Visual Effects Society

Screening - THE SUICIDE SQUAD (Los Angeles)
2021-09-18 16:00 - 18:12 (America/Los_Angeles) | Warner Bros. Studios, 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA, 91502, United States
VES Members and up to 4 Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE SUICIDE SQUAD. Warner Bros. Studios rules and L.A. County Public Health guidelines require that face coverings must be worn at all times in indoor public settings.

RSVPs are Closed
Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 4:00PM (RSVPs close on Friday at 12:00PM)
Screening Room 12 on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot (Please enter through Gate 4)
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank CA 91502
Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please register your name as “Attendee 1″***
Please note that all guests of the WB facilities need to bring a valid photo ID and are required to complete their Self-Health Screening tool called Passcard. The self-health screening process is as follows:

On the day of your visit, you must visit the Passcard system and answer the set of questions at https://passcard.warnermedia.com/220-162-396
Enter the following when prompted for the Location Code: 220-162-396
When prompted on the Vaccination Status screen, please select: “The WarnerMedia Vaccine Policy does not apply to me…” option
Upon completion of the screening tool, you will receive a GREEN or a RED result.
If GREEN, you need to show the GREEN result to security upon arrival for access.
If RED, do not come to WB facilities, and, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you may need to contact your primary health care provider.
Your GREEN result is only valid on the date completed.

Everyone’s safety is important to Warner Bros. Your access to the Studio Lot is conditioned on full compliance with the Safety Protocols. Please especially remember the three W’s:

Wear a face covering or a mask.
Watch your distance. Stay at least six feet from other people.
Wash your hands frequently.

If you have any questions regarding these safety protocols and Warner Bros. Studios’ policies related to COVID-19, please call the Warner Bros. COVID-19 Response Hotline at (818) 954-2019.
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.

DUNE - Berlin, Wednesday Sept. 22nd, 7 pm
2021-09-22 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Cinestar CUBIX am Alexanderplatz, Rathaussstrasse 1, Berlin, Berlin, 10178, Germany
VES Germany invites its members to a screening of

DUNE

in Berlin

SCREENING DETAILS:

Wednesday Sept 22nd, 19:00 CET

Cinestar CUBIX am Alexanderplatz
Rathausstraße 1, 10178 Berlin
(Closest subway station: S+U Alexanderplatz)

Currently, tickets are limited to a total guest count of 10 people and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
We might be able to reserve more if there’s enough demand.

Please be aware that the current Covid-19 regulations for Berlin apply.
Currently, this measns that
– You need to register with your contact details (this is possible with either the Luca app or by filling in a form which is available on the web page of the theatre
– You need to wear either a medical or FFP2/N95 mask until seated.
More detailed information is available on the theatre’s web page here.

USD Pipeline Successes & Challenges
2021-09-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
Pixar’s universal scene description (USD) is an open source technology that is changing production pipelines around the world. Chris Rydalch will be recounting his trials and tribulations of developing a USD pipeline at studio scale. After the talk George Elkoura, Director of Engineering at Pixar Animation Studios, will be joining Chris for a Q&A session. This is your chance to gain a greater understanding of how USD can fit into your studio.
Chris Rydalch has worked in feature animation for 10 years, at Pixar, DreamWorks, and Blue Sky Studios. During that time he worked in production mainly as an effects and character simulation artist The last few years at Blue Sky were in Production Technology, helping design and develop a new pipeline around Conduit and USD. He is currently a Senior UX Designer at SideFX Software, helping to improve Houdini Solaris for studios and artists.
George Elkoura is a Lead Engineer at Pixar Animation Studios. He has many years of animation industry experience, First as an Engineer at Side Effects Software, working on Houdini, and later joining Pixar where he has been for the past 12 years. At Pixar, his current responsibilities include leading a team of engineers in delivering high-performance proprietary animation software to artists as well as open source software like USD, Hydra and OpenSubdiv to the industry.
RSVP link to register = https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b2kniYi8QeO5iUl73jR51g

Screening - DUNE in IMAX w/ Denis Villeneuve & Paul Lambert Q&A (Los Angeles)
2021-09-25 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA, 91608, United States
VES Members and up to 4 Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ DUNE, followed by a discussion with award-winning Director/Producer/Co-Writer Denis Villeneuve and VES, Academy and BAFTA Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Paul Lambert, moderated by Award-winning VES member Rob Legato, ASC. Theater rules and L.A. County Public Health guidelines require that face coverings must be worn at all times in indoor public settings (except while actively enjoying food and drinks).

RSVPs are closed, as this screening is overbooked (Any changes should go to ben@vesglobal.org)
Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 11:00AM
Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood (Parking is $5 after rebate at the theater box office. General parking price is $28 payable before the rebate.)
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please register your name as “Attendee 1″***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.

VES New Zealand - A Biography of the Pixel
2021-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Auckland University of Technology has extended an invitation to all VFX Industry Professionals in New Zealand for a Zoom Presentation/Q&A with Alvy Ray Smith. This event is host by the LA ACM Siggraph.

WEDNESDAY 29th SEPT at 2:00 pm NZT
TUESDAY 28th SEPT at 6:00 pm PDT

About the talk:
Many CG innovations taken for granted today can be traced back to a handful of pioneers. Alvy Ray Smith, co-founder of Pixar, shares these interesting stories, taking us up to the point where the first Toy Story movie is made, and where all these stories, related by the concept of digital light, come together.
This is followed by a discussion/Q&A with this pioneer of animation, moderated by Ed Lantz.
This is a FREE virtual event – CLICK HERE to register.

DUNE - Munich, Tuesday Sept. 28th, 8:30 pm
2021-09-28 20:30 - 23:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Cinema Filmtheater, Nymphenburger Str. 31, München, 80335, Germany
VES Germany invites its members to a screening of

DUNE (OV)

in Muich

SCREENING DETAILS:

Tuesday Sept 28th, 20:30 CET

Cinema Munich
Nymphenburger Str. 31, 80335 München
(Closest subway station: Stiglmaierplatz)

Currently, tickets are limited to a total guest count of 10 people and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
We might be able to reserve more if there’s enough demand.

Please be aware that the current Covid-19 regulations for Munich apply.
Currently, this means that
– 3G Rules apply: (getestet, geimpft, genesen/ tested, vaccinated or recovered)
– You need to wear either a medical or FFP2/N95 mask until seated.
More detailed information is available on the theatre’s web page here.

VES GEORGIA - VIRTUAL MEETUP & INTERACTIVE DEMO
2021-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
UPDATE: The VES Georgia Virtual Meetup & Interactive Demo will be rescheduled to October due to unforeseen circumstances. All members who signed up and requested access to demo one of the amazing cloud-based creative suites will automatically be assigned a machine when the rescheduled date is posted. No worries… we have you covered and you will absolutely keep your space in line when the new dates are announced. We are sorry we will not be able to fulfill this event this month, but look forward to seeing all of you in October.
Cheers!
VES Georgia Board of Managers

VES Georgia will be hosting an exciting virtual event next Wednesday, Sept. 29th. Come hear the latest news from the industry experts at AWS, Foundry, and Autodesk. You will also have the opportunity to personally demo a cloud-based creative studio from Arch Platform Technologies at the same time! Workstations in the studio will be loaded with industry standard tools and ready for you to take for a test run. Cloud optimized storage will be available from Weka.IO.
Come join us next Wednesday to talk shop, get inspired and have a few laughs with your fellow industry pros.
Please RSVP right away if you’d like to demo one of the twenty workstations Arch Platform Technologies will be providing for this event. Machines will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis…. so sign up today! The meetup will take place over Zoom and a link will be sent out after your RSVP has been processed. See you next week!

Special thanks to the teams at Autodesk, Foundry, SideFX, Weka.IO, Arch Platform Technologies and AWS for helping to make this event possible.

New York's LIVE@5 Returns!
2021-09-30 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | On Zoom
Join us Thursday Sept. 30th 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 or the link below to sign up! Cheers!
Sign up form:
https://forms.gle/rJHcHoh6cSGHwX1d7

Screening - SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS in 3D (Montreal)
2021-10-02 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Cinémathèque Québécoise, 335, De Maisonneuve Blvd East, Montréal, QC, H2X 1K1, Canada
VES Members and up to 3 Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS. Theater rules and Montreal safety guidelines require that face coverings must be worn at all times in indoor public settings (except while actively enjoying food and drinks).

Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 2:00PM
Cinémathèque Québécoise Screening Room #2 (Salle Fernand- Séguin)
335, boul. de Maisonneuve Est, Montréal, QC, H2X 1K1
Click here for a map.
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ field***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.

VES New Zealand - THE TOMORROW WAR
2021-10-05 19:30 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE TOMORROW WAR.

When: Tuesday 5 October
Time: 7.30pm start
Location: Roxy Cinema (cinema 2), 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington

Synopsis: The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrives to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be drafted in a future war.
Starring Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons and Sam Richardson
Directed by Chris McKay
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 138 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Seating is limited and invitation is strictly non-transferable.
THE TOMORROW WAR is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:

As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (VES number, mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
Contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61 428 727 303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.

Screening - EIFFEL (Paris)
2021-10-06 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TSF Screening Room, 30 Avenue George Sand, La Plaine Saint-Denis, 93210, France
VES Members and Their Guests are invited to a Screening of Pathé Films’ EIFFEL followed by a discussion with the filmmakers. Panelists will include Cinematographer Matias Boucard and COO at TSF Danys Bruyère as well as others to be announced. All attendees must show their “Pass sanitaire” for admission and wear a mask inside the building throughout the screening.

Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 7:30PM
***VES Members: Please register your name in “Attendee 1″ fields***
TSF Screening Room
30 Avenue George Sand 93210 La Plaine Saint-Denis (Paris)
(Nearest Metro station, Front Populaire)
Screenings 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.
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.

James Bond Screening on the biggest IMAX screen in Leonberg
2021-10-12 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Traumpalast IMAX, Leonberg, Neue Ramtelstraße 2, Leonberg, 71229, Germany
VES Germany invites it’s members to a screening of James Bond – No Time to Die (OV) in the newly opened IMAX cinema in Leonberg.
Screening Details:
Tuesday Oct 12th, 19:30 CET
Traumpalast IMAX, Leonberg
Neue Ramtelstraße 2, 71229 Leonberg

Currently, tickets are limited to a total guest count of 10 people and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Due to the high demand in this IMAX we are not be able to reserve more tickets.

Please be aware that the current Covid-19 regulations for the region apply.
Currently, this means that
– 3G Rules apply: (getestet, geimpft, genesen/ tested, vaccinated or recovered)
– You need to wear either a medical or FFP2/N95 mask until seated.
More detailed information is available on the theatre’s web page here.

VES LA - Global SPEED Networking Series #3
2021-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This time we are going truly GLOBAL! The LA section has arranged for an opportunity to virtually meet with VES members in AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and INDIA
You could make 5+ new international VFX industry connections in just one hour. If you have not made it to one of these fast paced sessions before, this is the one you simply can’t miss!

Friday 15th October 2021
7:00 pm PDT

Members can register for FREE at the link below (Members must login to the website).
#networkingevent #vfxartist

VES India - Global SPEED Networking Series
2021-10-16 07:30 - 08:30 UTC
VES Global SPEED Networking Series
Join us for a global ‘Speed Networking’ event, hosted by the VES Los Angeles section. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with VES members in NORTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and INDIA.
You could make 5+ new international VFX industry connections in just one hour. If you have not made it to one of these fast paced sessions before, this is the one you simply can’t miss!

Saturday, October 16th
7.30am IST

Members can register for FREE at the link below (Members must login to the website).
#networkingevent #vfxartist

VES Australia - Global SPEED Networking Event
2021-10-16 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
VES Global SPEED Networking Series
Join us for a global ‘Speed Networking’ event, hosted by the VES Los Angeles section. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with VES members in NORTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and INDIA.
You could make 5+ new international VFX industry connections in just one hour. If you have not made it to one of these fast paced sessions before, this is the one you simply can’t miss!

Saturday, October 16th
1:00 pm AEDT

Members can register for FREE at the link below (Members must login to the website).
#networkingevent #vfxartist

Screening - NO TIME TO DIE (Montreal)
2021-10-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Cinémathèque Québécoise, 335, De Maisonneuve Blvd East, Montréal, QC, H2X 1K1, Canada
VES Members and up to 3 Guests are Invited to a Screening of United Artists’ NO TIME TO DIE. Theater rules and Montreal safety guidelines require all attendees must be fully vaccinated show proof in the form of their vaccine passports and photo ID and that masks must be worn at all times in indoor public settings (except while actively enjoying food and drinks).

Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 1:00PM
Cinémathèque Québécoise Screening Room #2 (Salle Fernand- Séguin)
335, boul. de Maisonneuve Est, Montréal, QC, H2X 1K1
Click here for a map.
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ field***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.

VES New Zealand - Global SPEED Networking Event
2021-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
VES Global SPEED Networking Event
Join us for a global ‘Speed Networking’ event, hosted by the VES Los Angeles section. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with VES members in NORTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and INDIA.
You could make 5+ new international VFX industry connections in just one hour. If you have not made it to one of these fast paced sessions before, this is the one you simply can’t miss!

Saturday, October 16th
3:00 pm NZDT

Members can register for FREE at the link below (Members must login to the website).
#networkingevent #vfxartist

ADL - CANCELLED - BECOMING COUSTEAU
2021-10-16 15:20 - 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
Unfortunately the screening of BECOMING COUSTEAU at Norwood Hoyts tomorrow afternoon has been postponed.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
The film will be released on 22nd October, and we will be in touch soon to advise a new screening date.

VES Members Register FREE for VIEW Conference 2021
2021-10-17 - 2021-10-23
VIEW Conference 2021, Italy’s premiere animation, VFX and computer graphics conference, takes place online and in person from October 17 to 22. Featuring over 200 presenters, registration is FREE! Click here to register.

VES NZ - The Electrical Life of Louis Wain Screening
2021-10-17 11:00 - 12:45 (Pacific/Auckland) | Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN.

When: Sunday 17 October
Time: 10.50 for 11am start (please allow time for Covid check-in – see below)
Location: Roxy Cinema (cinema 2), 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington

Synopsis: A true story of British artist Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose surreal pictures transformed the public’s perception of cats. From the late 1800s-1930s, he sought to unlock the world’s mysteries and, in so doing, to understand himself and the love of his life, Emily Richardson (Claire Foy).
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 111 minutes
RSVP is essential here. Seating is limited and invitation is strictly non-transferable.
THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from 5 November.
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COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:

As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
Contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61 428 727 303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch

ADL - NETFLIX - THE HARDER THEY FALL
2021-10-19 18:45 - 21:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
On behalf of Netlfix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of THE HARDER THE FALL.
When: Tuesday 19 October
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: When outlaw Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) discovers that his enemy (Idris Elba) is being released from prison, he reunites his gang to seek revenge. The cast also includes Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield and Regina King.
Directed by Jeymes Samuel, from a screenplay by Jeymes Samuel and Boaz Yakin.
Producers are James Lassiter, Lawrence Bender, Jeymes Samuel and Shawn Carter.
Cinematographer is Mihai Malaimare Jr., Production Designer is Martin Whist and Editor is Tom Eagles.
Duration: 136 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.

Screening - NO TIME TO DIE (London)
2021-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Basement Screening Room at MPC, 127 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 0NL, United Kingdom
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of United Artists’ and Universal Pictures’ NO TIME TO DIE. MPC safety guidelines require all attendees must wear masks while moving around the building and they recommend that masks be worn whilst seated in the theater.

Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7:00PM
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ field***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.

VES NZ - The Harder They Fall Screening
2021-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview of The Harder They Fall.

When: Tuesday 19 October
Time: 7.20 for a 7.30pm start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Roxy Cinema (cinema 2), 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington

Please login to RSVP below. Seating is limited and invitation is strictly non-transferable.
Synopsis: When outlaw Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) discovers that his enemy (Idris Elba) is being released from prison, he reunites his gang to seek revenge. The cast also includes Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield and Regina King.
Directed by Jeymes Samuel, from a screenplay by Jeymes Samuel and Boaz Yakin.
Producers are James Lassiter, Lawrence Bender, Jeymes Samuel and Shawn Carter.
Cinematographer is Mihai Malaimare Jr., Production Designer is Martin Whist and Editor is Tom Eagles.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 136 minutes
Films At 42 will be releasing the film nationally on 21 October.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:

As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
There will be contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.

If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

ADL - COMING 2 AMERICA
2021-10-20 18:45 - 21:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of COMING 2 AMERICA.
When: Wednesday 20 October
Time: 6.45pm for a 7pm start
Location: HOYTS Norwood, 185 The Parade, Norwood – Cinema 6
Synopsis: Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York—where it all began.
Duration: 110 minutes
RSVP is essential to here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable.
COVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures:
As a condition of entry, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.
You must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.
You will need to check-in via the QR code upon entry.
Contactless temperature checks – anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.
Hand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – all attendees must wear a face mask during the screening.
You will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.
If you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening, please call +61 428 727 303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these screenings, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

VES NY Fall Pub Night
2021-10-21 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Brooklyn Monarch, 23 Meadow St., Brooklyn, NY, 11206, United States
The NY Section would like to invite you to our Fall Pub Night!

DATE: Thursday, October 21st
TIME: 7pm-11pm
PLACE: The Brooklyn Monarch, 23 Meadow St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Free for VES Members (Plus 1 Guest)
Non-Members – $25
Drink tickets and food included with every admission. Venue also has a large, beautiful outdoor space!
RSVPs are required – no entries at the door.

NON VES MEMBERS BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE (no login required):
https://ves.formstack.com/forms/vesnyfallparty

VES MEMBERS SIGN UP BELOW (login required)
Attendee #1 is the VES member / Attendee #2 is the VES member’s guest.

NOTE: Per New York City guidelines, proof of vaccination will be required and masks indoors.
In 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.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), we willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this event infers implied consent of myself and my party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.

Soirée Pub MTL - 21 octobre / MTL Pub Night - October 21st
2021-10-21 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | Microbrasserie 4 Origines, 1304, rue Saint-Patrick, Montréal, quebec, H3K 1A4, Canada
Nous sommes très heureux de vous inviter à notre premier événement de réseautage en personne de l’année. Nous nous sommes associés à la Microbrasserie 4 Origines.
Jeudi 21 octobre – à partir de 19h30
Microbrasserie 4 Origines
1304, rue Saint-Patrick, Montréal H3K 1A4
Bière : Gratuite jusqu’à épuisement de la note
Nourriture : camion de nourriture de Burly Boys qui sert des sandwichs et des salades, mais vous pouvez également commander dans d’autres restaurants locaux
Musique live : le guitariste Bud Rice se produira à partir de 19h30. ce soir-là
S’il vous plaît RSVP en utilisant le lien suivant, nous avons 50 places disponibles.
Veuillez noter que les membres doivent être inscrits à l’événement sur notre site Web pour pouvoir assister à l’événement et recevoir des tickets boissons.
Afin de prévenir la propagation du COVID-19, nous vous demandons de ne pas assister aux événements VES si vous présentez des symptômes ou si vous avez été exposé au virus.
Les événements sont surbookés pour compenser les non-présentations. Les places sont limitées et seront disponibles selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi.
En vous inscrivant à cette projection/événement en personne sur place parrainé par VES (Visual Effects Society), vous acceptez volontiers tous les risques inhérents potentiels associés à COVID-19. VES ne pourra être tenu responsable des conséquences pouvant découler de ce risque. Par conséquent, l’inscription à cette projection / événement implique le consentement implicite de vous-même et de votre parti et par la présente indemnise et dégage VES, ses administrateurs, ses employés et toute autre personne affiliée de tout impact médical ou financier négatif pouvant résulter de notre participation.
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We are very excited to invite you to our first in-person networking event of the year. We have teamed up with Microbrasserie 4 Origines.
Thursday October 21st – starting at 7:30 pm
4 Origins microbrewery
1304 Saint-Patrick St., Montreal H3K 1A4
Beer: Free until our tab lasts
Food: Food truck from Burly Boys that serves sandwiches and salads, though you are also welcome to order from other local restaurants
Live music: guitarist Bud Rice will be performing as of 7:30 p.m. that evening
Please RSVP using the following link we have 50 spots available.
Please note that members must be registered for the event on our website to gain to attend the event and receive drink tickets.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you to not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.
The events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
By 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.

SYD - PASSING Screening
2021-10-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Palace Central Cinemas SYD, Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW, 2008, Australia
On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview of PASSING.
When: Saturday 23 October
Time: 1.45pm for a 2pm start (please allow time for Covid protocols upon arrival – see below)
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, Chippendale
Covid-19 requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
Synopsis: Based on the novel by Nella Larsen, the film follows two Black women, Irene (Tessa Thompson) & Clare (Ruth Negga) who can pass as white and choose to live on opposite sides of the color line in 1929 New York.
Written and directed by Rebecca Hall.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 98 minutes
Films at 42 will be releasing Passing in Australian cinemas on 28 October, before it is available to stream on Netflix from 10 November.

Screening - NO TIME TO DIE (Toronto)
2021-10-23 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Royal Cinema Toronto, 608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG61B4, Canada
VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of United Artists’ NO TIME TO DIE.

As per section 2.1 of Schedule 1 to O. Reg. 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step (O. Reg. 364/20) under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) you and your guests are required to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols to keep everyone safe. This includes:
1) Wearing Mask covering nose and mouth at all times, including in-between drinking and eating.
2) Show your Vaccination Proof upon entry along with picture ID.
3) Social Distancing as determined by the Ontario Ministry Of Heath

Click here to RSVP (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2:00PM (Please arrive at 1:30PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.

SYD - THE FIRST WAVE Screening
2021-10-24 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Palace Central Cinemas SYD, Level 3, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW, 2008, Australia
On behalf of National Geographic Documentary Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry preview of THE FIRST WAVE.
When: Sunday 24 October
Time: 10.45 for an 11am start (please allow time for Covid check-in – see below)
Location: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2), Level 3, Central Park Mall, Chippendale
Covid-19 requirements: In line with government requirements, you must be fully vaccinated before you arrive at the cinema. All attendees will have their vaccination status checked at entry, so we recommend you are familiar with how to show your vaccination certificate or proof of exemption.
Synopsis: With exclusive access inside one of New York’s hardest hit hospital systems during the terrifying first four months of the pandemic, Oscar®-nominated and Emmy® Award-winning director Matthew Heineman’s THE FIRST WAVE spotlights the everyday heroes at the epicentre of COVID-19 as they come together to fight one of the greatest threats the world has ever encountered.
You can view the trailer here
Duration: 94 minutes

Screening - DUNE (Atlanta)
2021-10-24 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA, 30076, United States
VES Members and up to 3 Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ DUNE. Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 2:00PM
Aurora Cineplex, Theater #2
5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076
Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please register your name as “Attendee 1″***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
