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SUMMARY:VES Montréal Event: Intro to AI for Artists
DESCRIPTION:ML (machine learning) is already in your pipeline: denoising\, roto\, texture gen. But do you actually know what’s happening under the hood?\nPeter Nofz\, VFX Supervisor at Rodeo FX\, breaks down the fundamentals: neural networks\, model training\, LLMs\, latent spaces\, and where it’s all heading. The core concepts reshaping computing and graphics\, explained by someone working at the cutting edge.\nProduction-grounded\, not academic. Come ready to ask what this means for your work\, your pipeline\, and your next career move. No prior knowledge needed. Questions welcomed.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCentre NAD: 1501 Rue de Bleury\, 6e étage\, Montréal\, QC\, H3A 0H3 \nDoors open at 6:00 p.m.\, the presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVES members can bring a max of 3 guests. Members will need to log-in and register for themselves and their guests.\n\n\n\n\n________________________________________\n\n\n\n\nPeter Nofz\, VFX Supervisor chez Rodeo FX\, décortique les fondamentaux : réseaux de neurones\, entraînement de modèles\, LLMs\, espaces latents\, et vers où tout ça s’en va. \nLes concepts qui redessinent l’informatique et le graphisme\, expliqués par quelqu’un qui travaille à la pointe. \nAncré dans la production\, pas académique. Venez prêts à poser vos questions sur ce que ça change pour votre travail\, votre pipeline\, et votre prochaine évolution de carrière. Aucun prérequis. Les questions sont les bienvenues. \n\n\n\nCentre NAD: 1501 Rue de Bleury\, 6e étage\, Montréal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\nLes portes ouvrent à 18 h\, la présentation débutera à 18 h 30.\n\nLes membres VES peuvent amener un maximum de 3 invités. Les membres devront se connecter et s’inscrire pour eux-mêmes ainsi que pour leurs invités.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-montreal-event-intro-to-ai-for-artists/
LOCATION:NAD – École des arts numériques\, de l’animation et du design\, 1501 Rue de Bleury #7e étage\, Montréal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Special event: VIP+ Screening & Meet-up for 'Michael'
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an opening weekend screening of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures’ Michael.\n \nWe’re trying something a little different this time – since we couldn’t secure a private screening\, we’ll be attending a public VIP screening instead. We’ll meet in the VIP bar at The Forum beforehand\, starting at 6pm\, so come early if you’d like to catch up with fellow VES members. \nFor those who haven’t done a VIP screening at The Forum before: you can order food\, snacks\, and drinks (alcoholic and soft) both in the bar and during the film itself. Should be a great evening! \nPlease note this is an 18+ event – the venue operates under strict alcohol policies and may ask for ID on arrival. \nWe’ll be buying tickets in advance\, so please only sign up if you’re sure you can make it. If your plans change\, let us know as soon as possible so we can reallocate your ticket. \n6:00 pm meet-up for VES attendees (food & drinks available for purchase at the bar)\n7:00 pm Screening (in English) \nLimited seats!\n+1 guest per member\nI.D. required \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSign-up deadline: Thursday April 16 \n  \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and +1  in the subsequent Attendee fields***
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/special-event-vip-screening-meet-up-for-michael/
LOCATION:Cinéma Cineplex Forum et VIP\, 2313 Rue Sainte-Catherine O #101\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H3H 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20260403T002124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T003454Z
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SUMMARY:VES Montreal Pub Night April 2026
DESCRIPTION:VES Montréal Pub Night – April 2026Join VES Montréal for our April Pub Night\, these are our monthly get-together where VES members and their guests can connect\, share stories\, and build community in a relaxed setting. Come out\, bring your colleagues\, and make the most of this chance to network with friends and peers from across the Montréal VFX\, animation and games industry. \nThis event is open to VES members + up to 2 guests. Please RSVP and register your guests when signing up. Let’s continue to make this a great season together\, we hope to see you there! \nThursday\, April 16 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nSoirée Pub du VES Montréal – Avril 2026Joignez-vous à VES Montréal pour notre Pub Night de avril notre rencontre mensuelle où les membres du VES et leurs invités se retrouvent pour échanger et discuter dans une ambiance conviviale. rendez-vous mensuel où les membres du VES et leurs invités pourront se rejoindre\, réseauter et passer un bon moment ensemble. \nOuvert aux membres du VES + jusqu’à 2 invités. SVP RSVP et merci d’inscrire vos invités lors de l’inscription. Faisons de cette soirée la continuation d’une belle saison\, au plaisir de vous y voir ! \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vesmtl-pubnight-apr/
LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T220000
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CREATED:20260316T153923Z
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SUMMARY:VES Montreal Pub Night March 2026
DESCRIPTION:VES Montréal Pub Night – March 2026Join VES Montréal for our March Pub Night\, our monthly get-together where VES members and their guests can connect\, share stories\, and build community in a relaxed setting. Come out\, bring your colleagues\, and make the most of this chance to network with friends and peers from across the Montréal VFX and animation industry. \nThis event is open to VES members + up to 2 guests. Please RSVP and register your guests when signing up. Let’s continue to make this a great season together\, we hope to see you there! \nThursday\, March 19 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nSoirée Pub du VES Montréal – Mars 2026Joignez-vous à VES Montréal pour notre Pub Night de mars notre rencontre mensuelle où les membres du VES et leurs invités se retrouvent pour échanger et discuter dans une ambiance conviviale. rendez-vous mensuel où les membres du VES et leurs invités pourront se rejoindre\, réseauter et passer un bon moment ensemble. \nOuvert aux membres du VES + jusqu’à 2 invités. SVP RSVP et merci d’inscrire vos invités lors de l’inscription. Faisons de cette soirée la continuation d’une belle saison\, au plaisir de vous y voir ! \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vesmtl-pubnight-mar/
LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
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CREATED:20260119T223026Z
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SUMMARY:VES Montréal Spring Membership Mixer & Pub Night- February 2026
DESCRIPTION:VES Montréal Spring Membership Pub Night and Mixer- February 2026 \nWhether you’re interested in becoming a VES member or simply want to connect with your local VES community\, join us for the VES Montréal Spring Membership Mixer – an evening of nibbles\, drinks\, and networking with Montréal’s VFX and animation community. \nWe’re gathering at Maison Publique McLean’s Public House (1420 Rue Peel) starting at 7:00 PM\, with an optional Pub Quiz kicking off at 8:00 PM. Come connect with fellow professionals\, meet new faces\, and celebrate the start of the spring season together. \nMembers are encouraged to invite a friend or two!Membership applications for Spring 2026 close March 15. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nMembers and non-members please register here. \nThursday\, February 19 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nVES Montréal – Spring Membership Mixer – Février 2026 \nQue vous souhaitiez devenir membre de la VES ou simplement rencontrer votre communauté locale\, joignez-vous à nous pour le Spring Membership Mixer de VES Montréal – une soirée conviviale pour grignoter\, prendre un verre et réseauter avec la communauté montréalaise des effets visuels et de l’animation. \nOn se retrouve à la Maison Publique McLean’s Public House (1420\, rue Peel) dès 19 h\, avec un quiz optionnel qui commence à 20 h. \nVenez retrouver des collègues\, faire de nouvelles rencontres et lancer la saison du printemps ensemble. \nLes membres peuvent inviter un ou deux ami·e·s.Les candidatures pour le printemps 2026 se terminent le 15 mars. \nAu plaisir de vous y voir ! \nMembres et non-membres\, merci de vous inscrire ici. \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vesmtl-pubnight-feb/
LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20260119T221519Z
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SUMMARY:VES Montreal Pub Night January 2026
DESCRIPTION:VES Montréal Pub Night – January 2026Join VES Montréal for our January Pub Night\, our monthly get-together where VES members and their guests can connect\, share stories\, and build community in a relaxed setting. Come out\, bring your colleagues\, and make the most of this chance to network with friends and peers from across the Montréal VFX and animation industry. \nThis event is open to VES members + up to 2 guests. Please RSVP and register your guests when signing up. Let’s make this the start of a great season together\, we hope to see you there! \nThursday\, January 22 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nSoirée Pub du VES Montréal – Janvier 2026Joignez-vous à VES Montréal pour notre Pub Night de janvier notre rencontre mensuelle où les membres du VES et leurs invités se retrouvent pour échanger et discuter dans une ambiance conviviale. rendez-vous mensuel où les membres du VES et leurs invités pourront se rejoindre\, réseauter et passer un bon moment ensemble. \nOuvert aux membres du VES + jusqu’à 2 invités. SVP RSVP et merci d’inscrire vos invités lors de l’inscription. Faisons de cette soirée le début d’une belle saison\, au plaisir de vous y voir ! \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vesmtl-pubnight-jan/
LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20251216T213502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T063042Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH in HFR 2D w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend HFR 2D Screening of 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include 5-time VES Award-\, 2-time Academy Award- and 2-time BAFTA-winning Executive Producer Richard Baneham\, 2-time VES Award-\, 3-time Annie Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Animation Supervisor Daniel Barrett\, 5-time VES Award- as well as Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning Wētā FX Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Saindon\, HPA Award nominated Wētā FX Lead Visual Effects Producer Nicky Muir and Visual Effects Producer Peter Litvack\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESAVATAR\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, December 20\, 2025 at 2:00PM (Doors open at 1:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-avatar-fire-and-ash-in-hfr-2d-w-filmmaker-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T154500
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20251202T232840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T180047Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, Decober 13\, 2025 at 2:00PM\nJ.A. DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University\nPavillion J.W. McConnell Bldg\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd W lb 125\, Montreal\, QC H3G 1M\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-five-nights-at-freddys-2-montreal/
LOCATION:J.A. DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University\, Pavillion J.W. McConnell Bldg\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd W lb 125\, Montreal\, QC\, H3G 1M\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T233000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20251110T223337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T225956Z
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SUMMARY:VES Montréal Mega Xmas Party 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the VES Montréal Annual Mega Xmas Party on Thursday\, November 27\, 2025\, at Théâtre Plaza. Let’s kick off the holiday season together – with great food\, festive drinks\, and the company of our incredible VFX community. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends\, meeting new faces\, or simply raising a glass to another year of creativity and resilience\, this evening is for you. \nThis event is open to the entire Montréal VFX community. \n(VES members will receive complimentary drink tickets) \nAll attendees need to RSVP here. \nThank you to our sponsors Autodesk\, Rodeo FX\, Alchemy 24\, Foundry\, Framestore and Mikros.
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-montreal-mega-xmas-party-2025/
CATEGORIES:Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20251014T200140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T200425Z
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SUMMARY:VES Montreal Pub Night November 2025
DESCRIPTION:VES Montréal Pub Night – NovemberJoin VES Montréal for our November Pub Night\, our monthly get-together where VES members and their guests can connect\, share stories\, and build community in a relaxed setting. Come out\, bring your colleagues\, and make the most of this chance to network with friends and peers from across the Montréal VFX and animation industry. \nThis event is open to VES members + up to 2 guests. Please RSVP and register your guests when signing up. Let’s make this the start of a great season together\, we hope to see you there! \nThursday\, November 20 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nSoirée Pub du VES Montréal – NovembreJoignez-vous à VES Montréal pour notre Pub Night de novembre notre rencontre mensuelle où les membres du VES et leurs invités se retrouvent pour échanger et discuter dans une ambiance conviviale. rendez-vous mensuel où les membres du VES et leurs invités pourront se rejoindre\, réseauter et passer un bon moment ensemble. \nOuvert aux membres du VES + jusqu’à 2 invités. SVP RSVP et merci d’inscrire vos invités lors de l’inscription. Faisons de cette soirée le début d’une belle saison\, au plaisir de vous y voir ! \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vesmtl-pubnight-nov/
LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T161300
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20251107T203047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T203048Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - THE RUNNING MAN (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Paramount Pictures’ THE RUNNING MAN \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, November 15\, 2025 at 2:00PM (Doors open at 1:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-running-man-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20251011T131023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T200504Z
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SUMMARY:VES Montreal Pub Night October 2025
DESCRIPTION:VES Montréal Pub Night – OctoberJoin VES Montréal for our October Pub Night\, our monthly get-together where VES members and their guests can connect\, share stories\, and build community in a relaxed setting. Come out\, bring your colleagues\, and make the most of this chance to network with friends and peers from across the Montréal VFX and animation industry. \nThis event is open to VES members + up to 2 guests. Please RSVP and register your guests when signing up. Let’s make this the start of a great season together\, we hope to see you there! \nThursday\, October 16 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nSoirée Pub du VES Montréal – OctobreJoignez-vous à VES Montréal pour notre Pub Night d’octobre\, notre rencontre mensuelle où les membres du VES et leurs invités se retrouvent pour échanger et discuter dans une ambiance conviviale. rendez-vous mensuel où les membres du VES et leurs invités pourront se rejoindre\, réseauter et passer un bon moment ensemble. \nOuvert aux membres du VES + jusqu’à 2 invités. SVP RSVP et merci d’inscrire vos invités lors de l’inscription. Faisons de cette soirée le début d’une belle saison\, au plaisir de vous y voir ! \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vesmtl-pubnight-oct/
LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20251004T003810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T183416Z
UID:10011445-1760191200-1760202000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - TRON: ARES w/ VFX Team Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ TRON: ARES Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with the VFX Team \nPanel will include 2-time VES Award and HPA Award nominated ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Vincent Papaix and HPA Award nominated ILM Visual Effects Producer Alexandra Greene\, moderated by VES Fellow Jeffrey Kleiser\, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESTRONARES\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, October 11\, 2025 at 2:00PM\nJ.A. DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University\nPavillion J.W. McConnell Bldg\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd W lb 125\, Montreal\, QC H3G 1M\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-tron-ares-in-3d-w-vfx-team-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:J.A. DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University\, Pavillion J.W. McConnell Bldg\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd W lb 125\, Montreal\, QC\, H3G 1M\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T215000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250930T195008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T202212Z
UID:10011434-1760122800-1760133000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nFriday\, October 10\, 2025 at 7:00PM\nJ.A. DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University\nPavillion J.W. McConnell Bldg\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd W lb 125\, Montreal\, QC H3G 1M\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-one-battle-after-another-montreal/
LOCATION:J.A. DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University\, Pavillion J.W. McConnell Bldg\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd W lb 125\, Montreal\, QC\, H3G 1M\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T184800
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250912T205826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T205826Z
UID:10011418-1758992400-1758998880@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - THE LONG WALK (Montreal)
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 sign up)\nSaturday\, September 27\, 2025 at 5:00PM (Doors open at 4:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/lg-the-long-walk.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250910T144908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T144908Z
UID:10011409-1758222000-1758232800@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Montreal Pub Night
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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! \nThursday\, September 18 at 7PMMaison Publique McLean’s\, 1420 rue Peel \nSoirée 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. \nOuvert aux membres du VES + jusqu’à 2 invités. SVP RSVP et merci d’inscrire vos invités lors de l’inscription. Faisons de cette soirée le début d’une belle saison\, au plaisir de vous y voir ! \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/vesmtl-pubnight-sept-2/
LOCATION:Maison Publique McLean’s Public House\, 1420 rue Peel\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3A 1S8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250825T225314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T181453Z
UID:10011392-1757008800-1757023200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:VES Montreal Fall Cocktail / Fall Cocktail du VES Montréal
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited: VES Montréal Fall Cocktail – Hosted by Autodesk  \nPlease join us on Thursday\, Sept 4th for an evening of connection\, conversation\, and community. As part of our fall membership drive\, we invite all current members to bring up to two guests from the VFX and animation industry who are curious about joining the VES. Members and guests will meet our local board of managers\, chat with current members\, and connect with industry friends in a relaxed setting. Come for the great conversation and networking\, and stay for the food from Schwartz’s Deli (with vegan options available) and a selection of beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic drinks. \nVES Members\, you must log-in to RSVP. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-montreal-fall-cocktail-fall-cocktail-du-ves-montreal/
LOCATION:Autodesk Canada\, Inc.\, 10 Rue Duke\, Montreal\, Quebec City\, H3C 2L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T190900
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250708T223339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T223339Z
UID:10011321-1753549200-1753556940@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - SUPERMAN (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ SUPERMAN \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025 at 5:00PM (Doors open at 4:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-superman-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lg-superman.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T161400
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250624T184405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T184406Z
UID:10011289-1751810400-1751818440@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Universal Pictures’ JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSunday\, July 6\, 2025 at 2:00PM (Doors open at 1:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-jurassic-world-rebirth-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lg-jurassic-world-rebirth.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T174500
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250612T225415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T225415Z
UID:10011263-1750604400-1750614300@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - ELIO + Filmmaker Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ ELIO Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanelists will include VES Award nominated Visual Effects Supervisor Claudia Chung Sanii\, Annie Award nominated Effects Supervisor Dave Quiris\, Academy\, Annie\, Emmy and Art Directors Guild Award-winning Production Designer Harley Jessup and Sets Supervisor David Luoh\, moderated by VES 2nd Vice Chair and VES Fellow David Tanaka\, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VES_ELIO\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSunday\, June 22\, 2025 at 3:00PM (Doors open at 2:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-elio-filmmaker-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250530T205952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T182616Z
UID:10011233-1749391200-1749402000@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON w/ VFX Team Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to an Advance Screening of Universal Pictures’ and DreamWorks Pictures’ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with the Visual Effects Team \nPanelists will include VES Award-winning and Oscar\, BAFTA and Emmy nominated Visual Effects Supervisor Christian Manz and VES Award nominated Animation Supervisor Glen McIntosh\, moderated by VES Fellow and former Board member Van Ling\, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESHTTYD\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSunday\, June 8\, 2025 at 2:00PM (Doors open at 1:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-how-to-train-your-dragon-w-vfx-team-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250422T181852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T183439Z
UID:10011171-1746885600-1746896400@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - THUNDERBOLTS* in 3D w/ VFX Team Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Motion Pictures’ THUNDERBOLTS* Followed by a Live Interactive Discussion with the Visual Effects Team\n \nPanel will include VES Award-winner as well as Oscar and BAFTA nominated Visual Effects Supervisor Nikos Kalaitzidis\, Emmy nominated Additional Visual Effects Supervisor David Allen as well as VES Award nominated Visual Effects Producer Bryan Searing\, moderated by VES Award for Creative Excellence recipient Sheena Duggal. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESTHUNDERBOLTS\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, May 10\, 2025 at 2:00PM\nJ.A. DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University\nPavillion J.W. McConnell Bldg\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd W lb 125\, Montreal\, QC H3G 1M\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-thunderbolts-in-3d-w-vfx-team-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:J.A. DeSeve Cinema at Concordia University\, Pavillion J.W. McConnell Bldg\, 1400 Maisonneuve Blvd W lb 125\, Montreal\, QC\, H3G 1M\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lg-thunderbolts-1.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250421T175444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T211808Z
UID:10011168-1745762400-1745773200@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Screening - SINNERS w/ VFX Team Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ SINNERS Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with the Filmmakers \nPanel will include VES Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Michael Ralla\, VES Award and Emmy nominated Director of Photography Autumn Durald Arkapaw\, ASC\, Emmy-winning ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Nick Marshall and Emmy-winning Baraboom! Studios Visual Effects Supervisor Pepe Valencia\, moderated by VES Board member and Fellow Janet Muswell Hamilton\, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESSINNERS\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSunday\, April 27\, 2025 at 2:00PM (Doors open at 1:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-sinners-w-vfx-team-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lg-sinners.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20250222T213559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T222359Z
UID:10011113-1740682800-1740693600@vesglobal.org
SUMMARY:Event - VES Montreal Membership Mixer
DESCRIPTION:VES Members are encouraged to bring along up to 2 industry colleagues to the VES Spring Membership Mixer to meet existing members and learn about the benefits and advantages of being a member of the Visual Effects Society. \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nThursday\, February 27\, 2025 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on Thursday\, February 27 at 12:00PM)\nRodeo FX Montreal\n99 Rue Prince\,\nMontreal\,\nH3C 2M7 \nMembership applications for the Spring Cycle close on March 15th – this will be a great opportunity to get in touch with other members and get your sponsors. \nMembership Application \n \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields and guests in the subsequent Attendee fields*** \nLes membres du VES sont encouragés à inviter jusqu’à 2 collègues de l’industrie au VES Spring Membership Mixer afin de rencontrer d’autres membres et de découvrir les avantages et bénéfices d’adhérer à la Visual Effects Society. \nVeuillez confirmer votre présence ci-dessous (les membres du VES doivent se connecter pour s’inscrire). \nJeudi 27 février 2025 à 19h00(Les inscriptions se terminent le jeudi 27 février à 12h00) \nRodeo FX Montréal99 Rue Prince\,Montréal\,H3C 2M7 \nLes candidatures pour le cycle du printemps se terminent le 15 mars – c’est une excellente occasion de rencontrer d’autres membres et de trouver vos parrains.https://vesglobal.org/membership-application/ \n***Les membres du VES doivent inscrire leur nom dans le champ “Participant 1” et celui de leurs invités dans les champs de participants suivants.*** \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-montreal-membership-mixer/
LOCATION:RodeoFX\, 99 Rue Prince\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H3C2M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T001040Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD w/ VFX Team Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Motion Pictures’ CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with the VFX Team \nPanel will include Visual Effects Supervisor Alessandro Ongaro who’s been nominated for a BAFTA for GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE\, Wētā FX Visual Effects Supervisor Dan Cox who won two (2) VES Awards for AVATAR and AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER as well as HPA Award-winning Digital Domain Visual Effects Supervisor Hanzhi Tang who’s been nominated for a VES Award for his work on 2012\, moderated by global VES Board member and CEO-Executive Producer at SPINVFX Neishaw Ali. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESCAPTAINAMERICA\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSunday\, February 16\, 2025 at 2:00PM (RSVPs close on Friday\, February 14 at 12:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-captain-america-brave-new-world-w-vfx-team-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T171500
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20241211T235742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T000438Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - BETTER MAN w/ Filmmaker Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Advance Screening of Paramount Pictures’ BETTER MAN Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with the Filmmakers\n \nPanel will include Director Michael Gracey and Visual Effects Supervisor Luke Millar\, moderated by VES Technology Committee member Barbara Ford Grant. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESBETTERMAN\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)\nSunday\, December 15\, 2024 at 2:00PM\nCinéma Banque Scotia Montréal #10\n977 Ste. Catherine St. W. Montréal\, QC H3B 4W3\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-better-man-w-filmmaker-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal\, 977 Ste. Catherine St. W.\, Montreal\, QC\, H3B 4W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20241107T214326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T214326Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - GLADIATOR II w/ Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Advance Screening of Paramount Pictures’ GLADIATOR II Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with the Visual Effects Supervisor\n \nPanelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Mark Bakowski\, moderated by VES Fellow and former Board member Van Ling\, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESGLADIATOR\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024 at 2:00PM (RSVPs close on Friday\, November 15 at 12:00PM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-gladiator-ii-w-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T212000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20241022T203218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T203218Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - VENOM: THE LAST DANCE (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Sony Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ VENOM: THE LAST DANCE \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nTuesday\, October 29\, 2024 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Tuesday\, October 29 at 10:00AM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\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-venom-the-last-dance-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20240722T113616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T115650Z
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SUMMARY:VES Fall Cocktail 2024 - Montreal
DESCRIPTION: VES Montreal Fall Cocktail Bash  Hosted by Autodesk\nLOGIN TO SEE RSVP INFO \n Date: [ Thursday 19 September ]  Time: [ Door opens at 6:00pm ]  Location: Autodesk HQ\, Montreal \nDear Esteemed VES Members\, \nIn the whirlwind of our ever changing industry the time has come to come together. \nWe invite you to partake in an evening that promises to be nothing short of exceptional\, the Annual VES Montreal Fall Cocktail— kindly hosted by Autodesk. \nHere’s What Awaits: \nGuests: Extend this invitation to one\, of your non VES member friends. Let us broaden our horizons and share in the collective knowledge that defines our association. \n Food: Indulge in an assortment of culinary delights. \n Beverage Selection: We will be offering Wine and Beer alongside non-alcoholic beverages this evening \n Engaging Discourse: Anticipate an evening infused with meaningful networking opportunities and captivating dialogues. Reconnect with old acquaintances\, forge new alliances\, and immerse yourself in the evolving spirit of innovation. \nThis gathering presents a unique occasion to partake in the industry’s ever-evolving discourse\, networking in a casual social setting – and some time away from the screens that fill our everyday lives. \nJoin us for the Annual VES Montreal Fall Cocktail\, an event that embodies the spirit of our industry and our shared commitment to excellence. \nWarm regards\,\nThe Montreal board of managers
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-fall-cocktail-montreal-2024/
LOCATION:Autodesk Canada\, Inc.\, 10 Rue Duke\, Montreal\, Quebec City\, H3C 2L2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T230125
CREATED:20240726T153109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T133928Z
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SUMMARY:Screening - DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE w/ Q&A (Montreal)
DESCRIPTION:VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Marvel Studios’ and 20th Century Studios’ DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with the Visual Effects Team\n \nPanelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Swen Gillberg and Visual Effects Producer Lisa Marra\, moderated by VES Board member Robin Prybil. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) \nPlease tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag\, #VESDEADPOOL\, in your tweet.) \nPlease RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)\nSunday\, July 28\, 2024 at 1:30PM (RSVPs close on Saturday\, July 27 at 10:00AM)\nTheatre Alanis Obomsawin\n1501 rue de Bleury\, Montréal\, QC H3A 0H3\nClick here for a map. \n***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ 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-deadpool-wolverine-w-qa-montreal/
LOCATION:Theatre Alanis Obomsawin\, 1501 rue de Bleury\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 0H3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Screening
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