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SUMMARY:VES TORONTO SECTION - 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Please check your email for RSVP link or login and use the link at the bottom of this post. \nVES Toronto members and guest\, please join us for our Annual General Meeting to share a drink and some food\, connect with other VES members and the VES Toronto board. Share your voice and learn about what’s coming up for 2026. \n\nWhen: Thursday February 5th 2026\, 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm ET\nLocation: Black Sheep\, 165 E Liberty St\, Toronto\, 3rd Floor. (inside The Brazen Head Pub)\nDrink Ticket and Food will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!\n\n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-toronto-section-2026-annual-general-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:The Black Sheep\, 165 E Liberty St 3rd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6K 3K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Party,Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T150000
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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: AVATAR: FIRE & ASH 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. \nSponsored by 20th Century Studios \n“Avatar: Fire and Ash\,” the third film in the phenomenally successful “Avatar” franchise\, opened exclusively in theaters worldwide December 19\, 2025. James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington)\, Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña)\, and the Sully family. The film\, which has a screenplay by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver\, and a story by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Salerno\, also stars Sigourney Weaver\, Stephen Lang\, Oona Chaplin\, Cliff Curtis\, Joel David Moore\, CCH Pounder\, Edie Falco\, David Thewlis\, Jemaine Clement\, Giovanni Ribisi\, Britain Dalton\, Jamie Flatters\, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss\, Jack Champion\, Brendan Cowell\, Bailey Bass\, Filip Geljo\, Duane Evans\, Jr.\, and Kate Winslet. (Synopsis by 20th Century Studios) \nGuests: \n\n\nSenior visual effects supervisor Joe Letteri\, Lightstorm visual effects supervisor/virtual second unit director/executive producer Richard Baneham\, Wētā FX senior visual effects supervisor Eric Saindon\, Wētā FX senior animation supervisor Daniel Barrett. \n\n\nGuest Bios:\nJoe Letteri‘s (Senior Visual Effects Supervisor) pioneering work in visual effects has earned him five Academy® Awards for Best Visual Effects – most recently for “Avatar: The Way of Water\,” following earlier wins for “Avatar\,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers\,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King\,” and “King Kong.” He has a long-standing interest in creating compelling\, realistic creatures and characters – from the Na’vi to Gollum\, Alita\, and Caesar. He has developed many techniques that have become industry standards for creating photorealistic digital effects. This includes co-developing the subsurface scattering technique that brought Gollum to life (winning an Academy® Technical Achievement Award)\, and pushing the development of large-scale virtual production. Under Letteri’s leadership\, Wētā FX has continued to expand and improve these techniques through films like “The Hobbit” and “The Planet of the Apes” trilogies. He continues to drive the advancement of Wētā’s technological and artistic innovations. \nRichard Baneham (Lightstorm Visual Effects Supervisor/Virtual Second Unit Director/Executive Producer) or “Richie\,” hails from a traditional animation background. He made the transition to CG while working on “The Iron Giant.” From there\, he embarked into the world of CG\, where he has also won awards for his work as an animation supervisor on “The Lord of the Rings\,” “The Two Towers\,” and “The Return of the King.” His other credits include “Alita: Battle Angel” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion\, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Baneham also had the opportunity to dive into the world of theme parks\, where he helped design and co-direct the “The Flight of Passage” and “The Na’vi River Ride Journey” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida/ \nEric Saindon (Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor). “Avatar\,” “Avatar: The Way of Water\,” “Alita: Battle Angel\,” and all three “Hobbit” films are just the tip of the iceberg. He joined Wētā FX in 1999 as a creatures/character supervisor\, where he was pivotal in the creation of Gollum for “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.” He first moved into a VFX supervisor role in 2006 for “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Since then\, he has served in this capacity for most of his projects\, while also managing preproduction and on-set duties. Between blockbusters\, Saindon has shown a deft hand guiding smaller projects\, like “Pete’s Dragon” and David Lowery’s “The Green Knight.” He won an Academy Award® and a BAFTA Award for “Avatar:The Way of Water.” He was previously nominated for two Academy Awards and three BAFTAs\, and has won four Visual Effects Society Awards. He is an active member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. \nDaniel Barrett (Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor) won an Academy® Award and BAFTA Award for “Avatar: The Way of Water.” He was also the animation supervisor for three of the “Planet of the Apes” films: “Rise\,” “Dawn\,” and “War\,” earning him three Oscar® and BAFTA nominations. He joined the team at Wētā FX in 2006 on “Bridge to Terabithia.” The same year\, he was lead animator on “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep\,” work that earned him a VES nomination for animated character. Barrett spent three years as lead animator on James Cameron’s “Avatar” on multiple sequences\, including the destruction of the Home Tree and the third-act ground battle. He also led the animation team that created the digital Paul Walker for “Furious 7.”
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/partner-event-avatar-fire-and-ash/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T190000
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SUMMARY:VES BAY AREA: Corey Rosen author talk\, Feb 12 @ ILM!
DESCRIPTION:Industrial Light & Magic\, VES\, and PGA invite you to an Author Talk with ILM alum\, author\, storyteller\, and visual effects producer Corey Rosen on Thursday\, February 12\, at 5pm in Dagobah Theater! This will be a conversational evening exploring how storytelling shapes creative work\, collaboration\, and communication. \nThe workshop will take place from 5 – 6pm\, followed by a reception and book signing in Javva the Hutt from 6 – 7pm. Books will be available for purchase during the event\, and parking/access information will be shared with attendees the week of the event. \nPlease RSVP by Friday\, February 6. \nRSVP HERE \nDrawing from his new book\, A Story for Everything\, Corey shares practical storytelling tools used in filmmaking\, leadership\, pitching\, feedback\, and problem-solving\, along with stories from his work across film\, VFX\, and live storytelling events such as The Moth. \nHosted in conversation with Lucasfilm’s Daniel Cavey\, this session blends discussion\, examples\, and audience participation to explore how stories help teams align\, build trust\, and navigate complexity in creative environments. \nHope to see you there! \nThursday\, February 12 @ 5 – 7pm \nIndustrial Light + Magic \nDagobah Theatre \n1 Letterman Dr. \nSan Francisco
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-bay-area-corey-rosen-author-talk-feb-12-ilm/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260213T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260213T210000
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SUMMARY:VES NZ Fall 2026 Membership Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the VES NZ Fall 2026 Membership Drive!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to connect\, have fun\, and grow your network at our in-person event this fall. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the scene\, the VES NZ Membership Drive is your chance to meet like-minded folks\, share ideas\, and celebrate our amazing community. \nAnd to sweeten the pot\, we’re having another famous-if-I-say-it-is famous VES quiz! It will be scary movie themed for Friday the 13th… Enter the quiz and win a prize! \nDon’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to be part of something special. See you there!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-nz-friday-13th-social-membership-drive-no-jump-scares/
LOCATION:Double Vision Brewing\, 128A Unit E Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington\, 6022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event,Pub Night
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T133000
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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: Q&Awards: JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH - Q&Agency
DESCRIPTION:**FREE** Q&Awards: JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH\nHosted by Q&Agency\n\nDescription:\n\nSponsored by Universal Pictures \nA new era is born. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion\, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures across land\, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold\, in their DNA\, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind. (Synopsis by Universal Pictures) \n\n\n\nGuests:\nVisual Effects supervisor David Vickery; visual effects supervisor (ILM) Charmain Chan; animation supervisor Stephen Aplin; special effects supervisor Neil Corbould\, VES.\n\n\n\n\nGuest Bios:\n\nGuest bios forthcoming.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/partner-event-qawards-jurassic-world-rebirth-qagency/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: SINNERS VFX Round Table - Q&Agency
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Q&Agency\nGuests: \nVisual effects supervisors Michael Ralla\, Espen Nordahl\, Guido Wolter; special effects coordinator Donnie Dean; VFX producer James Alexander; ILM visual effects supervisor Nick Marshall. \nGuest Bios: \n\n\n\nMichael Ralla (VFX Supervisor) is a visual effects supervisor and Audiovisual Media engineering graduate from Stuttgart’s Hochschule der Medien (HdM). He began his VFX career at Scanline VFX in Munich in 2004\, after initially training as a sound engineer and even pursuing a career in heavy metal drumming. Inspired by the pioneering short film 405\, he shifted his focus to compositing. Ralla’s professional journey has taken him around the globe\, with roles at Animal Logic in Sydney\, Framestore in London\, MPC in Vancouver\, and later Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) in Los Angeles and San Francisco. His studio experience also includes time at Marvel Studios and additional high-profile facilities. His work has earned industry recognition\, including a Visual Effects Society (VES) Award for Outstanding Compositing in a Photoreal Commercial for Welcome Home (2018)\, shared with Steve Drew\, Alejandro Villabon\, and Peter Timberlake. He has also received multiple nominations from both the VES and the Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) for his contributions to projects such as The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) and several high-profile commercials. \nJames Alexander (VFX Producer) is a prominent Visual Effects Consultant and Producer currently based in Los Angeles. He is widely recognized for his high-level production roles at major studios like Marvel Studios\, Warner Bros.\, and Paramount Pictures. Alexander began his career in London at The Mill in 2001\, initially working in commercial traffic and scheduling. Over the following two decades\, he transitioned into senior production leadership roles across the globe. He has received two award nominations\, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for his contributions to television visual effects. \nGuido Wolter is a seasoned and passionate VFX Supervisor with over seventeen years of industry experience. His drive to produce exceptional images for his clients has enabled him to deliver a wide range of projects during his career\, including “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024)\, “Mickey17” (2025)\, “Sinners” (2025) and “Star Wars: Episode VIII” (2017). Guido also has an extensive credit list as both Compositing Supervisor and On-Set VFX Supervisor from his time at Rising Sun Pictures\, Animal Logic and One of Us. \nNick Marshall began his VFX career at DNEG London in 2009\, working as a roto and paint artist on films like Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Pt1 and Pt2\, before moving into a matte painting role for Captain America: The First Avenger.  Since then Nick has occupied various roles as a matte painter\, concept artist\, environment generalist and compositor\, before eventually moving into the Head of Environments and Generalists role at DNEG Vancouver in 2017. After 5 years in management\, Nick jumped back into a creative role as DFX Supervisor for HBO’s The Last Of Us\, which earned him an Emmy award. He continued in this position on Dune: Part 2\, before leaving DNEG in 2023 to join Industrial Light and Magic as an Associate VFX Supervisor. Since then\, Nick has worked on various shows such as ‘Smoke’ for AppleTV\, and Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’. \nEspen Nordahl\, Donnie Dean bios forthcoming. \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/partner-event-sinners-round-table-qagency/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T220000
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SUMMARY:VES Montréal Spring Membership Mixer & Pub Night- February 2026
DESCRIPTION:VES Montréal Spring Membership Pub Night and Mixer- February 2026 \nWhether you’re interested in becoming a VES member or simply want to connect with your local VES community\, join us for the VES Montréal Spring Membership Mixer – an evening of nibbles\, drinks\, and networking with Montréal’s VFX and animation community. \nWe’re gathering at Maison Publique McLean’s Public House (1420 Rue Peel) starting at 7:00 PM\, with an optional Pub Quiz kicking off at 8:00 PM. Come connect with fellow professionals\, meet new faces\, and celebrate the start of the spring season together. \nMembers are encouraged to invite a friend or two!Membership applications for Spring 2026 close March 15. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nMembers and non-members please register here. \nThursday\, February 19 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nVES Montréal – Spring Membership Mixer – Février 2026 \nQue vous souhaitiez devenir membre de la VES ou simplement rencontrer votre communauté locale\, joignez-vous à nous pour le Spring Membership Mixer de VES Montréal – une soirée conviviale pour grignoter\, prendre un verre et réseauter avec la communauté montréalaise des effets visuels et de l’animation. \nOn se retrouve à la Maison Publique McLean’s Public House (1420\, rue Peel) dès 19 h\, avec un quiz optionnel qui commence à 20 h. \nVenez retrouver des collègues\, faire de nouvelles rencontres et lancer la saison du printemps ensemble. \nLes membres peuvent inviter un ou deux ami·e·s.Les candidatures pour le printemps 2026 se terminent le 15 mars. \nAu plaisir de vous y voir ! \nMembres et non-membres\, merci de vous inscrire ici. \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vesmtl-pubnight-feb/
LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T170000
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SUMMARY:VES Texas Section Outreach Event - Texas A&M Virtual Production tour
DESCRIPTION:Texas A&M Virtual Production Institute Tour\nJoin us for a VES Texas Section Outreach event as we tour the Texas A&M Virtual Production studios and see all of the new and innovative things that Texas A&M is providing the next generation of virtual production crews and artists.\nThe Virtual Production Institute is the nation’s first of its kind that will comprehensively integrate real-world scenarios and the latest in extended reality technology to advance problem-solving and support workforce development across industries.\nYou can learn more about the institute here:\nVirtual Production Institute | Texas A&M University \nWHEN: Saturday\, February 21st\, 2026\, 3:00-5:00 p.m.\nWHERE: 329 S. Main St.\, Suite 101\, Fort Worth\, TX 76104 \nAfterwards\, we’ll walk over to Panther City BBQ! Since this is an Outreach event\, please invite anyone you know who qualifies you think would be a good candidate for membership in the Visual Effects Society.\n  \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-texas-section-outreach-event-texas-am-virtual-production-tour/
LOCATION:Red Productions\, LLC\, 329 S. Main Street\, Suite 101\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event,Happy Hour
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260222T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
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SUMMARY:📽️PROJECTION Le Marsupilami  - Q/A
DESCRIPTION:` \nLa VES France vous donne rendez-vous pour une séance exceptionnelle consacrée à la nouvelle adaptation du Marsupilami réalisée par Philippe Lacheau. \nPour décrypter ce processus de fabrication\, nous aurons le privilège d’accueillir les 4 superviseurs qui ont piloté la création visuelle du film. Une occasion unique d’analyser la collaboration entre effets de plateau et post-production : \nNicolas Herlin – Ateliers 69 (SFX / Animatronique) \nJulien Lambert – Mathematic (Superviseur VFX) \nSébastien Nebout – Les Artizans (Superviseur VFX général ) \nDenis Tassenoy – Benuts (Superviseur VFX) \nL’animatronique originale\, conçue pour le tournage\, sera exposée dans la salle pour l’occasion. \n  \n📅 Quand ? Dimanche 22 février à 14h30 \n📍 Où ? Cinéma Le Trianon Adresse : Place Carnot\, 93230 Romainville \n🚇 Accès : Métro ligne 11\, arrêt Romainville – Carnot (l’arrêt est situé juste devant le cinéma). \n  \nAu plaisir de vous y retrouver\, \nL’équipe VES France
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/%f0%9f%93%bd%ef%b8%8fprojection-le-marsupilami-q-a/
LOCATION:Cinéma le Trianon\, Place Carnot\, Romainville\, 93230\, France
CATEGORIES:Conference,Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260118T223023Z
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SUMMARY:VES Georgia (Atlanta) Membership Event
DESCRIPTION:Kick Off the Year & See What VES Is About!\n  \nPlease check your email for an RSVP link or login and use the link at the bottom of this post.\nIf you are not a member and would like to attend\, please reach out to an existing member for the RSVP link \nPlease join your fellow VES Georgia members and industry peers for another exciting VES membership event. This is an open invite to the Atlanta VFX\, animation\, and gaming industry. All are welcome to attend. There will be food\, drinks\, and of course a great way to network and spend time with your fellow industry peers. Come hang out and see what VES is all about. \n📅 Tuesday\, February 24th 📅\n⏰ 7pm – 10pm ⏰\n📍 Company 3 📍\n3399 Peachtree Rd NE #200\nAtlanta\, GA 30326 \nSpecial thanks to sponsor Company 3 for hosting us at their space!\n \nParking Details\n\nPark in the employee lot on the left side. You will go through an arm gate to enter. \nPlease direct any questions to georgia@vesglobal.org
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-georgia-atlanta-membership-event-5/
LOCATION:Company 3\, 3399 Peachtree Rd NE #200\, Atlanta\, \, \, GA 30326\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T223000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
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SUMMARY:24th Annual VES Awards Gala (Los Angeles)
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar to join the worldwide visual effects community for the must-attend event of the year! \n24th Annual VES Awards\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026 at 5:30PM (Individual tickets will go on sale in late January)\nThe Beverly Hilton\n9876 Wilshire Blvd\, Beverly Hills\, CA 90210\n(Please either use rideshare or follow forthcoming instructions for parking shuttle) \nLivestream tickets will also go on sale in February\, so stay tuned.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/24th-annual-ves-awards-gala-los-angeles/
LOCATION:The Beverly Hilton Hotel\, 9876 Wilshire Boulevard\, Beverly Hills\, CA\, 90210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VES HQ":MAILTO:info@vesglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260210T213623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T194740Z
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SUMMARY:LA Section VES Awards Show Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:🏆LA Section VES Awards Screening & After-Party 🏆\nNot attending the VES Awards show in Beverly Hills this year? (Heard the lobby bar is closed?) Come celebrate excellence with your local VES LA community! Join fellow members and industry friends for a screening of the VES Awards at a laid-back bar in Hollywood. Enjoy a fun night of connection\, drinks\, and watching the 24th Awards broadcast together. Come for the screening\, stay for the networking & camaraderie. Don’t miss out! \n📅 Date: Wed\, Feb 25th\, 2026⏰ Time: 6:30pm Doors\, 7:00pm Awards screening begins live🎟️ RSVP REQUIRED: Free for VES Members and +1 guest – Space is limited!!  \n(Log in with your member credentials for location details & to RSVP.)
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/la-section-ves-awards-show-watch-party/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260211T043520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T044002Z
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SUMMARY:VES BAY AREA | VES Awards Watch Party! February 25\, 7pm @ Pond Farm Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:VES BAY AREA | VES Awards Watch Party! February 25\, 7pm @ Pond Farm Brewing Co. \nCome watch the live stream of the VES Awards with fellow VFX pros at Pond Farm Brewing in San Rafael! Show begins at 7:30pm. VES Honorees this year are Jerry Bruckheimer and Sir Richard Taylor.  \nhttps://vesglobal.org/24th-awards/ \nCheer on your favorite work over a beer and a snack (on us)! Hope to see you there! \nWednesday\, February 25\, 7pm Pond Farm Brewing Company 1848 4th Street San Rafael\, CA     https://www.pondfarmbrewing.com/
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-bay-area-ves-awards-watch-party-february-25-7pm-pond-farm-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Pond Farm Brewing Company\, 1848 4th St\, San Rafael\, CA\, 94901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260211T235114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T124249Z
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SUMMARY:VES Washington Winter 2026 Member Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Feb 25th\, 2026\, 7-10 PMDigipen\, 9931 Willows Rd NE\, Redmond\, WA 98052 \nWe’re calling on all Artists\, Producers\, Coordinators\, and Educators with at least 5 years of experience in Games\, AR\, VR\, Film\, TV\, VFX\, Education\, and related creative industries! \nVES-WA Members are encouraged to attend and invite industry colleagues who are interested in learning more about joining the VES Washington Section. This is a great opportunity for current members to mix and mingle with your peers — and as a bonus\, we will be screening the 24th Annual VES Awards Show Live from Los Angeles. \nThere will be pizza and drinks\, our treat! \nThe Spring Membership application deadline is March 15th. Be sure to bring a guest or two as the event will provide valuable information about the benefits of VES membership. We can even help get their applications started that night! Application can be found here: https://vesglobal.org/membership-application/ \nVES Members\, please RSVP below and include the # of guests you plan on bringing in the RSVP \nIf you’re interested in becoming a member and would like to attend\, please RSVP by emailing washington@vesglobal.org \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-washington-winter-2026-member-outreach-event/
LOCATION:digipen\, 9931 Willows Rd\, Redmond\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T010000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260209T204727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T213214Z
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SUMMARY:VES Texas Section Awards Show Watch Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join the VES Texas Section and Corgan for a Watch Party of the 24th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards Show!\nJoin us at 9:00 p.m. CT on February 25th at Corgan.\nParking will be available at 401 N. Houston St. entrance next to the big yellow gate. Any questions\, please email ludovickmichaud@gmail.com.\nLet’s support our fellow VES members as they go for the gold!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-texas-section-awards-show-watch-party-copy/
LOCATION:Corgan\, 401 N. Houston St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260215T124244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T124244Z
UID:10011629-1772130600-1772143200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES London Community Game Night !
DESCRIPTION:Ditch the screen and join us for an evening of analog fun ! Bring your favourite board games\, card games\, or party games\, and let’s roll the dice ! Networking and fun guaranteed ! Food and drink provided by VES !!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-london-community-game-night/
LOCATION:One of us\, 16 Tabernacle Street\, London\, London\, EC2A4DD
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="London":MAILTO:info@ves.london
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260219T001851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T002851Z
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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: F1 VFX Round Table - Q&Agency
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Q&Agency \nSponsored by Apple Original Films \nDubbed “the greatest that never was\,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later\, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem)\, owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris)\, the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar\, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1\, your teammate is your fiercest competition — and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. (Synopsis by Apple Original Films) \nGuests:\nVisual effects supervisor Ryan Tudhope; visual effects supervisor Robert Harrington; supervising sound editor and sound designer Al Nelson; supervising sound editor Gwendolyn Yates Whittle; editor Stephen Mirrione\, ACE \nGuest Bio:\nRyan Tudhope – Ryan most recently served as overall Visual Effects Supervisor for F1: The Movie\, reuniting with director Joseph Kosinski to design effects that are invisible yet essential—immersing audiences in the film’s heart-pounding action without ever perceiving the craft behind it. Previously\, he oversaw the visual effects on Top Gun: Maverick\, earning an Academy Award nomination for his work. He demonstrates a particular interest in the convergence of live-action stunts and visual effects—sophisticated\, invisible work born from close collaboration with directors\, cinematographers\, and physical departments. Combining these techniques with a deep understanding of digital effects\, he strives for results that feel grounded and authentic. An entrepreneur as well as a filmmaker\, Ryan co-founded the visual effects studio Atomic Fiction\, guiding its growth to over 350 employees. Under his leadership\, the team delivered projects such as Blade Runner 2049\, Deadpool\, Pirates of the Caribbean\, Ghost in the Shell\, Star Trek Beyond\, and Cosmos\, which earned him an Emmy nomination. Atomic Fiction was acquired by Deluxe in 2018. Earlier in his career\, Ryan’s supervisor credits included Hellboy\, Sin City\, and Superman Returns. He began at Lucasfilm’s Skywalker Ranch at just 18 years old\, working directly with George Lucas to design key sequences for Star Wars: Episode I. He is a member of both the Television Academy and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. \nRobert Harrington – Having worked on both “The Sandman” and three seasons of HBO’s “His Dark Materials” Rob has recently lent his skills to a slightly more grounded affair: the high-octane “F1″\, directed by Joseph Kosinski\, starring Brad Pitt and produced by Pitt\, Jerry Bruckheimer\, Dede Gardner\, Jeremy Kleiner\, Chad Oman and Lewis Hamilton\, work which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects. Other high-end projects include work on the dark dystopian sci-fi of “Black Mirror” along with National Geographic’s global event series MARS – a project that saw him overseeing the production’s VFX on-set in Budapest and Morocco. Prior to this\, Rob’s career was spent on large-scale advertising projects\, serving as Technical Director and CG Supervisor for a range of high-profile clients. His award-winning work included the ’Shapeshifter’ campaign for Shell and the much-loved ‘Mog’s Christmas Calamity; for UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s\, as well as title sequences for major feature films such as “Spectre.” \nAl Nelson – Nelson is an award-winning American sound engineer. Nelson won an Academy Award in the category of Best Sound for 2023’s “Top Gun: Maverick” directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer\, Tom Cruise\, Christopher McQuarrie and David Ellison. Nelson’s previous credits include “Twisters\,” “Knives Out\,” “Jurassic World: Dominion\, “Gone Girl\, ”Only the Brave\,” “Oblivion\,” “Up” and “The Incredibles.” He is a 30-time MPSE Golden Reel nominee\, winning for “Top Gun: Maverick\,” “The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble\, “How to Train Your Dragon (2011)\,” “Up\,” “Wall-E\,” “Ratatouille\,” and “The Incredibles” in various categories. \nGwendolyn Yates Whittle – Gwen Whittle is a Supervising Sound Editor with over 35 years of experience working on over 125 films\, from blockbusters to small independents. Gwen has been nominated for three Academy Awards (Avatar: Way of Water\, Tron: Legacy and Avatar)\, a BAFTA (Avatar: Way of Water)\, an Emmy (WandaVision) and in 2023 was honored with an MPSE career achievement award. She has won 6 MPSE Golden Reel awards: Titanic\, Saving Private Ryan\, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button\, Super 8\, Epic\, and Carne e Arena. Her more than 20 MPSE nominations include Top Gun: Maverick\, Ferdinand\, Munich\, and Minority Report. Gwen was awarded an honorary PhD from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and has a BA in film from New York University. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures (AMPAS)\, British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA)\, SAG\, and MPSE. \n\n\n\nStephen Mirrone\, ACE – Stephen Mirrione’s career as a film editor has been defined by several influential collaborations with some of the most innovative directors over the past thirty years. Beginning with Doug Liman’s “Swingers” (1996) and “Go” (1999)\, Mirrione’s kinetic style caught the eye of Steven Soderbergh. After editing “Traffic” (2000)\, which earned four Academy Awards® including Best Film Editing for Mirrione\, the two continued to work together on several films\, including “Ocean’s Eleven” (2001)\, “The Informant!” (2009)\, and “Contagion” (2011). It was during this run that Soderbergh introduced Mirrione to George Clooney. Mirrione would edit six films for Clooney\, including his directorial debut “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” (2002) as well as “Good Night\, and Good Luck” (2005)\, and “The Ides of March” (2011). Another frequent collaborator\, Alejandro González Iñárritu\, inspired editorial versatility in Mirrione’s work from the time-fractured jump cuts of “21 Grams” (2003) to the dreamy continuous long-shot effect created for “Birdman” (2014)\, which went on to take the Oscar® for Best Picture. Over editing five movies for Iñárritu\, Mirrione earned two more Academy Award® nominations for his work on “Babel” (2006) and “The Revenant” (2015). Other notable projects include editing “13 Conversations About One Thing” (2001) for Jill Sprecher\, “The Hunger Games” (2012) for Gary Ross\, and “August: Osage County” (2013) for John Wells. More recently\, director Joseph Kosinski brought Mirrione on to help edit “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022)\, where Mirrione became immersed in the director’s style defined by sleek visuals\, detailed production design at a massive scale and groundbreaking high-resolution aerial photography.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/partner-event-f1-vfx-round-table-qagency/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260225T192116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T192421Z
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SUMMARY:M.D.M.A: Model Making\, Diorama and Miniature Arts - Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:M.D.M.A Artist Talk — Modelmaking\, Diorama & Miniature Arts\n \nFriday 27 February 2026 | Fishcube Gallery\, Wellington \nRead More: https://mdma.co.nz/ \nM.D.M.A Talk Night\, a focused panel discussion exploring the role of modelmaking\, miniatures\, and practical effects in screen production — and how physical craft continues to influence modern VFX and filmmaking. \nHosted alongside the M.D.M.A exhibition (running 20 Feb – 6 Mar)\, the evening combines exhibition viewing\, a moderated panel talk\, and informal networking with industry practitioners. \nTickets are limited. REGISTER HERE \nEvent schedule\n\n6:00pm — Doors open\, exhibition viewing & networking\n7:00pm — Panel discussion\n8:00pm — Networking & exhibition viewing\n\nSpeakers\n\nModerator: Lance Lones — Creative Technologist\nPanelists: Joaquin Loyzaga (Scale Studios\, M.D.M.A Curator)\, Warren Beaton (Special & Practical Effects HOD)\n\nTicket prices\n\n$5 — VES & VFXG members\n$15 — Industry (unwaged) & students\n$20 — Industry (waged)\n\nIf you’re interested in practical craft\, miniature storytelling\, or how physical techniques integrate into contemporary screen workflows\, this session is for you! \nBrought to you by Scale Studios\, Alterspace Entertainment\, VES NZ and the NZ VFX Guild \nTickets are limited. REGISTER HERE
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/m-d-m-a-model-making-diorama-and-miniature-arts-artist-talk/
LOCATION:Fish cube gallery\, 111 Dixon Street\, Wellington\, Region\, 6022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260211T050205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T185913Z
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SUMMARY:VES Bay Area Winter Social!
DESCRIPTION:The VES Bay Area invites you and a guest to Plank! for an evening of games\, food\, drinks\, and as always\, good company. \nThe dress code is once again CREW GEAR!  Come flaunt your favorite show\, your first show\, your worst show\, or all three at once! \nSaturday\, February 28\, 5-8pm \nPlank\n98 Broadway\nOakland\, CA 94607 \nwww.plankoakland.com \nFor parking\, see Plank’s website: \nhttps://www.plankoakland.com/jack-london-square/ \nRSVPs are requested by February 23\, 2026
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-bay-area-winter-social/
LOCATION:Plank\, 98 Broadway\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260225T170824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T220809Z
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SUMMARY:Lights\, Camera\, Leadership : Women in VFX
DESCRIPTION:Join the VES for an inspiring evening celebrating women shaping the future of VFX\, with voices from across disciplines and backgrounds\, in recognition of International Women’s Day. \nDRINKS\, CANAPÉS\, DOOR PRIZES \nDate: March 3\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 – 9:00 PM \nVENUE UPDATE:\n1055 West Georgia\, 36th Floor
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/lights-camera-leadership-women-in-vfx/
LOCATION:1055 West Georgia\, 1055 West Georgia\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260306T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260306T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260228T045638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T090008Z
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SUMMARY:SYD - SYD - Pub Night & Membership Drive 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join our Sydney Pub Night and Membership Drive for Summer 2026!\nYou are invited to Bar Cleveland to have a drink\, unwind\, and catch up with the Sydney VES community! This is a fantastic chance to introduce potential new members and show them what the fuss is all about\, so bring a friend along. \nWhere: Bar Cleveland – 433 Cleveland St\, Redfern\, NSWWhen: Friday\, March 6th\, 2026Time: 6:30 PM onwards \nAs mentioned above\, a plus-one is welcome\, but space is limited\, so RSVP now! \nApplication deadline is March 15th\, 2026 \n[Members must log in to view RSVP information]
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-syd-pub-night-membership-drive-2026/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260302T220418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T220418Z
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SUMMARY:VFX Mixer at GDC in San Francisco\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 3/09/26\, the VES Bay Area is co-sponsoring a VFX mixer in San Francisco for GDC attendees and local VES section members. \nAll VES members are invited. Bring a friend! \nWe are asking for RSVPs for accounting purposes\, but no ticket is necessary.\nThere is no name-checking at the door\, but there may be a line when you get there. Stay patient\, it’s worth the wait!\nStop by the VES table and say hello!\nThe venue is 21-and-over\, so bring your ID. \nSF pub night & GDC mixer\nMonday\, 3/09/26\, 7pm-10pm\nMonarch SF\n101 6th St (at Mission) in San Francisco (click here for directions) \nParty hosts will be providing drinks and light snacks. Monarch has a sweet dancefloor\, too.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vfx-mixer-at-gdc-in-san-francisco-2026/
LOCATION:Monarch SF\, 101 6th St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260305T170613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T170613Z
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SUMMARY:VES New York - Membership Drive Pub Night
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the VES New York – Membership Drive Pub Night! Join us for a fun evening of networking and socializing with fellow visual effects professionals. This event is a great opportunity to connect with industry peers and learn more about the benefits of becoming a member of the Visual Effects Society. Members and Non-Members\, welcome! \nDon’t miss out on this chance to meet new friends\, catch up with old colleagues\, and enjoy some delicious drinks at Tipsy Nomad. The event starts on Thu Mar 12 2026 at 6:00 PM\, so mark your calendars and come join us for a fantastic night out! \nNon-Members\, secure your tickets here: https://VESNYPubNight.eventbrite.com \nMembers\, log in to RSVP
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-new-york-membership-drive-pub-night/
LOCATION:tipsy nomad\, 37 E 28th St\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260312T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260310T071514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T071514Z
UID:10011644-1773343800-1773351000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Japan Section’s First Membership Event – March 12th!
DESCRIPTION:Greetings\, members of the VES in Japan. \nWe are excited to announce our first event as a section.  With the deadline for Spring membership coming up on March 15\, we wish to invite everyone to come on out to Devil’s Corner in Kanda this Thursday night and bring along a friend whom you would like to encourage to join the VES this term.  Let’s build on the momentum we have created and continue to grow the community. \nWe will purchase some food and the first drink for the first 30-40 people in attendance\, and additional food and beverages will be available to purchase. \nWe hope to see you there! \nDetails: Thursday the 12th from 7:30- 9:30 PM\nVenue: Devil’s Corner\nJapan\, 〒101-0047 Tokyo\, Chiyoda City\, Uchikanda\, 1 Chome−15−2 神田オーシャンビル 1階102号室\nMap: https://maps.app.goo.gl/68RRHPSSomvXhE1XA \nNearest Stations (walking):\nKanda – 8 minutes\nOgawamachi – 9 minutes\nOchanomizu – 15 minutes\nTokyo – 16 minutes \nVES日本のメンバーの皆さまへ \nこのたび、セクションとして初めてのイベントを開催できることを大変嬉しく思います。3月15日に春期メンバーシップの締め切りが近づいていることもあり、今週木曜日の夜に神田の Devil’s Corner にて開催する集まりに、ぜひご参加ください。また、この機会に、今期VESへの参加を勧めたいご友人もぜひお連れください。これまでの勢いをさらに広げ、コミュニティを一緒に成長させていきましょう。 \n当日は、最初の30〜40名の参加者の方に 軽食と最初のドリンクをこちらでご用意 します。追加のフードやドリンクは会場で購入することも可能です。 \n皆さまにお会いできることを楽しみにしています！ \n詳細\n日時：3月12日（木）19:30〜21:30 \n会場：Devil’s Corner\n〒101-0047\n東京都千代田区内神田1丁目15−2\n神田オーシャンビル1階102号室 \n地図：\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/68RRHPSSomvXhE1XA \n最寄り駅（徒歩）\n神田駅 — 8分\n小川町駅 — 9分\n御茶ノ水駅 — 15分\n東京駅 — 16分
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-japan-sections-first-membership-event-march-12th/
LOCATION:Devil’s Corner\, Uchikanda\,Tokyo\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20251208T063157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T041738Z
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SUMMARY:Screening -- Disney Pixar's Hoppers (Bay Area)
DESCRIPTION:VES Bay Area members and up to 3 guests are invited to a screening of Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers in Petaluma\, CA! \n9AM\, Saturday\, March 14th\nCinemaWest Boulevard Cinema\n200 C St\, Petaluma\, CA \nRSVP on Eventbrite here \nBe sure to arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the show – the concessions stand will be OPEN! \nPlease RSVP only if you’re certain that you will attend. Theater capacity is limited.\nRSVPs close on Friday\, 03/13/26 at 11:59 PM. \n  \nParking:\nStreet parking is limited to 2 hours after 8am. Parking will be available in the spacious Theatre District garage at 149 C Street\, one block away! \n \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-pixar-hoppers-bay-area/
LOCATION:CinemaWest Boulevard\, Petaluma
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260304T151037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T151037Z
UID:10011639-1773588600-1773604800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES LA Oscars Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our first-ever Oscars Watch Party as we gather to celebrate the biggest night in film together in a place some may consider the real Hollywood. That’s right — Culver City. \nEnjoy the ceremony alongside your fellow VES friends on a big screen\, with complimentary food and drinks provided. \nRSVP for guest list and location details.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-oscars-watch-party/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260311T220506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T232724Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Section Town Hall Zoom Meeting!
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the VES Texas Board of Managers\, thank you to our members for helping grow and sustain the Texas section over the past two years. Your support has helped build our VFX community across the state. \nWe’re hosting a short VES Texas Town Hall and would love to hear your ideas on events\, engagement\, and the future direction of the section. \n📅 Tuesday\, 3/17\n ⏰ 7:00–7:30 PM CST\n 💻 Virtual \nWe’ll also share opportunities to get involved\, including an open Treasurer position on the Board of Managers. \nTOWN HALL ZOOM LINK
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/texas-section-town-hall-zoom-meeting/
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89354081285?pwd=Rf0mIECaNqjAj28hEbn7vero7Bdrz4.1
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260306T150844Z
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SUMMARY:VES Germany - Munich - LED wall with Real & Virtual Lighting Synchronization
DESCRIPTION:LED wall and real lighting meets CG lights\nJoin us for a VES meetup as we visit K5 Lux AI for a live demo of Illumina Twin\, a tool that synchronises real and virtual lighting in virtual production. \nBy automatically coordinating the lighting of the physical foreground with the virtual background\, it helps streamline workflows on the VP stage and opens up new possibilities for collaboration between lighting\, VFX and virtual production teams. We’ll get an inside look at how the system can accelerate on-set processes\, support VFX already in pre-production and capture lighting data for further use in post-production. \n🍻🍕 After the demo\, stay for beer\, pizza and relaxed conversations about virtual production\, VFX workflows and the future of our craft. \nThursday / March 19th\, 2026 / from 6 – 9 PM\nK5 Lux AI GmbH / Konradinstraße 4\, 81543 Munich / U-Bahn U1 Candidplatz \n(This event is in-person only\, there will be no livestream) \n\nFor non-members: Please RSVP here \nFor VES members:RSVP below👇👇👇\nIf you don’t see the RSVP Button below\, you have to log into your VES Account!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-germany-munich-led-wall-with-real-virtual-lighting-synchronization/
LOCATION:K5 Lux AI\, Konradinstraße 4\, Munich\, 81543
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Germany":MAILTO:germanyboard@vesglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260302T151405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T151405Z
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SUMMARY:Table Ronde: La Production VFX qui fait quoi ?
DESCRIPTION:Regards croisés sur les métiers de la production VFX : Qui fait quoi ?\n🙋 Comment définir les métiers de la production VFX ? \nSouvent peu visibles\, les multiples “fonctions support” du milieu des VFX restent bien encore méconnues d’une large part de la profession audiovisuelle. Pourtant\, sans coordinateur.ice\, sans Head of production\, sans producteur.ice\, fabriquer des VFX serait totalement impossible de nos jours. \nAlors que les écoles ouvrent\, trop rarement\, des formations dédiées\, qu’il est parfois difficile de recruter et de fidéliser ses professionnelles\, cette table ronde se propose de revenir sur les contours de ces différents métiers. \nD’un studio à l’autre\, définit-on les postes de la même manière ? Quelles seraient les missions communes à tous les producteurs / coordinateurs / managers… ? \n🎙 Autour d’une table ronde\, venez profiter de l’expérience et du ressenti des acteurs du secteur afin de participer tous ensemble à l’élaboration d’une image la plus riche possible de notre réalité de terrain.\nLaissons place aux professionnels pour définir les métiers de la production VFX ! \n📆 Rendez-vous le jeudi 19 mars à 19h dans les locaux de MPC Paris.\n📍 MPC 10 Bd de la Bastille\, 75012 Paris
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/table-ronde-la-production-vfx/
LOCATION:MPC Paris\, 10 Bd de la Bastille\, Paris\, 75012\, France
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="france":MAILTO:france@vesglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T230911
CREATED:20260316T153923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155155Z
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SUMMARY:VES Montreal Pub Night March 2026
DESCRIPTION:VES Montréal Pub Night – March 2026Join VES Montréal for our March Pub Night\, our monthly get-together where VES members and their guests can connect\, share stories\, and build community in a relaxed setting. Come out\, bring your colleagues\, and make the most of this chance to network with friends and peers from across the Montréal VFX and animation industry. \nThis event is open to VES members + up to 2 guests. Please RSVP and register your guests when signing up. Let’s continue to make this a great season together\, we hope to see you there! \nThursday\, March 19 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nSoirée Pub du VES Montréal – Mars 2026Joignez-vous à VES Montréal pour notre Pub Night de mars notre rencontre mensuelle où les membres du VES et leurs invités se retrouvent pour échanger et discuter dans une ambiance conviviale. rendez-vous mensuel où les membres du VES et leurs invités pourront se rejoindre\, réseauter et passer un bon moment ensemble. \nOuvert aux membres du VES + jusqu’à 2 invités. SVP RSVP et merci d’inscrire vos invités lors de l’inscription. Faisons de cette soirée la continuation d’une belle saison\, au plaisir de vous y voir ! \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vesmtl-pubnight-mar/
LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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