Visual Effects Society

Meet & Greet + Membership Drive event Mumbai
2025-09-07 12:30 - 14:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Naman Centre, Opp. SIDBI, G Block, BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051, Naman Centre, Opp. SIDBI, G Block, BKC, mumbai, Maharastra, 400051, India
Sunday Sep 7, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
TAFTOON
Naman Centre, Opp. SIDBI, G Block, BKC, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
VES Members please RSVP below
We’re calling on all Artists, Producers, Coordinators, and Educators with at least 5 years experience in Games, AR, VR, Film, TV, VFX, Education and related creative industries!
VES-India Members are encouraged to attend and invite industry colleagues who are interested in learning more about joining the VES. This is a great opportunity for current members to mix and mingle with your peers.
There will be food, drinks, and good company 🙂 — our treat!
The Spring Membership application deadline is September 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/

RTC RESET: RealTime Executive Summit on Emerging Technologies
2025-09-08 19:00 - 2025-09-10 21:00 (Europe/London) | Bishopsgate 6-8, 43rd Floor, Bentley Systems Headquarters, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom
Join 100 execs, strategists, and investors in London, Sept 8–10, to rethink the future of VFX. From AI to Real-Time, Open Source to Cloud, Tariffs to Global Warming, the landscape is shifting fast.
The recent crash of major studios is a wake-up call: optimizing the past won’t work.
It’s time for a RESET!
Follow the link to learn more: https://realtime.community/reset/

VES Vancouver Pub Night Trivia - 3rd Edition
2025-09-09 18:30 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | BREWHALL, 97 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1B3, Canada
It’s time for VES Pub Night Trivia Round 3! ????
Get your thinking caps on and join us for a fun night of friendly competition. We’ll be facing off for bragging rights and a whole lot of fun. ????

Date: September 9th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Brewhall

Don’t have a full team? We’ve got you covered! We’ll help connect any solo players so everyone can join in on the fun. We suggest teams of up to six people to keep things fair and balanced. ????
With VES membership applications open until September 15th, this is the perfect opportunity to bring along up to two friends who are interested in joining the Visual Effects Society. We’ll be available to help with membership endorsement letters, share information, and of course, enjoy some great trivia competition.
Come for the fun, the connections, and the chance to welcome some new faces into our VES community.
We can’t wait to see you there! ????

Cut To The Chase: Inside VFX Editorial
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | https://us02web.zoom.us/w/81053246025?tk=7vfpsDWUvRAy7A2MiyXeadsiSNPuC6bUSnKg__E_qag.DQgAAAAS3yZiSRY3QS1naF9LaVJaV0hNX19La3RlUVZnAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Cut To The Chase: Inside VFX Editorial

Learn the behind-the-scenes of one of the most critical departments in the VFX pipeline! Join this formal discussion with some incredibly talented editors from the visual effects industry, who will demystify the most crucial step in producing a successful film or television production. Our editors will break down the process of how editorial changes not only affect the storytelling and visual effects, but also the editorial processes and day-to-day activities of the department.
This Panel Will be virtually held over Zoom.
The panel is open to VES members and to the public to participate.
Please scroll to the bottom to RSVP
Featuring:
Connor McMahon
Lead VFX Editor at Herne Hill Media with over 10 years of industry experience. With a background in Python programming and custom tool development for streamlining VFX editorial workflows, on reducing workloads and enhancing efficiency. Some of his credits include Resident Evil: The Final Chapter(2016), Jupiter’s Legacy (2021 Netflix Series), Raised by Wolves (2020 HBO Series), Vikings Season 6 (2019 Television Series), and The Strain (2017 television series).

Symonne Madalena
Symonne Madalena is a Lead VFX Editor with industry experience spanning back to 2017. She began her career as an Editorial Assistant and has since built a strong track record across film and television post-production. Some of her credits include Alien: Earth (FX, 2025), Dark Matter (Apple TV, 2024), and Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022).

Brandon Schaafsma
Brandon is the Head of Production at Herne Hill and brings over 15 years of experience as a visual effects editor. With deep expertise in visual effects and post-production, he recently completed work on Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. He served as the VFX Editor on all of del Toro’s projects since 2015. His credits include Crimson Peak(2015), the Academy Award-winning The Shape of Water(2017), Nightmare Alley(2021), as well as Paul W.S Anderson’s Resident Evil: The Final Chapter(2016) and Monster Hunter(2020).

Jeremiah McWhirter
Jeremiah (Jem) is the Lead VFX Editor at WeFX. Having started as an office intern at Mr. X back in 2017, he quickly found his niche in the industry. Using the skills he honed at Niagara College’s BRTF program, he quickly climbed into the suites to click, clip, and trim his way through 7 years of projects. Along the way, he’s held an Oscar in his hands and earned a credit on the Academy Award–winning Roma — two moments that cemented his love for the craft. With decades of NLE experience, a knack for the details, and a passion for solving challenging problems, Jem wears the title Editor with pride. Persistent, Boisterous, and slightly too loud, he’s ready to tackle whatever this incredible industry throws at him next.

Dev Singh
Dev Singh is an editor at Vanguarde Artists, and has worked on a wide range of streaming and film productions. He is most noted for his work on the film Cinema of Sleep, for which he was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Editing at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022. Some of his credits include Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City(2021), The Switch(2022), Essex County(2023), Spiral(2021), and The Expanse(2015-2022).

For Non-Members please RSVP through this link HERE

VES Georgia - Savannah - Fall Membership Event!
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | service brewing, 574 Indian St, Savannah, 31401, United States

Screening - CAUGHT STEALING (Vancouver)
2025-09-12 19:00 - 20:47 (America/Los_Angeles) | Image Engine Design, 101 W 5th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1H9, Canada
VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CAUGHT STEALING
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, September 12, 2025 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on September 12 at 10:00AM)
Image Engine Design
101 W 5th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1H9
Click here for a map
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

Screening - CAUGHT STEALING w/ Q&A (New York)
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:17 (America/New_York) | SVA Theatre, 333 W. 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CAUGHT STEALING Followed by a Conversation with Visual Effects Supervisor Dan Schrecker.
Discussion will include 4-time VES Award and BAFTA nominated Visual Effects Supervisor and founding Chair of the VES New York Section Dan Schrecker, moderated by VES New York Section Board member Shonda Hunt. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, September 12, 2025 at 7:30PM
SVA Theatre
333 W. 23rd Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) New York, NY 10011
Click here for a map
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

Screening - CAUGHT STEALING (Los Angeles)
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:17 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ray Harryhausen theater, 5750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 110, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CAUGHT STEALING
This is the new location for the Ray Harryhausen theater in the Miracle Mile.
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission.

Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Friday, September 12, 2025 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, September 12 at 10:00AM)
The Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures
5750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 110, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Click here for a map.
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

Screening -- THE PAPER BAG PLAN w/Q&A (Bay Area)
2025-09-13 18:45 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94610, United States
Note from Mike Conte: This film is absolutely wonderful! Honestly it made me cry.
VES Bay Area members and their guests are invited to a screening of film festival favorite The Paper Bag Plan followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, ILM alumnus Anthony Lucero.
The film has about 120 invisible VFX shots, of which Pixomondo did the majority of the work pro bono.
You can pick from these two screenings. Each is followed by a Q&A:
Saturday 9/13/25, 6:45pm, Grand Lake Theater in Oakland
Thursday 9/18/25, 7:00pm. Smith Rafael Theater in San Rafael
If you have questions, please reach out to Mike Conte at 415-316-3100.
About The Paper Bag Plan
Oscar has dedicated his life to the well-being of his disabled son, Billy. But after a cancer diagnosis, Oscar comes face-to-face with the thought of, “Who will care for my son once I die?” Scrambling to find some kind of job placement for Billy, Oscar notices a Help Wanted sign at a nearby grocery store. With their remaining precious time together, he intrepidly works to teach his son the skills needed to work as a bagger, in the hopes of Billy beginning a life of independence.
Details
Saturday, September 13, 2025
6:45pm screening
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Thursday, September 18, 2025
7:00pm screening
Smith Rafael Film Center
1118 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
To RSVP, click here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJgv–a5iNf9C84Dh0GTeOU36n88KvYDPKLeD5b6eyMMW56w/viewform?usp=dialog

IBC Meetup (Amsterdam)
2025-09-14 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Tap Zuid, Maasstraat 70, Amsterdam, 1078, Netherlands
Hey everyone,
During this year’s IBC, the VES Germany chapter is looking forward to connecting with our fellow members from the Netherlands – and any other VES members attending the conference.
We’ll meet on Sunday, September 14, at 13:00 at Tap Zuid (tapzuid.amsterdam) for a relaxed midday gathering over beer and bitterballen.
Location: Maasstraat 70, 1078 HL Amsterdam – just a short walk from the RAI.The reservation is under “VES”, but please make sure to register so we can plan accordingly.
This meetup is for active VES members only (no guests this time).
We’re looking forward to catching up with you in Amsterdam!
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Screening - CAUGHT STEALING (Atlanta)
2025-09-14 14:00 - 15:47 (America/New_York) | Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA, 30076, United States
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CAUGHT STEALING
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00PM
Aurora Cineplex, Theater #10
5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076
Click here for a map.
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

Apollo 13 30th Anniversary IMAX Screening
2025-09-16 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Universal Pictures is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Apollo 13, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Academy Award®–winning masterpiece and one of the most gripping true stories ever brought to screen.
This special screening of the film will be playing for the first time ever in its entirety in IMAX format ahead of its re-release.
Full details available on RSVP page.

TEQ Talks | Wellington Edition
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Victoria University – Lecture theatre 1, 139 Vivian Street, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

CRAFTING EMOTION: Facial Performance from Rigging to Animation
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Corgan, 401 N. Houston St., Dallas, TX, 75202, United States
CRAFTING EMOTION: Facial Performance from Rigging to Animation
Join us for a combined event from Tech Arts Meetup and the VES Texas Section for a discussion on facial performance animation with our distinguished panelists in the beautiful downtown Dallas office of Corgan. We will have pizza, drinks and opportunities to mingle with the community. RSVP now as we anticipate this to be a popular event and spots are limited!
Panelists include: Melinda Ozel, Face the Facs, Facial Motion Expert; Joe Manriquez, Senior Facial Animator at Laika; Josh Carey, Co-founder of Rigging Dojo, Professor at UT Dallas; and Gregor Punchatz, Animation Director, Spy Kids 2.
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. CST
Dallas office of Corgan
401 N. Houston St.
Dallas, TX 75202
Free parking at 409 N. Houston St.
A ticket is needed to attend this in-person event. Please register for your ticket below:
Free Ticket Registration

Screening -- THE PAPER BAG PLAN w/Q&A (Bay Area)
2025-09-18 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 4th St., San Rafael, 94901, United States

VES Montreal Pub Night
2025-09-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Maison Publique McLean’s Public House, 1420 rue Peel, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1S8, Canada
VES Montréal Pub Night – SeptemberWe’re excited to launch the first Pub Night of the 2025–26 season. This will be a 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.
This event is open to VES members + up to 2 guests. Please RSVP and register your guests when signing up. Let’s make this the start of a great season together, we hope to see you there!
Thursday, September 18 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s, 1420 rue Peel
Soirée Pub du VES Montréal – SeptembreNous sommes ravis de lancer la première Soirée Pub de la saison 2025–26. Ce sera un rendez-vous mensuel où les membres du VES et leurs invités pourront se rejoindre, réseauter et passer un bon moment ensemble.
Ouvert aux membres du VES + jusqu’à 2 invités. SVP RSVP et merci d’inscrire vos invités lors de l’inscription. Faisons de cette soirée le début d’une belle saison, au plaisir de vous y voir !

Casual Late Summer Meetup (Zurich)
2025-09-18 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | MICAS Garten, Badenerstrasse 790, Zurich, 8048
Hey all!
Announcing a very first of a kind: A VES event in Switzerland!

???? Casual Late Summer Meetup
Catch up with fellow VES members & get to know new ones! Join us in beautiful Zurich!
???? MICAS Garten in Zurich | 18 September 2025 @ 7.00pm
To RSVP through the VES events calendar, click the link below.

Screening - THE LONG WALK (Los Angeles)
2025-09-19 19:30 - 21:18 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ray Harryhausen theater, 5750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 110, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s THE LONG WALK
This is the new location for the Ray Harryhausen theater in the Miracle Mile.
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission.

Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Friday, September 19, 2025 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, September 19 at 10:00AM)
The Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures
5750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 110, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Click here for a map.
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

Screening - THE LONG WALK (Portland)
2025-09-20 12:00 - 13:48 (America/Los_Angeles) | McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR, 97211, United States
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s THE LONG WALK
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 12:00PM
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211
Click here for a map
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

Screening - THE LONG WALK (Atlanta)
2025-09-20 14:00 - 15:48 (America/New_York) | Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA, 30076, United States
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s THE LONG WALK
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00PM
Aurora Cineplex, Theater #10
5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076
Click here for a map.
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

Screening - THE LONG WALK (Mumbai)
2025-09-20 19:00 - 20:48 (Asia/Kolkata) | Famous Studios Ltd., Famous Cine Building, 20,Dr .E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400011, India
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s THE LONG WALK
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 7:00PM
Famous Studios Ltd.
Famous Cine Building, 20, Dr. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400011
Click here for a map
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

Screening - CAUGHT STEALING (Seattle)
2025-09-21 12:00 - 13:47 (America/Los_Angeles) | SIFF Cinema Uptown theater, 511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA, United States
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CAUGHT STEALING
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 12:00PM
SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

SIGGRAPH 2025 Recap Roundtable online
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/81898450909/
Every year at the Siggraph convention, the VES brings a great contingent into town, and a great community to share and socialize with. But not everyone (not even most of us!) get to go to the show. That’s why we do a roundtable online to bring attendees together with our members who want to hear about what happened, what went down, and what was up this year.
It’s a chance to get a glimpse of what the conference had to offer, hear about trending tech topics, and ask questions about what’s making an impression across the computer graphics industry.
The format will be a 1-hour Zoom session with speakers sharing their observations, in a roundtable setting for conversations and multiple perspectives.
Monday, September 22nd
6:30pm PDT
This will NOT be recorded, so we hope to see you there, LIVE!
No need to RSVP, just join the call with this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/81898450909/
If you have topics you would like to see addressed, please send an email in advance to the evening’s moderator:
Jeff A. Johnson, Chair, Bay Area Board of Managers
bayareaschair@vesglobal.org

Screening - THE LONG WALK (Vancouver)
2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:48 (America/Los_Angeles) | Image Engine Design, 101 W 5th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1H9, Canada
VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s THE LONG WALK
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on September 22 at 10:00AM)
Image Engine Design
101 W 5th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1H9
Click here for a map
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

Screening - THE LONG WALK (London)
2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:48 (Europe/London) | DNeg Screening Room, 160 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1W 5QA, United Kingdom
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s THE LONG WALK
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on September 23 at 10:00AM)
DNeg Screening Room
160 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W 5QA
(Closest tube station, Great Portland Street)
Click here for a map.
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

Screening - THE LONG WALK (New York)
2025-09-23 19:30 - 21:18 (America/New_York) | SVA Theatre, 333 W. 23rd Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s THE LONG WALK
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7:30PM
SVA Theatre
333 W. 23rd Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) New York, NY 10011
Click here for a map
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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.

VANCOUVER VIRTUAL SPEED NETWORKING
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://vesglobal.org/event/vancouver-networking-september/
Back by popular demand!
Following the success of our pilot earlier this year, we’re back with another Virtual Speed Networking event, and you’re invited!
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⏰ 6:30 PM (90 minutes)
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Only VES Vancouver members are invited, so you are guaranteed to be connecting with local senior industry professionals.
Everyone meets in the main Zoom room, then randomly assigned into breakout rooms in pairs.
You get 7 minutes to meet and chat. Be warned, the time goes fast!
Each pairing, you will either meet someone new and grow your professional network, or reconnect with a friend or colleague and catch up.
After 7 minutes, everyone returns to the main room and we randomly assign new pairs.
We will repeat this until we run out of time.
If you want to share your contact information with fellow participants, fill in the Google Sheet we’ll share on the call.
Need to join late or leave early? We understand everyone has other commitments so you are welcome to join or leave whenever you can, although you’ll miss out on meeting some awesome fellow members ✨!

???? Spaces are limited. RSVP below.
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The VES Vancouver Board

Screening - CAUGHT STEALING (New Zealand)
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:17 UTC | Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CAUGHT STEALING
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:30PM
The Roxy Cinema
5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022
Click here for a map.
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields***
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 London Pub Night + Quiz
2025-09-25 18:30 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Blue Post (81, Newman St, London W1T 3ET), 81, Newman St., London, London, W1T 3ET, United Kingdom
VES London is happy to invite VES members and guests to our unmissable September Pub Night + Quiz!
It’s a great opportunity to reconnect after the summer holidays, meet new people, share ideas, and have lots of fun.
We can’t wait to see you there!

VES FRANCE - SUMMER PARTY 2025 !
2025-09-25 19:30 (Europe/Paris) | Pavillon des Canaux, 39 quai de Loire, Paris, 75019, France
VES FRANCE SUMMER PARTY
Chers membres de VES France !
Notre section a le plaisir de vous inviter à la Summer Party.
Réservé uniquement aux membres VES inscrits à l’événement.
Jeudi 25 Septembre 2025
19h30 – 1h
Le Pavillon des Canaux – 39 quai de Loire 75019 Paris
Laumière – Riquet

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