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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T193000
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SUMMARY:Screening - FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 (New York)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nTuesday\, December 9\, 2025 at 7:30PM\nSVA Theatre\n333 W. 23rd Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) New York\, NY 10011\nClick here for a map \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-five-nights-at-freddys-2-new-york/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 W. 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251117T093043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T214539Z
UID:10011553-1765393200-1765407600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES LONDON CHRISTMAS PARTY
DESCRIPTION:VES members !\nBe ready with your Christmassy outfits and Santa hats because the VES London Christmas Party is here !\nVESXMAS !!\nSave the date and don’t miss it !\nDUE TO THE HIGH NUMBER OF REQUESTS WE HAD TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE DOWN THE RSVP SYSTEM. IF YOU ARE A VES MEMBER AND YOU WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST PLEASE WRITE TO events@ves.london
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-london-christmas-party-3/
LOCATION:ARTFX\, 33 Corsham St\, London\, London\, N1 6DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="London":MAILTO:info@ves.london
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251204T032039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T032039Z
UID:10011577-1765450800-1765454400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Behind the Visual Effects of Apple's and Joseph Kosinski’s F1 (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qt0ryud4RIaT_vkGoPcIkg
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Global/Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T211500
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251202T225918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T220503Z
UID:10011570-1765481400-1765487700@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 \nThis is the new location for the Ray Harryhausen theater in the Miracle Mile. \nSony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission.\n \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)\nThursday\, December 11\, 2025 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on December 11 at 12:00PM)\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-five-nights-at-freddys-2-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Ray Harryhausen theater\, 5750 Wilshire Blvd.\, Suite 110\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251117T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T190036Z
UID:10011554-1765562400-1765576800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Oregon 2025 Winter Party
DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to our Oregon Section 2025 Winter Party!  \nWe are hosting at Luck Lab Quimby  \n❄ All you can eat pizza and caesar salad \n❄ First drink is on us \n❄ Dietary restrictions may be discussed with the waitstaff \nIf you have any questions\, email us at oregon@vesglobal.org. \nPlease RSVP Here !
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-oregon-2025-winter-party/
LOCATION:Lucky Lab Quimby\, 1945 NW Quimby Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97209
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T144500
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251202T232230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T232230Z
UID:10011571-1765630800-1765637100@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 (Portland)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 13\, 2025 at 1:00PM\nMcMenamins Kennedy School\n5736 NE 33rd Ave.\, Portland\, OR 97211\nClick here for a map \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-five-nights-at-freddys-2-portland/
LOCATION:McMenamins Kennedy School\, 5736 NE 33rd Ave.\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T154500
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251202T232840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T180047Z
UID:10011572-1765634400-1765640700@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, Decober 13\, 2025 at 2:00PM\nJ.A. DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University\nPavillion J.W. McConnell Bldg\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd W lb 125\, Montreal\, QC H3G 1M\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-five-nights-at-freddys-2-montreal/
LOCATION:J.A. DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University\, Pavillion J.W. McConnell Bldg\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd W lb 125\, Montreal\, QC\, H3G 1M\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251121T032851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T032851Z
UID:10011558-1765634400-1765641600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Museum of the Moving Image Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, December 13th for an exciting trip to the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria\, Queens! Explore fascinating exhibitions including The Jim Henson Exhibition and Mission: Impossible – Story and Spectacle\, featuring behind-the-scenes content\, props\, and insights into the practical stunts from the iconic film series. Limited spots available.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/museum-of-the-moving-image-trip/
LOCATION:Museum of the Moving Image\, 36-01 35th Ave\, Queens\, NY\, 11106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T160500
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251210T203743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T203744Z
UID:10011586-1765720800-1765728300@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - HAMNET (Atlanta)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ HAMNET \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, December 14\, 2025 at 2:00PM\nAurora Cineplex\, Theater #10\n5100 Commerce Parkway\, Roswell\, GA 30076\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-hamnet-atlanta/
LOCATION:Aurora Cineplex\, 5100 Commerce Parkway\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251205T102935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T104238Z
UID:10011580-1765720800-1765735200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Party - Sydney
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you and your guest to celebrate the festive season with your fellow VES Australia (Sydney) members on Sunday\, Dec 14th\, as we close out 2025! Enjoy an evening of drinks\, nibbles and good company. \nWhether you’re networking or catching up with industry peers\, this is the perfect way to wrap up the year. \nCome raise a glass and toast to all that we’ve accomplished this year and everything that lies ahead in 2026! \n\n[Members must login to view RSVP details]
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/holiday-party-sydney/
LOCATION:El Loco Surry Hills\, 64 Foveaux Street\, Surry Hills\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251216T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20251216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251204T130316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T054450Z
UID:10011579-1765900800-1765904400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Meetup @ SIGGRAPH Asia 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fellow VES member\, let’s meetup at SIGGRAPH Asia in Hong Kong!\nAttending Siggraph Asia? Make sure to stop by the VES meetup.\nIt’s the perfect chance to meet old and new friends from the VFX community\, share stories and enjoy good company. \n📍 Location: Mirage Bar (Harbour Road\, 1號 1/F\, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel\, Hong Kong)\n🗓️ Date: Tuesday\, December 16th\, 2025\n⏰ Duration: 4 – 5 PM \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-meetup-siggraph-asia-2025/
LOCATION:Mirage Bar\, Renaissance Harbour View Hotel\, Harbour Road\, 1號 1/F\, Hong Kong\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Conference,Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="VES HQ":MAILTO:info@vesglobal.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251201T170410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T174810Z
UID:10011568-1765904400-1765909800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES HANDBOOK OF VISUAL EFFECTS 4TH EDITION - GLOBAL WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Get the inside scoop and key insights from this much-anticipated 4th edition of the VES Handbook of Visual Effects with editors Jeffrey Okun\, VES\, and Susan Zwerman\, VES and Susan Thurmond O’Neal in a dynamic conversation with industry experts and authors: Virtual Production Technical Director at ILM Nathan Camp\, 180 Studios Chief Innovation Officer Phil Galler and VFX Supervisor and President of Mechanism Digital Lucien Harriot. The 4th edition is packed with new chapters and sections that are the definitive essential techniques\, best practices\, and the latest innovations. Updated to reflect the quickly evolving industry landscape\, this edition brings expanded knowledge reflecting updated techniques for areas covered in the Third Edition\, such as Previs\, AR/VR Moviemaking\, color management (including ACES)\, the DI process\, and matte painting\, as well as many new chapters by new writers that include Virtual Production\, AI\, NeRFs and Gaussian Splatting\, and so much more. Join the conversation to learn best methods\, tips\, tricks\, and shortcuts developed from renowned virtual production pros…and get answers to your burning questions about this evolving field. \nClick here to RSVP\nTuesday\, December 16\, 2025 at 5:00PM (PDT)\, 8:00PM (EDT)\, 1:00AM (GMT)\, 12:00PM (AEDT) \nVES Handbook of Visual Effects 4th Edition is now available for Pre-Order CLICK HERE: USE CODE: VES425 for a 20% discount! \nPanelists include: \n \nNathan Camp is a Virtual Production Technical Director at Industrial Light and Magic\, specializing in Performance Capture for Virtual Production. Starting as a Render Technical Assistant in 2017 he has also provided expertise as an actor\, stunt performer and stunt coordinator for ILM and ILM Immersive projects. His expertise with Motion Capture systems\, Virtual Production techniques and his decades of experience as a Martial Artist has enabled Nathan to share his passion for storytelling through the art VFX and Virtual Production. \n \nPhil Galler recently joined 180 Studios as Chief Innovation Officer. He is also the co-founder of Seismiq Ventures Co.\, alongside Kris Murray\, where he leads the development of next-generation products that streamline 3D content workflows\, enable cross-team collaboration\, and modernize production pipelines for digital creators across industries. A pioneer in creative technology and virtual production\, Phil previously founded Lux Machina and coined the term ICVFX\, helping define a new era of in-camera visual effects. His work has shaped landmark projects including The Mandalorian\, Rogue One\, House of the Dragon\, Masters of the Air\, and many others\, in partnership with leading studios\, brands\, and technology platforms worldwide \n  \n \nLucien Harriot is a futurist\, VFX Supervisor\, and President of Mechanism Digital— a New York City-based studio he founded in 1996. For nearly three decades\, he’s led the production of award-winning visual effects\, animation\, and emerging media for film\, TV\, marketing\, healthcare\, and corporate communications. A trailblazer in CGI and advanced workflows\, Lucien helps professional storytellers elevate production value through new technologies\, including GenAI. He regularly advises studios and agencies\, speaks at industry events\, and authored the AI chapter of the VES Handbook\, based on insights from his GenAI2.0 webinar series.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-handbook-of-visual-effects-4th-edition-global-webinar/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251216T204500
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251202T235908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T193907Z
UID:10011573-1765911600-1765917900@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 (London)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nTuesday\, December 16\, 2025 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on December 16 at 10:00AM)\nDNeg Screening Room\n160 Great Portland Street\, Fitzrovia\, London W1W 5QA\n(Closest tube station\, Great Portland Street)\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-five-nights-at-freddys-2-london/
LOCATION:DNeg Screening Room\, 160 Great Portland Street\, Fitzrovia\, London\, W1W 5QA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="London":MAILTO:info@ves.london
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251208T194352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T194353Z
UID:10011583-1765972800-1765976400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:2025 VES Annual Membership Meeting (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Your Voice\, Your Community: Join Us for the 2025 VES Annual Membership Meeting! \nThis is your chance to connect\, reflect\, and shape the future with the global VES family. Together\, we’ve achieved so much this year – let’s celebrate those milestones and gear up for what’s next! \nHere’s why this is a can’t-miss event: \n1. Build Connections That Matter: Meet and network with VES members from around the world. Share experiences\, celebrate successes\, and deepen your ties to this extraordinary community. \n2️. Celebrate What We’ve Built Together: Take pride in the progress we’ve made in 2025. Hear about groundbreaking initiatives and how your support and participation have fueled our collective success. \n3️. Be Heard by VES Leadership: Engage directly with the Board Chair\, Executive Committee\, and Executive Director. This is your chance to ask questions\, share ideas\, and gain insight into the Society’s vision. \n4️. Get a Front Row Seat to 2026 Plans: Be the first to hear about exciting new programs\, opportunities\, and the ambitious path we’re forging for the year ahead. \nThis isn’t just a meeting – it’s a celebration of you\, our members\, and the incredible journey we’ve shared. Your voice and participation are the heart of our thriving community. \nMark your calendar! If this time doesn’t fit your schedule\, then choose the other session that works for you: \nWednesday\, December 17 at 12:00PM (PST)\, 2:00PM (CST)\, 3:00PM (EST)\, 8:00PM (GMT)\, 9:00PM (CET)\, which is Thursday\, December 18 at 1:30AM (IST)\, 7:00AM (AEST)\, 9:00AM (NZST) (VES members must login to RSVP and see the link.) \nLet’s close out 2025 together and set our sights on reaching new heights in 2026!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/2025-ves-annual-membership-meeting-online/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Global/Online,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T204500
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SUMMARY:Screening - FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 (Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nWednesday\, December 17\, 2025 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on December 17 at 10:00AM)\nImage Engine Design\n101 W 5th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1H9\nClick here for a map \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-five-nights-at-freddys-2-vancouver/
LOCATION:Image Engine Design\, 101 W 5th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T210500
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
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SUMMARY:Screening - HAMNET (Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ HAMNET \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nThursday\, December 18\, 2025 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on December 18 at 10:00AM)\nImage Engine Design\n101 W 5th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1H9\nClick here for a map \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-hamnet-vancouver/
LOCATION:Image Engine Design\, 101 W 5th Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 1H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T213500
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
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SUMMARY:Screening - HAMNET (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ HAMNET \nThis is the new location for the Ray Harryhausen theater in the Miracle Mile. \nSony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission.\n \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)\nThursday\, December 18\, 2025 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on December 18 at 10:00AM)\nThe Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures\n5750 Wilshire Blvd.\, Suite 110\, Los Angeles\, CA 90036\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-hamnet-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Ray Harryhausen theater\, 5750 Wilshire Blvd.\, Suite 110\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251213T164244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T165352Z
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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: PREDATOR: BADLANDS Round Table - Q&Agency
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Q&Agency\nThe Q&Agency (FKA Picturehouse 441) is a series dedicated to connecting film and TV lovers across the world with the essentials of new and classic film and TV on a more personal level. \n\n\nSponsored by 20th Century Studios \n“Predator: Badlands\,” which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi\, is set in the future on a remote planet\, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi)\, outcast from his clan\, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and produced by John Davis\, Dan Trachtenberg\, Marc Toberoff\, Ben Rosenblatt\, Brent O’Connor. (Description by 20th Century Studios) \n\n\n\nGuests:\nDirector/producer Dan Trachtenberg\, visual effects supervisor Sheldon Stopsack (Weta)\, visual effects producer/co-producer Kathy Siegel\, animation supervisor Karl Rapley (Weta)\, visual effects supervisor Olivier Dumont\n\n\nGuest Bio:\n\nDan Trachtenberg is a director\, writer\, producer\, and podcast host. He made his feature film debut with 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)\, which earned him a Directors Guild of America Award nomination for Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film. He went on to direct and provide the story for the Predator franchise films Prey (2022)\, Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)\, and the recent box office smash Predator: Badlands (2025). For television\, he directed the pilot episodes of The Boys (2019) and The Lost Symbol (2021)\, as well as episodes of Black Mirror (2016). \nSheldon Stopsack joined Wētā FX in 2019 as a Visual Effects Supervisor on Ang Lee’s ground-breaking film Gemini Man. He was recently VFX Supervisor on Jared Hess’s A Minecraft Movie and has just wrapped on Predator: Badlands. On Gemini Man\, he led Wētā’s breakthrough development in the facial technology that was used to create the younger and entirely digital Will Smith and establishing a new industry-standard for CG human characters. Sheldon has a particular interest in creating digital characters—particularly humans—and led Wētā FX’s work on DC film Black Adam\, Jaume Collet-Serra’s action thriller Carry On and an episode of HBO Max Original Our Flag Means Death. Sheldon supervised visual effects on Terminator Genisys\, where he led the pioneering creation of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s photo-real younger digi double. He followed this up by serving as Visual Effects Supervisor on Terminator: Dark Fate and The Tomorrow War. Prior to Wētā\, Sheldon was a CG Supervisor at MPC where he led 3D teams on effects-heavy blockbusters such as Guardians of the Galaxy\, X-Men: Days of Futures Past and Total Recall. Sheldon’s early career started in lighting and look development\, leading him to take lead roles on films such as X-Men: First Class\, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides\, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. \nKathy Siegel is a seasoned Visual Effects Supervisor and Producer whose robust career spans more than 35 years. She has played a key role behind the scenes in both blockbuster features and smaller-scale productions.What sets Kathy apart is her rare\, comprehensive background in multiple facets of filmmaking and shot production. She began her career with traditional animation on the seminal series Pee-wee’s Playhouse — grounding her in the fundamentals of visual storytelling\, film technique\, and intricate craftsmanship. From there\, she expanded into not just visual effects but also production and post-production\, giving her a unique understanding of start to finish filmmaking. This cross-disciplinary foundation allows her to bridge creative and technical teams seamlessly\, anticipate challenges across departments\, and drive projects from concept to final delivery with clarity and precision. Her credits include major studio films such as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)\, Ford v Ferrari (2019)\, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)\, as well as earlier work on Thor (2011) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Her career demonstrates versatility — she’s served as VFX Producer\, Producer\, and Visual Effects Supervisor\, depending on the project’s scope and needs. In addition to major theatrical releases\, Kathy has contributed to commercials\, television series\, and even music videos — applying her creativity and visual-effects expertise broadly across the entertainment industry. Most recently\, Kathy served as Visual Effects Producer on Predator: Badlands (2025)\, reflecting both her ongoing influence in high-profile productions and her sustained commitment to creative excellence. Trained in the visual arts\, music and economics Kathy came to visual effects by chance but finds it offers the exact combination of science\, math and art that excites her boundless creativity. \nKarl Rapley – Karl joined Wētā FX at the end of 2006 as a junior previs artist on Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin. During the three-and-a-half years he worked on this enjoyable and fun project\, where part of his role was to come up with gags and crazy action sequences with the team and he was promoted several times and emerged as a Senior artist. Karl worked on the last two Avengers films – Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame as a Lead Animator and Sequence Animation Supervisor and continued in the MCU as Animation Supervisor on Black Widow and on The Marvels. Most recently\, Karl was Animation Supervisor on Predator: Badlands. Karl won an Annie Award for Best Character Animation in a Live Action production in 2021 for his animation supervision on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Born and raised in Warkworth New Zealand\, Karl grew up inspired by films like Jurassic Park\, Terminator 2 and just about anything that had a behind-the-scenes feature on the disc. He particularly enjoys working on projects where he can assist the film makers in creating amazing action sequences from previs to final animation. \nOlivier Dumont is an award-nominated visual effects supervisor whose career bridges the artistry of European visual storytelling with the scale and precision of Hollywood filmmaking. A native of France\, he began his career at the pioneering Paris studio BUF Compagnie\, contributing to visually ambitious films such as Oliver Stone’s Alexander\, Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige\, and the Wachowskis’ Speed Racer. His years at BUF built a comprehensive foundation across all facets of visual effects—design\, animation\, compositing\, and on-set supervision. After relocating to Los Angeles\, Dumont joined Method Studios\, where he oversaw major sequences for visionary filmmakers including Terrence Malick on The Tree of Life and reunited with the Wachowskis for Cloud Atlas. He later transitioned to the production side\, first as associate VFX supervisor on James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy and later as overall VFX supervisor on James Mangold’s Ford v Ferrari\, managing VFX integration from set through final delivery. The latter film became a hallmark of his philosophy of “invisible visual effects\,” seamlessly merging digital and practical elements to preserve realism and emotion. Dumont subsequently joined Luma Pictures\, where he supervised high-profile projects for Marvel Studios including Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings\, Eternals\, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. His leadership there continued to reflect his hallmark versatility—balancing large-scale\, effects-driven spectacle with nuanced\, story-enhancing visual work. Recognized with multiple industry nominations\, including honors from the Visual Effects Society\, Olivier Dumont is celebrated for his collaborative leadership\, technical mastery\, and cinematic sensitivity. Whether orchestrating expansive CG worlds or crafting photoreal\, invisible effects\, he remains dedicated to ensuring that visual effects serve the story above all.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/partner-event-the-lost-bus-round-table-qagency-copy/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T141700
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
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SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D (Toronto)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH \nVES Members must login to RSVP at the bottom of the page\n \nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 11:00AM (Please arrive after 10:00AM to allow time for check-in)\nCineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas\n10 Dundas St E #402\, Toronto\, ON M7A 0B2\nClick here for a map \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-3d-toronto/
LOCATION:Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas\, 10 Dundas St E #402\, Toronto\, ON\, M7A 0B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T151500
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251210T195328Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 11:00AM (RSVPs close on Friday\, December 19 at 12:00PM)\nMain Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot\n(Please enter through the Buena Vista Gate between Riverside and Alameda)\n500 S. Buena Vista St.\, Burbank\, CA 91451 \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-w-filmmaker-qa-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Walt Disney Studios\, 500 S Buena Vista Street\, Burbank\, CA\, 91521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251216T174947Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Bay Area)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nDue to studio security\, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.  \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 11:00AM (RSVPs close on December 19 at 10:00AM) \nThe Premier Theater at Industrial Light & Magic\n1 Letterman Dr\, San Francisco\, CA 94129\n(Click here for a map of parking lots near ILM.) \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-3d-w-filmmaker-qa-bay-area/
LOCATION:ILM Premier Theater\, 1 Letterman Dr.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251216T202608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T063249Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 11:00AM (There is a $4.75 parking fee per car)\nCapilano University Bosa Centre Theater\n2055 Purcell Way (entrance #2 off Skeena Road)\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7J 3H5 \nPark in lot #2 or #3 at the North end of the campus. Arrive early for the screening to allow time to walk to the theater. The theater doors will lock after the screening starts as per University security so don’t be late! \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-3d-w-filmmaker-qa-vancouver/
LOCATION:Capilano University’s Bosa Center Theater\, 2055 Purcell Way\,\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7J 3H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251216T202925Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Portland)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 11:00AM\nOregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) theater\n1945 SE Water Ave\, Portland\, OR 97214\nClick here for a map \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-3d-w-filmmaker-qa-portland/
LOCATION:Oregon Museum of Science and Industry\, 1945 SE Water Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251216T202355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T021446Z
UID:10011593-1766239200-1766255400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Atlanta)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 2:00PM\nAurora Cineplex\, Theater #10\n5100 Commerce Parkway\, Roswell\, GA 30076\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-3d-w-filmmaker-qa-atlanta/
LOCATION:Aurora Cineplex\, 5100 Commerce Parkway\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251216T213502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T063042Z
UID:10011594-1766239200-1766255400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 2D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 2D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 2:00PM (Doors open at 1:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-2d-w-filmmaker-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T233000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251216T174834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T111458Z
UID:10011595-1766257200-1766273400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 3D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (London)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and One (1) Guest are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 3D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 7:00PM (Please arrive early to allow time for check-in)\nDolby Laboratories Europe Limited\n4–6 Soho Square\, London W1D 3PZ\n(Closest tube station\, Tottenham Court Road)\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nScreenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-3d-w-filmmaker-qa-london/
LOCATION:Dolby Labs London\, 4–6 Soho Square\, London\, W1D 3PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="London":MAILTO:info@ves.london
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251221T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251206T175305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T175905Z
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SUMMARY:VES Washington - Screening and Pub Event - Avatar 3
DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to a Movie & Pub Event\, hosted by the VES Washington Section Sunday\, Dec 21st\, 10:30am at Cinemark Lincoln Square in Bellevue for a screening of Disney’s Avatar 3: Fire And Ash in IMAX 3D!! \nVES Washington has purchased a limited number of reserved seating tickets to see a screening of Avatar 3.  After the show\, we’ll convene at a nearby restaurant to discuss the movie and the enjoy the fellowship of our VES colleagues. \nPlease note that this is not one of our studio-sponsored screenings. The Washington Section has purchased these individually reserved seats\, so they will be available on a strict first-come\, first-served basis to VES members only. We have space for maximum 20 people to RSVP (log in and use the RSVP button below). Please get your RSVP in as soon as possible to ensure your spot.  \nIf you RSVP and then expect you won’t be able to attend (or have a problem with your RSVP)\, please let us know ASAP at washington@vesglobal.org so we can make space for someone else.  If you would like to bring a guest to the screening please contact us and we can coordinate seats with you.  Then you can purchase their tickets separately.  If you’re having trouble with RSVP\, send us an email and we’ll get you on the list.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-washington-screening-and-pub-event-avatar-3/
LOCATION:Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas\, 700 Bellevue Way NE\, Lincoln Square North Tower\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pub Night,Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251223T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251223T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251212T192032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T015347Z
UID:10011370-1766512800-1766527200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:EOY Drinks & Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH\, 3D (Adelaide)
DESCRIPTION:South Australian based VES Members and a guest are invited to a special end of year drinks and screening of Disney’s AVATAR: FIRE & ASH (3D) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nTuesday 23 December\, 2025  6pm Screening – Please note updated movie start\nHoyts Norwood\n185 The Parade\, Norwood SA 5067\n \nThis is a 3d screening of Avatar in recliner seats. 3d Glasses will be provided. Light snacks & sweets will also be provided for each guest. \nRSVP closes 19 December 2025 \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and select up to 2 tickets\, including your guest*** \nNote: If you would like to invite more than 1 guest\, please reach out to Marcus Wells\, no later than 3 days before the screening. Additional tickets will cost $23.75 per guest (including glasses)\, payable on the night and are strictly subject to availability. We will be pre-purchasing tickets ahead of this event\, so please RSVP asap. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus. \nSeating is limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating. \nBy signing up for this on-site\, in-person screening/event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society)\, you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore\, signing up for this screening/event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES\, its directors\, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-ves-screening-avatar-fire-and-ash/
LOCATION:hoyts norwood\, 185 The Parade\, Norwood\, South Australia\, 5067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pub Night,Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20251222T182435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T182436Z
UID:10011600-1767783600-1767787200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Webinar - Behind the Visual Effects of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and James Gunn’s SUPERMAN (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kOdpiH4OQf21GQwZ-nVGJA
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Global/Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260109T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T033643
CREATED:20250206T183204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T212428Z
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SUMMARY:24th VES Awards Nomination Event
DESCRIPTION: SAVE THE DATE:\nStarting at 9:00 AM Saturday\, January 10 in your local time zone. \nThis event lasts 30 global hours starting in Wellington and ending the next day in Los Angeles. \nThis is the must-attend event of the VES awards season.  Judges will meet across the globe to review and nominate exclusive behind-the-scenes clips of the most striking visual imagery of 2025 for the 24th Annual VES Awards.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/save-the-date-global-nomination-event-2026/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Event,Global/Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="VES HQ":MAILTO:info@vesglobal.org
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