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SUMMARY:VES Washington - Hiring In Games Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of insight into the hiring process for artists in the games industry. Four professional recruiters and hiring managers will be discussing what they look for in candidates and how you can help make yourself stand out. They’ll give recommendations for assembling your portfolio\, making yourself easy to find\, nailing the interview\, and more. Come with your questions and enjoy a night with your fellow artists! \nPanelists: \n\nMatt Collins (Ripple Effect Studios\, Turn 10 Studios\, Microsoft\, Nintendo)\nAmy Madden (2K\, Bungie\, Blizzard\, NCSOFT\, Facebook\, Sledgehammer\, Zynga\, PDI/Dreamworks\, Lucasfilm)\nJoey Sopo (Epic Games\, Bungie\, Roblox\, Cisco Meraki\, Aerotek)\nEric Greenlief (Bungie\, TimeGate\, Double Helix\, Collective\, Realtime Interactive\, Engineering Animation Inc)\n\nThursday Apr 23rd 2026\, 7pm-9pm \nVES Members please RSVP below. Non-members are also welcome\, please RSVP at washington@vesglobal.org \nDigipen\nInstitute Of Technology\n9931 WIllows Road\nRedmond WA \nCome join us in this exciting panel!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/hiring-in-games/
LOCATION:digipen\, 9931 Willows Rd\, Redmond\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
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SUMMARY:VES Washington Winter 2026 Member Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Feb 25th\, 2026\, 7-10 PMDigipen\, 9931 Willows Rd NE\, Redmond\, WA 98052 \nWe’re calling on all Artists\, Producers\, Coordinators\, and Educators with at least 5 years of experience in Games\, AR\, VR\, Film\, TV\, VFX\, Education\, and related creative industries! \nVES-WA Members are encouraged to attend and invite industry colleagues who are interested in learning more about joining the VES Washington Section. This is a great opportunity for current members to mix and mingle with your peers — and as a bonus\, we will be screening the 24th Annual VES Awards Show Live from Los Angeles. \nThere will be pizza and drinks\, our treat! \nThe Spring Membership application deadline is March 15th. Be sure to bring a guest or two as the event will provide valuable information about the benefits of VES membership. We can even help get their applications started that night! Application can be found here: https://vesglobal.org/membership-application/ \nVES Members\, please RSVP below and include the # of guests you plan on bringing in the RSVP \nIf you’re interested in becoming a member and would like to attend\, please RSVP by emailing washington@vesglobal.org \n 
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/ves-washington-winter-2026-member-outreach-event/
LOCATION:digipen\, 9931 Willows Rd\, Redmond\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:VES Washington - Spotlight: Game Cinematics
DESCRIPTION:Come spend time with some of the artists who make cinematics for your favorite games! This is a chance to hear some great stories and learn more about how to support an interactive experience with cinematic storytelling. \nPanelists: \n\nJohn Ebenger (Bungie\, Firewalk\, Respawn\, Ubisoft\, Bioware)\nBilly Harper (Sucker Punch\, Electronic Arts\, Naughty Dog\, Sony Interactive)\nKatharine Evans (Gearbox\, Tippett Studio\, Industrial Light & Magic\, The Orphanage)\nKurt Nellis (Bungie\, ESC\, Weta\, Industrial Light & Magic\, Lucas Animation)\n\nTuesday Oct 21st 2025\, 7pm-9pm \nVES Members please RSVP below. Digipen students can join us as well for free. \nDigipen\nInstitute Of Technology\n9931 WIllows Road\nRedmond WA \nFood and non alcoholic drinks will be provided. Come join us in this exciting panel!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/cinematics-in-games/
LOCATION:digipen\, 9931 Willows Rd\, Redmond\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T190000
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SUMMARY:VES Washington Lighting in Games
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a spotlight on Lighting In Games! Whether you’re already a lighter in interactive media\, a lighter in films that wants to learn more about realtime\, or just someone who wants to know more on the subject\, this 4 person Panel will give you some background\, some tips and tricks\, and some vital knowledge on the ways in which lighting is used in games that are different from other media. \nPanelists: \n\nTed Helmers: Volition\, Treyarch\, Dreamworks\, Rhythm & Hues\nMatt Dudley: Bungie\, Digipen\, Gas Powered Games\, Microsoft\nKevin Dalziel: 343 Industries\, Arena.net\, Bungie\, 1047 Games\nMatt Heiniger: 31st Union\, Undead Labs\, Monolith\n\nVES Members please RSVP below\nWednesday June 18th 2025\, 7pm-9pm\nDigipen Institute of Technology\n9931 Willows Rd\nRedmond WA \nSandwiches and non alcoholic drinks will be provided. Come join us in this exciting panel!
URL:https://vesglobal.org/event/wa-lighting-in-games/
LOCATION:digipen\, 9931 Willows Rd\, Redmond\, 98052\, United States
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