC 3141\n\nPlease RSVP below by 5:00pm\, Friday 18 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information) \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \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.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/mel-cruella-screening/
LOCATION:Village Cinemas Jam Factory\, 500 Chapel Street\, South Yarra\, VIC\, 3141\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210618T223243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T223243Z
UID:10008660-1624363200-1624366800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Event - Inside the Animation and Visual Effects of Netflix’s THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210618T232645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T003721Z
UID:10008658-1624384800-1624395600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Shifting Gears: Next Level Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section invites you to\nSHIFTING GEARS: NEXT LEVEL STORYTELLING\n  \nA discussion and networking event.\n  \nBuilding on the enthusiasm of the last two FAANG events\, we are excited to broaden our perceptions of VFX career paths\, and bring these discussions to the next level.\nWe have gathered an experienced panel of visual effects professionals who have pursued atypical VFX occupations.  Join us in the educational conversation and learn how your VFX skills can easily be applied across various industries.\nFollowed directly by a Q&A session.\n  \n\n\n  \nDATE: Tuesday\, June 22\, 2021\nPANEL: 7:00pm – 8:00pm PDT\n  \nMODERATORS:\nMaggie Oh (Google) \nCorey Rosen (Tippett Studio) \n  \nPANELISTS:\nMiles Perkins (Epic) \nColum Slevin (Facebook Reality Labs) \nDiana Williams (Kinetic Energy Entertainment) \nAlonso Martinez (Google AI) \n  \n\n\nMiss talking shop with your peers? \nWe have set up online areas EXCLUSIVELY for VES members to network both before and after the panel discussions. This is a chance to see your peers\, talk shop and just see how everyone is doing. \n  \nPRE-MIXER: 6:00pm – 7:00pm PDT\nAFTER PARTY: 8:00pm – 9:00pm PDT\n  \nLogin to your VES account to RSVP for the event.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/shifting-gears-next-level-storytelling/
LOCATION:VES Bay Area Zoom
CATEGORIES:Event,Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210621T183222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T003711Z
UID:10008664-1624554000-1624568400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:New Yorks LIVE@5!!!
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Thursday for a social Zoom room to catch up with your local artists and friends. You don’t need to be a member to join. Click on the poster to sign up!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/live5/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210627T144500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210620T235637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T075324Z
UID:10008662-1624805100-1624813200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:ADL - IN THE HEIGHTS Screening
DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to a screening of IN THE HEIGHTS. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. \nPlease RSVP by 10:00pm\, Tuesday\, 22 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). Screening time is confirmed 2:45pm Sunday 27 June.  \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-in-the-heights/
LOCATION:Palace Nova Eastend Cinema\, 3 Cinema Place\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210623T010624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T010624Z
UID:10010113-1624968000-1624971600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Event - Inside the Animation and Visual Effects of Disney•Pixar’s LUCA (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/lg-luca.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210630T181500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210630T201500
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210616T100323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T163602Z
UID:10008654-1625076900-1625084100@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:MEL - A QUIET PLACE PART II Screening
DESCRIPTION:VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of A QUIET PLACE PART II. \nScreening Details: \n\nWednesday\, 30 June\, 6:15pm\nVillage Cinemas Jam Factory\n500 Chapel Street\, South Yarra VIC 3141\n\nPlease RSVP below by 10:00pm\, Friday 25 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information) \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \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.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/mel-a-quiet-place-part-ii-screening/
LOCATION:Village Cinemas Jam Factory\, 500 Chapel Street\, South Yarra\, VIC\, 3141\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210706T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210706T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210608T142544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T143657Z
UID:10010112-1625554800-1625562000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Réunion du conseil d'administration de Montréal: 06/07/2021 19h00 / Montreal Board Meeting: 2021/07/06 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Pour participer à la réunion du conseil\, qui est ouverte à tous les membres\, ou si vous avez des questions et / ou des suggestions\, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter via montreal@vesglobal.org\n________ \nTo join the board meeting\, which is open to all members\, or if you have any questions and/or suggestions\, please feel free to contact us via montreal@vesglobal.org
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/reunion-du-conseil-dadministration-de-montreal-06-07-2021-19h00-montreal-board-meeting-2021-07-06-7pm/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210708T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210708T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210701T202955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T100043Z
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SUMMARY:VES Summer Drinks - Berlin
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our first and long overdue in person event at Birgit & Bier!\nYou are welcome to bring a guest with you who is seriously interested to become a VES member. The VES will provide you with some delicious cold drinks at 6pm on Thursday\, July 8th\, 2021. \nWe are looking forward to (finally!) see you all again in person and have fun together!  \nDon’t forget to RSVP (you have to be logged in for that) for better planning – we can’t guarantee you a seat if you show up spontaneously!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-summer-drinks-berlin/
LOCATION:Birgit & Bier\, Schleusenufer 3\, Berlin\, 10997\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210708T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210708T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210701T202931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T142933Z
UID:10010117-1625770800-1625785200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Summer Drinks - Stuttgart
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our first and long overdue in person event at Brauhaus Schönbuch!\nYou are welcome to bring a guest with you who is seriously interested to become a VES member. The VES will provide you with some delicious cold drinks at 7pm on Thursday\, July 8th\, 2021. \nWe are looking forward to (finally!) see you all again in person and have fun together!  \nDon’t forget to RSVP (you have to be logged in for that) for better planning – we can’t guarantee you a seat if you show up spontaneously (or too late) !
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-summer-drinks-stuttgart/
LOCATION:Brauhaus Schönbuch\, Bolzstraße 10\, Stuttgart\, 70173\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210708T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210628T114103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T114244Z
UID:10010114-1625772600-1625779800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:MEL - BLACK WIDOW Screening
DESCRIPTION:VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of BLACK WIDOW. \nScreening Details: \n\nThursday\, 8 July\, 7:30pm\nVillage Cinemas Jam Factory\n500 Chapel Street\, South Yarra VIC 3141\n\nPlease RSVP below by 10:00pm\, Friday 2 July (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information) \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \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.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/mel-black-widow-screening/
LOCATION:Village Cinemas Jam Factory\, 500 Chapel Street\, South Yarra\, VIC\, 3141\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210710T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210707T192728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T214055Z
UID:10010122-1625918400-1625927400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - BLACK WIDOW (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ BLACK WIDOW. Theater rules require that face coverings must be worn at all times (except while actively enjoying concessions). Click here for theater specific terms and conditions.\n \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, July 10\, 2021 at 12:00PM\nEl Capitan Theatre (Parking at the Hollywood & Highland Center is $3 for 4 hours with theatre validation.)\n6838 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90028\nClick here for a map. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-black-widow-los-angeles/
LOCATION:El Capitan Theatre\, 6838 Hollywood Blvd.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T221400
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210708T043356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T043520Z
UID:10010123-1625947200-1625955240@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - BLACK WIDOW in 3D (New York)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Opening Weekend Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ BLACK WIDOW. Theater rules require that nobody will be admitted without proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 72 hours. Masks must be worn at all times and no food or drink is permitted except water.  \nEach attendee must present a photo ID and a photo of your vaccination card\, or a NY State Excelsior Pass. Unvaccinated guests must present evidence of a negative test within the past 72 hours and will be required to sit in a different area of the auditorium\, socially distant from other guests.new\n \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, July 10\, 2021 at 8:00PM\nSilas Theater at the School of Visual Arts\n333 W. 23rd Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) New York\, NY 10011 \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-black-widow-in-3d-new-york/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 W. 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210710T221400
DTSTAMP:20260406T081412
CREATED:20210708T044453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T044453Z
UID:10010124-1625947200-1625955240@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - BLACK WIDOW (Bay Area)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ BLACK WIDOW. San Francisco Department of Public Health rules require that anyone who is not fully vaccinated must wear masks or face coverings at all times while in the building.\n \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, July 10\, 2021 at 8:00PM\nDelancey Street Screening Room\n600 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA 94107 \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-black-widow-bay-area/
LOCATION:Delancey Street Screening Room\, 600 The Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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