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SUMMARY:Screening - CAUGHT STEALING w/ Q&A (New York)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDiscussion 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.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nFriday\, September 12\, 2025 at 7:30PM\nSVA Theatre\n333 W. 23rd Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) New York\, NY 10011\nClick here for a map \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn 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. \nScreenings 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-caught-stealing-new-york/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 W. 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:Screening - THE LONG WALK (New York)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s THE LONG WALK \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nTuesday\, September 23\, 2025 at 7:30PM\nSVA Theatre\n333 W. 23rd Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) New York\, NY 10011\nClick here for a map \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nIn 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. \nScreenings 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. \nBy 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.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/screening-the-long-walk-new-york/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 W. 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T110000
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SUMMARY:VES New York Presents:  Exploring AI in VFX: Innovation\, Insights & The State of the Industry
DESCRIPTION:The New York section of the Visual Effects Society (VES) invites you to an informative day-long event exploring the rapidly evolving world of AI and machine learning in visual effects\, as well as the current state of the industry. \nThrough live presentations and panel discussions\, Northeast regional leaders in VFX\, film\, and technology will share how AI is reshaping creative workflows\, production pipelines. Industry leaders will also be discussing the future of our industry – regionally and globally.  \nConfirmed Speakers & Participants:  \n\nJiri Kilevnik: Creative Director & VFX Pipeline Architect\, Runway\nJesse Newman: Creative / Visual Artist\, Ember + Ice\nAngus Kneale: Chief Creative\, Preymaker\nVivian Connolly: CEO\, Executive Producer\, Phosphene\nDavid Schoner : NJ Vice Chair Film Commissioner\nAlberto Ludena: VFX Supervisor\, Producer & Author\nRoss Shain: Academy & Emmy Award-Winning Product Leader\nTerrence Masson: Chair at SVA MFA\, VES\, Producers Guild\n\nWhether you’re a VFX professional\, filmmaker\, technologist\, or just curious about the intersection of art and AI\, this event is your chance to see where the industry is heading and connect with the people driving it forward. \nRSVP Here: \nExploring AI in VFX: Innovation\, Insights & The State of the Industry \nDate: Sunday\, September 28th\, 2025 \nTime: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm \nLocation: SVA Theatre | 333 W 23 Street | New York City \n10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Doors Open & Check-in \n11:10 AM – 11:50 AM: AI and ML techniques in VFX – Andy Milkis \n11:55 AM – 12:35 PM: From Animatic to Final Pixels: AI Transforms VFX Production – Jiri Kilevnik \n12:40 PM – 1:20 PM: Amplifying Creative Possibility – Jesse Newman \n1:10 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break \n2:00 PM – 2:50 PM: Panel: AI and ML in VFX \nAndy Milkis – Flame Artist / VFX Supervisor | Jiri Kilevnik – Creative Director / VFX Pipeline Architect\, Runway | Jesse Newman – Creatvive Director / Visual Artist | Randy Little – VFX Supervisor | John Anderson – Senior VFX Executive || Moderator: Ross Shain – Award-Winning Product Leader \n3:00 PM – 3:50 PM: Panel: The State and Future of the Industry \nAngus Kneale – Chief Creative – Preymaker | Vivian Connolly – CEO/Executive Producer\, Phosphene/ PNYA Chair | David Schoner – Senior Advisor for Film at the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission | Alberto Ludeña – VFX Supervisor/Producer\, Author | John Anderson – Senior VFX Executive || Moderator: Terrence Masson – Founding VES member\, SVA MFA Computer Arts Chair \nSponsored By: \n\nSVA NYC – MFA Computer Arts\nWeavy – Artistic Intelligence\nTopaz Labs\n\nMore sponsorship opportunities are available\, please contact us to learn more.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-ny-ai-vfx-industry/
LOCATION:SVA Theatre\, 333 W. 23rd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
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