BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visual Effects Society - ECPv6.15.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vesglobal.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visual Effects Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20210403T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20211002T163000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210513T185000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210513T212000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210521T073711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T073711Z UID:10010104-1620931800-1620940800@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:ADL - SPIRAL Screening Copy DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to a screening of SPIRAL. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. \nPlease RSVP using the form below by noon\, Wednesday\, 12 April (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). \nPlease be advised that SPIRAL has an R18+ rating. Please ensure all ticket holders in your group are 18+ and bring ID on the night. \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-spiral-copy/ LOCATION:Palace Nova Eastend Cinema\, 3 Cinema Place\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/download.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210514T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210514T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210513T001416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T003353Z UID:10010095-1621018800-1621026000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Rendez-vous du vendredi 14 mai - 19h00 / Friday Hangout May 14th - 7pm DESCRIPTION:Nous sommes heureux de vous inviter à notre Rendez-vous du vendredi 14 mai – 19 h. Rejoignez-nous pour une discussion informelle et du réseautage.\nInscrivez-vous à l’événement: https://bit.ly/VESFridayHangoutMay2021\n______ \nWe are happy to invite you to our Friday Hangout May 14th – 7pm. Join us for some casual chat and networking.\nRegister for the event: https://bit.ly/VESFridayHangoutMay2021 URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/rendez-vous-du-vendredi-14-mai-19-h-friday-hangout-may-14th-7pm/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210517T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210511T234943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T234943Z UID:10010094-1621249200-1621249200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event – Inside the Animation and VFX of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (Online) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/raya-and-the-last-dragon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210514T170407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T170407Z UID:10010097-1621425600-1621429200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - Inside the Visual Effects of Apple TV+’s TED LASSO (Online) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ted-lasso.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210510T182608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T192215Z UID:10010089-1621450800-1621454400@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES WA Grubhub Night Mixer DESCRIPTION:Since we can’t gather for an in-person Pub Night\, let’s do a virtual GRUB Night! \nThis will be a great opportunity for us to meet up and welcome our new VES Washington members! \nEach VES Member will receive a $30.00 GRUBHUB credit to order a meal for this Virtual gathering (login to register below by May 16 to receive your credit ). \n\nWHEN: Wednesday\, May 19\, 2021\nTIME: 7:00 PM PDT\nZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/390925420\n\nGrubhub registration is now closed – BUT\, you can still join us using the Zoom link above! URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-wa-grubhub-night/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/GrubNight.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210521T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210516T015246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210516T020807Z UID:10010099-1621620000-1621627200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Adelaide VES Mixer DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Adelaide VES Mixer. \nYou are invited to join us for a chance to meet new\, existing and potential VES members in Adelaide! We encourage you to bring one potential eligible member to the function. \nEvent Details:\nFriday 21st May at 6pm\nThe Jade\n142-160 Flinders Street\, Adelaide\, SA 5000 \nHope to see you there! URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-ves-mixer/ LOCATION:The Jade\, 142-160 Flinders Street\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Party,Pub Night ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1.front_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210529 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210519T232542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T232542Z UID:10010103-1621828800-1622174399@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - HPA All In (Online) DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to the Hollywood Professional Association’s ALL IN kick-off of the HPA ALL initiative. Join dozens of industry leaders to discuss diversity\, equity\, and inclusion at HPA ALL IN\, May 24-27. Register for free at HPAonline.com URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-hpa-all-in-online/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/HPA-ALL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210526T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210511T194810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T163544Z UID:10010092-1622055600-1622059200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES LA West Coast SPEED Networking Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first LA hosted West Coast VES section members networking event! \nDATE:  Wednesday 26th \nTIME:  7:00 pm \nThis is an amazing opportunity for ‘Speed Networking’ with West Coast members of the VES hosted by the LA section.  This fast paced session uses Meetaway’s digital platform with targeted matching\, to ensure you can connect directly with the people you want for a 1-1 conversation. You could make 5 new industry connections in the VES in just one hour! \nPlease login to register below! \n\nMore about the event format: \nFor anyone new to the Meetaway format\, Meetaways are online events that intelligently match attendees for a series of 1-on-1 video calls. After each conversation\, attendees automatically rotate to the next one.  You just log in to the event and Meetaway will handle the rest. \nAdditionally\, you’ll want to join the event on a laptop or desktop with a modern browser such as Chrome\, Firefox\, Safari\, or new Edge. Meetaway does not support mobile devices because the screen movements are often distracting and having everyone on a laptop or desktop results in a better overall experience. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-global-speed-networking-series/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Speed-Networking.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210527T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210518T222441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T222441Z UID:10010100-1622120400-1622124000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: VFX Pros Tell All – Chris White DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vesglobal.org/ama/#new_tab CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210524T155832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T155832Z UID:10010106-1622134800-1622149200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:New York's Live@5!!! DESCRIPTION:  \nWelcome new members!!! Join us in our monthly zoom room to catch up with your local VFX Artists & Production Staff. We’re looking forward to seeing you all! URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/new-yorks-live5/ LOCATION:On Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210529T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210529T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210511T230440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T163450Z UID:10010093-1622304000-1622307600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:One – On Interviews: Featuring Master Production Designer James D. Bissell DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth conversation with Master Production Designer\, Oscar and BAFTA nominee and Emmy Award winner\, James D. Bissell. \nThe event will be moderated by Jeffrey A. Okun\, VES and will be followed by a Q&A session. \n\nDATE:  Saturday\, May 29\, 2021\nTIME:  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm\nPLACE: Zoom of Course\n\nJames’ list of credits include: Good Night\, and Good Luck\, 300\, Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol\, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\, and most recently\, The Midnight Sky. \n  \n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/one-on-interviews-featuring-master-production-designer-james-bissell/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jim-Bissell.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210530T144500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210530T172000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210521T073807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T020038Z UID:10010105-1622385900-1622395200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:ADL - CRUELLA Screening DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to a screening of CRUELLA. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. \nPlease RSVP by 8:00pm\, Tuesday\, 25 May (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). Time is now confirmed at 2:45pm Sunday 30 May. \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-cruella/ LOCATION:Palace Nova Eastend Cinema\, 3 Cinema Place\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Cruella-e1621615839891.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210601T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210513T002539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T003241Z UID:10010096-1622574000-1622581200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Réunion du conseil d'administration de Montréal: 1/06/2021 19h00 / Montreal Board Meeting: 2021/06/01 7pm DESCRIPTION:Pour participer à la réunion du conseil\, qui est ouverte à tous les membres\, ou si vous avez des questions et / ou des suggestions\, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter via montreal@vesglobal.org\n________ \nTo join the board meeting\, which is open to all members\, or if you have any questions and/or suggestions\, please feel free to contact us via montreal@vesglobal.org URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/reunion-du-conseil-dadministration-de-montreal-1-06-2021-19h00-montreal-board-meeting-2021-06-01-7pm/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210603T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210511T193554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T193554Z UID:10010091-1622746800-1622750400@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES Vancouver Virtual Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the VES Vancouver Virtual Trivia Night \nDATE:  Thursday\, June 3rd \nTIME:  7:00 pm PDT \nPLACE: Zoom of Course! \nNever participated in trivia remotely before? Not a problem! Our trivia host will provide all the info and direction you need on before the event and if you have any questions\, you’ll have the opportunity to ask. \nThis event will be held via Zoom. A link will be provided prior to the event so keep an eye on your inbox! \nWhen logging into Zoom for the event\, please set your display name to your first and last name so the host can quickly identify you. Please include any guests that are joining you in person as part of your display name. See here for instructions on how to change your display name. \nPlease be sure to login to RSVP below. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-vancouver-virtual-trivia-night/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Screenshot-2021-05-03-at-7.58.51-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210603T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210504T184837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T223356Z UID:10010088-1622746800-1622752200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES WA Creative Spotlight with Mike Chambers DESCRIPTION:Please join VES Washington for our Creative Spotlight series with Independent Visual Effects Producer and Consultant\, Mike Chambers as he discusses his journey from The Pickle to Tenet. \n\nDate:  Thursday\, June 3\, 2021\nTime: 7:00 PM PDT\nZoom: Click Here to Join the Webinar\n\nMike got his start working for a number of seminal figures in the industry\, including Roger Corman\, Doug Trumbull and Richard Edlund.  Since then\, he has contributed to the visual effects efforts on numerous Academy & BAFTA award-winning films\, most recently on Tenet\, his fourth collaboration with esteemed writer-producer-director Christopher Nolan. \nOther recent credits include Greyhound\, Dunkirk\, Alice Through the Looking Glass\, Transcendence and The Dark Night Rises.  Mike has been honored to receive three VES Awards for Best Visual Effects for Dunkirk\, Inception and The Day After Tomorrow and was nominated for his work on I Am Legend. \nA valuable member of the Visual Effects Society for more than 20 years\, he has served on the Board of Directors as Vice Chair\, Secretary and six years as the BOD Chair\, as well as multiple terms as Chair of various committees such as the VES Awards and Membership committees. Mike is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the Producers Guild of America. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-wa-creative-spotlight-with-mike-chambers/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-06-03-MikeChambers-e1620665128302.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210609T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210603T164841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T164917Z UID:10010108-1623240000-1623243600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - Inside the VFX of Season 2 of Apple TV+'s FOR ALL MANKIND (Online) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/for-all-mankind-season-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210609T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210609T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124126 CREATED:20210531T100054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T100054Z UID:10010107-1623263400-1623270600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:VES Auckland Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first offical VES Auckland Meetup and Networking event  \nFor members of the VFX community in Auckland to find out more about the Visual Effects Society and to meet fellow VFX artists. \nAll Welcome \nDrinks and finger food provided. \nRegister here \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.nz/o/visual-effects-society-33278330007 URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-auckland-networking-event/ LOCATION:sweatshop auckland\, 7 Sale Street\, Freemans Bay\,\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Pub Night END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210611T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210611T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210608T141422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T143244Z UID:10010109-1623394800-1623402000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Événement pour les nouveaux membres/New Member Event DESCRIPTION:Rejoignez-vous à nous pour souhaiter la bienvenue à nos nouveaux membres de la section de Montréal lors de cet événement de réseautage du vendredi.\nJoin us in welcoming our newest Members to the Montreal Section in this Fridays networking event. \nInscrivez-vous à l’avance pour cet événement :\nRegister in advance for this event:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOGgrzgqG9X57SQHpAXUOSvVf8gFSYKW \nNous sommes très heureux que les professionnels suivants rejoignent la société :\nWe are very excited to have the following professionals join the society: \nEve Chauvet\nPeter Dominik\nMahmoud Ellithy\nLaura Jones\nLee Sullivan\nSebastien Terme\nBenoit Terminet Schuppon\nAndrea Weidlich \n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/evenement-pour-les-nouveaux-membres-new-member-event/ CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210611T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210611T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210608T141725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T141725Z UID:10010110-1623394800-1623402000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Événement pour les nouveaux membres/New Member Event DESCRIPTION:Rejoignez-vous à nous pour souhaiter la bienvenue à nos nouveaux membres de la section de Montréal lors de cet événement de réseautage du vendredi.\nJoin us in welcoming our newest Members to the Montreal Section in this Fridays networking event. \nInscrivez-vous à l’avance pour cet événement :\nRegister in advance for this event:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOGgrzgqG9X57SQHpAXUOSvVf8gFSYKW \nNous sommes très heureux que les professionnels suivants rejoignent la société :\nWe are very excited to have the following professionals join the society: \nEve Chauvet\nPeter Dominik\nMahmoud Ellithy\nLaura Jones\nLee Sullivan\nSebastien Terme\nBenoit Terminet Schuppon\nAndrea Weidlich \n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/evenement-pour-les-nouveaux-membres-new-member-event-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210611T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210611T090000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210608T141810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T141810Z UID:10010111-1623394800-1623402000@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Événement pour les nouveaux membres/New Member Event DESCRIPTION:Rejoignez-vous à nous pour souhaiter la bienvenue à nos nouveaux membres de la section de Montréal lors de cet événement de réseautage du vendredi.\nJoin us in welcoming our newest Members to the Montreal Section in this Fridays networking event. \nInscrivez-vous à l’avance pour cet événement :\nRegister in advance for this event:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOGgrzgqG9X57SQHpAXUOSvVf8gFSYKW \nNous sommes très heureux que les professionnels suivants rejoignent la société :\nWe are very excited to have the following professionals join the society: \nEve Chauvet\nPeter Dominik\nMahmoud Ellithy\nLaura Jones\nLee Sullivan\nSebastien Terme\nBenoit Terminet Schuppon\nAndrea Weidlich \n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/evenement-pour-les-nouveaux-membres-new-member-event-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210610T174443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T174543Z UID:10008651-1623783600-1623787200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Innovations en apprentissage automatique de Foundry / Foundry’s Innovations in Machine Learning DESCRIPTION:CopyCat puts machine learning to work for artists by letting them train customized effects that are limited only by their imagination. Foundry’s release of NukeX 13.0 is the first tool of its kind to unleash machine learning as a flexible extension of the creative process. \nRejoignez Mathieu Mazerolle\, directeur des produits pour les nouvelles technologies chez Foundry\, pour une discussion sur la vision de Foundry en matière d’apprentissage automatique et sur la manière dont CopyCat aide les flux de travail des artistes. DJ Matias\, spécialiste créatif chez Foundry\, montrera également des exemples pratiques des possibilités illimitées que CopyCat offre aux artistes et vous apprendra comment créer votre propre réseau de neurones. \nJoin Mathieu Mazerolle\, Director of Product for New Technology at Foundry\, for a discussion about Foundry’s vision for machine learning and how CopyCat assists artist workflows. DJ Matias\, Creative Specialist at Foundry\, will also show practical examples of the limitless possibilities that CopyCat offers artists and teach you how to build your own neural network. \nCette session intéressera particulièrement les directeurs techniques créant des outils et des pipelines pour les studios d’effets visuels\, ainsi que les artistes intéressés par les flux de travail assistés par ML pour les effets visuels. \nThis session will be of particular interest to technical directors building tools and pipelines for visual effects studios\, as well as artists interested in ML-assisted workflows for visual effects. \nOrateurs/Speakers: \n\nDJ Matias – Creative Specialist\nMatthieu Mazerolle – Director of Product – New Technology\n\n  URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/innovations-en-apprentissage-automatique-de-foundry-foundrys-innovations-in-machine-learning-15-06-2021/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/20210608-foundry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210618T001459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T010748Z UID:10008656-1623952800-1623956400@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:GODS OF MARS - Virtual Production for the Independent Film-Maker DESCRIPTION:Take all of the challenges with mounting an indie production of an epic sci-fi film\, throw in all of last year and combine it with pioneering Virtual Production and you have an incredible story of ingenuity\, innovation and the true spirit of independent film making for the 21st century. \nThe Visual Effects Society Bay Area is proud to invite its members to attend an online panel discussion with the creators of Gods of Mars\, an independent production by Roninfilms\, an Epic Games MegaGrant recipient and one of the first indie projects to employ Virtual Production last year. Gods of Mars is still in production so the information is very much of the moment! \n\nWHEN: June 17\, 2021 at 6pm\nWHERE: Online via Zoom\nRSVP:  Login to register below\n\nPANELISTS\nPeter Hyoguchi/Director/Producer\nHyoguchi started his career at fifteen years-old when he won a George Lucas youth film festival for his short sci-fi called\, The Future’s Future. At eighteen\, he directed his first feature film\, an adaptation of the play No Exit\, and has been making films ever since. In 2000\, Peter wrote and directed First\, Last and Deposit which won Best Feature at both New York and San Francisco Independent Film Festivals. The picture was distributed on many platforms\, including Netflix and IFC. \nJoan Bevan Webb – Producer/Virtual Production Producer\nProducer\, and Virtual Production Producer at Roninfilm. Joan brings extensive experience in business development\, VC backing\, representation and marketing. Her former clients include such notable figures as James Cameron\, Oliver Stone\, Doug Trumbull\, Tim Burton\, Coen Brothers\, companies such as: IMAX\, Pixar\, Sony\, DreamWorks\, MGM\, Disney and feature films: Shrek I\, II & III; Toy Story; Lion King; and The Amazing Spider-Man. \nDavid Stump ASC – CV\nDavid Stump ASC has been working in motion pictures and television production as Director of Photography\, VFX Director of Photography\, VFX Supervisor\, and as Stereographer\, (live action and 2D to 3D conversion work)\, earning an Emmy Award\, an Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement\, an IMAGO Technical Achievement Award and an International Cinematographers Guild Award.  His credits include projects like Little Fires Everywhere\, The Morning Show\, Skyfire\, The Happytime Murders\, American Gods\, The Unwilling\, Immortals\, Quantum of Solace\, Flight Plan\, Fantastic Four\, X-Men 1 & 2\, Into the Blue\, Garfield\, Batman Forever\, Hollow Man\, Men of Honor\, Deep Blue Sea\, Stuart Little\, The Sphere\, Contact\, Batman & Robin\, Mars Attacks\, Executive Decision\, Stargate\, and Free Willy\, among many others. \nHe is currently chairman of the both the Camera Committee and the Metadata Committee of the ASC Motion Imaging Technology Council and has lectured and taught classes in Cinematography and Visual Effects at the American Film Institute\, UCLA\, Art Center College of Design\, Woodbury University\, Arizona State University\, Global Cinematography Institute\, IATSE Local 600\, TV Globo Rio De Janeiro Brasil\, Savannah College of Art and Design\, The Beijing Film Academy and most recently the ARRI Academy in Beijing. \nDan Lauer/CGI Supervisor\nDan Lauer began his career as a software development engineer when the desire to be more creative led him to the world of 3D visual effects and animation. His portfolio includes animated music videos\, photo-realistic product marketing\, museum documentary films and feature films. His film work includes doing all of the visual effects for the award winning short film “Shero”\, animation on the short “Devils\, Angels and Dating”. Dan’s the CGI Supervisor on the SyFy channel film “Lavalantula”\, Roninfilm’s “The New Kind”\, “Gods of Mars” and “The Tarot \nMODERATOR \nDavid W. Valentin – Executive Producer\, Chair of the VES Bay Area Section\nDavid W. Valentin an award-winning producer who has helped to create some of the most iconic and enduring images in motion picture history. He holds credits on some of the highest grossing films of all times. David spent many years at George Lucas’s premiere visual effects facility Industrial Light and Magic where he worked on such films as Lost World: Jurassic Park\, Men In Black\, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and The Green Mile. He went on to produce the visual effects for acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s wuxia classic Hero. \nAs the Executive Producer & Founder of Mr. Smith Studios\, David W. Valentin works with corporate\, small business and 501c3 clients to develop and create the video content which embodies their values and brand with big emotional payoff. As a visual effects expert who has produced work at the forefront of digital innovation for over 20 years\, David knows how to leverage leading-edge technology for his clients to help tell their stories with cinematic aesthetics within cost-conscious budgets. \n​A Bay Area native\, David received his degree from the California College of the Arts. He is currently Chair for the Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section and works with youth from under-served communities to find their first jobs. He also mentors students who have recently graduated from Bay Area Film and VFX program to break into the industry. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/gods-of-mars-virtual-production-for-the-independent-film-maker/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Gods-of-Mars.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210617T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210617T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210609T102113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T103428Z UID:10008649-1623954600-1623954600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:ADL - Fast and the Furious 9 Screening DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to a screening of Fast and the Furious 9: The Fast Saga. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. \nPlease RSVP by 8:00pm\, Tuesday\, 15 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). Time is confirmed for 6:30pm Thursday 17 June at Palace Nova East End Cinema. \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-f9/ LOCATION:Palace Nova Eastend Cinema\, 3 Cinema Place\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/images-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210620T163000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210620T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210616T094146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T100519Z UID:10008652-1624206600-1624213800@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:MEL - CRUELLA Screening DESCRIPTION:VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of CRUELLA. \nScreening Details: \n\nSunday\, 20 June\, 4:30pm\nVillage Cinemas Jam Factory\n500 Chapel Street\, South Yarra VIC 3141\n\nPlease RSVP below by 5:00pm\, Friday 18 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information) \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/mel-cruella-screening/ LOCATION:Village Cinemas Jam Factory\, 500 Chapel Street\, South Yarra\, VIC\, 3141\, Australia CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Cruella-e1621615839891.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210618T223243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T223243Z UID:10008660-1624363200-1624366800@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - Inside the Animation and Visual Effects of Netflix’s THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES (Online) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/lg-mitchells-vs-machines.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210622T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210618T232645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T003721Z UID:10008658-1624384800-1624395600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Shifting Gears: Next Level Storytelling DESCRIPTION:The Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section invites you to\nSHIFTING GEARS: NEXT LEVEL STORYTELLING\n  \nA discussion and networking event.\n  \nBuilding on the enthusiasm of the last two FAANG events\, we are excited to broaden our perceptions of VFX career paths\, and bring these discussions to the next level.\nWe have gathered an experienced panel of visual effects professionals who have pursued atypical VFX occupations.  Join us in the educational conversation and learn how your VFX skills can easily be applied across various industries.\nFollowed directly by a Q&A session.\n  \n\n\n  \nDATE: Tuesday\, June 22\, 2021\nPANEL: 7:00pm – 8:00pm PDT\n  \nMODERATORS:\nMaggie Oh (Google) \nCorey Rosen (Tippett Studio) \n  \nPANELISTS:\nMiles Perkins (Epic) \nColum Slevin (Facebook Reality Labs) \nDiana Williams (Kinetic Energy Entertainment) \nAlonso Martinez (Google AI) \n  \n\n\nMiss talking shop with your peers? \nWe have set up online areas EXCLUSIVELY for VES members to network both before and after the panel discussions. This is a chance to see your peers\, talk shop and just see how everyone is doing. \n  \nPRE-MIXER: 6:00pm – 7:00pm PDT\nAFTER PARTY: 8:00pm – 9:00pm PDT\n  \nLogin to your VES account to RSVP for the event. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/shifting-gears-next-level-storytelling/ LOCATION:VES Bay Area Zoom CATEGORIES:Event,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7PM.-VES-BA-SHIFTING-GEARS-2021-e1628099202689.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210621T183222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T003711Z UID:10008664-1624554000-1624568400@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:New Yorks LIVE@5!!! DESCRIPTION:Join us this Thursday for a social Zoom room to catch up with your local artists and friends. You don’t need to be a member to join. Click on the poster to sign up! URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/live5/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Live@5_2021_06_24_v002.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210627T144500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20210627T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210620T235637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T075324Z UID:10008662-1624805100-1624813200@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:ADL - IN THE HEIGHTS Screening DESCRIPTION:VES members are invited to a screening of IN THE HEIGHTS. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask if you show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. \nPlease RSVP by 10:00pm\, Tuesday\, 22 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information). Screening time is confirmed 2:45pm Sunday 27 June. \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-in-the-heights/ LOCATION:Palace Nova Eastend Cinema\, 3 Cinema Place\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/In_The_Heights_teaser_poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210623T010624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T010624Z UID:10010113-1624968000-1624971600@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:Event - Inside the Animation and Visual Effects of Disney•Pixar’s LUCA (Online) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/lg-luca.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210630T181500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210630T201500 DTSTAMP:20260406T124128 CREATED:20210616T100323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T163602Z UID:10008654-1625076900-1625084100@vesglobal.org SUMMARY:MEL - A QUIET PLACE PART II Screening DESCRIPTION:VES members and a guest are invited to a screening of A QUIET PLACE PART II. \nScreening Details: \n\nWednesday\, 30 June\, 6:15pm\nVillage Cinemas Jam Factory\n500 Chapel Street\, South Yarra VIC 3141\n\nPlease RSVP below by 10:00pm\, Friday 25 June (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information) \nSignups are limited and will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nIn an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19\, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events. URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/mel-a-quiet-place-part-ii-screening/ LOCATION:Village Cinemas Jam Factory\, 500 Chapel Street\, South Yarra\, VIC\, 3141\, Australia CATEGORIES:Screening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/lg-a-quiet-place-2-e1624552548201.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR