Membership Benefits

Power Circle Visual Effects Society invites you to get connected, get informed, and get seen. In order to learn more about the benefits of joining the Power Circle you may download our PDF which includes all the information or you may read below. _______________________________________________________

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BENEFIT LEVELS

Friend – $1,000
· Business name listed on VES website’s Power Circle Page
· One invitation to VES Holiday Party
· Invitations to 15+ annual screenings and educational events
· Priority notice of all events, promotion, and sponsorship opportunities
· Electronic copy of VES Annual Report
· Royalty-free rights to use VES marks and logos to promote the VES affiliation ( w/ VES approval)

Innovator – $5,000
All of the Friend level benefits, plus:
· Logo with link on VES Website’s Power Circle Page
· Two invitations to VES Holiday Party)
· Invitations to industry mixers with directors, producers, art directors, cinematographers.
· Ability to post jobs and view talent on the VES Job Board
· Opportunity to co-brand merchandise and/or products with VES

Futurist – $15,000
All of the Innovator level benefits, plus:
· Logo on VES website’s Home Page rotating banner
· Logo on all event signage
· Four invitations to the VES Holiday Party
· One invitation to VES “Think Tank” annual business-to-business dinner
· Opportunity to send announcement via selected VES membership E-blasts (requires VES approval)
· 15% off on sponsorships, tables, tickets, passes and advertising for the VES Awards Dinner, and other event opportunities

Leader – $25,000
All of the Futurist level benefits, plus:
· Private meetings with VES key staff to discuss other membership opportunities
· Logo and 50-word bio on VES Website’s Power Circle Page
· Credit in advertising, when possible, in Variety, Hollywood Reporter, and other trades
· Six invitations to VES Holiday Party


Visionary – $50,000
All of the Leader benefits, plus:
· Private meetings with VES executive team to discuss other opportunities
· Designated VES staff liaison to ensure highest level of service
· Opportunity to send two announcements via selected VES membership E-blasts (w/ VES approval)
· Five invitations to one special Board of Directors reception with w speaking opportunity before the meeting
· 10 invitations to VES Holiday Party
· Four invitations to VES “Think Tank” annual business-to-business dinner
· Electronic, printed and verbal recognition on event signage
· Logo with 100-word bio and link listed on VES Website
· VES Awards VIP table for 10 (February 10, 2008)
· 30% discount on all event sponsorships, and/or advertising opportunities
· Opportunities to distribute promotional materials at VES Awards
· Commemorative photos, as applicable from selected events

Presenting Sponsor--$100,000
All of the Visionary benefits, plus:
· Logo on website prominently displayed for one year as a presenting sponsor
· Access to key members and leaders of the Power Circle
· 15 invitations to the VES Holiday Party
· Two full ad pages in the Award Book ,plus commemorative photos and a HD/CD of the show
· Promotional material distributed at all events
· Logo prominently displayed at all events
· Five invitations to the Think Tank annual dinner
· Two tables of ten at the Awards show
· Opportunity to organize an event around the company’s product/interest for an audience of VES members in the following cities: LA,SF,London,Vancouver


The VES, a professional, honorary society, is dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of visual effects and to improving the welfare of its members by providing professional enrichment and education, fostering community, and promoting industry recognition.

To become a member, please complete the VES Power Circle Membership Application and return to the VES offices. Additional benefits are available at the "Visionary Level." For more information on VES, The Power Circle or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Aria Edry, Vice President of Development, at 818-981-7861 or aria@visualeffectssociety.com.