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SUMMARY:SYD - GREYHOUND Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of GREYHOUND. \nWhen: Sunday 22 November\nTime: 10.30am start\nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nSynopsis: Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who\, as a first-time captain\, is tasked with protecting a convoy of 37 ships carrying thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during World War II. For five days with no air cover\, the captain and his small force of three escort ships must make their way through an area of the ocean known as “the Black Pit\,” battling Nazi U-boats while protecting their invaluable ships and soldiers. \nGREYHOUND is inspired by events during the Battle of the Atlantic\, which took place in the earliest months of America’s alliance with Great Britain and the Allied Forces. \nStephen Graham\, Rob Morgan and Elisabeth Shue star alongside Hanks. GREYHOUND was written by Tom Hanks\, directed by Aaron Schneider and produced by Gary Goetzman. \nYou can view the trailer here\nDuration: 91 minutes \nRSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. \nGREYHOUND is available to stream on Apple TV+.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-greyhound-screening/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:ADL - GREYHOUND Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Apple Original Films we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of GREYHOUND. \nWhen: Sunday 22 November\nTime: 10.30am start\nLocation: Mercury Cinema\, 13 Morphett Street\, Adelaide \nSynopsis: Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who\, as a first-time captain\, is tasked with protecting a convoy of 37 ships carrying thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during World War II. For five days with no air cover\, the captain and his small force of three escort ships must make their way through an area of the ocean known as “the Black Pit\,” battling Nazi U-boats while protecting their invaluable ships and soldiers. \nGREYHOUND is inspired by events during the Battle of the Atlantic\, which took place in the earliest months of America’s alliance with Great Britain and the Allied Forces. \nStephen Graham\, Rob Morgan and Elisabeth Shue star alongside Hanks. GREYHOUND was written by Tom Hanks\, directed by Aaron Schneider and produced by Gary Goetzman. \nYou can view the trailer here\nDuration: 91 minutes \nRSVP is essential to celia@bluecatpictures.com.au. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. \nGREYHOUND is available to stream on Apple TV+.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/adl-greyhound-screening/
LOCATION:Mercury Cinema ADL\, 13 Morphett Street\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:SYD - HILLBILLY ELEGY Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of HILLBILLY ELEGY. \nWhen: Tuesday 24 November\nTime: 6.30pm start\nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nSynopsis: Based on the memoir by J.D. Vance\, HILLBILLY ELEGY is a modern exploration of the American Dream and three generations of an Appalachian family as told by its youngest member\, a Yale Law student forced to return to his hometown. \nStarring Amy Adams and Glenn Close. Directed by Ron Howard. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 116 minutes \nRSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. \nHILLBILLY ELEGY will launch on Netflix on November 24.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-hillbilly-elegy-screening/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:VES NZ Teq Talks Presents: Virtual Production in Unreal Engine
DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker:\nShawn Dunn has been involved in the 3D industry for 27 years. During that time he spent 5 years at Alias|Wavefront on the software side of the business and 13 years at Weta Digital on both the art and technical side\, which have given him a unique perspective on how technology serves the creative and artistic process and enables him to produce consistently high quality work. Dunn has also worked as a Professor of 3D Digital Animation at Seneca and Sheridan college. From 2016 Dunn was CTO for Original Force for 3.5 years\, helping improve their technological footprint\, quality and capacity of work. Since October 2019 he has been a Senior Product Manager with Epic Games focusing on the Film and Television industry. Shawn has worked on over 30 feature films during this time such as Steven Spielberg’s “The BFG”\, “The Jungle Book”\, James Cameron’s “Avatar”\, Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy\, “Rise of The Planet of The Apes”\, “Iron Man 3”\, “Man Of Steel”\, “The Adventures of Tintin”\, “Dawn of the Planets of the Apes”\, “The Avengers”\, “X-Men: First Class”\, “King Kong” and one of his favourites “The Lord Of The Rings: The Return of the King”.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-nz-teq-talks-presents-virtual-production-in-unreal-engine/
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SUMMARY:SYD - MANK Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of MANK. \nWhen: Saturday 28 November\nTime: 2pm start\nLocation: AFTRS Theatre\, the Entertainment Quarter\, Building 130\, Moore Park \nRSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nSynopsis: 1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman) as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane for Orson Welles. \nDirected by David Fincher. \nYou can view the trailer here. \nDuration: 131 minutes \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \nAFTRS Covid procedures: It is a condition of entry to AFTRS that everyone must scan a QR Code to check in at reception. \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. \nMANK will launch on Netflix on December 4.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-mank-screening/
LOCATION:AFTRS Theatre SYD\, Entertainment Quarter\, Building 130\, Moore Park\, NSW\, 2021\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:SYD - PALM SPRINGS Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Hulu Originals we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of PALM SPRINGS. \nWhen: Sunday 29 November\nTime: 10.30am start\nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nSynopsis: Today\, tomorrow\, and yesterday are all the same for Nyles\, who is stuck in a time loop at a wedding in Palm Springs. But when Sarah\, the sister of the bride\, gets stuck as well\, she helps him realize that carrying the weight of existence might just be a little better together. \nThe film stars Andy Samberg\, Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons. \nPALM SPRINGS is directed by Max Barbakow and written by Andy Siara. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 87 minutes \nRSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-palm-springs-screening/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:VFX in 2021: What Works\, Who Works & What’s Changing Forever (Online)
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URL:https://vesglobal.org/vfx-in-2021/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201202T203000
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SUMMARY:SYD - SYLVIE'S LOVE Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of SYLVIE’S LOVE. \nWhen: Wednesday 2 December\nTime: 6.30pm start\nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nSynopsis: In Sylvie’s Love\, the jazz is smooth and the air sultry in the hot New York summer of 1957. Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha)\, a saxophonist\, spends late nights playing behind a less-talented but well-known bandleader\, as member of a jazz quartet. Sylvie (Tessa Thompson)\, who dreams of a career in television\, spends her summer days helping around her father’s record store\, as she waits for her fiancé to return from war. When Robert takes a part-time job at the record store\, the two begin a friendship that sparks a deep passion in each of them unlike anything they have felt before. As the summer winds down\, life takes them in different directions\, bringing their relationship to an end. Years pass\, Sylvie’s career as a TV producer blossoms\, while Robert has to come to terms with what the age of Motown is doing to the popularity of Jazz. In a chance meeting\, Sylvie and Robert cross paths again\, only to find that while their lives have changed\, their feelings for each other remain the same. Writer/director Eugene Ashe combines romance and music into a sweeping story that brings together changing times\, a changing culture\, and the true price of love. \nYou can view the trailer here\nDuration: 110 minutes \nRSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.\n\nSYLVIE’S LOVE will be available to stream on Amazon Prime from 25 December.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-sylvies-love-screening/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:Event - Inside the VFX of Netflix's JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS STORY (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/
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SUMMARY:Conference – VES Member Discount for SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Virtual (Online)
DESCRIPTION:VES members receive a 15% discount on the very first virtual SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Conference on Computer Graphics\, VFX\, and Interactive Techniques. Coming to you\, right in the comfort of your homes & offices\, experience over 200 On-demand sessions & 80 live and premier sessions. December 4 through 13\, tune in to sessions by key CG & Interactive Techniques experts from Dreamworks\, DNEG\, Facebook\, MIT Technology Review\, Google AI\, NVIDIA\, Disney Research and more! Click here to register for SIGGRAPH Asia ticket! (VES members must login to see the discount code below.)
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/conference-ves-member-discount-for-siggraph-asia-2020-virtual-online/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201205T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201130T093657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T201551Z
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SUMMARY:New Zealand Section Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Section board invite VES Members\, their partners and families to join us at Double Vision Brewing this Saturday for the best of what they brew and good food from Wilsons BBQ food truck. RSVP essential.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/new-zealand-section-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Double Vision Brewing\, 128A Unit E Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington\, 6022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201205T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201205T160000
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SUMMARY:SYD - HERSELF Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of HERSELF. \nWhen: Saturday 5 December\nTime: 1.45pm for a 2pm start\nLocation: AFTRS Theatre\, the Entertainment Quarter\, Building 130\, Moore Park \nSynopsis: HERSELF tells the story of a young mother\, Sandra\, who seeks to rebuild her life from scratch\, and provide a safe home for her two young daughters. She sets out to escape an abusive ex-partner\, navigate a broken housing system\, and bring together a community of friends who supports her. \nStarring Clare Dunn and directed by Phyllida Lloyd from an original screenplay by Clare Dunn and Malcolm Campbell. Producers are Rory Gilmartin\, Ed Guiney and Sharon Horgan. \nDuration: 97 minutes \nRSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \nAFTRS Covid procedures: It is a condition of entry to AFTRS that everyone must scan a QR Code to check in at reception. \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. \nHERSELF will be available to stream on Amazon Prime from 8 January.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-herself-screening/
LOCATION:AFTRS Theatre SYD\, Entertainment Quarter\, Building 130\, Moore Park\, NSW\, 2021\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201205T213000
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SUMMARY:Event - Netflix's OVER THE MOON Glen Keane Tribute (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to RSVP for OVER THE MOON Glen Keane Tribute
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/event-netflixs-over-the-moon-glen-keane-tribute-online/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201206T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201129T214723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201129T214723Z
UID:10008564-1607250600-1607257800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:SYD - THE PROM Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Netflix we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of THE PROM. \nWhen: Sunday 6 December\nTime: 10.30am start\nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nRSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nSynopsis: When a high school student in Indiana is banned from attending the prom with her girlfriend\, a group of self-involved New York City actors find their own lives upended after they step in to champion her cause. The film adaptation of Chad Beguelin\, Bob Martin & Matthew Sklar’s Broadway musical. \nDirected by Ryan Murphy and starring Meryl Streep\, James Corden\, Nicole Kidman and Kerry Washington. \nYou can view the trailer here\nDuration: 131 minutes \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. \nTHE PROM will launch on Netflix on December 11.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-the-prom-screening/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201208T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201124T065916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T183546Z
UID:10008548-1607452200-1607459400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Sydney VES Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:After what has been quite a year join your friends and colleagues at the Beresford Hotel in Surry Hills for the Sydney Holiday Mixer \nThis is a member only event and numbers are limited so don’t hesitate\, RSVP now! \nLook forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/rsvp-here/
LOCATION:The Beresford Hotel\, 354 Bourke St\, Surry Hills\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201208T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201201T213736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201201T213736Z
UID:10010015-1607452200-1607459400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:SYD - BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM Screening
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Amazon Studios we’re delighted to invite you and your guest to an industry screening of BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM. \nWhen: Tuesday 8 December\nTime: 6.30pm start\nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nSynopsis: A satire on Trump’s America that follows a Kazakh journalist (Sacha Baron Cohen) who’s sent to America to deliver a gift from his government to Vice President Mike Pence. Along the way\, his worldview is turned upside down and steadfast beliefs are challenged by his teenage daughter (Maria Bakalova). \nDuration: 95 minutes \nRSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-borat-subsequent-moviefilm-screening/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201125T205526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T212705Z
UID:10008557-1607540400-1607544000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Los Angeles Trivia Night!
DESCRIPTION:VES Los Angeles is hosting Trivia Night\nWednesday\, December 9th\, 7:00 PM (PST)\n \nLet’s get ready to rumble!!! \nIt’s Trivia time – \n\nA fun-filled night featuring TV\, Film\, Visual Effects and Animation Trivia.\nA splendid time is guaranteed for All!\nAll this fun will be had via ZOOM
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/97108/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201117T235248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T205314Z
UID:10010007-1607542200-1607545800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:WA Virtual Holiday Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:2020 has been quite a year for all of us. To say that it has been a challenge is indeed been an understatement.  While we can’t get together in person for our usual VES-WA Holiday gathering\, we can still gather virtually! \nWorking with Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria we are providing a unique event for our Washington membership – a Virtual Holiday Pizza Party on Wednesday December 9th at 7:30 pm. \nIf you are interested in joining this festive event\, please fill out the Tutta Bella food order form below no later than Wednesday\, November 25th @ 6:00 pm. \n\nTutta Bella will provide delivery for those who reside within a 3-4 mile radius of one of their locations.\nIf you are outside their delivery radius you can still pick up your food order at one of the locations listed on the order form on either Tuesday Dec. 8th or Wednesday Dec. 9th.\nThe pizza/pasta is pre-made where you will bake it yourself at home so that the food will be nice and hot come party time!\n\nWe are looking forward to seeing you all… online!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/wa-holiday-zoom-pizza-party/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201209T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20201209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201203T090644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T224142Z
UID:10010017-1607542200-1607549400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES NZ Exclusive! THE MIDNIGHT SKY: Wellington\, Wednesday 9 December
DESCRIPTION:Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to a Visual Effects Society New Zealand advance screening of George Clooney’s  \n \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information) \nSynopsis: This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine (George Clooney)\, a scientist in the Arctic\, as he races to stop a group of astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe. \nDirected by Clooney\, co-starring Felicity Jones\, David Oyelowo\, Kyle Chandler\, Demián Bichir\, Tiffany Boone. \nYou can view the trailer here \nDuration: 122 minutes \nFor more information\, please visit: here \nThis is a private screening with a full media embargo – strictly not for review of any kind or on any media platform\, social or otherwise.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-nz-exclusive-the-midnight-sky/
LOCATION:Roxy Cinema\, 5 Park Road\, Miramar\, Wellington\, 6022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201125T215413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T050047Z
UID:10008559-1607626800-1607630400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Toronto Speaker Series with Duncan Blackman
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-toronto-speaker-series-with-duncan-blackman/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201125T071506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T011725Z
UID:10008550-1607626800-1607634000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Melbourne End of Year VES Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Melbourne End of Year VES Mixer of 2020! \nAfter a much anticipated chance to socialise\, you are invited to join us for a chance to meet new\, existing and potential VES members in Melbourne! \nPlus one’s welcome. \nEvent Details:\nThursday 10th December at 7pm\nThe Arcadia Rooftop\n2 Toorak Rd\, South Yarra VIC 3141 \nDrinks and Finger Food provided. \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/melbourne-end-of-year-ves-mixer/
LOCATION:The Arcadia Hotel Rooftop\, 2 Toorak Rd\, South Yarra\, VIC\, 3141\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Party,Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201220T014948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T015055Z
UID:10010026-1607628600-1607635800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Vancouver Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \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.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-vancouver-holiday-party/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201210T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201209T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210619T030527Z
UID:10010023-1607630400-1607634000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Unity for XR
DESCRIPTION:What is XR? It’s shorthand for a related set of new technologies that are changing the way we interact with the world and with each other: Virtual Reality\, Augmented Reality\, and Mixed Reality. To understand XR\, you need to understand the technologies that enable it. If you understand the available technologies\, how they are used\, and what their future holds\, you’ll be well equipped to deal with XR as it rapidly evolves and converges. This Thursday in partnership with VES & CAVE Academy I will be giving an overview XR in unity and showing you how easy it is to get started. \nGuest Speaker: Ben Radcliffe\nMasterclass December 10\, 2020\, AT 20:00 \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/introduction-to-unity-for-xr/
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="London":MAILTO:info@ves.london
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201130T201252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T201252Z
UID:10010014-1607684400-1607688000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Event - Inside the Animation & VFX of Pixar Animation Studios’ ONWARD (Online)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201208T005144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T005144Z
UID:10010020-1607781600-1607788800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:SYD - THE MIDNIGHT SKY Screening
DESCRIPTION:Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of George Clooney’s THE MIDNIGHT SKY. \nWhen: Saturday 12 December\nTime: 1.45 for 2pm start\nLocation: AFTRS Theatre\, the Entertainment Quarter\, Building 130\, Moore Park \nRSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nSynopsis: This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine (George Clooney)\, a scientist in the Arctic\, as he races to stop a group of astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe. \nDirected by Clooney\, co-starring Felicity Jones\, David Oyelowo\, Kyle Chandler\, Demián Bichir\, Tiffany Boone. \nYou can view the trailer here\nDuration: 122 minutes \nThis is a private screening with a full media embargo – strictly not for review of any kind or on any media platform\, social or otherwise\, until after release. There is also an embargo on all VFX press stories until December 28. \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \nAFTRS Covid procedures: It is a condition of entry to AFTRS that everyone must scan a QR Code to check in at reception. \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-the-midnight-sky-screening/
LOCATION:AFTRS Theatre SYD\, Entertainment Quarter\, Building 130\, Moore Park\, NSW\, 2021\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201118T014332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T224345Z
UID:10010009-1607792400-1607810400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES LA - A Night at the Drive-In
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Night at the Drive-In to enjoy this great holiday classic! \nSaturday\, December 12th\n5500 Canoga Avenue\, Woodland Hills 91367\n \n\n5:00pm: Doors Open\n6:00pm: Christmas Vacation\n\nTickets: FREE\, one car per VES member (up to 4 adults)\, with advance registration.  Space is limited! Must register in advance to attend. \nDon’t miss out – Log in to register for your VES LA Member ticket today!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-la-a-night-at-the-drive-in/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201213T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201208T005558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T005558Z
UID:10010021-1607855400-1607862600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:SYD - MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Screening
DESCRIPTION:Blue Cat Pictures on behalf of Netflix is delighted to invite you and your guest to an advance industry screening of MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM. \nWhen: Sunday 13 December\nTime: 10.30am start\nLocation: Palace Central Cinemas (Cinema 2)\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale \nRSVP is essential here. Invitation is strictly non-transferable. \nSynopsis: Chicago. 1927 recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis)\, horn player Levee (Chadwick Boseman)\, and her white manager determined to control the fiery “Mother of the Blues.” \nBased on August Wilson’s play. Produced by Denzel Washington & Todd Black. Directed by George C. Wolfe. \nYou can view the trailer here\nDuration: 93 minutes \nThis is a private screening with a full media embargo – strictly not for review of any kind or on any media platform\, social or otherwise\, until after release. \nCOVID protocols: This private screening will adhere to all government recommendations for Covid safety and will include some additional measures: \n\nAs a condition of entry\, we must keep a contact register for every screening. Contact details (mobile and email) must be supplied 24 hours in advance for anyone attending including these details for your guest.\nHand sanitiser and face masks will be provided – we encourage all attendees to wear a face mask during the screening.\nYou must not attend the screening if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms.\nContactless temperature checks upon entry. Anyone displaying any symptoms will not be admitted.\nYou will be able to sit with your guest but social distancing will be employed in the cinema to ensure that you are at a safe distance from other attendees.\nIf you develop symptoms or test positive to Covid19 following a screening\, please call +61428727303 immediately or email celia@bluecatpictures.com.au in order that we can advise all other guests.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding theses screenings\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/syd-ma-raineys-black-bottom-screening/
LOCATION:Palace Central Cinemas SYD\, Level 3\, Central Park Mall\, 28 Broadway\, Chippendale\, NSW\, 2008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201208T010043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220402T004455Z
UID:10010018-1607882400-1607889600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Bay Area Holiday Celebration: A Christmas Carol (2009) Panel Discussion + Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Celebrating the Holidays!\nOver the next week\, we invite you and your family to watch (at your leisure)\nDisney’s A Christmas Carol (2009)\n  \nThen join us LIVE on\nSunday December 13th\, 2020 for a\nPanel Discussion with the Image Movers Film Makers\nMike Miller\, Anthony Shafer\, and Brian Flora\n  \nfollowed by an online \nHoliday Mixer.\nPlease login for event details (below). 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-bay-area-holiday-celebration-a-christmas-carol-2009-panel-discussion-holiday-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Event,Party
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201207T225053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T225053Z
UID:10010019-1607947200-1607950800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Inside the Visual Effects of Apple TV+’s GREYHOUND
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vesglobal.org/visual-effects-panel-discussions/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T064347
CREATED:20201210T013701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T180137Z
UID:10010024-1608051600-1608055200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:2020 VES Honors Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Watch the replay as we honored this year’s exceptional VFX artists and innovators! \nThe VES paid tribute to the 2020 inductees into the VES Hall of Fame\, VES Fellows\, the newest Lifetime and Honorary members and this year’s recipient of the VES Founders Award.  The honorees and Hall of Fame inductees were celebrated via an exciting virtual event that was broadcast simultaneously on Zoom and the VES Facebook page. \n“Our VES honorees represent a group of exceptional artists\, innovators and professionals who have had a profound impact on the field of visual effects\,” said Mike Chambers\, VES Board Chair. “We are proud to recognize those who helped shape our shared legacy and continue to inspire future generations of VFX practitioners.” \nPlease click here to view the list of honorees!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/2020-ves-honors-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Event
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END:VCALENDAR