Jonathan Nolan to Be Honored by Visual Effects Society
The writer/director/producer will receive the Visionary Award during the 17th annual VES awards on Feb. 5
Visual Effects Society Names Acclaimed Writer-Producer-Director Jonathan Nolan Recipient of VES Visionary Award
The Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s professional global honorary society, named acclaimed writer-director-producer Jonathan Nolan as the next recipient of the VES Visionary Award in recognition of his valuable contributions to filmed...
Visual Effects Society Names Acclaimed Writer-Producer-Director Jonathan Nolan Recipient of VES Visionary Award
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High-Tech Visual Effects Make Imaginary Worlds Feel Real
Looking over the past two decades of vfx work, Visual Effects Society chair Mike Chambers thinks we’ll see even greater strides made by future nominees
VES Statement on the Retirement of Ed Catmull, VES
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Visual Effects Society Announces 2018 VES Fellows
Distinguished VFX Practitioners Craig Barron, Joyce Cox, Dan Curry, Paul Debevec and Mike Fink to be recognized at exclusive celebration in Beverly Hills on October 11.
Visual Effects Society Announces 2018 Fellows
The Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, has announced the 2018 class of VES Fellows.
Visual Effects Society (VES) Announces Distinguished 2018 VES Fellows
Distinguished VFX Practitioners to be Recognized at Exclusive Celebration
Visual Effects Society names 2018 VES Fellows
The Visual Effects Society has announced the 2018 class of VES Fellows
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