Visual Effects Society sets Board of Directors officers for 2026
Visual Effects Society Launches New Sections in Japan and Spain
The VES now hosts 18 Sections worldwide Los Angeles, CA (January 27, 2026) – Today the Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, announced the formation of its two newest regional Sections, in Japan and Spain. This...
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Visual Effects Society Announces 2026 Board of Directors Officers
Visual Effects Society Announces Board of Directors Officers for 2026
Visual Effects Society Announces Board of Directors Officers for 2026
Los Angeles, CA (January 23, 2026) – Today the Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, announced its new Board of Directors Officers for 2026. Together, these five Officers comprise the VES Board Executive Committee: Chair:...
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