There was a limit to the lighting range for the opening sequence because it occurs at sunset and gradually becomes darker.
Audiences were introduced to what appeared to be a ritualistic murder in the Southern heat of the Louisiana delta for the debut of the HBO anthology series True Detective, then headed to the Far North to encounter a bizarre collection of frozen bodies in Alaska for the fourth season titled True Detective: Night Country, which features a cast of Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella star LaBlanc, Christopher Eccleston and John Hawkes. Taking over the roles of showrunner and director was Issa López, who brought on Barney Curnow as Production VFX Supervisor to oversee the visual effects work, with one of the major contributors being Cinesite, which handled 140 shots spanning five of the six episodes that consisted of the series-opening caribou herd, a roaming polar bear and Ennis, Alaska.
“Barney Curnow’s approach to the visual effects on True Detective: Night Country was to have a light touch, respecting the feel and tone of the cinematography and production design. He didn’t want anyone to be talking about the visual effects afterwards because that would mean they had been brought out of the world we were trying to create.”
Extensive environment work was required throughout the season to convincingly recreate the Alaskan territory and terrain.
“Barney Curnow’s approach to the visual effects on True Detective: Night Country was to have a light touch, respecting the feel and tone of the cinematography and production design,” explains Simon Stanley-Clamp, Visual Effects Supervisor at Cinesite. “He didn’t want anyone to be talking about the visual effects afterwards because that would mean they had been brought out of the world we were trying to create. A lot of the work was world-building because the story takes place in this particular environment of Ennis, Alaska, a fictional town. It’s almost its own character, and we were piecing together this environment using disparate locations and set builds, and using visual effects as the glue to bring it all together, and to expand that world.” Snow was a significant natural element ranging from incidental to a blizzard. Stanley-Clamp explains, “The challenge with this type of work is maintaining continuity throughout the sequence, ensuring that the effect builds over time and conveys the story while also incorporating any nuances in the live-action plates. For instance, a small gust of wind catching the hood of Chief Liz Danvers’ [Jodi Foster] car could initiate a slight change in the simulation. The show is predominantly dark with all the exteriors taking place in darkness, which required some adjustment. We integrated environments and extended Ennis town, often using tiny pinpricks of light to guide the viewer’s attention along a road or to the base of a mountain range. We utilized the torchlight beam from Danvers to illuminate the snowstorm she encounters, with much of the background snow fading into complete darkness.”
The caribou sequence underwent a comprehensive development process, starting with the script followed by storyboards, animatics and a cut comprising of live-action natural history footage.
“A lot of the work was world-building because the story takes place in this particular environment of Ennis, Alaska, a fictional town. It’s almost its own character, and we were piecing together this environment using disparate locations and set builds, and using visual effects as the glue to bring it all together, and to expand that world.”
Despite the desolate wintry landscape, animals can be found roaming with some of them deciding to visit the streets of Ennis. “Creating the polar bear was a delightful experience,” Stanley-Clamp states. “We meticulously crafted a detailed sculpt, groom and creature effects. Knowing that she would be prominently featured in a long, lingering shot, we initially designed her to be very skinny, as per the script, but Issa later requested that she be bulked up a bit to enhance her presence and create a more familiar silhouette for the viewers. I view the polar bear similarly to how we perceive foxes in the U.K.; they emerge at night, roam our streets and scavenge for food. In the two scenes where the polar bear appears, it simply wanders through, searching for its next meal. The caribou sequence underwent a comprehensive development process, starting with the script, followed by storyboards, animatics and a cut comprised of live-action natural history footage. We combined footage of caribou, deer, reindeer and any other relevant animals to convey the story. Silver Studios created a refined previs in collaboration with Barney and production, which helped solidify the final concept.”
Cinesite took photographic reference of reindeer in Hampshire as they are similar to caribou, which informed every aspect, from the groom to the lighting to movement.
“Subsequently,” Stanley-Clamp continues, “we commenced work on the sequence, developing still concepts for the environment. We began with production footage and expanded upon it, ultimately retaining only the section of terrain where the hunter was positioned. Integrating this element into our final shot granted us complete control over the lighting of the environment, allowing us to have the sun descend below the horizon by the end of the sequence, heralding the permanent night that persists throughout all six episodes. The charging herd of caribou was a combination of hand-animated and crowd-simulated elements, depending on the number of animals in the shot. Super close-up details of the main caribou showcased the groom, complemented by Houdini breath effects and atmospheric elements.”
“The show is predominantly dark with all the exteriors taking place in darkness, which required some adjustment. We integrated environments and extended Ennis town, often using tiny pinpricks of light to guide the viewer’s attention along a road or to the base of a mountain range. We utilized the torchlight beam from Danvers to illuminate the snowstorm she encounters, with much of the background snow fading into complete darkness.”
No major alternations had to be made to the pipeline. “This was the first show to fully utilize USD at Cinesite, ultimately giving greater flexibility to our pipeline, sharing and tracking work through various packages; it was more of a background change to our internal architecture,” Stanley-Clamp explains. “Principal photography took place in Iceland, doubling for Alaska; which meant that by the time we were looking at sequences, there was already a cutting copy and footage for us to look over. After initially bidding on boards and concepts, we pretty quickly received an animatic and previsualization. For the bigger sequences, like the creature animation, Barney tried to get as much in front of Issa for feedback as early as possible, starting with animatics, timing out the storyboards and then previs before anything was filmed. This worked well for the polar bear sequences, which ended up on screen pretty much as the previs. The opening sequence with the caribou, however, went on more of a journey because, unsurprisingly, we couldn’t find any reference of caribou leaping off a cliff to their death! For the look of Ennis and its surrounds, we had a lot of references from [Production Designer] Daniel Taylor’s art department look book, as well as the photography and drone work from Alaska itself. Daniel had a map of the whole town of Ennis, which we used as the basis for the really wide DMPs, and we also took that map and built it out into a wider environment.”
The effects caches for the polar bear in Episode 404 totalled 15.6 terabytes of data.
Extensive environment work was required to turn Iceland into Alaska. “Distant mountain ranges were added to the background, leading down to the town, to the outskirts of which extend out to the frozen open expanse of sea and to a perpetual snowy wilderness,” Stanley-Clamp states. “A blizzard approaches around the end of Episode 404, which continues into the following episodes. We matched closely what they had created and filmed on set. They had fake snow with smoke pumped into it, blown in with fans, and we needed to augment and extend that. It looked like fine particulate mist rather than snow and we needed it to match it. We created it using volumetric mist, CG effects, adding in snow particulate to bulk it out, and adjusting the speed, density and depth.”
“Besides weather simulations, digital breath was added throughout the season to reflect the frigid, chilly atmosphere. Bears are warm-blooded creatures, and when we see it peering through Danvers’ driver’s-side window, it breathes on the glass, pausing before walking away. It is an unnerving moment; breath was added to the side window, which evaporates to reveal the bear looking in.”
Initially, the polar bear was skinny, as per the script, but later redesigned and bulked up to enhance her presence and create a more familiar silhouette for the viewers.
“Moving away from snow to fire simulations,” Stanley-Clamp remarks, “there’s a sequence towards the end of the season where Danvers is in a warehouse, and there is a fire with sparks floating around. There are embers coming off a bonfire, and when we first see them, they are real. But they need to help tell the story, to lead Danvers through a warehouse, so from a certain point they are visual effects. When she finds an open door, we added the snow blowing through it. Besides weather simulations, digital breath was added throughout the season to reflect the frigid, chilly atmosphere. Bears are warm-blooded creatures, and when we see it peering through Danvers’ driver’s-side window, it breathes on the glass, pausing before walking away. It is an unnerving moment; breath was added to the side window, which evaporates to reveal the bear looking in.”
Initial versions of the groom for the polar bear were more shaggy, long and greasy; however, the final version was cleaner and carefully adjusted not to be too cute or fluffy.
The biggest challenge was the landscape for opening caribou sequence. “The valley was in five shots that we keep coming back to in the cut,” Stanley-Clamp describes. “We were creating an environment, which was based on a plate that didn’t satisfy the brief. We needed to create something new but not completely different, and there was the uncertainty of not knowing whether the client would like it. We needed to find a sweet spot where it looked similar but better. That was tricky because there were a lot of people who have spent a lot of time finding that location, dressing it and filming it. You need to be sensitive to that but do the right thing for the sequence. Of course, the caribou and polar bear were also difficult. Cinesite has created monsters and otherworldly creatures for countless episodic and feature film productions previously. With fantastical creatures, there is no existing audience expectation about what they might see. However, with realism you have the additional challenge that people think they know what something should look like, which is in many respects harder. I am incredibly proud of the whole team for its work on True Detective: Night Country, which I believe raises the bar in terms of quality and realism.”
Production built a relatively small set featuring the Creation Pools and a circle of columns encircling them.
The Pool of Life sequence is rooted in Choctaw lore where the act of drawing water from the Pool of Life starts a transformation within their world and themselves, eventually turning them into humans.
Set five years after the events of the 2021 Disney+ mini-series Hawkeye, the origin story of Echo follows Maya Lopez as she returns to her hometown in Oklahoma where she is confronted with her troubled past. To move forward with her life, she must reconnect with her Native American roots and embrace the meaning of family and community. Alaqua Cox reprises her Hawkeye role as Maya Lopez/Echo for the sequel.
“In terms of the cave’s look and feel, we had initial concepts from our first designs, but we weren’t sure about our final approach, nor the extent of the virtual set we were going to have to build. My priority, working with CG Supervisor David Liu, was to make sure that our environment felt as real as possible, within reason. Creating this mythical cave was tricky, since we were aiming for realism without good real-world references. This balancing act is always a challenge, so we began experimenting.”
—Aladino Debert, Visual Effects Supervisor, Digital Domain
Aladino Debert served as Digital Domain Visual Effects Supervisor on the show, which streams on Disney+ and Hulu. “The show essentially had two incarnations,” Debert explains. “We originally started in the summer of 2022 doing concept designs and some R&D for the main sequences assigned to us at the time; things like building assets for the ‘Creation Cave’ and digi-doubles for the main Choctaw characters. Then, suddenly, the show was put on hold by the studio and production was stopped. We feared the show was gone for good.” Debert continues, “But six months later, around April 2023, after I’d finished work on Citadel for Amazon, production restarted with a different client-side VFX supervisor and producer team. Having previously worked on Ms. Marvel, I was familiar to the studio, and given my previous, albeit brief, experience with part one of the show, I started work once again.”
There were around a dozen ancestors adorned with clay makeup and wearing underwear that needed to be removed by the roto/paint team, led by Cynthia Trevino.
The close-up shot of Chafa’s hands turned out to be the most stress-inducing shot in the entire show for Debert and his team. They studied time-lapses of dried mud to understand the process.
Debert knew that Digital Domain were mostly going to be involved with the main creation sequence for Episode 01. “Those sequences had been shot already, so we had plates, if not necessarily a locked cut.” Debert says. “Production built a relatively small set featuring the Creation Pools and a circle of columns encircling them. The legend revolves around the ancestors, moulded from clay, emerging from the pools and gathering around Chafa, the first to appear. The sequence is rooted in Choctaw lore, where the act of drawing water from the Pools of Life starts a transformation within their world and themselves, eventually turning them into humans. That, in a nutshell, is the essence of the story.”
“In terms of the cave’s look and feel, we had initial concepts from our first designs, but we weren’t sure about our final approach, nor the extent of the virtual set we were going to have to build,” he continues. “My priority, working with CG Supervisor David Liu, was to make sure that our environment felt as real as possible, within reason. Creating this mythical cave was tricky, since we were aiming for realism without good real-world references. This balancing act is always a challenge, so we began experimenting.”
Visual Effects Supervisor Aladino Debert worked alongside CG Supervisor David Liu to make sure that the environment felt as real as possible, within reason. It was a constant challenge creating a mythical cave while aiming for realism, which resulted in some experimentation.
Debert and his team created around 100 visual effects shots for the show. A cultural consultant from the Choctaw people was on set throughout production due to cultural sensitivities and to ensure missteps were avoided.
Debert and his team looked at lots of caves for reference. “We also looked at glow worms for inspiration since we wanted a bioluminescent, almost nebula-like appearance to the ceiling. It was an evolutionary process as designs often are. That’s why we studied real-life elements found in caves, such as crystal formations, stalactites, stalagmites and so on. For the exterior shots, the story required the clay ancestors to become human,so we knew that the process of the clay drying up, cracking and revealing the human underneath was crucial. We primarily studied time-lapses of dried mud to understand the process. From there, our effects artists, led by FX Supervisor Jaymie Miguel, went to work.”
When it came to managing the workload with his team, Debert approached the project the same way he always does. “To start a project well-prepared, a great producer is essential, and I had the fortune to collaborate with VFX Producer Ryan Wilk on this show. I’m systematic about certain things, and once you’ve been doing this for a while, you realize most projects have similarities,” he remarks.
From left: Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin and Darnell Besaw as young Maya Lopez.
“First off, when we receive the turnover of plates, our initial steps involve identifying camera roto/paint needs,” Debert adss. “Camera tracking was straightforward, but, for instance, the women playing the clay ancestors had patches on their nipples, and everyone had underwear on, as one would expect. So, although the makeup team’s work was amazing, there was no way to conceal the fact that you could see what they were wearing. So our roto/paint team, led by Cynthia Trevino, got to work on the task of removing everybody’s underwear. There were maybe 12 or 14 ancestors all adorned with clay makeup and wearing underwear that needed to be removed. We also had to devise a system for color correction that could target specific areas of the clay without appearing too obvious. It was a mix of roto and comp tricks to make sure that we could darken or shift the hue of certain sections. Dealing with a single person who wasn’t moving much would’ve not been a big deal, but once you have 12 or more with motion blur, it became quite the challenge.”
Alaqua Cox reprised her role from Hawkeye as Maya Lopez/Echo. (Photo: Chuck Zlotnick)
“We also looked at glow worms for inspiration since we wanted a bioluminescent, almost nebula-like appearance to the ceiling [of the cave]. It was an evolutionary process as designs often are. That’s why we studied real-life elements found in caves, such as crystal formations, stalactites, stalagmites and so on. For the exterior shots, the story required the clay ancestors to become human,so we knew that the process of the clay drying up, cracking and revealing the human underneath was crucial. We primarily studied time-lapses of dried mud to understand the process. From there, our effects artists, led by FX Supervisor Jaymie Miguel, went to work.”
—Aladino Debert, Visual Effects Supervisor, Digital Domain
Continues Debert, “And, of course, we had to create the cave. The clients asked for a sense of infinity, wanting it to seemingly stretch on forever. Which was all good, but, of course, we had to build it and then collapse it! That was a predictably long process. Environments Lead Chris Watkins and his team began with what was built on set and then expanded upon it. Ultimately, it took on a cathedral-like look, but with an organic and natural feel, featuring stalactites, stalagmites and a lot of that bioluminescent light. Additionally, the columns, ceilings and floor had veins of lava running through them, so cooling lava was another reference we studied. We wanted to recreate the effect of charred, blackened exterior contrasted with undulating veins of red, glowing bits. The digital set went on forever and ended up being a massive environment that was at times quite tricky to render.”
From left: Zahn McClarnon as William Lopez, Devery Jacobs as Bonnie, Graham Greene as Skully and Tantoo Cardinal as Chula Battiest.
Debert and his team created around 100 visual effects shots for the show, most of which were for the Choctaw creation sequence. “In the story, Chafa, the first ancestor, drinks from the Pool of Life, initiating the collapse of their underground world, and setting in motion the process that ultimately leads them to become human. As the cave collapses around them, she holds up the ceiling to allow her people to escape. The realism of this sequence was crucial, and I wanted to make sure it felt natural in the way that it was breaking up. The cave couldn’t just collapse into dust. As always, I started by looking at a lot of references of post-earthquake imagery to understand how columns shear and partially collapse without disintegrating entirely. That approach is one that resonates with my work ethos: start with realism as a baseline and then adjust to suit the desired aesthetic or narrative tone. It gives us a solid ground to stand on, no pun intended in this case, while at the same time allows the freedom to deviate artistically when needed.”
Set five years after the events of Hawkeye, the origin story of Echo follows Maya Lopez as she returns to her hometown where she is confronted with her troubled past.
Initially Debert’s plan involved simulating the collapse in a linear fashion, starting a distance away from the Pool of Life and ending at its center where the ancestors were. “The idea was to position cameras strategically and allow the dynamics of the scene to dictate the performance,” Debert explains. “But the edit changed throughout the project, and that plan had to be modified since the jumps in the timeline introduced inconsistencies. Thankfully, we had created custom simulations of ceiling collapses or columns crumbling that would be placed tactically to smooth out any continuity issues.”
“The realism of this sequence was crucial, and I wanted to make sure it felt natural in the way that it was breaking up. The cave couldn’t just collapse into dust. As always, I started by looking at a lot of references of post-earthquake imagery to understand how columns shear and partially collapse without disintegrating entirely. That approach is one that resonates with my work ethos: start with realism as a baseline and then adjust to suit the desired aesthetic or narrative tone. It gives us a solid ground to stand on, no pun intended in this case, while at the same time allows the freedom to deviate artistically when needed.”
—Aladino Debert, Visual Effects Supervisor, Digital Domain
Chaske Spencer as Henry Black Crow Lopez. (Photo: Chuck Zlotnick)
Stunt coordinator Mark Scizak was able to incorporate Cox’s prosthetic leg into her fights. (Photo: Chuck Zlotnick)
“A good illustration of the balance between reality and art involved dust. Initially, our shots featured a significant amount of it, limiting visibility into the distance – something that, to me, felt realistic given the context of collapsing rock. However, the client emphasized the need to see more of the cave collapsing, a crucial part of the story, which in retrospect seemed obvious. So, we ended up pulling back a lot of the atmospherics and finding a good balance between realism and creative choices. Compositing Supervisor Eric Beaver and his team were essential in finding that balance.”
Debert followed up working on Ms. Marvel, where the lead character is a Pakistani American teenager, with Echo, where the main character is a deaf Native American woman – two female heroes in the male-dominated superhero world. (Photo: Chuck Zlotnick)
“[T]hree weeks from delivery, we realized we were in trouble: We didn’t have a clean plate of hands for the entirety of this shot, necessitating the creation of full CG hands. Trouble was, we didn’t have accurately modeled CG hands because we hadn’t anticipated needing them! It’s one of those realizations that only hit you in hindsight. … That particular shot turned out to be the most stress-inducing shot in the entire show, catching us completely off guard. It was our infamous ‘pineapple shot.’ Go ahead and Google that! ”
—Aladino Debert, Visual Effects Supervisor, Digital Domain
Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin and Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez/Echo.
Debert and his team also worked on the Biskinik bird, sacred to the Choctaw people and featured on several shots during the creation sequence (the bird was an asset shared with ILM, which was also working on the show). As complex as the bird shots were however, for Debert the most challenging visual effects shot to create involved Chafa’s hands becoming human. “Our R&D for the clay-to-human simulation primarily had focused on larger sections of the body, such as the head and torso, and we were pretty happy with the results,” Debert notes. “The edit had two shots of Chafa observing her hands as the clay cracks and crumbles, revealing her human hands beneath. In the original cut the first shot mostly featured clay hands, followed by an insert of her observing the crumbling, before cutting to the final shot where most of the clay was gone, revealing the actual plate photography of her hands.”
Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez and Vincent D’Onofrio as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin.
Continues Debert: “We started working on those shots by making sure we had accurate match-moving and determining the balance between CG hands, clay and plate. It was essential for the hands to appear natural, as inside the cave they were only decorated with makeup, resembling normal hands albeit made of clay. So, we aimed for a thin, almost potato-skin-like appearance to avoid a chunky look, which would not be attractive for close-up hands. But then the editor decided to merge those two shots into one that spanned the entire clay-to-human transition, one that would end up being a long close-up shot of hands. Initially, we thought we would simply use a long simulation of the clay crumbling over the combined plate since the original shots were derived from the same plate with an offset. We assumed it would be straightforward and continued working on the simulation side until, three weeks from delivery, we realized we were in trouble: We didn’t have a clean plate of hands for the entirety of this shot, necessitating the creation of full CG hands. Trouble was, we didn’t have accurately modeled CG hands because we hadn’t anticipated needing them!”
One of the first things Debert did when he joined Echo was forge a collaborative relationship with the show’s well-prepared VFX Producer, Ryan Wilk.
“It’s one of those realizations that only hit you in hindsight,” Debert acknowledges. “None of us considered the potential problems until we were dangerously close to delivery. That particular shot turned out to be the most stress-inducing shot in the entire show, catching us completely off guard. It was our infamous ‘pineapple shot.’ Go ahead and Google that! However, the entire team pulled together and came up with very creative solutions to the problems we were facing, and in the end the client was very happy with the result.”
A cultural consultant from the Choctaw people was on set throughout production due to the cultural sensitivities involved. “We had to make sure that the basic designs of the Pool of Life, for instance, or the Birth Mound where the ancestors emerge from after the cave collapses, met with approval from the consultants, so we would present to them for feedback. There were only a couple of times where changes or tweaks were needed, and they were minor, but, nevertheless, it was crucial for us to receive this feedback because it was a sensitive topic, and we wanted to ensure we handled it with care and avoided any missteps.”
Julia Jones as Chafa. The Choctaw legend of the Pools of Life revolves around ancestors, moulded from clay, emerging from the pools and gathering around Chafa, the first to appear, starting the transformation process from clay to human.
Concludes Debert, “When you are working on a show or sequence based on myths or legends, the approach is inherently subjective, and the challenge lies in creating elements that may not exist while ensuring they appear realistic. This requires a fine balance of artistic interpretation and attention to detail. I’ve been fortunate to work on culturally diverse shows lately. In my previous show for Marvel Studios, Ms. Marvel, the lead character, is a Pakistani American teenager with amazing powers. That show was significant to me as it introduced a different family culture, religion and dynamic to the MCU. So, to follow that up with Echo, where the main character, Maya Lopez [played by Alaqua Cox], is a deaf Native American woman with a prosthetic leg and a total badass, was a real joy. It offered a diverse representation within the male-dominated superhero world we’ve grown accustomed to. I learned a lot about Choctaw history from reading and researching for this show, making it rewarding both on a personal level and in terms of the technical challenges, which I always enjoy.”
It was important that CG creatures like Momo felt like they were making character choices rather than just simply appearing to be cool or cute.
Brought together by Netflix is the visual effects supervisor duo of Jabbar Raisani and Marion Spates who are collaborating on their third series together, beginning with Lost in Space and followed by Stranger Things and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Their current partnership is an epic adaption of the animated series that was previously tried by M. Night Shymalan in a much-maligned feature film that fans and critics would rather burn or bury.
As for what the live-action adaption could achieve that was not possible for the source material, Spates comes up with one word, “Perspective. The cartoon is 2D and hand-drawn perspectives, while this is all done in 3D with proper depth and scale. You are immersed in the show.” Raisani, who also took on the roles of director and executive producer, is in agreement. “Across the board, we tried to represent if this was real, what would this really look like? Hopefully, that allows for a suspension of disbelief that when you’re watching the animated [series], you know that it’s not real, but we tried to make it feel like a real living, breathing world.”
Aang leaves his earthly body and enters the Spirit World.
Aang visits the Fire Nation temple of Avatar predecessor Roku in order to communicate with him.
Spanning eight episodes, the Netflix adaption concludes where the first season of the animated series ended with the Fire Nation laying siege to the home of the Northern Water Tribe as part of its plan to gain global supremacy over the other three nations that have the ability to control water, wind and earth. The main threat is the Avatar, a reincarnated spirit who can master all four elements, who has returned after freak natural accident imprisoned him in a frozen tomb for a century. “We always knew the scale, scope, quantity and quality were going to be difficult because those things never align with the time,” Raisani states. “Specific challenges were Appa and Momo. We knew that we had to nail those characters because how beloved they are, and it took a long time to get them just right. On the Netflix side, working with Ted Biaselli, he was a great resource to look to, talk through the characters and look at the animated series, and he helped us all shape that feeling to get the emotion right for those characters. Once we nailed that, the execution was much faster than we might have anticipated. Bending was hard, too. It was hard to figure out how to do it right. There was a lot of trail and error. It took us awhile to understand exactly what components went into each form of bending.”
“Jared Higgins, who is a Visual Effects Supervisor, came up with the ‘barbershop pole’ as a way to always move the water. We used it to a degree on the other forms as well, but the water is where you see it the most because what we didn’t want was a ball or orb of water. It always feels like it has a current. That you can see throughout the series.”
—Jabbar Raisani, Executive Producer/Director
The Spirit World was shot in the forests of British Columbia and made otherworldly with lens effects such as chromatic aberrations.
A major storyline is watching Katara develop as a waterbender, which had to be reflected in the visual effects work throughout the eight episodes.
Around 3,400 visual effects shots were created for the eight episodes over a period of 18 months by Framestore, Scanline VFX, Important Looking Pirates, Accenture Song VFX, Pixomondo, Image Engine, Rodeo FX, Untold Studios, Outpost VFX, BigHugFX, Cadence Effects, The Resistance VFX, Atomic Pictures, NEXODUS, FABLEfx and DNEG VP. “We looked at the animated series and wanted to mimic everything that we could; however, what do we need to do to ground it in today’s reality?” Spates notes. “We looked at flamethrowers for firebending. For water, we didn’t find a whole lot of reference. We found some water that was in space and a lot of slow-motion buckets of water. You can’t find a water whip online anywhere, but if you do, let us know because we’ll use it for references!” Simulations had to be art directed. “You’re trying to art direct something that is a random event and attempting to use forces to get exactly what you’re after,” Raisani notes. “We understand that you cannot art direct every single drop or drip or element.” A major part of the waterbending recipe was the concept of an underlying force that resembles a twirling barbershop pole. “Jared Higgins, who is a Visual Effects Supervisor, came up with the ‘barbershop pole’ as a way to always move the water,” Raisani explains. “We used it to a degree on the other forms as well, but the water is where you see it the most because what we didn’t want was a ball or orb of water. It always feels like it has a current. That you can see throughout the series.”
Various dangerous beings inhabit the Spirit World, like the angry forest deity known as Hei Bei.
Sokka and Katara witness Aang escaping his century-old frozen tomb.
Getting the glowing arrow and eyes of the Avatar State integrated with the plate photography took a lot of finessing.
Three departments that had to work closely were stunt, visual effects and special effects, all of which had multiple supervisors to manage the workload. “We all start from the moment we are on set,” Spates notes. “We didn’t have an opportunity to come on at the beginning in production, but we were definitely there for the reshoots. The way that Jabbar and I approach things is you get in and work with all of the different departments early on in the process so that way everyone is on the same page of what we’re trying to pull off. They can’t do it without us, and we can’t do it without them.” Easing the communication was an established shorthand. “Fortunately, with people like Jeff Aro, who was one of the stunt coordinators, we worked with him on Lost in Space for years, so there’s an existing relationship that helps to streamline the process,” Raisani remarks. “Nevin Swain was also the prop master on Lost in Space. I know a lot of the crew up in Vancouver from many years of working there.” The special effects team led by Chris Flemington and Mark Gibbard provided some clever solutions. “We had this cool contraption where they could blow wind from a hose,” Spates reveals. “For Aang’s landing, they could just blow the dirt out of the way, so that way we get that effect for free which was great.” Earthbending was mainly digital with exception of some practical debris. “For fire, we had the firelight on their hands to simulate the interactive lighting, and it had to be operated by the board operator, so when someone is bending and doing the firebending all of that has to be timed out and matched exactly,” Spates remarks. “We definitely had some things to figure out for Season 2 because we needed to tighten some areas as far as the interactive lighting and some things that we did on set.”
Along with being a firebender, Princess Azula has the ability to bend lightning, much to the pleasure of her father Firelord Ozai.
A lot of attention was paid to get enough detail between the iris, pupil and sclera for the Avatar State.
“[For the location of the Southern Air Temple] I spent a lot of time in China on another project, but I knew where these amazing mountains [Zhangjiajie National Forest Park] are, which were used in the film Avatar. That’s exactly what we wanted because the scale of those mountains is unbelievable. There is a lot of imagery that we can steal from the Internet, which obviously is what helped us to make such awesome Avatar mountains, because that’s what they have been labeled over the course of the multiple shows that have been there. It was awesome.”
—Marion Spates, Visual Effects Supervisor
Classic scenes were recreated, like when Aang is showing off his airbending skills to a group of children and accidentally crashes into a statue. “It was moments like that where you’re trying to emulate the animated series as well as you can,” Raisana observes. “For that particular shot, Gordon Cormier was on a practical driving rig that drove him around, then we do a swap to a full CG version of Aang. Once he comes to camera, he is digital and full CG, crashes and falls to the ground. We definitely used all of the magic of the practical stuff on set as well as full CG stuff, and pulling from this beloved animated series. Moments like that are fun.”
Something that had to be kept in mind was how and where Katara could summon mass amounts of water that she would be unable to carry.
A fun creature to create was the ostrich horse, which is a mode of transportation for the Earth Kingdom.
In the majority of cases, the earthbending was entirely digital, such as in the fight between Bumi and Aang.
Interestingly, a cinematic franchise that shares the same name but isn’t related provided the location of the Southern Air Temple. “I spent a lot of time in China on another project, but I knew where these amazing mountains [Zhangjiajie National Forest Park] are, which were used in the film Avatar” Spates recalls. “That’s exactly what we wanted because the scale of those mountains is unbelievable. There is a lot of imagery that we can steal from the Internet, which obviously is what helped us to make such awesome Avatar mountains, because that’s what they have been labeled over the course of the multiple shows that have been there. It was awesome.”
“[W]hat do we need to do to ground it in today’s reality? We looked at flamethrowers for firebending. For water, we didn’t find a whole lot of reference. We found some water that was in space and a lot of slow-motion buckets of water. You can’t find a water whip online anywhere, but if you do, let us know because we’ll use it for references!”
—Marion Spates, Visual Effects Supervisor
Acting alongside the live-action cast were CG characters, with two of the hardest being the air bison Appa and the flying lemur Momo. “There was a huge structure that was covered in fur for Appa that the actors are climbing or riding on top of,” Raisani explains. “There was a lot more of a physical representation of Appa on set and less so with Momo. There is a great scene in Episode 105, which Roseanne Liang directed, where Momo finds a little acorn. This acorn represents the fact that this forest has been burned down is going to be rebuilt. That’s a scene that we worked hard to ensure Momo brought an emotion to his performance and a connection, not only to Katara but to Aang, who is in the position of emotional strife, and make it feel like Momo makes a character choice to give this acorn that he wants to eat to Aang because Aang is struggling and he wants to do something for his friend. It’s moments like that we worked hard to ensure that they are giving a performance as opposed to being cool or cute-looking digital characters.”
The throne room of the Fire Nation made use of virtual production.
A fun creature was the ostrich horse ridden by the Earth Kingdom. “I love the ostrich horses,” Spates remarks. “Accenture Song VFX worked on that creature and did such a good job of bringing the movement of the ostrich into the ostrich horse. It’s unbelievable how [they captured] just little nuance motions of how they move around and walk. Also, there was the challenge of how do we make it into a horse and how do we make fur bend into the tail of a horse? Also, they had all of the armor, too. That becomes a big challenge because all of that stuff has to be simulated because there’s movement in the armor.”
Ian Ousley as Sokka leaps over the fur-covered buck for Appa with the help of wires and greenscreen.
Greenscreen props assisted Elizabeth Yu in achieving the acrobatic firebending that Princess Azula showcases in the series.
A classic pose is Aang flying using his staff as a glider which involved Gordon Cormier being shot against greenscreen and suspended by wires.
“Another fun sequence is the Aang-Bumi fight, which is part of the block I directed in Episode 104. I leaned heavily on the animated series and tried to do everything I could to represent that animated series in living, breathing form. For every beat that I could, I would grab the animated series and say, ‘We’re going to do this shot and that shot.’ The crew had a fun time shooting it, and we definitely had a great time in post putting that onscreen.”
—Jabbar Raisani, Executive Producer/Director
On a different plane of existence is the Spirit World, which can be accessed via the Avatar State. “I won’t get into how the original footage was shot because we weren’t there,” Spates states. “That was one area we could get creative and stylized. Normally, Jabbar and I stay away from stylized stuff because we always try to keep it grounded.” It was a tricky balancing act achieving the proper visual aesthetic. “We were trying to come up with something that felt heightened but also photographic, so we were leaning on a lot of photographic elements like chromatic aberrations, treating it as if it was something that was happening with the lens but was also happening with Aang,” Raisani remarks. “Especially in that first scene where he hadn’t been in the Spirit World, and we were trying to make it feel almost out of focus. It’s overwhelming, and he doesn’t know how to process it. We were trying to get that visually into the footage, but also emotionally connected with what Aang is feeling. In terms of the color, Marion worked with our in-house vendor to figure out how we take this forest in Vancouver and make it feel heightened, but don’t break to where it does not feel like a real place at all.”
The stunt work was so extensive for the eight episodes that it was divided between Stunt Supervisors Jeff Avro and Dean Choe.
Clever devices, such as wind hoses that stirred up dirt, were critical in making the landings of Aang look believable.
Gordon Cormier performs alongside a stuffie of Momo.
A signature effect is the Avatar State when the Avatar achieves maximum power. “As far as the Avatar State and the arrow and eyes, that was something we put in a lot of effort into,” Spates reveals. “We figured out with one of our in-house vendors what that would look like. The tricky thing is you’re putting all of this illumination and light on an actual image of a character. It’s easier when it’s all in CG, but we couldn’t make the CG aspect of Aang be so far different than the physical production footage of Aang. We had to figure out how to illuminate his head. We have a little of subdermal that we put around the arrow and his eyes. How much detail between the iris, pupil and sclera? We spent days and hours [figuring that out].”
A partial set build of Agna Qel’a, which is the capital city of the Northern Water Tribe.
A gray proxie for the head of a shirshu is positioned beside Arden Cho, who portrays the professional bounty hunter June.
Nothing would have been possible without the contributions of the other three Production Visual Effects Supervisors: Jared Higgins, Christopher D. Martin and Alex Gitler. as well as the army of vendors. “Scanline VFX did this incredible sequence of Koizilla wreaking havoc on the Fire Nation, and it’s all done through animation combined with simulations,” Raisana states. “Really complex work that is a combination of character, story, performance and technical complexity. It’s a cool sequence.” Spates agrees with his colleague. “Definitely what I want people to see is Koizilla, which is insane,” Spates says. “You talk about simulation — that is a lot of simulations. It gives me chills to my bones every time I see it. The things that we did to it, also in color, to represent what happens in the animated series has turned out fabulous.”
A crane elevates Gordon Cormier as Aang loses control of his Avatar powers upon returning to the Southern Air Temple after witnessing the aftermath of the massacre caused by the Fire Nation.
Getting the cast to interact with the Appa was made easier by the furry gimbal constructed by the special effects team led by Chris Flemington and Mark Gibbard.
Raisani has a personal bias. “Another fun sequence is the Aang-Bumi fight, which is part of the block I directed in Episode 104. I leaned heavily on the animated series and tried to do everything I could to represent that animated series in living, breathing form. For every beat that I could, I would grab the animated series and say, ‘We’re going to do this shot and that shot.’ The crew had a fun time shooting it, and we definitely had a great time in post putting that onscreen.”
Images courtesy of Republic Pictures and Theodor Groeneboom.
The woman (Jodie Comer} and her baby navigate the flooded streets of London with the help of greenscreen. Comer’s compelling performance was one of the anchors of the film.
Mahalia Belo’s remarkable feature directorial debut The End We Start From follows a woman (Jodie Comer) and her newborn child as she embarks on a treacherous journey to find safe refuge after a devastating flood. Based on Megan Hunter’s 2017 novel, The End We Start From is a hauntingly realistic depiction of a dystopian London submerged underwater.
Theodor Groeneboom served as Visual Effects Supervisor on the film. “A friend of mine in London went to film school with Mahalia,” Groeneboom recounts. “Mahalia reached out to me because of him. I used to live in London and worked in a few of the big studios there doing visual effects. Then, I moved back out to Norway a couple of years ago and started my own little company. We do quite a bit of work for the U.K. visual effects companies and some of the independent UK films as well. It felt like an extension of keeping in touch with everything that was happening there. I was involved from the early stages – the screenplay breakdowns, planning on the shoot and throughout the shoot and post-production, so it has been a long journey. I very much enjoyed it.”
Jodie Comer and Joel Fry in British survival drama The End We Start From.
The post-apocalyptic elements in the film are a backdrop in the story. “It’s not a visual effects film,” Groeneboom acknowledges. “That’s very much true for how the book portrays it as well. Production Designer Laura Ellis Cricks and Mahalia were very much into making sure the film has some kind of texture to it, not just visually but the way the landscape conveys through the film that it’s not just front and center that everything is happening.”
“We need to treat visual effects like some kind of story-driven element. They are just sprinkled around to provide texture to what is happening to Jodie [Comer] and her character, which is quite different from making a big scene and point out of it. It just happens to be what they are going through. There are quite a few scenes where we just put stuff in the background that could tell some kind of environmental thing that something has happened and not draw any attention to it. I guess that’s part of the whole textural side of things; they just want to paint the world but not make it completely obvious. I suppose subdued and textual were words that were frequently used about how to make the visual effects integrate.”
—Theodor Groeneboom, Visual Effects Supervisor
A woman (Jodie Comer) and her newborn child embark on a treacherous journey to find safe refuge after a devastating flood.
Explains Groeneboom, “It’s not so much a coherent film that goes from A to B; it sort of drifts in and out of these moments that you take in when you view the film that go away from the whole. We need to treat visual effects like some kind of story-driven element. They are just sprinkled around to provide texture to what is happening to Jodie and her character, which is quite different from making a big scene and point out of it. It just happens to be what they are going through. There are quite a few scenes where we just put stuff in the background that could tell some kind of environmental thing that something has happened and not draw any attention to it. I guess that’s part of the whole textural side of things; they just want to paint the world but not make it completely obvious. I suppose subdued and textual were words that were frequently used about how to make the visual effects integrate. Suzie Lavelle, the DP, was also a big part of that conversation in driving the lighting and the look of everything.”
The End We Start From is a hauntingly realistic depiction of a dystopian London submerged underwater.
Groeneboom and his team collected lots of material for visual references and relied heavily on the production design ‘bible’ that Production Designer Laura put together. “We were just looking at real photos of flooded areas such as farmland and cities around Europe and all from recent events,” Groeneboom explains. “It’s all based on real references that are quite current. The concepts from Laura were amazing, and it was sort of a bible – its own locations and references from both the recce and the [actual] places. There’s a bunch of scenes where there are animals trapped in a bit of mud, and you just see those skeletons sticking out. It’s just in the background and you don’t notice it, but it’s everything that can tell some kind of story. Barbed wires being cut for some of the fences, just whatever environmental storytelling they can think of, we tried to put in the background for some of these shots.”
“There’s a bunch of scenes where there are animals trapped in a bit of mud, and you just see those skeletons sticking out. It’s just in the background, and you don’t notice it, but it’s everything that can tell some kind of story. Barbed wires being cut for some of the fences, just whatever environmental storytelling they can think of, we tried to put in the background for some of these shots.”
—Theodor Groeneboom, Visual Effects Supervisor
The biggest challenge for Visual Effects Supervisor Theodor Groeneboom involved trying to figure out how to do London underwater, specifically Fleet Street. Greenscreen was required to isolate key elements to be added later.
“There were loads of references we were putting into the film,” he continues. “There were references for the textural quality of the rain and how much we should use. Some of it was more on the practical side of things and how to shoot, etc. and elements we want to use. As an overarching production design bible, there was a lot of stuff that came from Laura. A lot of ideas of not strictly stuff they wanted to see in the film, but Mahalia liked the feeling of it. There’s definitely less of the 28 Days Later vibe with the military and trying to keep it a bit more chaotic and grounded in the people around Jodie.”
“[Fleet Street underwater] was all approached from the same angle as everything else, that it needs to be grounded in reality, and you shouldn’t really pay attention to the effects of it. You should just take in the image as this is something that’s happened. We rebuilt the whole of Fleet Street. … I was taking photographs of every single façade, building, element and item that I could find. We later modeled them up in 3D for textures and lighting ornament and rebuilt the street from scratch. There are some obvious liberties taken to make sure that lighting looks as good as it can, so there are gaps in-between the buildings just to put nice eye lights on every other building.”
—Theodor Groeneboom, Visual Effects Supervisor
Groeneboom took photographs of every single façade and building, element and item that he could find of Fleet Street, then modeled them in 3D for textures and lighting, rebuilding the street from scratch.
Belo and Lavelle had a clear vision in their heads of what they wanted to achieve. “It wasn’t specific, but they were after a certain feeling. I think the production design bible picked all the right pieces,” Groeneboom remarks. “It was Suzie who set the real textural film quality to everything with her cinematography. We did really early development, sketches of trying to make things feel like they are underwater, like a suburban submerged in the city. This was all CG stuff that we were playing with beforehand to see whether or not it was doable with a small team and the amount of resources that we had. These were all based off the same references from the production bible.”
The biggest sequence for Groeneboom involved trying to figure out how to do London underwater, specifically Fleet Street. “Underwater in whatever capacity we could do,” he adds. “I think we got there in the end. It was all approached from the same angle as everything else, that it needs to be grounded in reality, and you shouldn’t really pay attention to the effects of it. You should just take in the image as this is something that’s happened. We rebuilt the whole of Fleet Street. I was dangling off a rental bus, one of the old Routemasters, and I was taking photographs of every single façade and building and element and item that I could find. We later modeled them up in 3D for textures and lighting ornament and rebuilt the street from scratch. There are some obvious liberties taken to make sure that lighting looks as good as it can, so there are gaps in-between the buildings just to put nice eye lights on every other building. Once the light hits a certain angle on Fleet Street, it just becomes completely obscured by the buildings.”
Recreating Fleet Street proved to be a challenging task as it’s an iconic street in London that people are very familiar with. The VFX team relied heavily on the production design bible put together by Production Designer Laura Ellis Cricks.
Fleet Street proved to be a challenging task as it’s an iconic street in London that people are very familiar with. “There are so many great photo references of it as well,” Groeneboom details. “It was a matter of bouncing between what Mahalia felt was real, or what she would accept being real, and what Suzie thought of the texturing and lighting of the scene and how she would approach it from a practical point of view. Obviously, she can’t light an entire street, but how as a DP would she approach it from a practical point of view? We had lots of discussions trying to figure out the right angle for the sun, but also blocking out certain elements to create interesting patterns on one side and having the other side a bit more muted. The opening shot of that scene was quite challenging as well, just trying to make it feel like London specifically. It was shot on a little greenscreen.”
There were around 120 visual effects shots in total, with 13 or 14 of those being Fleet Street. “The film is quite slow-paced, especially in terms of number of cuts in the film. Every single little detail and item on Fleet Street was modeled up and painstakingly created. There are some hints of hope in this scene as well. For example, there are few people dotted around in the windows. The bus was a challenge as well because the chassis of the bus was not favorable to any particular lighting. If you see the Routemasters buses in the city and take pictures of them, they are just uniformly red. It’s very hard to see any shading on them. Getting some prospective lighting on them proved to be a little bit difficult, so we had to exaggerate the amount of light and shadow that the material actually has. It’s a combination of plastics and metal, so that was a bit of a faffle.”
Groeneboom studied real photos of flooded areas such as farmland and cities around Europe based on current references.
Continues Groeneboom, “[Lighting was also an issue on] quite a few shots where there is flooding on some of the signs, but it’s all CG. We rebuilt a lot of environments and tried to make it all as integrated as possible. For instance, the subtly of some of the elements, like dead animals floating. Maybe you don’t pick it up when you watch the film for the first time, but there are quite a few of these images where they are driving and there is stuff in the background. I quite like that because a lot of films I’ve worked on previously have been blockbusters and the effects are front and center, but here they are subdued in the background. One of my favorite shots is of a traffic jam. There is a giant boom mic on the windshield of the car, which was a bit of pain to remove. We just extended the whole background with a bit of the M25 in the background, and there are fires and fire trucks and lots of things happening, but you probably don’t see it. In terms of rain enhancements, it was just putting more in. On the day, you can only get rain so far close to certain things before you have to do some augmentation with visual effects because of rain. Working with real effects elements is always a bit unwieldy. We also worked on the little baby bumps as well, which are partially prosthetics and partially visual effects.”
Groeneboom and his team also worked on the little baby bumps, which are partially prosthetics and partially visual effects.
Groeneboom and his team had ample support from every department in pre-production and on set. The riggers and the gaffers were especially helpful in pulling up greenscreens if needed and accommodating for the lighting and tracking markers whenever Groeneboom and his team were able to be on set for supervision. “We were there for the most important days, but they would take our potential work into consideration by just phoning us up and asking if we need tracking markers here, for example,” he adds. “So, in terms of on the shoot, we were quite welcome and an integral part of solving some of these shots. In terms of the post-production side, it was me and my company [Rebel Unit in Bergen, Norway] doing it. SunnyMarch were producing the whole film, and they were our client for the job. We are a small team of 10-11 people. I think we had six people on this at the most. The idea of my company is most of the people working there have worked in larger facilities before, so we are trying to move away from the idea of thinking large pipelines and overcomplicating, or over-engineering things, which we are trying to do as much as we can in off-the-shelf software and just being a bit more nimble about the approach. I’m quite happy with a small team of six people doing the work. There were two of us, including myself, doing the modeling for the Fleet Street elements.”
“We rebuilt a lot of environments and tried to make it as integrated as possible. For instance, the subtly of some of the elements, like dead animals floating. Maybe you don’t pick it up when you watch the film for the first time, but there are quite a few of these images where they are driving and there is stuff in the background. I quite like that because a lot of films I’ve worked on previously have been blockbusters and the effects are front and center, but here they are subdued in the background.”
—Theodor Groeneboom, Visual Effects Supervisor
There were around 120 visual effects shots in total, with more than a dozen of those being Fleet Street.
Groeneboom concludes,“Given the fact we are a small team and what we were able to achieve, I’m quite proud of the work we did. I really enjoyed working with Mahalia. It’s her first film, and I think she’s approached it in such an interesting and inspiring manner. I’m very interested in seeing what she does next. It was also great working with Suzie, as she’s lovely to work with, and working with the production team was one of my favorite parts. Reading good reviews, and the fact that the film has an important backdrop about the state of the world is interesting. From a visual effects point of view, you tend to go with more lackluster ideas of what apocalyptic visions happen to be. I thought this felt more real and important. Also, watching Jodie perform was really cool. She’s absolutely phenomenal.”
A parallelogram was implemented for when Tarak seeks to tame a Bennu, which is a hybrid of a crow, raven and tiger.
As Akira Kurosawa was a major influence on George Lucas’ The Hidden Fortress in particular, Zack Synder was inspired by Seven Samurai for what was initially meant to be a Star Wars pitch that has since been retooled for Netflix as a multiplatform original IP. A feature film was shot that has been divided into two parts with the first being Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire followed by Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver. Participating in what Synder has termed a “giant atmospheric space adventure” is Visual Effects Supervisor Marcus Taormina who previously collaborated with the filmmaker known for speed ramping, hyper-real, painterly compositions and lens flares on another Netflix production, Army of the Dead. “What has been nice about working on both movies simultaneously, both shooting them and doing post-production, is that we’re looking at both movies at the same time,” Taormina states. “A lot of what is set up in Part One we use in Part Two.”
Planetary skies were peppered in when needed to give scenes the proper tone.
Nemesis lethally wields two swords which are a combination of molten metal, a streaking light effect and a heat signature.
A flashback of when Kora was a soldier for the Imperium.
Overall, 1,380 visual effects shots were created by Framestore, Luma Pictures, Mammal Studios, Rodeo FX, Scanline VFX and Wētā FX for Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire, which revolves around an adopted daughter of a despot standing up against him by assembling a gang of notorious renegades to protect a planet that she now calls home. What makes the production somewhat unusual is that Synder doubles as his own cinematographer. “It’s nice to have a director/DP because I only have to go to one side of the set versus splitting time,” Taormina notes. “Days of Heaven was a huge inspiration for this movie, which means organic filming, daylight dependent, lots of lens flares, and we also had a custom one-of-a-kind anamorphic package that Zack created for the film, which in itself was a huge challenge. What was nice was that I could go to him about things that I needed. ‘I love the lens flares, but I need you to do a clean pass as I have to erase that flare and put it back over the work later on.’ He was understanding to that and granted me those opportunities on set.”
A hard job for Framestore was incorporating energy tracers into 300 shots for the Gondival gunfight.
While playing JC-1435 (aka Jimmy) on set, Dustin Ceithamer listened to the voice of Anthony Hopkins to make sure that their two performances were in sync with each other.
Skies set the tone for scenes, and Snyder sent a whole library of them to Taormina. “It would always be, ‘I like this and that reference,’” Taormina explains. “I would pull them together and go, ‘What do you like about this one?’ I would smash them all together. We had a lot of discussions about the gas giant Mara at the beginning of the movie, which is not a sky, but it’s [related] enough that it’s an important part. Zack found a colored look that he liked that was a dirtier orange. Obviously, he had to put the lightbox up there, which was headache in itself because the flare contaminated the lens a lot. There was a lot of compositing needed to put those shots together, but it adds to the believability because when you get this dirty orange wash over Kora [Sofia Boutella] it feels cohesive.” Over 38 worlds had to be conceptualized with the main ones being Veldt, Neu Wodi, Daggus, Castor, Sharaa, Gondival and Motherworld. “It starts with our production designers, Stephen Swain and Sefan Dechant; they sent a lot of reference packages our way. Obviously, if there were practical pieces, we would try to infuse those back into our digital worlds. But trying to make them unique yet familiar was a challenge. Atmospherics, the mood and lighting, all of those things were important and played a role. When going to Sharaan we meet King Levitica. It’s moody because it feels like we’re not supposed to be there as the viewers,” Taormina remarks.
To make Neu Wodi more threatening, rocky spires caused by a collision with asteroid were added to the arid terrain.
While Jena Malone is strapped to a rig to limit her movements, stunt performers dressed in green shift the legs of Harmada.
“It starts with our production designers, Stephen Swain and Sefan Dechant; they sent a lot of reference packages our way. Obviously, if there were practical pieces, we would try to infuse those back into our digital worlds. But trying to make them unique yet familiar was a challenge. Atmospherics, the mood and lighting, all of those things were important and played a role.”
—Marcus Taormina, Visual Effects Supervisor
Clean plates were shot at times with the distinct lens flares caused by the custom-made anamorphic lenses added later in post.
For arid Neu Wodi, the ranch was a real location; however, when the creature known as a Bennu takes flight, the entire environment becomes digital. “We talk about how we wanted to get a lot more claustrophobic,” Taormina states. “When we fly through the spires, it feels like they’re closing in on us, and then the Bennu [nicknamed Beatrice] smashes Tarak [Staz Nair] off onto the cliff. We have to make sure that when Tarak jumps that he jumps down into a huge ravine, which feels threatening. We let it open back up towards the end where there’s this majestic scale and beauty to it. Designing that was fun.” The Bennu harkens back to Pegasus. “It’s neither a raven or crow but both at the same time, and a gryphon, too.” Stunt performer Albert Valladares was placed in the middle of a parallelogram with his colleagues holding on to ropes that were attached to his backpack to simulate what it would be like trying to restrain a rearing Bennu. “Every take I was like, ‘Zack, hang on. I’ve got to give a note.’ I’m giving notes to special effects and creature stunt performers while Zack is giving notes to Staz Nair. On occasion I would say, ‘Staz, just imagine that at this moment that you’re going to get ripped apart, and now you have a subtle moment where you get to interact with him. Live in that moment. And also let Albert do some of the performances and lead you, in a sense,” Taormina says. Nair was subsequently captured sitting on a gimbal setup in a parking lot for the aerial sequence. “I said to Zack, ‘I know that we have these anamorphic lenses, which are great. However, let’s do one camera anamorphic and shoot the other three spherically. It will be super sharp, but don’t worry, we’ll add our optics later on to it to make it feel anamorphic.’ We basically reanimated and recomposed all of those shots and scaled them down so that it feels like he’s flying through.”
Stunt performers provide the resistance on set of a person being captured by ecto-shackle, otherwise known as the ‘Beetlejuice Chair.’
“We talk about how we wanted to get a lot more claustrophobic. When we fly through the spires, it feels like they’re closing in on us, and then the Bennu [nicknamed Beatrice] smashes Tarak [Staz Nair] off onto the cliff. We have to make sure that when Tarak jumps that he jumps down into a huge ravine, which feels threatening. We let it open back up towards the end where there’s this majestic scale and beauty to it.”
—Marcus Taormina, Visual Effects Supervisor
The CG went up to the rib cage of Jena Malone to believably integrate her into the body of a spider to create the Daggus-dwelling creature known as Harmada.
Influencing the aesthetic of the cobalt-mining planet Daggus was Blade Runner. “I wanted it to feel dark, dingy and moist,” Taormina states. “A lot of narrative and production design determined that environment as we had a lot of built pieces to the set.” Dwelling in the basement level is a native spider/humanoid hybrid called Harmada (Jena Malone) which abducts a child and in doing so comes into conflict with Nemesis (Bae Donna). “The stuntvis or previs was a combination of digital shots and stunts in motion capture suits. Because that space was so small, stunts had to be careful about the movements. Jena Malone is on this huge swivel rig, which is best described as a cart that she is strapped to because we didn’t want her body moving too much, as we needed to see her just below the navel or bust to make it cohesive. We had three to five stunt performers swiveling the rig while having it going up and down to the performances. They also have noodles that are interacting with Donna. It was a harmonious integration of everything together because we didn’t want to replace Jena as her performance was too great.” Nemesis wields two swords that avoid being replicas of lightsabers. “When I had that initial conversation with Zack. all we knew is that we were going to have acrylic rods with LEDs in them that had a warmer amber color. I had this light painting of streaking sparklers. I was like, ‘That’s cool. I think we can do that almost like a synthetic shutter or delayed shutter on the swords, add a heat signature and smoke and then add what we call ‘sword popcorn’ as well. It’s those sparks that came off of it.”
Tony Amendola gets transformed into King Levitica.
“Every take I was like, ‘Zack, hang on. I’ve got to give a note.’ I’m giving notes to special effects and creature stunt performers while Zack is giving notes to Staz Nair. On occasion I would say, ‘Staz, just imagine that at this moment that you’re going to get ripped apart, and now you have a subtle moment where you get to interact with him. Live in that moment. And also let Albert do some of the performances and lead you, in a sense.”
—Marcus Taormina, Visual Effects Supervisor
The three massive explosions that occur during battle on Gondival were entirely CG.
Anthony Hopkins voices a robot called JC-1435, also referred to as ‘Jimmy,’ that decides to participate in the rebellion against the oppressive Imperium led by Kora. “I asked Zack if we could video record and do a ADR scratch session with Anthony Hopkins,” Taormina reveals. “If you don’t have your performer listening to the way that Anthony delivers the lines then there may be a mismatch, and when you put them all together in the end, your brain is going ‘something is wrong or odd here.’ The inflections and body movements are not right. We made the Jimmy suit for Dustin Ceithamer that had chest plates in the front and back, shoulder pads, a face plate and some hands, but the hands had to be replaced digitally. When we got into post, Dustin’s performance and Zack’s direction were so great and minimal that it was less robotic and more human. I actually mandated that when we could, which is about 90% of the shots, to keep the practical chest and face plates, which is a lot more difficult to do because it was so beautiful in the way Zack captured them in the available light.”
Augmenting natural elements like mountain ranges and waterfalls helped to make the Southern California location for Veldt unrecognizable.
“When I had that initial conversation [about the swords of Nemesis and avoiding the lightsabers of Star Wars] with Zack. all we knew is that we were going to have acrylic rods with LEDs in them that had a warmer amber color. I had this light painting of streaking sparklers. I was like, ‘That’s cool. I think that we can do that almost like a synthetic shutter or delayed shutter on the swords, add a heat signature and smoke and then add what we call ‘sword popcorn’ as well. It’s those sparks that came off of it.”
—Marcus Taormina, Visual Effects Supervisor
The Bennu gimbal was shot in parking lot while the aerial environment was fully digital.
Another interesting approach was for the restraining devices that have a mechanical base resemble a crab. Explains Taormina, “Those are called ecto-shackles in the script, but we named them ‘Beetlejuice Chairs.’ We have stunt performers grabbing the cast when they get thrown back, and then we swap out and put the practical prop in there. Like for Gondival or in Providence when the gentleman gets captured, we do the stunt followed by the digital version of it and then swap it out, and we had special effects create this RC-controlled base of the ecto-shackle. We put him on that with only the spine and added all of the digital pieces of it walking. Again, with your brain you’re trying to do the trickery of ‘what’s real and not.’ That’s a great example of stunts, props and special effects doing a fantastic job. We get the plates and go, ‘Let’s make this look cool.’”
Michael Fassbender portrays an assassin simply known as The Killer in the latest feature film collaboration between David Fincher and Netflix.
Producer and long-time David Fincher collaborator Peter Mavromates extend their partnership in the The Killer where an assassin seeks revenge after a botched assignment. The Netflix feature consists of 900 digitally-augmented shots that range from shortening the tail of a dog to CG airplanes, tasked to a vendor list that includes Ollin VFX, Artemple-Hollywood, Savage VFX and Wylie Co. as well as an in-house team. “Visual Effects Compositor Christopher Doulgeris and I will go into the color bay with [Colorist] Eric Weidt and talk about some issue that we had,” Mavromates explains. “Even sometimes if it’s an outside vendor, we’ll focus to help problem-solve. It’s this wonderful and fluid atmosphere, and it works for David Fincher because he’s always got ideas flowing. He doesn’t want to be on a clock at a facility where you’ve got from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and then it’s overtime. There’s none of that. David will walk the halls and stop in on people to check on stuff.”
Each setting was given a different color palette with the most vibrant being the Dominican Republic.
The Parisian apartment window shots were captured onstage in New Orleans and inserted into a digital recreation of the actual building by Artemple-Hollywood.
“The dog gives a vicious performance but had a tail that is probably about 12 or 14 inches long, which drove David crazy because when it wagged, he looked too cute! David calls me in and says, ‘We’ve got to get this tail down to two inches.’ … Ollin VFX in Mexico doctored the tail. When you look at the movie and see that tail, there is another 10 inches or so that you’re not seeing anymore!”
—Peter Mavromates, Producer
A vintage glass effect had to be created by Artemple-Hollywood for the Parisian apartment footage shot in New Orleans.
Savage was responsible for the gunshot enhancements.
An unusual visual effects situation arose when a guard dog pursues The Killer, played by Michael Fassbender, after its owner has been murdered. “The dog gives a vicious performance but had a tail that is probably about 12 or 14 inches long, which drove David crazy because when it wagged, he looked too cute!” Mavromates laughs. “David calls me in and says, ‘We’ve got to get this tail down to two inches.’ This is a night scene, so in terms of the type of work that you have to do on manipulating an image, it was tough footage. We had 37 shots, and for that we worked with Ollin VFX in Mexico, and they doctored the tail. When you look at the movie and see that tail, there is another 10 inches or so that you’re not seeing anymore!” What has become more common is the reframing of shots in the DI. “That is something David discovered while we were still shooting on film for Panic Room,” Mavromates remarks. “Once you had all of that film scanned and you’re in the DI suite, there is an opportunity to improve on the headroom. You couldn’t move it right or left that much because of the way it was shot on the negative, but you have a lot of north and south. We did about 100 shots then, and that number has continued to go up where it’s more than 50% of the shots in recent movies where the framing is adjusted.”
The stage shoot combined with an exterior matte painting.
The attention to detail was so fine that the shadow of the red cross inside of the scope moves along with the rifle.
[The reframing of shots in DI] is something David discovered while we were still shooting on film for Panic Room. Once you had all of that film scanned and you’re in the DI suite, there is an opportunity to improve on the headroom. You couldn’t move it right or left that much because of the way it was shot on the negative, but you have a lot of north and south. We did about 100 shots then, and that number has continued to go up where it’s more than 50% of the shots in recent movies where the framing is adjusted.”
—Peter Mavromates, Producer
Because of the desire to control the reflections and fractions of the helmet visor, Wylie Co. created a digital double of both Michael Fassbender and his scooter.
A landscaping matte painting was executed by Ollin VFX.
Considering that the entire first reel of the movie has the protagonist surveying the building across the street in Paris, one would have thought that Rear Window would have been an influence. “It’s astonishing how little we talked about that movie,” Mavromates notes. “The movie that David referenced and has nothing to do with the look of it is Le Samourai in terms of the tone and what the character is.” The daytime building in Paris actually exists and has been featured in Emily in Paris. “The initial shooting was in Paris and was in that square,” Mayromates explains. “We had eight cameras rolling so that David could capture the images of the people walking in the square and the façade of the building in the daytime. You could capture them simultaneously with different lens lengths so that the action matches perfectly because it’s literally the same take. Later, in New Orleans, they shot the individual window settings all laid out on a stage for the night scenes. Based on the daytime footage of that building and some nighttime plates, Artemple built an element where they put those windows in that were shot in New Orleans, then added tinted glass on the foreground.”
Bloodstains were added later in post-production.
CG traffic was created by Ollin VFX for the scenes in the Dominican Republic.
“Special effects put a wick in the bottle [of the Molotov cocktail that Fassbender throws] that had these LED lights, which were golden, and Ollin VFX went in and put the flame over that. What was astonishing is Fassbender threw the bottle that far and it landed a little bit to the left of the door. I couldn’t do that, for sure!”
—Peter Mavromates, Producer
All of the planes were fully CG.
A lot of work went into recoloring and creating taxi logos and numbers by Ollin VFX.
A digital double was created for the scooter escape of The Killer through the streets of Paris after the botched assignment. “The scooter and Michael Fassbender are all CG,” Mavromates reveals. “They did shoot Michael Fassbender on a scooter. That was in our early edits. Then Wylie Co. came in and slowly replaced everything. The background is a photographic plate behind the digital character and scooter in the foreground. If you were doing that all from scratch, that’s a big ask. At least when you have those plates, a lot of lighting decisions are made inherently.”
LED lights were placed in a bottle that was thrown by Michael Fassbender and later turned into a Molotov cocktail by Ollin VFX.
“There might be a few Fitbits that are actually photographic. I doubt it, because we created an interface in post for it. The interface that you see is not one that is exactly right for a commercial product as with the little music player that he has. Somebody asked me, ‘What is that MP3 player? Is that the Microsoft one? What is that?’ I answered, ‘No, that is the Fincher pod.’”
—Peter Mavromates, Producer
An unexpected visual effect was having to shorten the tail by 10 inches to avoid undermining the vicious performance of the dog.
Even the Fitbit that Fassbender wears got a facelift. “There might be a few Fitbits that are actually photographic,” Mavromates observes. “I doubt it, because we created an interface in post for it. The interface that you see is not one that is exactly right for a commercial product as with the little music player that he has. Somebody asked me, ‘What is that MP3 player? Is that the Microsoft one? What is that?’ I answered, ‘No, that is the Fincher pod.’” The Molotov cocktail that Fassbender throws was also digitally augmented. “Special effects put a wick in the bottle that had these LED lights, which were golden, and Ollin VFX went in and put the flame over that. What was astonishing is Fassbender threw the bottle that far and it landed a little bit to the left of the door. I couldn’t do that, for sure!”
An effort was made to heighten the fear by bringing Godzilla closer to the characters.
Not since Neill Blomkamp released District 9 in 2009 has an international production received receive Academy Award and VES Award nominations for its visual effects work. But Takashi Yamazaki has repeated the feat by stomping through the box office beyond Japan along with an iconic kaiju that has been cinematic staple since 1954. Godzilla Minus One revolves around a World War II kamikaze pilot suffering from survivor’s guilt having a re-encounter with the title character, which has gone through further mutation because of American nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll.
It was always important to convey the proper scale, which meant at times only showing parts of Godzilla in the frame.
“In the current digital era, we tried to use technology that could only be used digitally. We have a lot of close-up shots of Godzilla to instill fear in the audience because it’s quite rare in Godzilla films for Godzilla to appear in the same scenes as people. We made it possible because of the high level of detail we included in the CG.”
Visual and special effects have dramatically evolved like the creatures in the Godzilla franchise. “In the current digital era, we tried to use technology that could only be used digitally,” notes Yamazaki, who was previously responsible for the live-action adaption of Parasyte. “We have a lot of close-up shots of Godzilla to instill fear in the audience because it’s quite rare in Godzilla films for Godzilla to appear in the same scenes as people. We made it possible because of the high level of detail we included in the CG. On the story side, 1954 Godzilla does a great job balancing the human drama with the Godzilla scenes; therefore, we were mindful in trying to have strong story and character development, and to make sure that it’s woven together with what Godzilla is doing on screen.”
The art department created a period-appropriate street surface, sidewalks and storefronts in a parking lot.
Along with being the director, Yamazaki was the Visual Effects Supervisor on the project. “Let me add screenwriter to that as well! Being all three had its benefits, although having said that, when I went to shoot on location, I wanted to ask the writer why he wrote in that specific scene because it was so difficult to shoot! When we went into post, I wanted to ask the director why did he shot the scene in that particular way because it made the visual effects that much more challenging! But of course, I only have myself to blame for all of it!” The different roles had an influence on each other. “Normally, when I write a screenplay, I have to pay some consideration to the visual effects team. Can they achieve this scene? However, in this instance I decided to trust my future self for the sake of efficiency. In post-production, because the director was the one and same as the visual effects supervisor, it allowed for more trial and error in the same amount of time. We were able to avoid any miscommunication or difference in creative direction when it came time for approvals.”
Atmospherics were a big part in creating the proper mood for shots.
Godzilla was treated as both a god and monster, which had to be reflected in the movements and physique.
“[I]n this instance I decided to trust my future self for the sake of efficiency. In post-production, because the director was the one and same as the visual effects supervisor, it allowed for more trial and error in the same amount of time. We were able to avoid any miscommunication or difference in creative direction when it came time for approvals.”
“We watched various Godzilla movies again and learned what makes everyone think, ‘This is Godzilla,’” Yamazaki explains. “We analyzed a great deal of photos and videos for historical background. The assistant director’s team collected a variety of background materials, and I remember being terrified that we could no longer use existing materials. Once we had a clear picture of what was going on at the time, we couldn’t just fudge it.” Storyboards drove the design process. “I drew everything that involved visual effects. It was a huge amount of work. The assistant director [Kôhei Adachi] and Kiyoko Shibuya [Visual Effects Supervisor at Shirogumi, which was the sole vendor] were very impatient with me! Basically, there was no such thing as concept art. Based on the storyboards, I set up the scenes and created previsualization with some staff members using simple CGI. From that point on, I sat next to the CG artists and gave them direct instructions if they were not going in the direction I was aiming for. If something is closely related to the shooting, I made it before the shooting starts. However, if it was necessary to include it in the editing, after the shooting is over [for example, a full CG shot], I made postvis in the same way to set the rhythm of the editing.”
A lot of time and effort were spent developing the walk of Godzilla.
The dorsal fin was made more acute and the legs thicker to emphasize the ferocious nature of Godzilla.
The camera circling around Godzilla while its holding and crushing the heavy cruiser Takao was an extremely complex undertaking. On land, trains got the same treatment, though no water was involved.
The overall silhouette of the creature is based on the previous Godzilla suits. “The dorsal fin is more acute and the legs are thicker to give a more ferocious impression,” Yamazaki remarks. “We tried to heighten the fear by making Godzilla closer to the characters, so we included many fine details to allow the camera to get closer to the characters.” No motion capture was utilized in the animation of Godzilla. “However, to help define Godzilla’s look, the animator and I spent a lot of time testing Godzilla’s walk. In Shin Godzilla, Godzilla’s posture feels very straight and uptight. In Hollywood, Legendary’s Godzilla feels more aggressive, like an animal ready to pounce. But we wanted something different from both of those. In Japan, Godzilla represents both God and Monster, so we wanted its movement to feel almost divine or God-like. We adjusted the height of its waist, how it moves and its posture many times before arriving at its current design,” Yamazaki states.
“Basically, there was no such thing as concept art. Based on the storyboards, I set up the scenes and created previsualization with some staff members using simple CGI. From that point on, I sat next to the CG artists and gave them direct instructions if they were not going in the direction I was aiming for.”
Breaking the down the destruction that Godzilla causes in the Tokyo shopping district of Ginza.
As for the world-building, it was important to transport audiences back to 1947. “We collected a large number of photos and videos from that time and were conscious of recreating the atmosphere of that period,” Yamazaki explains. “We could not use any existing open sets, and we did not have the budget to construct new buildings, so we created a composite of a digital building on a simple road set. It was difficult to make the two fit together.” The visual effects shot count is misleading. “Although there were 610 cuts, screentime amounted to two thirds of the entire film. Production time was roughly eight months after the shoot was over and in full swing. Although several people were involved in modeling and scene design before the shoot.”
“In Japan, Godzilla represents both God and Monster, so we wanted its movement to feel almost divine or God-like. We adjusted the height of its waist, how it moves and its posture many times before arriving at its current design.”
The first ocean battle was the most complex scene to execute. “We wanted to shoot this on location at sea because I felt it gave the picture this cool documentary style,” Yamazaki reveals. “What I didn’t expect is that everyone got seasick, and the weather was quite unstable, which made filming difficult. Once we took the footage back to the office, the natural waves that we captured were both beautiful and complex, which made it difficult making a giant creature swim through it creating its own waves. With that said, filming on one location and overcoming this challenge unified the team, and that natural imagery we were able to capture made the shot more powerful and convincing. Would I write an ocean scene into my next screenplay? That’s debatable!”
Compositing explosion and environmental elements together to create the final shot.
Simulating the ocean was hard because of the amount of data and work to make it appear believable. “A young staff member showed us a simulation of the ocean that he had made as a hobby using his home-made computer,” Yamazaki recalls. “It was so good that we rewrote part of the scenario and increased the number of ocean scenes considerably. However, in the latter half of the work, I regretted why I did that. We didn’t have a server with plenty of data to store it, so we had to make do by deleting cuts as they became available. I was astonished when I was told that the total amount of data exceeded one peta!” A personal favorite is Godzilla emitting a heat ray and destroying the entire Ginza area. Yamazaki comments, “Including the gimmick of the dorsal fin and the depiction of the area after it is destroyed, I believe I was able to create a heat ray that is more powerful and more horrific than ever before; that is a proper metaphor for the atomic bombing.”
Images courtesy of Apple+ and Legendary Entertainment.
Cinematographer Jess Hall decided to go with anamorphic lenses because they compress perspective thereby bringing the creatures even closer to the viewer.
The AppleTV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters provides the backstory for the mysterious organization formed upon the discovery of kaiju through a family drama where two half-siblings learn of each other’s existence and their father’s connection to Monarch. The MonsterVerse production created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction on behalf of Legendary Entertainment, Toho Company and Warner Bros. Entertainment consists of 10 episodes that required Visual Effects Supervisor Sean Konrad to craft over 3,000 shots with the help of Rising Sun Pictures, Rodeo FX, Framestore, FuseFX, Outpost VFX, Crafty Apes, Wētā FX, MPC, Storm Studios, Vitality VFX, BOT VFX, Mr. Wolf, Scarab Digital, The Third Floor, Proof, MPC Visualization and an in-house team.
MPC, Rodeo FX, Rising Sun Pictures and Wētā FX worked on Godzilla, which appears in two different forms over the course of the series.
The Frost Vark is a cross between a giant star-nosed mole and pangolin, and has the ability to suck the heat out of objects.
Integrated into the narrative are previous MonsterVerse installments that appeared on the big screen. “What’s interesting about the show is the scene in the beginning of Episode 101 has this Kong: Skull Island [2017] classic adventure movie tone that is a bit off-the-wall crazy and every second has a new amplification of stakes through the action,” Konrad notes. “Then you get back to Kate Randa’s [Anna Sawai] perspective later on in the episode, and you’re going to Godzilla [2014] and you’re having that serious tone of this is a city being destroyed. You need to communicate those ideas visually in a way to people that is meaningful and serious. Then you have the final creature scene in the episode, which is a bunch of new monsters coming out of the ground and attacking our protagonist. Each one of them has a different tone.” Do not expect shots from the kaiju point of view. “A lot of the series is constructed around a subjective point of view of our characters experiencing the action from their perspective and reinforcing that with the visual effects design. A lot of times we knew the kind of creature we wanted and the terrain was immaterial to what the creature was doing, but it did influence how and where we shot it,” Konrad says.
The Endoswarm nest is lighted by the hole in the ceiling of the reactor.
Adding to the mystery of the Ion Dragon is it being an aquatic creature with wings living in the middle of a jungle.
The Frost Vark is one of the new additions to the MonsterVerse.
Taking advantage of the physical location rather than rely heavily on bluescreen was the mandate. “We went to a bunch of locations in Hawaii for Episode, 101 and one of them was Lānaʻi Lookout [on O’ahu],” Konrad recalls. “It is this beautiful volcanic rock cone that points out into the ocean. If you’re running away from a monster that’s a great place to be heading towards. We looked at the terrain and the action we wanted to plan. There is a big bamboo forest in the corner of this landscape, and we let that take you through Bill Randa [John Goodman] being chased by the Mother Longlegs spider from Kong: Skull Island to a single point on that landmass, and this giant crab, which is made from the same volcanic rock, comes out of the ground. It was difficult because we prevised the scene based on some storyboards before scouting it, which is always a dangerous thing. We didn’t have a crab designed, so we grabbed The Third Floor graphic crab out of their archive and animated that for the previs. Simultaneously, I was doing the concept for the crab itself. All of that happened within a five-week period where we concepted, re-prevised and re-storyboarded the whole thing. It’s so much better than trying to shoot that into a bluescreen. It’s a hard process and definitely time-consuming. People did some brilliant work to get that done. We wanted the characters to feel in the action.”
The lighting was naturalistic for the contemporary scenes in Tokyo.
The Mother Longlegs makes a reappearance in what feels like a cut scene from Kong: Skull Island.
The design of the Mantleclaw was inspired by the volcanic environment where the scene takes place.
“There is a big bamboo forest in the corner of this [volcanic Hawaiian] landscape, and we let that take you through Bill Randa [John Goodman] being chased by the Mother Longlegs spider from Kong: Skull Island to a single point on that landmass, and this giant crab, which is made from the same volcanic rock, comes out of the ground. It was difficult because we prevised the scene based on some storyboards before scouting it, which is always a dangerous thing. We didn’t have a crab designed, so we grabbed The Third Floor graphic crab out of their archive and animated that for the previs.”
—Sean Konrad, Visual Effects Supervisor
A pivotal location is the nuclear reactor that experiences a meltdown, which has become as portal where monsters can enter Earth.
Television production happens at a quicker pace than movies. “When you’ve got one movie, you have over six months to do an hour and a half episode as supposed to 30 days to shoot a movie,” sates Special Effects Supervisor Paul Benjamin. “The setups have to be doable to make it into TV land. We had a bit of prep time for the first two episodes. It helps if the directors are on beforehand to know if you have some bigger builds. However, it’s always hard to get the directors before the episode starts.” Some visual research was done regarding the MonsterVerse. “I took a quick view of what they’ve been up to and been doing. When you watch the movies, sometimes it’s hard to figure out how they did everything, or how you block it out and film it. You get a general sense of what you’re up against or what they’re going to be looking for. But as far as pulling builds from watching the movies, it’s quite difficult,” Benjamin adds. Atmospherics were not a significant part of the visual language. “We did a couple of episodes of heavy smoke when they went to the Lost Lands to give a different look to the environment. We definitely did some snow but didn’t do a lot of exterior snow dressing, except for the base camp.” The weather was not always agreeable. “We did a snow dress and had a heavy rain that night, but luckily it held up and we didn’t plug any drains. We had somebody there watching just in case all of our paper snow came down and plugged one of the drains,” Benjamin remarks.
Originally, the Endoswarm was suppose to resemble a millipede, but the decision was made to make it appear more alien.
“We did one shaky gimbal set and that was for the hallway scene in the USSR when the ship was shaking. The monster comes in there and starts bashing around. We built that whole big deck on a floor and made it flip back and forth and tilted it up to whatever angle we wanted. We had big shaker motors on it and rocked it back and forth this way and tilted it that way. We shook that one pretty good.”
—Paul Benjamin, Special Effects Supervisor
Keiko getting attacked by the Endoswarm is made more horrific by them piling onto each other to cause her to fall.
Airbag decks were favored over hydraulic gimbals, such as when the school bus is tipping over the severely damaged Golden Gate Bridge. “We did one shaky gimbal set and that was for the hallway scene in the USSR when the ship was shaking,” Benjamin explains. “The monster comes in there and starts bashing around. We built that whole big deck on a floor and made it flip back and forth and tilted it up to whatever angle we wanted. We had big shaker motors on it and rocked it back and forth this way and tilted it that way. We shook that one pretty good.” It was not all about shaking things. “For the last few episodes we did a vortex, so we had a lot of big wind machines and ratcheting things and pulling things into the vortex. I want to see that portion of it. For the vortex in Alaska, we were shaking the trucks and equipment. But when the creature was chasing them, we didn’t do any explosions for that. The only thing that we did was blast air cannons to have some snow flying around. We did some pyro for the seismic charges that were set off at the power plant. Then we had Kurt Russell running through the lightning field. We had a bunch of mortars going off around them at that point, too.” After being in special effects for 23 years, Benjamin learned a particular lesson. “A lot of times, I find that the smaller gags are trickier than the bigger ones, like the dripping goo coming down from the ship. Something like that can be a lot of work, and testing to the desired look that everyone wants for that is sometimes more work than flipping a car over.” The practical elements are critical in making the stunts and visual effects believable. “We’re trying to do anything to help give the set some life so that the actors can get into it a bit more. You don’t have to fully act when you have the set moving around.”
A Fletcher Class Destroyer is found inland.
“A lot of times, I find that the smaller gags are trickier than the bigger ones, like the dripping goo coming down from the ship. Something like that can be a lot of work, and testing to the desired look that everyone wants for that is sometimes more work than flipping a car over.”
—Paul Benjamin, Special Effects Supervisor
One of the challenging special effects to get right was the goo that belongs to the Ion Dragon.
Collaboration is pivotal to the success of any project. “Ultimately, my attitude is that visual effects are a big part of the show,” states Jess Hall, Cinematographer, Episodes 101 and 102. “The CG has to be integrated into the photography, so I take it as my responsibility that those things have to work together. That means being collaborative and also organized about how you light; for example, on greenscreen matching lighting and doing the work in advance in terms previs and storyboards. But, ultimately, I treat it as a collaboration for which I bare a lot of responsibility for the end result. It’s not like I’m going to shoot someone on a greenscreen, hand it over to visual effects and let them do their thing; that’s not going to produce a good result.” A different color palette was adopted for the series. “We scaled back a little bit on the gaudier and pulp elements of some of the movies. We tried to bring it more into the dramatic cinematic space. Even if you look at our version of Skull Island. my reference for that was more Apocalypse Now. It was the golden warm light but naturalistic approach. Then we go to Tokyo and you have these cool tones, but the lighting was always naturalistic. The composition was reasonably consistent. The lenses I would shoot the faces on were a similar composition. You’re building this thread of visual language that is bulletproof in a way. You can apply these period looks or more action-sequence elements in there, but it doesn’t feel out of place. That was the challenge of the show, and a lot of thinking around design for me was about bringing them together enough, but having them different enough because you also had to understand these timelines. It was important that Skull Island did look different from the 1950s content, otherwise I don’t think you understand where you were.”
The wings of the Ion Dragon had to increased to get a flying cycle that looked believable.
“We scaled back a little bit on the gaudier and pulp elements of some of the movies. We tried to bring it more into the dramatic cinematic space. Even if you look at our version of Skull Island. my reference for that was more Apocalypse Now. It was the golden warm light but naturalistic approach. Then we go to Tokyo and you have these cool tones. but the lighting was always naturalistic.”
—Jess Hall, Cinematographer
A prevailing challenge for visual effects was conveying the proper size and scale of the creatures.
Hall partnered with filmmaker Matt Shakman on Episodes 101 and 102. “Matt is a dramatist and a real actor’s director,” Hall describes. “Having to try to pretend that things are moving around you, and you’re on a bluescreen and saying, ‘Okay, the crowd is coming from the right.’ Or, ‘Now turn to look at the crowd 300 feet away.’ ‘Follow the tennis ball.’ We’ve all seen how that can be quite tough for actors and performers. Matt is always looking to put the actors in the position where they’re comfortable and can give the best performance, but also feel the scene. We went to practical photography. There were a lot of visual effects but a lot of photography on location, and a lot of in-camera stunt action and real effects work that went on in all of these scenes that added to the sense of realism, which is what we wanted.” Atmospherics like smoke were never utilized without intention. “You have to be careful about how much you put in because quickly you lose the contrast of the shot. It’s something that you rely on special effects to operate. Ultimately, I’m the one who has to say, ‘Turn the smoke on or off.’ The whole show had this low-level haze. I was going for a softer, more dramatic look with a bit of texture in there and in the shadows.” The legacy of what has come before loomed large over the production. Hall observes. “You’ve got this huge IP and franchise and so many different elements to it. How do you take that, respect that and do that justice, but also do something that is distinct and appropriate for the show that you’re making and is your own work. Threading that needle was hard.”
France’s heritage of abandoned buildings provided vacant hospitals, schools and churches for zombies to be found. (Photos: Emmanuel Guimier. Courtesy of AMC)
Following the events of the final season of The Walking Dead, Daryl Dixon washes ashore in France and must undertake a perilous journey in order to find a way home in the series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Jao M’Changama served as Overall Visual Effects Supervisor on the show, with Sébastien Voisin and Justine Paynat-Sautivet working as VFX producers. “Excuse My French is the French supervision company that hired me for the show. The show’s French line producers, Raphael Benoliel and Augustin de Belloy, found the Excuse My French team, and AMC hired them. It was unreal for me at the beginning. having the Walking Dead come to Paris and getting the chance to be the Visual Effects Supervisor – and getting to destroy Paris. I was finishing a day on a cute CGI commercial spot with friends, and we were aiming to go to a bar when I got the call. That was surprising because we weren’t expecting this big of a show to come over to France, and being selected to work on it was like a dream come true,” M’Changama says.
When it came to the initial conversations about the look of the show, M’Changama and his team set up a Zoom call with creator and showrunner David Zabel and the AMC team. “They were asking not how I see the show but questioning me about my strengths and what I like and how I feel about zombies,” M’Changama adds. “I explained that I come from advertising. I’ve been supervising advertisements for 10 years for both big and small campaigns. They were very pleased to know that I worked in various worlds and with different types of narratives, including the Ubisoft live campaigns, exploring sci fi- gladiators and war action styles. It meant that I can easily change worlds, which is one of my strengths. It was really cool to be only focused on the Walking Dead world and to transfer the 15 years of Walking Dead that I’ve been watching to France and know that I have a huge part to play in that role. I wanted to create trust with AMC, and I know it’s the first time they’ve worked in France, so that was mainly the first exchange. Then, the week after there were some tech recces in the south of France. David [Zabel] was there as well as the director, Dan Percival, and Executive Producer Greg Nicotero, father of the Dead. It was great to switch between the U.S. TV show and being part of it [in France] in the best way we could.”
France doesn’t have the same variety of weapons as the U.S., and they tend to be historically older, so the VFX team designed weapons that weren’t too old school for The Walking Dead universe. (Photo: Emmanuel Guimier. Courtesy of AMC)
In terms of visual references, M’Changama looked at France’s urbex (urban exploration) culture to define the apocalypse in France. “There are still a lot of abandoned buildings left here in France, which we can’t destroy because they’re national treasures,” he notes. “The government won’t clean them, so they just stay there until something happens to them. One of my goals was to chase a lot of those urban exploration references. There are tons of Youtubers and photographers that goes everywhere, so I look for those dead hospitals, dead schools and dead churches. It gave us visual satisfaction because a lot of those places haven’t been touched and are still there waiting to be seen. We have this huge heritage In France. That was one of my first directions.”
Visual Effects Supervisor Jao M’Changama looked at France’s urbex (urban exploration) culture to locate and define the apocalypse in France. (Photo: Emmanuel Guimier. Courtesy of AMC)
“There are still a lot of abandoned buildings left here in France, which we can’t destroy because they’re national treasures. The government won’t clean them, and so they just stay there until something happens to them. One of my goals was to chase those urban exploration references. … so I look for those dead hospitals, dead schools and dead churches. It gave us visual satisfaction because a lot of those places haven’t been touched and are still there waiting to be seen.”
M’Changama paid close attention to weaponry as it’s such a large part of the Walking Dead universe. “France doesn’t have the same variety of weapons as the U.S., so this was an important part of our research,” he details. “For the visual effects, we shot specific plates because we have a heritage with older weapons on France. We wanted to design something that wasn’t too old school and fit into the Walking Dead universe. It was the same thing for Norman’s [Norman Reedus portrays Daryl Dixon] mace. He’d already used a mace in Season 10. In France it’s smaller, so we needed to put the green tape on the mace and ask Norman to do it a bit slower to make it seem heavier. We couldn’t slow down the movement with VFX. We needed to adapt a bit.”
The boat scene was initially located only at sea, but the script was changed just before shooting to make part of the scene happen in a harbor – which changed the way the show was filmed. (Photos: Stephanie Branchu. Courtesy of AMC Networks)
M’Changama worked closely with Series Production Designer Clovis Weil. “We went to the same school and hadn’t seen each other for about 15 years. At the first meeting about the set decoration, we remembered when we were in school and how we built a frame and a picture, which was something learned at school,” M’Changama explains. “It was great to work with Clovis as a friend and very talented individual. His team was working on the show around three months before I arrived, so they’d already been thinking about the show. It was a real collaboration between the set design and the VFX department.”
Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon) used a mace in Season 10 of The Walking Dead, but in France the mace was smaller. Green tape was placed on the mace so VFX could enlarge it in post to match. Reedus also had to wield the mace slower to make it seem heavier. (Photo: Emmanuel Guimier)
“David has a great knowledge of France culture, but when it came to destroying it, he put a lot of trust in set decoration and VFX and instructed these departments on how to do that best. It was a very smart move,” M’Changama adds. “Expectations were high. We wanted to get out of the Emily in Paris perfect world and show how we, the French, see the apocalypse. It was all about telling little stories in the background that helped us build the world around the main characters.”
“[Creator/showrunner David Zabel] has a great knowledge of France culture, but when it came to destroying it, he put a lot of trust in set decoration and VFX. … We wanted to get out of the Emily in Paris perfect world and show how we, the French, see the apocalypse. It was all about telling little stories in the background that helped us build the world around the main characters.”
There were 740 VFX shots in total, and over 400 artists worked on the show. “We managed the workload with confidence,” M’Changama says. “It wasn’t an issue, but we knew that we weren’t the usual Walking Dead team. We had to show everyone that we could bring something new to the show. Sébastien, like me, has a solid background in advertising. On the other end, Justine had one in feature films. We are used to holding a huge workflow and doing a lot of work in a small amount of time. We knew that working in that way was achievable because we had the team needed to do the job. What is specific to our way of working is that we prioritize everything. Every single frame is important and every shot is important. ‘Scope’ and ‘details’ were the words from David with all the teams. We just wanted to build a consistent and imaginative show. We want the first episode to be as good as the last episode and all the fights done with the same love and care.”
Creator/showrunner David Zabel, Executive Producer Greg Nicotero, director Dan Percival and Overall Visual Effects Supervisor Jao M’Changama scouted potential shooting locations in France, including Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay in Brittany. (Photo: Emmanuel Guimier)
M’Changama worked with five top Paris studios: BUF, MPC, Mathematic Light and Mac Guff. “Paris is a fairly small city, so we knew each other and each other’s work. I worked at MPC for 10 years before, so I knew that MPC had solid strength in environmental work and digital matte painting. So, for the deconstruction of the city, we just wanted them to work on it very closely. We exchanged lots of concept art. BUF just made Eiffel, so we knew that they had all the assets of the iron lady. We knew it would be fun for the team to destroy what they’d built. We also knew that Mathematic had a solid comp and craft vision that is very elaborate, and they are fast at adapting a lot of simulation techniques and lighting. We felt that they were the best guys to work on the zombies. The French zombies needed a lot of love and ingenuity. Greg Nicotero brought some incredible concepts of new species appearing in the Walking Dead universe. I think the VFX team succeeded in bringing a gorgeous update to zombies: Pulsating veins, burning blood, and more details not to be spoiled here. One of the supervisors with Light is also a flame artist – like me, and we knew they could craft technical shots, including 2D and CGI, very quickly. This process allows us to quickly share the steps with David Zabel and the AMC team. Mac Guff is a studio known for their generalists who can adapt to reconstructing towns to matte painting. They handled several shots successfully. So, by knowing our studios’ strengths, we managed the shot dispatch with accuracy, and this also helped us to build trust with David and AMC.”
Mathematic Light handled work on the zombies. The VFX team wanted to get away from the “Emily in Paris perfect world” image of France and show a contemporary French view the apocalypse. (Photo: Emmanuel Guimier)
“The French zombies needed a lot of love and ingenuity. [Executive Producer] Greg Nicotero brought some incredible concepts of new species appearing in the walking dead universe. I think the VFX team succeeded in bringing a gorgeous update to zombies: Pulsating veins, burning blood and more…”
When it came to filming the streets of Paris, the Eiffel Tower was, of course, the main event, but for M’Changama and his team, every street was important. “The most challenging locations for us involved the locations with bluescreens because we faced last-minute changes on the script,” M’Changama remarks. “For the bluescreens scenes, there was the rooftop camp, the cargo ship and the Eiffel Tower. The screenplay wasn’t completely finished as we were going to shoot. The good ideas from the showrunner and the director came in very late in the process, and as they were amazing ideas, we needed to adapt our initial plans. For example, the location of the boat was initially only in the sea and finally a part of it happens in a harbor, What could we do regarding the visual effects in the harbor? It changed the way we would film. It was challenging because we changed our vision to the good ideas that sometimes came 10 minutes before shooting. The on-set VFX team provided a large panel of solutions, not only on bluescreen but all along the road trip we made in France. Then, when we were in the VFX post-production process, we were honestly excited and impatient to share our vision with David and all the team.”
Zombie blood and how the zombies are killed – specifically, the exploding head in the arena towards the end of the series – was one of the most creative aspects of the show for M’Changama and his VFX team. (Photo: Emmanuel Guimier)
One of the biggest challenges for M’Changama was matching their work with the rest of the Walking Dead universe. “We had a vision of how the zombies work, but we are not doing another show about zombies, we are bringing the Walking Dead to France. We can bring something new to it, but we need it to match what already exists and we need it to be accurate. The zombie blood and how we will kill the zombies has been one of the most creative aspects for us. Specifically, the exploding head in the arena towards the end of the series. Greg Nicotero brought in several SFX components to make the pumping zombie skin and other makeup FX magic. But one of the biggest challenges was shooting in a national treasure area where we were not allowed to put blood on the walls and the ground. The lights were changing, and it was becoming dark, and the blood was very specific. We needed to make those little details match. That one single shot was very fun to do, and we did a great job. It wasn’t too digital or too gory, but it was 100% CGI.”
“The zombie blood and how we will kill the zombies has been one of the most creative aspects for us. Specifically, the exploding head in the arena towards the end of the series. Greg Nicotero brought in several SFX components to make the pumping zombie skin and other makeup FX magic. But one of the biggest challenges was shooting in a national treasure area where we were not allowed to put blood on the walls and the ground. … It wasn’t too digital or too gory, but it was 100% CGI.”
Clémence Poséy as Isabelle in Paris. BUF made the Eiffel Tower and all associated assets – and enjoyed destroying what they built. (Photo: Emmanuel Guimier)
M’Changama and his team also faced issues with anachronism. For one of the flashback sequences, Notre Dame’s spire, which was destroyed in the recent fire, had to be recreated. For M’Changama, working on these fine details was an important part of the process “I’m happy that Hollywood trusted France’s VFX ecosystem. I think we did a great job, and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved. We’re eager for the next challenge!”
Many different iterations were attempted for the reveal of the Heroes of the Horn before settling upon what appeared in the show.
Essential for any successful digital augmentation is having a member of the visual effects team present during the live-action shooting to ensure that are the required elements, whether it be plate photography or LiDAR scans of sets, are acquired and provided to vendors, thereby establishing a solid foundation for the work to be done in post-production. In the case of the second season of The Wheel of Time, the on-set visual effects supervision was equally divided between Roni Rodrigues and Mike Stillwell.
It was always important to have practical plate photography to build from when creating CG environments.
“When living away, you start immersing yourself in the project 24/7,” explains Roni Rodrigues, On-Set VFX Supervisor. “I did block one which was Episodes 201 and 202 and then straightaway did block two which was Episodes 203 and 204. Then Mike Stillwell did blocks three and four. When shooting block one, you will do some scenes from Episodes 201 and 202 together because we’re revisiting a lot of those locations. For block one, we had Thomas Napper as the director and for block two Sanaa Hamri as the director, so the team changed as well, including the DP and 1st AD.”
No matter the type of element, an effort was made to incorporate the weaving associated with channeling.
“We did previs and then postvis [of Heroes of the Horn] with the stunt team trying to work out how these heroes would appear and be involved in a battle. We wanted to shoot in a visceral handheld -in-amongst-it way, but it didn’t lend itself to shooting one plate with them and shooting it again without. We thought going back to the smoke gave them that ethereal quality without looking like Casper the Friendly Ghost.”
—Mike Stillwell, On-Set VFX Supervisor
Location shooting took place in the Czech Republic, Italy and Morocco.
Overseeing the fantasy series is creator and showrunner Rafe Judkins. “Rafe’s position was important to give consistency on the visual identity of the show,” Rodrigues notes. “Even though the directors changed, we always kept everything in the same universe. That’s one of the reasons why it was so important for us to spend quite a lot of time in pre-production, because we managed to plan ahead for many of the details in every single scene. It was easy for us to transfer that information from the first block to the second block and achieve the desired results.” A lot of time was spent developing relationships with other departments, “from the collaboration with the DP discussing on-set light interaction to the production designer and how we want to build sets so there is a seamless line between what is practical and a CG extension,” Rodrigues adds.
A major new environment in Season 2 is the city of Falme.
“The relationships that Roni had started in the first four episodes made it so much easier for me because I was able to come in and build upon on what was already there,” remarks Mike Stillwell, On-Set VFX Supervisor. “The stunt guys would be showing me their stuntvis before they’ve shown other people and asking, ‘What do you think? Is this going to work?’ Jan Petrina, the Stunt Supervisor, would do incredible stuntvis with fantastic After Effects work in it. It paved the way for what we wanted to do. It was a constant dialogue. He never promised something that we couldn’t deliver and vice versa. We had each other’s backs wherever possible.”
Waygates are important means of travel – and tricky to pull off, especially when horses are involved.
The smoke reveal of the Heroes of the Horn was not the original idea. Stillwell observes, “We did previs and then postvis with the stunt team trying to work out how these heroes would appear and be involved in a battle. We wanted to shoot in a visceral handheld -in-amongst-it way, but it didn’t lend itself to shooting one plate with them and shooting it again without. We thought going back to the smoke gave them that ethereal quality without looking like Casper the Friendly Ghost.”
Witness cameras capture every single body gesture and finger movement to get the proper channeling interaction.
“It was nice to work with Andy Scrase [Visual Effects Supervisor] as he was on the same page about the details, and the more information that we actually give to the post-production team, the more they can do,” Rodrigues states. “The cyberscan booth was there [in the studio] 24/7 for us. Hats off to the visual effects production team, production manager and production coordinators because we wanted not just everyone being scanned, every time our lead actors changed their clothes, we wanted that variation as well.” A variety of exterior locations were found in the Czech Republic. “The whole city of Cairhein was built, and was so vast and rich in details that it was incredibly helpful,” Rodrigues notes. “Also, we went to Italy and Morocco. There is a scene where the guys are riding horses, and those epic mountains in the background are real. Obviously, we as visual effects did enhancements that make it better. However, having a good location and production designer are not just good for the showrunner but for the actors as well, as it’s easier for them to perform and to get into the character.”
Practical and digital smoke were combined to create the dramatic reveal of the Whitecloaks calvary just before it attacks Falme.
“[In addition to the Czech Republic] … we went to Italy and Morocco. There is a scene where the guys are riding horses, and those epic mountains in the background are real. Obviously, we as visual effects did enhancements that make it better. However, having a good location and production designer are not just good for the showrunner but for the actors as well, as it’s easier for them to perform and to get into the character.”
—Roni Rodrigues, On-Set VFX Supervisor.
Killing Turak (Daniel Francis) was not as easy for the production team as it was for Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski). “When Rand is approaching the tower and Turak [Daniel Francis] has his heron-marked blade and does some fancy moves, we had so many meetings where I was presenting different ideas on, ‘How do we kill Turak?’” Stillwell recalls. “Rand has unbelievable power and is pissed. How would he do this? We were talking about turning someone to stone and then shattering them. Or having Rand fill them with lava and they explode from within. Or Rand whipping through these blades of air and doing the classic thing where they look fine and then slowly slide apart because of being sliced in half. What Rand ends up doing is so nonchalant, but it shows the power that he has. We spoke to Josha about it. Josha even plays it like he didn’t expect it to be that easy.”
Hardened air can be effective in producing weapons and shields.
Lessons were learned, in particular, when it came to characters channeling the One Power, which involves manipulating intricate illuminated weaves of water, fire, earth, air and spirit. “They used interactive light on Season 1, and when we received the plates, the lighting was baked into the plate, and it was too much,” Rodrigues explains. “We ended up painting out interactive light from all of those scenes. We wanted the showrunner to have a full scope of flexibility to decide in post-production which direction he wants to go. What we did was to do a performance take without interactive light and then we did it again, but with interactive light. The idea was once they decided on the take to use, we would get the plate with the interactive light and paint light in. In this way, we had the flexibility to paint the light as many times as we wanted in any position we wanted.”
The fire dragon required careful attention to detail to stand out properly in the daylight.
“It was a case of myself, Rafe, directors and writers throwing ideas out. No idea is a bad idea. ‘What if every time we see him it’s a different person, but they all have his face?’ And then we would discuss how possible is that? How good is it going to look? We wanted people to be as confused as Matt was. We looked at a lot of different concept art from different shows, and we watched a lot of different films, like those of Gasper Noé. We were trying to get reference from not-obvious things.”
—Mike Stillwell, On-Set VFX Supervisor
Prosthetic makeup was digitally enhanced for the Trollocs.
Hallucinations allowed for surreal imagery. “For the psychedelic visions Matt Cauthon [Barney Harris] has after drinking the tea, we did a lot of work on how things would work with the mirrors, how it would look when his hands and veins are becoming distorted and enlarged,” Stillwell states. “There were lots of discussions about how to make that trip look terrifying, and the switching out of him and his mother. It was a case of myself, Rafe, directors and writers throwing ideas out. No idea is a bad idea. ‘What if every time we see him it’s a different person, but they all have his face?’ And then we would discuss how possible is that? How good is it going to look? We wanted people to be as confused as Matt was. We looked at a lot of different concept art from different shows, and we watched a lot of different films, like those of Gasper Noé. We were trying to get reference from not-obvious things.” A character gets turned into stone and dissipates into the air. “The art department did a couple of busts for us to use as reference. I remember having so many show-and-tells about dust and discussions about how fine a grain we wanted for the ashes. We shot a load of reference of all of this stuff blowing away and being shattered and thrown around. But the main thing was to make sure to get clean plates because we had to have a tight body track with witness cameras to create a good CG model.”
Rather than be a straight white light, the Waygates reflected the environment about to be entered.
“[For a character that gets turned into stone and breaks up] the art department did a couple of busts for us to use as reference. I remember having so many show-and-tells about dust and discussions about how fine a grain we wanted for the ashes. We shot a load of reference of all of this stuff blowing away and being shattered and thrown around. But the main thing was to make sure to get clean plates because we had to have a tight body track with witness cameras to create a good CG model.”
—Mike Stillwell, On-Set VFX Supervisor
A dramatic moment occurs when Moiraine does fire channeling on a beach that goes through the water like torpedoes to destroy the Seanchan fleet.
One of the cool visual effects are the shields created by channeling air. “The ideas for that were still broad when we were actually shooting,” Stillwell reveals. “It was a case of talking to the actors and giving them something to work with, because so often they’re having to do all of this channeling and having to imagine what it is and how it’s affecting them. When Marcus Rutherford [Perrin Aybara] is protecting them from Ishamael [Fares Fares] at the end when we were rehearsing it, I asked if it was okay for me to go and show something. I was slamming my body onto his shield and saying, ‘This is the weight of what’s hitting you. You’re not just deflecting bullets like Captain America. These are massive large forces, not little pinpricks.’ I was just trying to give him something to work with so he can imagine it, because if the actor’s performance works, the visual effects work so much better.”
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE
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The Academy Software Foundation’s (ASWF) Open Source Forum 2024 takes place on Thursday, February 22, at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The annual event brings the technical community together for an afternoon of networking, socializing, and learning about the latest open source developments for visual effects and animation.
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The 22nd Annual VES Awards season is underway, and it’s going to be more exciting than ever! Nomination Event to be held worldwide on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
This year we will have virtual and in-person Nomination Events. Current VES members can apply to judge on ANY in-person event that you can travel to or or ANY virtual panel in ANY time zone. This is the must-attend event of the awards season. You will see exclusive behind-the-scenes clips of the most striking visual imagery of 2023, and you’ll enjoy the single best networking opportunity of the year! Don’t miss your chance to meet the best and brightest in the VFX field, catch up with old friends, and learn about new VFX techniques. Plus, you’ll have the satisfaction of helping to decide the best work to be presented to our colleagues in the industry and the press, as well as fans across the globe.
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In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Netflix’s REBEL MOON Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Overall Visual Effects Supervisor Marcus Taormina, Special Effects Supervisor Michael Gaspar, Wētā FX Visual Effects Supervisor Ken McGaugh and Framestore Visual Effects Supervisor Robert Winter, moderated by VES Board member Robin Prybil. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Masks are encouraged, but not required. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:00AM (RSVPs close on Friday, January 5 at 4:00PM) Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
(Complimentary parking in the PDC structure. Enter on Melrose.)
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ WONKA
Masks are encouraged, but not required. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, December 18 at 10:00AM) Screening Room 12 on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot (Please enter through Gate 4)
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank CA 91502 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of GKIDS’s THE BOY AND THE HERON
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, December 11 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Toho Studios’ GODZILLA MINUS ONE
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, December 8, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, December 8 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s SILENT NIGHT
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Thursday, December 7 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Apple TV+’s and Sony Pictures’ NAPOLEON
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, December 4, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, December 4 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ WISH followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Chris Buck, Visual Effects Supervisor Kyle Odermatt, Head of Characters and Technical Animation Avneet Kaur and Effects Animator Marie Tollec, moderated by VES Fellow Jeffrey Kleiser, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 12:00PM Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Motion Pictures’ THE MARVELS followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Production Visual Effects Supervisor Tara DeMarco and Additional Visual Effects Supervisor Sarah Eim, moderated by former VES Board member Gene Kozicki, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:00AM Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members are Invited to Attend an Exclusive Showcase of the RDX LAB System from Rosco and FuseFX at the Sony Digital Media Production Center (DMPC)
Join Head of Technological Development (Imaging) at Rosco Laboratories, Inc. Phil Greenstreet for a demonstration of the RDX LAB System. This event is open to a very limited number of VES members, so no guests will be admitted.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up) Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 12:30PM to 2:00PM
Registration begins at 12:00PM, Presentation at 12:30PM
(VES members must login to see venue information below)
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, October 30, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, October 30 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Apple TV+’s KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on Friday, October 20 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 12:00PM (PDT) & 3:00PM (EDT)
Mark your Calendars! The Visual Effects Society and TELUS Health (formerly Lifeworks) will present an overview of the services offered as part of the FREE VES Member Assistance Program. Don’t miss this chance to find out about the mental health, fitness, legal, financial, online resources, and more that are part of this amazing program. Don’t miss learning about all of these phenomenal benefits specifically for VES members throughout Canada and the United States!
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, October 9 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Studios’ THE CREATOR followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Gareth Edwards, Visual Effects Supervisor Jay Cooper and On-Set Visual Effects Supervisor Andrew Roberts, moderated by VES Board Treasurer Jeffrey A. Okun, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11:00AM Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE NUN II
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, September 18 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES members please register your name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Studios’ A HAUNTING IN VENICE
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00AM Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Netflix’s HEART OF STONE
Netflix guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on Wednesday, September 13 at 2:00PM) The Roma Theater in the Netflix Epic building 5901 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Complimentary parking is available in the structure on Bronson Ave.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ THE EQUALIZER 3
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, September 8 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Many VES members participate in Siggraph at various levels – join us for an online event that gathers a roundtable of Siggraph attendees, to recap for VES members who were unable to attend this year in Los Angeles. It’s a chance to get a glimpse of what the conference had to offer, hear about trending tech topics, and discover how the 50th anniversary was commemorated.
The format will be a 1-hour Zoom session with presenters sharing their observations, in a roundtable setting for conversations and multiple perspectives.
Thursday, August 31st 2023
7PM to 8PM (PDT)
Join us on Zoom here : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85896938750
If you have topics you would like to see addressed, please send an email in advance to the evening’s moderator:
Jeff A. Johnson, Secretary, Bay Area Board of Managers
pegasusgiraffe@gmail or bayareasecretary@vesglobal.org
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Sony Pictures’ GRAN TURISMO
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, August 25, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, August 25 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of MGM Studios’ LANDSCAPE WITH INVISIBLE HAND
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, August 21, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, August 21 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
SIGGRAPH 2023 takes place from August 6 to 10 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. VES members must login to see the discount code below.
VES members get FREE Exhibits Only passes to SIGGRAPH 2023, and a limited number of VES members receive complimentary Experience level registration or $195 off higher registration levels for SIGGRAPH 2023. Please register only if you plan to attend SIGGRAPH 2023 in-person in Los Angeles. There will be no refunds for prior purchases, quantity is limited, and VES members must login in order to see the discount codes below.
Celebrate 50 years of SIGGRAPH conferences, and make your mark on the next 50 years of innovation by joining us at SIGGRAPH 2023. Explore our various in-person registration options for the five-day conference in Los Angeles, as well as Virtual Access options to select the experience that is best for you.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – MUTANT MAYHEM
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11:00AM AMC Century City 10250 Santa Monica Blvd #2000, Los Angeles, CA 90067 Click here for a map
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES members receive FREE passes to attend the two-day, invitation-only Production Summit L.A. with industry thought leaders discussing advancements in artificial intelligence, virtual worlds, virtual production, and cloud-based production showcasing some of the latest innovations, sponsored by Microsoft and AMD.
Speakers will include VES members Rick Champagne, Dan Cox, Phil Galler, Erick Geisler, Addy Ghani, James Knight, Jess Loren, Charlotte Nelson, Eric Reynolds, Kimball Thurston and Beck Veitch as well as many others. There will also be two evening networking receptions with a live band performance on Friday night.
VES members must login to RSVP and see the promo code below.
VES members receive FREE passes to attend the two-day, invitation-only Production Summit L.A. with industry thought leaders discussing advancements in artificial intelligence, virtual worlds, virtual production, and cloud-based production showcasing some of the latest innovations, sponsored by Microsoft and AMD.
Speakers will include VES members Rick Champagne, Dan Cox, Phil Galler, Erick Geisler, Addy Ghani, James Knight, Jess Loren, Charlotte Nelson, Eric Reynolds, Kimball Thurston and Beck Veitch as well as many others. There will also be two evening networking receptions with a live band performance on Friday night.
VES members must login to RSVP and see the promo code below.
VES Members and up to Three (3) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ BARBIE
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, July 31, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, July 31 at 10:00AM) Screening Room 12 on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot (Please enter through Gate 4)
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank CA 91502 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ HAUNTED MANSION
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
RSVPs are closed
Saturday, July 29 at 2:00PM (RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 28) Frank G. Wells Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot
(Please enter through the Alameda Gate East of Buena Vista)
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ HAUNTED MANSION
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
RSVPs are closed
Saturday, July 29 at 11:00AM (RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 28) Frank G. Wells Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot
(Please enter through the Alameda Gate East of Buena Vista)
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ OPPENHEIMER
Masks are encouraged, but not required. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
RSVPs are closed
Monday, July 24, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, July 24 at 12:00PM) Harmony Gold (complimentary parking will be provided) 7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART 1
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
RSVPs are closed as this event is overbooked
Monday, July 17, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, July 17 at 12:00PM) AMC Theater at The Grove 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Parking validation in The Grove structure is available at the AMC theater. Parking at the Farmers Market will not be validated.) Click here for a map
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Los Angles section in collaboration with CGPRO are excited to bring this Producing Virtual Production workshop opportunity to our members. Through the thought process of breaking down a small script, considering it’s viability as an ICVFX production, then following through with segment producing, VAD, crewing and execution. Each of the guests will weigh in with their specific focus on the process in an open forum discussion and workshop environment.
Guests include:
Ben Baker – Virtual Production Specialist/Mesh
James Blevins – Senior VP Producer / Co-Founder Mesh
Scott Rosekrans – Virtual Production Supervisor / The Real Time Group at Zoic Studios
Dani Bellar Pilukas – Director of Physical Production Lux Machina
David Ethan Sanders – Producer/Cinematographer at CG Pro / ICVFX consultant
Edward Dawson-Taylor – VAD Supervisor / Head of School CG Pro
This is a Zoom event.
Please RSVP below (Members must login to register)
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
This screening is overbooked and RSVPs are closed
Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 11:00AM Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE FLASH
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, June 26 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ ELEMENTAL followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Peter Sohn, Producer Denise Ream, Visual Effects Supervisor Sanjay Bakshi and Production Designer Don Shank, moderated by VES member and ASIFA Hollywood President Frank Gladstone. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 11:00AM Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS
Paramount Pictures requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below Sunday, June 11, 2019 at 11:00AM
The Sherry Lansing Theater on the Paramount studio lot
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Please enter through the Melrose gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, June 5, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, June 5 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ THE MACHINE
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Thursday, June 1 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE LITTLE MERMAID
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
RSVPs for this screening are closed
Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 12:00PM Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Advance Screening of Tim Webber’s Experimental Sci-fi Short FLITE made using Framestore’s new VFX and virtual production pipeline. Panelists will include Framestore CCO as well as VES Award-, Oscar-, BAFTA- and Emmy-winning GRAVITY Visual Effects Supervisor Tim Webber and Academy Award nominated Visual Effects Supervisor from CHRISTOPHER ROBINTheo Jones will discuss the cutting edge combination of LED Volume, Motion Capture, and Unreal Engine rendering that brought this stunning project to life.
They will discuss Framestore’s new toolset (FUSE) used to create VFX in Unreal Engine at a previously unachievable scale as well as the hybrid live action/CG approach to storytelling along with techniques that brought nuanced human performances in full CG worlds to the screen. Click here to watch the FLITE trailer.
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Thursday, May 25 at 12:00PM)
The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Two (2) Guests are Invited to an Opening Night IMAX Screening of Universal Pictures’ FAST X
Masks are encouraged, but not required. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, May 19 at 12:00PM) IMAX West Coast Headquarters in Playa Vista 12582 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094 Click here for a map
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Ketchup Entertainment’s HYPNOTIC
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, May 15, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, May 15 at 12:00PM)
The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Sony Pictures’ KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, May 12 at 12:00PM)
The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 3 followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Stephane Ceretti and Sony Pictures Imageworks Visual Effects Supervisor Theo Bialek, moderated by Van Ling, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 11:00AM Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ BIG GEORGE FOREMAN: THE MIRACULOUS STORY OF THE ONCE AND FUTURE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, May 5, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, May 5 at 12:00PM)
The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Focus Features’ POLITE SOCIETY
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, April 28, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, April 28 at 12:00PM)
The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ THE POPE’S EXORCIST
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, April 17, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, April 17 at 12:00PM)
The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Universal Pictures’ RENFIELD
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, April 14, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, April 14 at 12:00PM)
The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s AIR
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Monday, April 10, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, April 10 at 12:00PM)
The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Illumination Entertainment’s THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE
RSVPs are closed as this screening is overbooked
Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:45PM AMC Century City 10250 Santa Monica Blvd #2000, Los Angeles, CA 90067
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Three (3) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
RSVPs are closed as this screening is overbooked
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 7:30PM The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Focus Features’ A THOUSAND AND ONE
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, March 31 at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
RSVPs are closed as this screening is overbooked
Monday, March 27, 2023 at 7:30PM The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
The VES Los Angeles Section would like to invite our members to our a Recruiting Mixer and Happy Hour. Also, put your knowledge to a test.
Join us and socialize with fellow VES Members to enjoy some good food and fine drinks, and
please bring a VFX professional who is interested in joining VES as your +1.
We can help you find other members to write endorsement letters for your guest.
Please mark in your calendar: Sunday March 12, 2023 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Our social will take place at: The Cat & Fiddle 742 N. Highland Avenue Hollywood, CA
Members please login to your VES account to register.
In 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.
Events 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.
By 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 for 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.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
The VES Los Angeles Section would like to invite our members to our a Recruiting Mixer and Happy Hour. Also, put your knowledge to a test.
Join us and socialize with fellow VES Members to enjoy some good food and fine drinks, and
please bring a VFX professional who is interested in joining VES as your +1.
We can help you find other members to write endorsement letters for your guest.
Please mark in your calendar: Sunday March 12, 2023 from 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Our social will take place at: The Cat & Fiddle 742 N. Highland Avenue Hollywood, CA
Members please login to your VES account to register.
In 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.
Events 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.
By 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 for 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.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Studios’ COCAINE BEAR
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, March 6, 2023 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, March 6 at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
RSVPs are closed
Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:00AM Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members are invited to attend a hands-on workshop at disquise
Saturday, February, 11 1:00PM
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to register)
On February 11, disguise and the L.A. section of VES invite you to a virtual production technical workshop geared for VFX professionals, detailing how to execute the following types of Virtual Production shoots using disguise:
Video based driving plate car processing
Unreal Engine based interior scene
2.5D (artificial parallax with image layers) based exterior scene
Greenscreen with full incidental lighting
Data recording for post production and VFX
This will be on a working LED volume, and attendees may be asked to take roles such as talent, camera operator, director, etc.
Date: Saturday, February 11
Time:
Welcome Drinks/Lunch: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Technical Workshop: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Questions & Networking: 4:00 – 5:00 PM
disguise is the premium tech platform consisting of hardware, software and third party plugins to centrally manage and control the entire tech stack of a Virtual Production stage. disguise is the only platform that allows seamless transition from game engines, to video plates to 2.5D. disguise not only equips stages, but supports them and trains the operators who run them.
Due to the hands-on nature of this event, space is limited.
Covid Language:
In 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.
Events 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.
By 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 for 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.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
Visual Effects Society Los Angeles Section Holiday Party
Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel
VES Members and One (1) Guest are Invited to Celebrate the Season with Us!
RSVPs are FULL
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Bayview Terrace and Ballroom Holiday Cocktail Attire
5:30PM-6:30PM Cocktails
6:30PM-10:00PM Dinner party Appetizers, Buffet dinner, open bar (see times below) and prizes Open Bar from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Cash Bar 8:30PM to 9:30PM
Bar Closed and Coffee Served 9:30PM to 10:00PM
Valet Parking $25.00 per vehicle (this is discounted for our event , parking is $45.00 normally)
VES Members and One (1) Guest are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D HFR Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Walt Disney Studios safety guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list and all unvaccinated attendees must wear masks at all times indoors.
Panelists will include VES Lifetime Achievement Award-winning Director-Writer-Producer-Editor James Cameron, Oscar winning Producer Jon Landau, Executive Producer, VES Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor at Wētā FX Richard Baneham, VES Georges Méliès Award-winning Senior Visual Effects Supervisor at Wētā FX JoeLetteri, VES, Wētā Visual Effects Producer Lena Scanlan, VES Award-winning Head of FX at Wētā FX JohnathanNixon and VES Award-winning Animation Supervisor at Wētā FX Eric Reynolds, moderated by VES Chair Lisa Cooke. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
RSVPs are closed
Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00AM (Please arrive early to allow time for check-in)
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Two (2) Guests are Invited to a Revival Stereo 3D and 4K Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ AVATAR from 2009
Walt Disney Studios safety guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list and all unvaccinated attendees must wear masks at all times indoors.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login in order to sign up)
Monday, December 5, 2022 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Monday) Frank G. Wells Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot
(Please enter through the Alameda Gate East of Buena Vista)
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ DEVOTION
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Friday, December 2, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, December 2 at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Searchlight Pictures’ THE MENU
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, November 28, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday, November 28 at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ STRANGE WORLD
Walt Disney Studios safety guidelines require that all unvaccinated attendees must wear masks at all times indoors.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Friday, November 25, 2022 at 12:00PM (RSVPs close at 2:00PM on Wednesday, November 23) Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE FABELMANS
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on Friday, November 18 at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Walt Disney Studios safety guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list and all unvaccinated attendees must wear masks at all times indoors.
RSVPs are closed
Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 11:00AM (RSVPs closed at 10:00AM on Friday, November 11) Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Visual Effects Society Presents: “Creating Lifelike Digital Humans – Volumetric Video Capture Techniques for VFX Pipelines”
Wild Capture to Demo Volumetric Video Digital Human Characters at
Metastage State-of-the-Art Volumetric Video Capture Studio
Event Date: Saturday, November 12, 2022
2:00PM – 5:00PM Click here to RSVP
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wild Capture develops smart assets for the next generation of spatial media products that enable creators to produce high-quality digital humans with cutting-edge volumetric technologies and industry-standard practices. Wild Capture’s ‘Digital Human Platform’ offers a complete production pipeline that translates the human essence into volumetric video with the highest quality performance captures available to break the uncanny valley.
Launched in 2020 by filmmaking and VFX visionaries credited with pushing the evolution of new media productions over two decades, Wild Capture provides performance capture expertise at every stage of the creative process. From interactive CG fashion products and services to volumetric crowd kits, Wild Capture content inspires and engages realistic digital humans for use in media production, software development, and web-based applications.
Metastage is a premier XR production studio specializing in 3D capture technology — volumetric capture, or “volcap.” Metastage’s end-to-end system uses an array of 106 machine-vision cameras to capture authentic human performance from all angles and delivers a high-fidelity yet highly compressed 3D asset for streaming on mobile devices and AR/VR headsets, and allows for seamless integration within VFX workflows for framed content.
Since its launch in 2018, Metastage has completed 200+ productions with major brands, earning two Emmy nominations. As producers, technologists, and virtual world development experts, we collaborate with diverse clients to help them build and become leaders in the XR space.
VES LA Members and 1 Guest are invited on a field trip to Wild Capture’s presentation at Meta Stage, a state-of-the-art volumetric video capture stage, located at 12800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Demonstration is from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Refreshments sponsored by:
Setellite is an industry-standard platform for on-set VFX data organization.Setellite is developed in Amsterdam by the talented teams at Planet X Technologies in partnership with Unwind Creative Technology. Additional information on Setellite products is available here.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ ARMAGEDDON TIME
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, November 7, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ BLACK ADAM
RSVPs are closed (VES members must login to sign up.)
Friday, November 4, 2022 at 8:00PM (RSVPs close on Friday, November 4 at 10:00AM) Screening Room 12 on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot (Please enter through Gate 4)
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank CA 91502 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Infinity Festival Hollywood is the place where Hollywood meets Silicon Valley! The festival, a multi-day annual event held in the heart of Hollywood, celebrates story enabled by technology, bringing together Hollywood’s finest storytelling talent with the innovative creators of Silicon Valley’s cutting-edge technology. The Infinity Festival environment includes panels, exhibitions, screenings, keynotes, a fine art gallery and more, all driven by today’s top innovators, creators and artists. Host to a Student Lab and networking events, the festival helps drive economic opportunities for Hollywood’s thriving media and entertainment business community while supporting the up-and-coming creator economy. This year’s festival also includes exciting nighttime events, including the US premiere of “Le Musk”, a 38 min full-length sensory cinematic experience by creator A.R. Rahman, a VIP showing at LightHouse ArtSpace, and a private screening of “Signs of Life” at the Griffith Observatory.
Infinity Festival Hollywood 2022 is presented by Z by HP, NVIDIA, XLA, and Snapdragon. Sponsors include Intel, Microsoft, Verizon, Paramount, IGN, The Wall Street Journal and OUTFRONT Media.
VES members must login to VES site in order to see promo code below
November 2-5, 2022
Goya Studios
1541 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ TICKET TO PARADISE
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, October 24, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 2:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Los Angeles and the Cat & Fiddle invite Members and 1 guest to a
Halloween Pub Get Together
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to register.) Sunday, October 23, at 3:00PM
Cat & the Fiddle
742 Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90038
In 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.
Events 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.
By 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 for 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.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ HALLOWEEN ENDS
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID for admission. Masks are encouraged, but not required.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, October 17, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 2:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, October 10, 2022 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 2:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES LA Members and 1 Guest are invited on a field trip to XR Studios Hollywood,
a state-of-the-art, multi-building campus located in Los Angeles. Monday, Oct 3, 2022 at 9:30AM for Check-In Light Snacks and Coffee will be served Please login to RSVP below
XR Studios regularly pushes the boundaries of what is technically possible in the MR/XR/AR world. They are currently utilizing MegaPixelVR’s GhostFrame technology paired with some of their own IP (Intellectual Property) to achieve 2x frustums with accurate parallax, set extension, and AR at the same time. This allows them to use broadcast style transitions live to tape or live to broadcast, as well as allowing them to record 2x accurate perspectives simultaneously.
XR Studios warmly welcomes VES Members for a tour of the campus and a demonstration that includes:
A look at XR Studios’ XR Workflow for live entertainment, including workflow demonstrations, XR Studios-specific software and supporting software, and more!
The application of disguise’s xR platform for tracking, calibration, and sequencing
stYpe Camera Tracking for spatial Camera Tracking
RED Digital Cinema Camera usage and camera control conversations
Application of Megapixel VR’s GhostFrame integration, including XR Studios’ specific software integration for this multi-frustum solution.
The demonstration will be followed by an open Q&A with XR Studios’ leaders and technologists.
Join us for a day of insightful and collaborative conversations about this exciting and growing Extended Reality and Virtual Production space, plus learn more about the techniques, programs, tips, and tricks needed to tackle your innovative projects.
All attendees must show a photo ID and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for admission. Everyone will be required to wear masks once they enter the XR Stage.
Events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee admission.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person 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 “live 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 your participation
VES Members and Up to Three (3) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ DON’T WORRY DARLING
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Friday, September 30, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, September 30 at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to four (4) Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of The Avenue Entertainment’s MEDIEVAL
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Three (3) Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of 20th Century Studios’ BARBARIAN
Walt Disney Studios safety guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list and all unvaccinated attendees must wear masks at all times indoors.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login in order to sign up)
Friday, September 9, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday) Frank G. Wells Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot
(Please enter through the Alameda Gate East of Buena Vista)
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of United Artists Releasing’s THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, August 29, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Please join your fellow LA VES members for a Beach BBQ!
August 27th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Will Rogers State Beach
RSVPs are now closed
Event Details
Food, Games, and Fun for All Ages!
Restrooms & Free Parking (see map below)
VES Members and a Guest FREE with RSVP
Member children 17 & under are free!
Additional guest tickets can be purchased HERE
$25 in-advance online (through 8/26 at 5 pm)
$30 at-the-door (Credit or Check only)
By signing up for this on-site, in-person event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable for any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this “live 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.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
VES Members and Up to four (4) Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Universal Pictures’ BEAST
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Friday, August 19, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ BULLET TRAIN
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Re-Scheduled to Friday, August 12, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to two (2) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ BLADE RUNNER: FINAL CUT followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Panelists will include Academy and BAFTA nominated Special Photographic Effects Supervisor David Dryer, Academy and BAFTA Award-winning Action Prop Supervisor Michael L. Fink, VES, Technical Achievement Academy Award-winning Computer Engineer at Entertainment Effects Group (EEG) Richard Hollander, VES and Academy and BAFTA Award-winning Chief Model Maker at Entertainment Effects Group (EEG) Mark Stetson, VES, moderated by VES Fellow and former VES Board member Van Ling, VES.
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Friday, August 5, 2022 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on Friday at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Netflix’s THE GRAY MAN
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, July 25, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 12:00PM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
A brief history, overview, and practical advice on the Facial Action Coding System.
Click here to sign-up for the webinar and receive the link
Join us for a Zoom Session on July 23, 11: 00 AM – 12:30 M PDT
With
Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D.
Facial expression scientist, author, and educator, Dr. Erika Rosenberg, will offer an overview of the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) for visual effects industry professionals. Her presentation will include: a history of FACS’s development, a brief dive into this anatomically-based methodology for facial measurement, and a discussion of crucial considerations for the application of this measurement tool and knowledge of its parts (namely the action units or AUs) to the creation of moving faces in the arts. Finally, Dr. Rosenberg will offer some ready-to-implement, “take-home” advice on how to use knowledge from FACS research on emotion to convey feeling in animated faces.
VES Members and Up to four (4) Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Universal Pictures’ NOPE
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Friday, July 22, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Imageworks Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to three (3) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Monday, July 18, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER
Walt Disney Studios safety guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list and all unvaccinated attendees must wear masks at all times indoors.
RSVPs are now closed
Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 11:00AM (RSVPs closed at 10:00AM on Friday, July 15) Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Virtual Production Group (VPG) has just opened its doors to a brand-new virtual production stage standing in the heart of Hollywood at Sunset Las Palmas Studios. VPG is a collective of seasoned industry professionals with leadership and experience across all sectors of film production. Their philosophy is simple; the design and implementation of virtual production for filmmakers by filmmakers.
Operating as the first truly vertically-integrated virtual production studio, VPG’s unique offerings consist of providing services encompassing all facets of virtual production: from script/content breakdown, pre/tech vis, the design and creation of Unreal Engine based virtual environment assets from the VAD, the optimization and operation of the Las Palmas LED volume stage with specialized VPG supervision with representatives from multiple department disciplines, and post production services.
VPG is comprised of Pangaea LED Technology, Drive Studios, VFX Technologies, and Background Images utilizing Epic/Unreal Engine, and Stype Camera Tracking systems giving the Virtual Production industry a true end-to-end suite of all VP services. They will show all tech aspects and systems related to virtual production as well as driving home the importance of having the proper teams and companies in place to drive the highly technical virtual production engine.
VPG warmly invites colleagues from VES and looks forward to sharing their insight into a new virtual production paradigm.
Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10:00AM
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Sunset Las Palmas Studios – Stage 2
1040 N. Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 Click here for a map
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
All attendees must show a photo ID and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee admission.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person 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 “live 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Illumination Entertainment’s MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 4:00PM (RSVPs close on Friday at 4:00PM) AMC Century City 10250 Santa Monica Blvd #2000, Los Angeles, CA 90067 (Complimentary concessions will be provided by the studio)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to three (3) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ ELVIS
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
RSVPs are now closed
Monday, June 27, 2022 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Celebration of the Centenary of the Late Academy and BAFTA Award-winning Makeup Artist Dick Smith (1922-2014). The evening will begin with a drinks reception plus a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ ALTERED STATES followed by a Q&A with Academy Scientific and Engineering and Technical Achievement Award-winner Bran Ferren who did Special Visual Effects on the picture and Emmy-winning Special Effects Makeup Artists Craig Reardon and Todd Masters as well as Emmy-winning Special Effects Technician Kevin Pike.
This event is presented by MastersFX and the Visual Effects Society.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login for location and to RSVP)
Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 6:00PM Reception at 6:00PM, Screening at 7:15PM
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Advance Screening of Netflix’s THE SEA BEAST followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Panelists will include Writer / Producer / Director Chris Williams, Producer Jed Schlanger, Production Designer Matthias Lechner, Animation Director Zach Parrish, Head of Character Animation Joshua Beveridge and VFX Supervisor R. Stirling Duguid.
Click here to RSVP (be sure to choose which screening you wish to attend.) Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 2:00PM Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Guests are Invited to a Special Fathers’ Day 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ LIGHTYEAR.
Walt Disney Studios safety guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list and any unvaccinated attendees must wear masks at all times indoors.
RSVPs are closed
Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 11:00AM (RSVPs closed at 10:00AM on Friday) Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to three (3) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION.
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Friday, June 17, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday, June 17 at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Please join us for an eye-opening presentation of new innovations in 3D display technology. From lasers to light fields, the panelists will decipher the physics of how we see and interpret objects in the third dimension.
Presenters will explain the differences between these next generation displays, plus the evolution of the technology and the future of the industry.
The group will also discuss best practices for crafting a holographic narrative, the benefits of light-field virtual sets, and the timeline for experiencing these new technologies firsthand.
Moderator: Brian Gaffney from Unity Technologies
Panel: Dr. Daniel Smalley, Associate Professor, Brigham Young University
Thaisa Yamamura, Head of Business Development, Sony Electronics
Jon Karafin, CEO of Light Field Lab.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign-up)
When: Saturday, May 21, 2022
When: 11am to 1pm
Where: Harmony Gold Theatre
7655 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Secured underground parking is accessible via driveway from Sunset Boulevard. An adjacent lot for overflow parking is located behind the building and can be accessed from Stanley Ave.
All VES members and guests must show photo ID and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person 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 “live 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.
VES Members and One (1) Guest are Invited On a Field Trip to PRG Virtual Production Studio
PRG rules require that all VES members must show photo ID and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
The film industry in 2022 has changed drastically. Everything from day-to-day operations to the very way we budget, schedule, and film productions. Virtual Production has been a big part of the continued evolution of the industry. This has been propelled further through new studies coming out of the UK showing the carbon footprint savings of shooting in a “volume” (a large LED stage). “ICVFX” (In-camera visual effects) are among the most exciting and sought-after virtual production techniques today. In light of this, we will be having various Field Trips during the summer months to new Virtual Production Studios in LA.
The first field trip will be at PRG Virtual Production Studio.
PRG has recently redesigned their Virtual Production Stage. Check out their new Mobile Modular Stage as well as their VP Production Truck that can travel to any location to set up LED Walls on an empty warehouse or stage. You’ll see demos of N-Display, xR set extensions and NCam, and tour the Brain Bar and control room inside the truck.
The PRG R&D team have further developed the Ncam offering with a unique on-set solution, seamlessly integrated with Unreal Engine and Mk2 Hardware. Ncam Reality system is integrated in the custom set cart, which all work together to blend live action and CG content in any indoor or outdoor environment.
Members and a guest will have the chance to see what an actual LED Volume looks like and be shown some of the differences between the various virtual production technologies like ICVFX, XR, AR and how they can best be used. In addition, they will be shown the difference between using playback on the LED Walls and using a tracked cinema camera linked directly with a game engine (Unreal Engine) that connects the physical world with images on the LED Wall. There will also be an open discussion on methods outside of the full ICVFX experience that are being adopted.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP) Monday, May 16, 2022 at 11:00AM
PRG Virtual Production Studio
1245 Aviation Place, San Fernando, CA 91340
In 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.
Events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee admission.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person 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 “live 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.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
VES Members and Up to Three (3) Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS.
Walt Disney Studios safety guidelines require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID that matches their names on the RSVP list and wear masks at all times indoors.
RSVPs are Closed
Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 3:00PM (It is now too late to make any changes) Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to four (4) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ THE NORTHMAN.
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
RSVPs are closed
Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on Thursday at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Three (3) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE.
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Monday, April 18, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Advance Screening of Universal Pictures’ and DreamWorks Animation’s THE BAD GUYS.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up)
Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 4:00PM The London Hotel screening room 1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Complimentary valet parking is provided by Universal.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
No masks will be required. Though unlikely, Los Angeles might still require VES members and guests (depending on age) to show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission. (Final confirmation will be announced 24 hours before the screening.)
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Three (3) Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Universal Pictures’ AMBULANCE.
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
RSVPs are closed
Friday, April 8, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Friday at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Three (3) Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ MORBIUS.
Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission.
RSVPs are now closed
Monday, April 4, 2022 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 10:00AM) The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to Four (4) Named Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE BATMAN
Warner Bros. rules require that all VES members and guests must show photo ID and upload proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 to their Passcard system for admission.
RSVPs are closed (VES members can make changes until Monday at 12:00PM via e-mail to ben@vesglobal.org)
Monday, March 14, 2022 at 7:00PM Steven J. Ross theater on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot (Please enter through Gate 4 off Hollywood Way)
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank CA 91502 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
All guests must show proof of full vaccination to attend this event by uploading their vaccination card information into the online Warner Bros. Passcard system.
On the day of the screening, guests will also be required to complete an online self-health screening via the online Warner Bros. Passcard system.
If you have any questions regarding these safety protocols and Warner Bros. Studios’ policies related to COVID-19, please call the Warner Bros. COVID-19 Response Hotline at (818) 954-2019.
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members only are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate Pictures’ MOONFALL.Sony Pictures Imageworks guidelines require that all VES members must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission and that masks must be worn over the nose and mouth at all times indoor while on the SPI/SPA lot. Additionally, everyone must maintain a social distance of at least 6 feet while in the Ray Harryhausen Theater. (Seating is extremely limited due to social distancing.)
RSVPs are closed, as this screening is full
Friday, February 25, 2022 at 7:30PM The Ray Harryhausen Theater on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot 9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Complimentary parking is available in the underground lot on Washington.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to 4 Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME.Los Angeles City Ordinance #187219 requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission and masks must be worn at all times in indoor public settings.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close on Thursday at 10:00AM) The Cary Grant Theater on the Sony Pictures Studio Lot 10202 West Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Please enter through the Culver/Motor gate and park in that structure.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ ENCANTO followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Los Angeles City Ordinance #187219 requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission and masks must be worn at all times in indoor public settings.
Panelists will include Annie Award-winning Writer-Director Jared Bush, Producer Yvett Merino, VES Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Kersavage and Annie and VES Award-winning Head of Effects Animation Erin V. Ramos, moderated by VES Board member Camille Eden.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00AM Harmony Gold (complimentary parking will be provided)
7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Up to 4 Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Sony Pictures’ VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE.Los Angeles City Ordinance #187219 requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission and masks must be worn at all times in indoor public settings.
RSVPs are closed
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 7:30PM The John Singleton Theater (formerly the Backstage) on Sony Pictures Studio Lot 10202 West Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Parking instructions will be included in the reminder e-mail.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and One (1) Guest are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS. followed by a Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Dan Glassand Sound Designer/Supervising Sound Editor Dane A. Davies, MPSE.
Warner Bros. rules and Los Angeles City Ordinance #187219 requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission and masks must be worn at all times in indoor public settings.
RSVPs are closed, as this screening is overbooked.
Monday, December 13, 2021 at 7:00PM Steven J. Ross theater on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot (Please enter through Gate 4)
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank CA 91502 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
All guests must show proof of full vaccination to attend this event by uploading their vaccination card information into the online Warner Bros Passcard system.
Based on the current Los Angeles County mandate, all guests will be required to wear masks while inside the theater.
On the day of the screening, guests will also be required to complete an online self-health screening via the online Warner Bros Passcard system.
If you have any questions regarding these safety protocols and Warner Bros. Studios’ policies related to COVID-19, please call the Warner Bros. COVID-19 Response Hotline at (818) 954-2019.
* Please help protect the mysteries inside of the Matrix and do not reveal plot points or twists in your social posts. Do not post any teases in advance. Social: Thursday, December 16 @ 6:30PM (PST), 9:30PM (EST) – Review: Tuesday, December 21 @ 8:00AM (PST), 11:00AM (EST)
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Join the VES Los Angeles Section for some holiday cheer!
DATE: Sunday, December 12th
TIME: 3:00 to 7:00 PM
VENUE: The Cat and Fiddle, 742 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
This is our first in person event for the LA Section. Come out and socialize with your fellow VES members, exchange ideas, discuss favorite (or not so favorite) projects.
Los Angeles City Ordinance #187219 requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID & proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for admission and masks must be worn at all times in indoor public settings (except when eating or drinking).
In 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.
By signing up for this on-site, in-person 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 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.
Please login to RSVP Below. VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ field and your guest in “Attendee 2” field.
VES Members and Up to 3 Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE.Los Angeles City Ordinance #187219 requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission and masks must be worn at all times in indoor public settings.
This screening is overbooked and RSVPs are closed
Monday, November 22, 2021 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Monday at 12:00PM) The John Singleton Theater (formerly the Backstage) on Sony Pictures Studio Lot 10202 West Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (Parking instructions will be included in this weekend’s reminder e-mail.)
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 25th Anniversary Screening of Paramount Pictures’ STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT Followed by a Discussion with the Filmmakers. This event is presented by MastersFX, the Visual Effects Society with a print from Paramount. Los Angeles City Ordinance #187219 requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission and masks must be worn at all times in indoor public settings.
Panelists will include award-winning Director-Actor Jonathan Frakes and Emmy-winning Borg Design Supervisor Todd Masters of MastersFX as well as VES, Academy, BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor John Knoll, moderated by VES and Emmy Award-winner Dan Curry, VES.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login for location and to RSVP)
Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 7:00PM
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and up to 3 Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ ETERNALS. Los Angeles City Ordinance #187219 requires that all VES members and guests must show photo ID & proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for admission and masks must be worn at all times in indoor public settings (except while actively enjoying concessions).Click here for theater specific terms and conditions.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:30PM El Capitan Theatre (Parking at the Hollywood & Highland Center is $3 for 4 hours with theatre validation.) 6838 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Infinity Festival Hollywood is back live this November! For 2021, the theme of “Story Enabled by Technology” continues with a new slate of innovative programming, including industry-leading speakers, panels, exhibitions, innovation labs and a fine art gallery, each with an emerging-tech focus. Reserve your tickets now at infinityfestival.com. (VES members must login to see code for Free tickets.)
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of United Artists’ NO TIME TO DIE. Theater rules and L.A. County Public Health guidelines require that masks or face coverings must be worn over the nose and mouth at all times in indoor public settings.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 7:00PM Harmony Gold (complimentary parking will be provided)
7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ fields***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Join us for a fun Halloween Movie Night featuring the movie classic Scream!
DATE: Thursday, October 28th
TIME: Gates Open at 7:00 PM / Movie Starts at 7:30 PM
PLACE: Drive Up at Santa Monica Airport
3233 Donald Douglas Loop S * Santa Monica Interim Open Space * Santa Monica, CA 90405
Enjoy the movie from inside your car or enjoy lawn seating.
Concession Stand: Enjoy classic cinema concessions like candy, soda and fresh popcorn, available with contactless order and pick-up. You’re also welcome to bring your own food to enjoy with your movie!
This time we are going truly GLOBAL! The LA section has arranged for an opportunity to virtually meet with VES members in AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND and INDIA
You could make 5+ new international VFX industry connections in just one hour. If you have not made it to one of these fast paced sessions before, this is the one you simply can’t miss!
Friday 15th October 2021
7:00 pm PDT
Members can register for FREE at the link below (Members must login to the website).
VES Members and up to 4 Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ DUNE, followed by a discussion with award-winning Director/Producer/Co-Writer Denis Villeneuve and VES, Academy and BAFTA Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Paul Lambert, moderated by Award-winning VES member Rob Legato, ASC. Theater rules and L.A. County Public Health guidelines require that face coverings must be worn at all times in indoor public settings (except while actively enjoying food and drinks).
RSVPs are closed, as this screening is overbooked (Any changes should go to ben@vesglobal.org)
Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 11:00AM Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood (Parking is $5 after rebate at the theater box office. General parking price is $28 payable before the rebate.) 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please register your name as “Attendee 1″***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and up to 4 Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE SUICIDE SQUAD. Warner Bros. Studios rules and L.A. County Public Health guidelines require that face coverings must be worn at all times in indoor public settings.
RSVPs are Closed
Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 4:00PM (RSVPs close on Friday at 12:00PM) Screening Room 12 on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot (Please enter through Gate 4)
4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank CA 91502 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please register your name as “Attendee 1″***
Please note that all guests of the WB facilities need to bring a valid photo ID and are required to complete their Self-Health Screening tool called Passcard. The self-health screening process is as follows:
Enter the following when prompted for the Location Code: 220-162-396
When prompted on the Vaccination Status screen, please select: “The WarnerMedia Vaccine Policy does not apply to me…” option
Upon completion of the screening tool, you will receive aGREEN or a RED result.
If GREEN, you need to show the GREENresult to security upon arrival for access.
If RED, do not come to WB facilities, and, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you may need to contact your primary health care provider.
Your GREENresult is only valid on the date completed.
Everyone’s safety is important to Warner Bros. Your access to the Studio Lot is conditioned on full compliance with the Safety Protocols. Please especially remember the three W’s:
Wear a face covering or a mask.
Watch your distance. Stay at least six feet from other people.
Wash your hands frequently.
If you have any questions regarding these safety protocols and Warner Bros. Studios’ policies related to COVID-19, please call the Warner Bros. COVID-19 Response Hotline at (818) 954-2019.
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and up to 2 Guests are Invited to a Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS. Theater rules and L.A. County Public Health guidelines require that face coverings must be worn at all times in indoor public settings (except while actively enjoying concessions).Click herefor theater specific terms and conditions.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 3:30PM El Capitan Theatre (Parking at the Hollywood & Highland Center is $3 for 4 hours with theatre validation.) 6838 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
***VES Members: Please register your name as “Attendee 1″***
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of DreamWorks Animation’s and Universal Pictures’ THE BOSS BABY: FAMILY BUSINESS. Theater rules require that masks or face coverings must be worn at all times while in the building.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 4:00PM Harmony Gold (complimentary parking will be provided)
7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Click here for a map.
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ BLACK WIDOW. Theater rules require that face coverings must be worn at all times (except while actively enjoying concessions). Click here for theater specific terms and conditions.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 12:00PM El Capitan Theatre (Parking at the Hollywood & Highland Center is $3 for 4 hours with theatre validation.) 6838 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
In 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.
Screenings 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.
By 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.
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Master Production Designer, Oscar and BAFTA nominee and Emmy Award winner, James D. Bissell.
The event will be moderated by Jeffrey A. Okun, VES and will be followed by a Q&A session.
DATE:Saturday, May 29, 2021
TIME: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
PLACE: Zoom of Course
James’ list of credits include: Good Night, and Good Luck, 300, Mission: Impossible-GhostProtocol,E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and most recently, The Midnight Sky.
Join us for our first LA hosted West Coast VES section members networking event!
DATE: Wednesday 26th
TIME: 7:00 pm
This is an amazing opportunity for ‘Speed Networking’ with West Coast members of the VES hosted by the LA section. This fast paced session uses Meetaway’s digital platform with targeted matching, to ensure you can connect directly with the people you want for a 1-1 conversation. You could make 5 new industry connections in the VES in just one hour!
Please login to register below!
More about the event format:
For anyone new to the Meetaway format, Meetaways are online events that intelligently match attendees for a series of 1-on-1 video calls. After each conversation, attendees automatically rotate to the next one. You just log in to the event and Meetaway will handle the rest.
Additionally, you’ll want to join the event on a laptop or desktop with a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or new Edge. Meetaway does not support mobile devices because the screen movements are often distracting and having everyone on a laptop or desktop results in a better overall experience.
Join us for our first virtual VES LA Spring Membership Mixer!
This is an amazing opportunity for ‘Speed Networking’ with members of the VES LA Section. Meetaway’s digital platform with targeted matching ensures you can connect directly with the people you want for a 1-1 conversation.
VES LA Members who register by 3/9 will receive a $20 Doordash credit.
Members are encouraged to invite their industry colleagues interested in learning more about joining the VES. This is also a great opportunity for our current members, just to check in with your peers and see how everyone is doing.
The spring membership deadline is Monday, March 15th, so be sure to attend this event if you are interested in joining the Visual Effects Society Los Angels Section. The event will provide valuable information about the benefits members enjoy, as well as offering the opportunity to network with 5 or more VFX colleagues for a chance to create meaningful connections.
Join us for our first virtual VES LA Spring Membership Mixer!
This is an amazing opportunity for ‘Speed Networking’ with members of the VES LA Section. Meetaway’s digital platform with targeted matching ensures you can connect directly with the people you want for a 1-1 conversation.
VES LA Members who register by 3/9 will receive a $20 Doordash credit.
Members are encouraged to invite their industry colleagues interested in learning more about joining the VES. This is also a great opportunity for our current members, just to check in with your peers and see how everyone is doing.
The spring membership deadline is Monday, March 15th, so be sure to attend this event if you are interested in joining the Visual Effects Society Los Angels Section. The event will provide valuable information about the benefits members enjoy, as well as offering the opportunity to network with 5 or more VFX colleagues for a chance to create meaningful connections.
Please join us for special screening of the hit comedy AIRPLANE with an after show Q&A with special guest Writer-Director, Jerry Zucker!
Saturday February 13th 2021 at 4:00 PM PST.
The event will showcase a new streaming/test screening platform where all the regular items: chat room, recording faces watching the movie, and a lively discussion post the film with the director can occur.
In all cases, we record the viewer and reactions and sync them to the timeline of the movie. A link will be sent out to those who will participate with a password.
We look forward to having you attend this very special event!
The screening is open to VES LA members and is limited to 50 participants.
The Los Angeles Section of the Visual Effects Society presents:
PROFESSIONAL VIRTUAL PRODUCTION FROM HOME
Saturday, November 7th at 11 AM; PST Hosted by: James Markham Hall, Jr.
Join us as we discuss state-of-the-art virtual production tools and techniques used remotely to create professional level content beyond studio specifications.
National Geographic and Disney+ Invite VES Members and One Guest to Attend the World Premiere Drive-In Screening of THE RIGHT STUFF: THE RACE TO BE FIRST IN SPACE plus Q&A with the cast.
Monday, October 5, 2020 at 7:30PM (Doors open at 6:30PM)
Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport
3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404
Featuring Emmy-nominated talent for Outstanding Sound Editing from What We Do in the Shadows “The Return”.
What does a CG bat fight sound like?
How do you create troll footsteps when you’ve never seen a troll?
Join us for an engaging discussion about how VFX & sound inform each other in on-screen storytelling, and help create a show that’s half supernatural, half documentary, and 100% hilarious.
Panelists include: * Steffan Falesitch, Supervising Sound Editor * Jackie Jones, SVP Broadcast Formosa Group * Diego Gat, Re-Recording Mixer * David Barbee, FX Editor * Sam Ejnes, Re-Recording Mixer * Sara McGrail, VES L.A. Board Co-Chair
Bay Area, Washington, Vancouver and Los Angeles Sections present:
West Coast Happy Hour Wednesday, August 26th
6:00-7:00pm (PST – Of Course!)
It’s time for all of the VES’ West Coast Members to step up and mingle:
* Have a great recipe to share?
* Recommendation on new shows to binge?
* Who has the cutest cat, doggie or turtle?
Prizes too! Have a chance to WIN a copy of the newly released third edition of the VES Handbook of Visual Effects: Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures!
To join THIS party, use Chrome desktop browser (with the Netflix Party extension installed) and click on the party URL above, which will redirect to Netflix’s website. You must click on the “NP” button next to the address bar to automatically join the party. The Chat will start around 7:00 pm with screening to begin @ 7:10 pm.
FINE PRINT: NETFLIX SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. DON’T HAVE AN ACCOUNT? SIGN UP AT NETFLIX.COM FOR A FREE 30 DAY SUBSCRIPTION. NETFLIX PARTY CHROME EXTENSION REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED. THIS IS AN UNMODERATED EVENT. PLEASE BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER.
Join us for your chance to WIN a copy of the newly released third edition of the VES Handbook of Visual Effects: Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures!
VES LA Happy Hour Wednesday, July 29th 6:00-7:00pm
Have a great recipe to share?
Best new show to binge watch?
Hookup for comfy corona masks?
It’s time to fraternize, chat & connect!
The LA Section of the Visual Effects Society invites you to its next panel:
LED Stage Production
Sunday, June 28th @ 11 AM (PST)
via ZOOM
The worlds of game development and film production have collided and created a brand new world for filmmakers to explore: LED Stage Production.
This panel is designed to give a general Introduction of LED Stages and their impact on Pre-Production, Production and Post. Additional focus will be on the future of content production in a COVID19 world.
This is a free educational webinar panel, followed by a Q&A.
You are invited to our first-ever, VES Netflix Party where you choose the movie – Click here to vote for the movie!
Then on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM we will watch the winning movie together and join an online chat with our fellow west coast VES colleagues from the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Washington Sections.
Look for your Netflix Party url email invitation and on this page one hour before showtime where you’ll find out the winning movie when you log in.
Fine Print: Netflix subscription required to participate. Don’t have an account? Sign up at Netflix.com for a FREE 30 day subscription. You will receive an email invite with a private URL one hour prior to the screening. Netflix Party Chrome Extension required to be installed. Instructions will be included with your invitation. This is an unmoderated event. Please be kind to one another.
This online presentation will discuss and demonstrate how new advancements in virtual production and visualization can be used to help all content creators raise the bar with creative ideas and new technical approaches.
THE THIRD FLOOR is one of the world’s leading visualization studios. It is a major contributor to today’s most popular films and TV series — from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and STAR WARS Franchise to HBO’s GAME OF THRONES.
Our speakers from THE THIRD FLOOR are: Eric Carney, Founder, Global CTO/Visual FX Supervisor; Gary Marshall, R&D Innovation Director; Dane Smith, Vice President; and Lara Cawsey, Business Development Manager
Our event will be hosted by Scott Squires, VES a VES Fellow who has worked in the visual effects industry for decades as a VFX supervisor and technical developer. He has multiple VFX Academy Award nominations and worked on such films as THE MASK, DRAGONHEART, and STAR WARS: EPISODE 1- THE PHANTOM MENACE.
The VES Los Angeles Screening of Paramount Pictures’ A QUIET PLACE PART II has been cancelled because the studio has postponed the release due to concerns related to the COVID19 outbreak.
The VES Los Angeles Screening of Sony Pictures’ BLOODSHOThas been cancelled because the studio has postponed the release due to concerns related to the COVID19 outbreak.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE WAY BACK
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID19, we ask you or your guests who may show any symptoms or who might have been exposed to the virus do not attend VES events.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information) (RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Monday, March 9) Monday, March 9, 2020 at 8:00PM
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ ONWARD
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 6) Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 12:00PM
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE INVISIBLE MAN
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information) (RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, February 28) Friday, February 28, 2020 at 8:00PM
**See old friends & meet some new ones**
**Learn about VES events & programs**
**Find or be someone to write a new-member endorsement letter**Beer, wine & light bites
Fabulous raffle prizes!
* Bring a potential new member for an extra ticket!Venue graciously provided by: Pixomondo Los Angeles 2055 S Barrington Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90025
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century’s THE CALL OF THE WILD
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, February 21) Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 2:00PM
MastersFX Presents a Celebration of Practical Effects with a Special Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Screening of TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT followed by a discussion with Todd Masters and others to be announced.
Click here to RSVP (Space is limited, so please sign up soon) Monday, January 13, 2020 at 8:00PM Arclight (Cinerama Dome) Hollywood
6360 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Todd Masters and His Special Guests will reflect on the making of this iconic movie with “tales” of the challenges of the practical effects, and how they integrated with the live action performances. Never before seen slides from behind-the-scenes of the making of DEMON KNIGHT will also be presented!
For more information, please call Dan Harary at Asbury PR Agency at (310) 859-1831
Join us at the VES Bake-Off After-Party!
Immediately after the AMPAS Bake-Off, please join us for the VES Bake-Off Bash After-Party for fun, friends, food and libations at Via Alloro restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Saturday, January 4, 2020 VES Bake-Off After-Party 9:00PM to 11:30PM **The Academy’s VFX Bake-Off is a separate event and handled through AMPAS.
Via Alloro (less than a mile from the Academy’s Goldwyn Theater). 301 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Complimentary Valet Parking is available at the restaurant.
Tickets are non-refundable / non-transferable. All tickets are sold individually. Space is limited and this event will sell out, please get your tickets NOW!
Member Ticket Price = $65.00
Non-Member Ticket Price = $125.00
We look forward to celebrating with our members and colleagues from around the globe and making this a festive international gathering!
For Sponsorship opportunities, please click here and contact Nancy Ward at (818) 981-7861 by Friday, December 13.
Now that the 18th Annual VES Awards season is underway, we once again invite VES members to participate in our Nomination Panels. The Nomination Event will be held worldwide on January 4, 2020.
Any active VES member who can travel to one of the cities listed below may participate.
This is your chance to determine who will ultimately walk up to the podium on January 29, 2020, to collect a coveted VES Award. A single vote may make the difference between being nominated… or not… and that vote could be yours!
Past participants know that this is the must-attend event of the awards season. Not only will you view some of the most amazing visual imagery of 2019, you’ll get to see exclusive behind-the-scenes footage while participating in the single best networking opportunity of the year. It’s a chance to see old friends, meet the best and brightest in the visual effects field, and learn new techniques that you can apply to your own craft. All of that, plus the satisfaction of knowing that you have participated in choosing what will ultimately be the Nominations announced to the press for the 18th Annual VES Awards.
Judges who register to participate will receive information about specific times and locations from their local section representatives once their applications are received. If you are ready to make a difference, please submit your Panel Judge Application BELOW. Make sure you check the box indicating which of the Nomination Event locations you are applying for.
The Nomination Event is a full-day event held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 around the globe. Nominees will be announced on Monday, January 6, 2020. We look forward to receiving your Judge Application to make this year’s Nomination Event a success!
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Lucasfilm’s STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Director J.J. Abrams as well as Visual Effects Supervisors Roger Guyett and Patrick Tubach, moderated by VES 1st Vice Chair Jeffrey A. Okun, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 20) Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:00AM
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Universal Pictures’ 1917
(VES members must login in order to see venue information and RSVP.)
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night 3D Screening of Sony Pictures’ JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL
(VES members must login in order to see venue information and RSVP.)
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Netflix’s THE IRISHMAN followed by a Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Pablo Helman, moderated by VES Fellow Paul Debevec, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.) There will also be a reception off of the lobby of the theater immediately after the discussion.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 6) Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 11:00AM
Join us for the most wonderful party of the year!
Exciting raffle prizes, great food & drinks, interactive exhibits, music, and a Sky Slide 70 floors up! (Come early! Free sky slide tickets for the first 100 guests!)
Members +1 free with RSVP (Please log-in to RSVP on this page)
RSVP & Ticket sales close Fri, Nov 29th at 12:00pm
The Visual Effects Society in collaboration with the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) invite a limited number of VES members to attend the hands-on Practical Lighting for CG Artists masterclass at the Sony Digital Media Production Center (DMPC).
Among those scheduled to appear are 6-time Oscar nominee and ASC Lifetime Achievement Award-winning Cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, ASC, and VES Founders Award recipient, Fellow and Lifetime Member Bill Taylor, VES, ASC, who’s won the Academy’s Technical Achievement Award and the Medal of Commendation as well as an Emmy. Join us for the eighth incarnation of the wildly popular and informative one-day seminar geared toward helping digital artists develop the sensibilities and sensitivities of a cinematographer.
Click here to purchase tickets ($25 tickets include Mexican buffet lunch with vegan & gluten free options) Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Registration begins at 10:30AM, Masterclass at 11:00AM
(VES members must login to see venue information below)
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and Blue Sky Studios’ SPIES IN DISGUISE followed by a Q&A with Director Nick Bruno, moderated by Pete Hammond
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 29) Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00AM
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ FROZEN 2
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 22) Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 4:00PM
WET, also known as WET Design, is a water feature design firm based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1983 by former Disney Imagineers Mark Fuller, Melanie Simon, and Alan Robinson, the company has designed over two hundred fountains and water features using water, fire, ice, fog, and lights.
Please log-in to RSVP.
Strict guest list required – Space is limited to first 30 members!
Please only RSVP if you’re able to attend.
Join us for a VES-exclusive look at the latest Dreamscape VR experiences!
The Vision: Combine the emotional power of Hollywood storytelling, the visceral excitement
of great theme-park rides, and this extraordinary new technology to create stories and worlds
that push the limits of virtual reality.
Tuesday, Nov 19th
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Please plan to arrive between 1:00-1:30pm, and stay for the duration until 3:00pm.
Shows last approximately 30 minutes, so guests may be able to do more than one experience.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s MIDWAY followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Roland Emmerich, Visual Effects Supervisor Peter Travers and Visual Effects Producer Tricia Mulgrew, moderated by VES Board member Jeffrey Kleiser. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information) Monday, November 18, 2019 at 7:30PM
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s FORD V FERRARI followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Olivier Dumont, Visual Effects Producer Kathy Siegel and Special Effects Supervisor Mark R. Byers. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 15) Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00AM
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ DOCTOR SLEEP
(VES members must login in order to see venue information and RSVP.)
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE GOLDFINCH
Please RSVP below
Friday, September 13, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Kids Run The Bases (kids 14 & under after the game)
Dodgers Foundation Memorabilia Silent Auction (located outside the Vin Scully Press box on Club Level 5)
Tickets: $35 (Please log-in to purchase tickets.)
All You Can Eat Right Field Pavilion, Section 306
Limited seats! Purchase today!
Tickets include unlimited Dodger Dogs, nachos, popcorn, peanuts, Coke products and water through the 7th inning. Alcohol is not included, but is available for purchase. Outside food can also be brought into the stadium, as well as sealed bottles of soda and water, up to 1 liter each.
Parking & Game Entry
Parking gates open 2.5 hours prior to the start of the game.
Stadium gates open approximately 2 hours prior to the first pitch.
Parking for automobiles and motorcycles is $17 in advance and $25 at the gate.
Preferred parking is $40 in advance and $50 at the gate. Parking for large vehicles including buses, motor homes, limousines and other oversized vehicles is $40 in advance and $50 at the gate.
For only $5 (in advance or upon arrival), purchase parking for Lots 13 and 14. These first-come, first-serve lots are located offsite on Stadium Way – between Elysian Park Avenue and the 110 – and allow for easy entrance and exit. Note that there is an uphill walk to the stadium from these lots, of approximately 10 to 15 minutes. A free shuttle is available for fans with disabilities, call Fan Services (323) 224-2611. Go online to www.dodgers.com to purchase parking in advance.
Kids Run The Bases (kids 14 & under after the game)
Dodgers Foundation Memorabilia Silent Auction (located outside the Vin Scully Press box on Club Level 5)
Tickets: $35 (Please log-in to purchase tickets.)
All You Can Eat Right Field Pavilion, Section 306
Limited seats! Purchase today!
Tickets include unlimited Dodger Dogs, nachos, popcorn, peanuts, Coke products and water through the 7th inning. Alcohol is not included, but is available for purchase. Outside food can also be brought into the stadium, as well as sealed bottles of soda and water, up to 1 liter each.
Parking & Game Entry
Parking gates open 2.5 hours prior to the start of the game.
Stadium gates open approximately 2 hours prior to the first pitch.
Parking for automobiles and motorcycles is $17 in advance and $25 at the gate.
Preferred parking is $40 in advance and $50 at the gate. Parking for large vehicles including buses, motor homes, limousines and other oversized vehicles is $40 in advance and $50 at the gate.
For only $5 (in advance or upon arrival), purchase parking for Lots 13 and 14. These first-come, first-serve lots are located offsite on Stadium Way – between Elysian Park Avenue and the 110 – and allow for easy entrance and exit. Note that there is an uphill walk to the stadium from these lots, of approximately 10 to 15 minutes. A free shuttle is available for fans with disabilities, call Fan Services (323) 224-2611. Go online to www.dodgers.com to purchase parking in advance.
VES Members and Their Guests in are Invited to aPre-Release Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ IT CHAPTER TWO
Please RSVP below Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 7:00PM (RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Thursday, September 5)
Warner Bros. Studio screening room #5
4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91522 (Please enter through the Gate #4/Hollywood Way and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Millenium Films’ ANGEL HAS FALLEN
Please RSVP below
Friday, August 30, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ GOOD BOYS
Please RSVP below
Friday, August 23, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
This film is Rated R for strong crude sexual content, drug and alcohol material, and language throughout – all involving tweens.
Screenings 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.
Grab a friend or two. All are welcome to join for coffee, tea, and conversation!
Topic: Diversity & Inclusion in Hiring & Career Development
How diverse is your workplace?
What are best practices in recruitment & career dev you’ve seen, or would like to see?
Are you looking for talent, your next gig, or making a career move?
Bring your VFX friends, feedback, ideas, and resumes or job posts!
Priscilla’s Coffee
4150 W Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA 91505
Grab a friend or two. All are welcome to join for coffee, tea, and conversation!
Topic: Diversity & Inclusion in Hiring & Career Development
How diverse is your workplace?
What are best practices in recruitment & career dev you’ve seen, or would like to see?
Are you looking for talent, your next gig, or making a career move?
Bring your VFX friends, feedback, ideas, and resumes or job posts!
Priscilla’s Coffee
4150 W Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA 91505
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN
Please RSVP below Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 9) Blakeley Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW
Please RSVP below
Friday, August 9, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and their Guests are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO (1985) – A Tribute to Emmy®-Winning Production Designer Stuart Wurtzel
The Aero Theatre, Santa Monica
1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403 Click here for a map.
Production Designer Stuart WurtzelADG created a valentine to classic Hollywood and the films of the depression era. The film’s movie-with-in-the-movie is an RKO-style screwball comedy set in a glittering Manhattan penthouse. The outer world of the film is set in New Jersey amid the dreams of a simple housewife, Mia Farrow, whose world is turned upside down when the hero of the film, Jeff Daniels, steps out of her neighborhood movie theater’s screen and into her real-life world. A beloved film by many, the expert blending of the film’s fiction and reality blur the lines between fantasy and romance in memorable ways. It’s “perfect-pitch” Production Design by a master of the New York school and a visual delight for all to behold.
Emmy winning Production Designer Stuart Wurtzel ADG will be interviewed by moderator John Iacovelli ADG, Production Designer.
VES Members and their Guests are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO (1985) – A Tribute to Emmy®-Winning Production Designer Stuart Wurtzel
The Aero Theatre, Santa Monica
1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403 Click here for a map.
Production Designer Stuart WurtzelADG created a valentine to classic Hollywood and the films of the depression era. The film’s movie-with-in-the-movie is an RKO-style screwball comedy set in a glittering Manhattan penthouse. The outer world of the film is set in New Jersey amid the dreams of a simple housewife, Mia Farrow, whose world is turned upside down when the hero of the film, Jeff Daniels, steps out of her neighborhood movie theater’s screen and into her real-life world. A beloved film by many, the expert blending of the film’s fiction and reality blur the lines between fantasy and romance in memorable ways. It’s “perfect-pitch” Production Design by a master of the New York school and a visual delight for all to behold.
Emmy winning Production Designer Stuart Wurtzel ADG will be interviewed by moderator John Iacovelli ADG, Production Designer.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE LION KING followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Jon Favreau, Visual Effects Supervisor Rob Legato, and Cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, ASC, moderated by Michael Fink, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 26) Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 11:00AM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of 20th Century Fox’s STUBER
Please RSVP below Friday, July 12, 2018 at 8:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 12) Little Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME followed by a Q&A with the Visual Effects Team
Panelists will include Visual Effects Producer Cyndi Ochs, Luma Pictures Visual Effects Supervisor Kevin Souls, Imageworks Visual Effects Supervisor Theo Bialek, Imageworks CG Supervisor Joe Pepper and Scanline’s Sequence Supervisor Curtis Carlson, moderated by VES Board member Andrew Bly. (Panelists’ participation is based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Monday, July 8, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
The Visual Effects Society has Secured a Very Limited Number of Tickets for VES Members and a Guest to Attend a Double Feature of ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016) and a 70mm film print of the Original STAR WARS: EPISODE IV – A NEW HOPE (1977).
It has been twenty-two years since the Special Editions of the original STAR WARS trilogy were released, effectively preventing anyone from being able to watch the 1977 theatrical version of that seminal film as it was originally shown. Join us for chronological screenings of ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, relating how the Rebel Alliance took possession of the plans for the dreaded Death Star, followed by the original STAR WARS: EPISODE IV – A NEW HOPE, in which you’ll be among the first in more than two decades to watch Han Solo shoot first!
This is a 5 hour event with no food available.
Please RSVP below (Sign up ASAP, as tickets are already SOLD OUT.) Saturday, June 29 at 10:00AM to 3:00PM
(Be in your seat by 9:45AM or it may be forfeited, and be sure to eat a hearty breakfast!) There will be a 30 minute break between films and the Academy does not allow any food or drinks in the theater. (Security will search all bags.)
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Click here for FREE parking information and the Academy’s food & beverage policy. Click here for a map.
*You must attend the first screening in order to attend the second, and nobody will be re-admitted once they leave.
The Visual Effects Society has Secured a Very Limited Number of Tickets for VES Members and a Guest to Attend a Double Feature of ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016) and a 70mm film print of the Original STAR WARS: EPISODE IV – A NEW HOPE (1977).
It has been twenty-two years since the Special Editions of the original STAR WARS trilogy were released, effectively preventing anyone from being able to watch the 1977 theatrical version of that seminal film as it was originally shown. Join us for chronological screenings of ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, relating how the Rebel Alliance took possession of the plans for the dreaded Death Star, followed by the original STAR WARS: EPISODE IV – A NEW HOPE, in which you’ll be among the first in more than two decades to watch Han Solo shoot first!
This is a 5 hour event with no food available.
Please RSVP below (Sign up ASAP, as tickets are already SOLD OUT.) Saturday, June 29 at 10:00AM to 3:00PM
(Be in your seat by 9:45AM or it may be forfeited, and be sure to eat a hearty breakfast!) There will be a 30 minute break between films and the Academy does not allow any food or drinks in the theater. (Security will search all bags.)
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Click here for FREE parking information and the Academy’s food & beverage policy. Click here for a map.
*You must attend the first screening in order to attend the second, and nobody will be re-admitted once they leave.
(You will be able to stream this event for up to 48 hours afterward.)
Over the last 40 years, technology has advanced by leaps and bounds. But the impetus to create and inspire remains the same. This event will contrast the analog technologies developed for the first STAR WARS released in 1977 with the all-digital toolsets used to create ROGUE ONE released in 2016.
Key contributors from both STAR WARS and ROGUE ONE will share the journey of creating the impossible with their breakthrough visual effects. Our list of stellar participants includes John Dykstra, Dennis Muren, VES, John Knoll, Ben Burtt, Marcia Lucas, Bill George, Harrison Ellenshaw, Bruce Nicholson, Richard Edlund, VES and Rachel Rose. Hosted by Kiri Hart, co-producer of ROGUE ONE, this event promises to be both inspiring and insightful.
Please RSVP below
Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 7:30PM
(There are very few seats allotted for VES members, and tickets for the public are already sold out.)
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Click here for FREE parking information.
*Due to limited ticket availability, please be sure to RSVP as soon as possible.
(You will be able to stream this event for up to 48 hours afterward.)
Over the last 40 years, technology has advanced by leaps and bounds. But the impetus to create and inspire remains the same. This event will contrast the analog technologies developed for the first STAR WARS released in 1977 with the all-digital toolsets used to create ROGUE ONE released in 2016.
Key contributors from both STAR WARS and ROGUE ONE will share the journey of creating the impossible with their breakthrough visual effects. Our list of stellar participants includes John Dykstra, Dennis Muren, VES, John Knoll, Ben Burtt, Marcia Lucas, Bill George, Harrison Ellenshaw, Bruce Nicholson, Richard Edlund, VES and Rachel Rose. Hosted by Kiri Hart, co-producer of ROGUE ONE, this event promises to be both inspiring and insightful.
Please RSVP below
Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 7:30PM
(There are very few seats allotted for VES members, and tickets for the public are already sold out.)
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Click here for FREE parking information.
*Due to limited ticket availability, please be sure to RSVP as soon as possible.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977), a Tribute to Production Designer Joe Alves
The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
Ray Bradbury declared CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND as the greatest science fiction film ever made. Joe Alves, ADG the film’s Production Designer, began his career as an animator on the 1956 MGM classic, FORBIDDEN PLANET. A master Close Encounters, Mr. Alves will be in attendance to share highlights from his long career as a motion picture Designer and Illustrator. Close Encounters was written and directed by Steven Spielberg, and stars Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, Cary Guffey, and François Truffaut. It tells the story of Roy Neary, an everyday blue-collar worker in Indiana, whose life changes after an encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO). Director Jean Renoir compared Spielberg’s storytelling to that of Jules Verne and Georges Méliès. Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Spielberg’s landmark film, a special Digitally Remastered 4K version of the Director’s Cut will be shown.
Production DesignerJoe Alves ADG, will be interviewed by moderator Thomas A. Walsh ADG, Production Designer and Film Series Co-chair.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977), a Tribute to Production Designer Joe Alves
The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
Ray Bradbury declared CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND as the greatest science fiction film ever made. Joe Alves, ADG the film’s Production Designer, began his career as an animator on the 1956 MGM classic, FORBIDDEN PLANET. A master Close Encounters, Mr. Alves will be in attendance to share highlights from his long career as a motion picture Designer and Illustrator. Close Encounters was written and directed by Steven Spielberg, and stars Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, Cary Guffey, and François Truffaut. It tells the story of Roy Neary, an everyday blue-collar worker in Indiana, whose life changes after an encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO). Director Jean Renoir compared Spielberg’s storytelling to that of Jules Verne and Georges Méliès. Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Spielberg’s landmark film, a special Digitally Remastered 4K version of the Director’s Cut will be shown.
Production DesignerJoe Alves ADG, will be interviewed by moderator Thomas A. Walsh ADG, Production Designer and Film Series Co-chair.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL
Please RSVP below
Friday, June 21, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Mark your calendars and join us on June 18-20 for the DelliVR Conference, a hands-on 360/VR/AR training event. The conference will feature technical training, business management classes, and social activities. VES members receive 20% off passes. (VES member must login to see the discount code below.)
Mark your calendars and join us on June 18-20 for the DelliVR Conference, a hands-on 360/VR/AR training event. The conference will feature technical training, business management classes, and social activities. VES members receive 20% off passes. (VES member must login to see the discount code below.)
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Pre-Release 3D Screening of Disney•Pixar’s TOY STORY 4
Please RSVP below Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 5:00PM (RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 14)
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Focus Features’ THE DEAD DON’T DIE
Please RSVP below
Friday, June 14, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
June 12th – doors open 7:00PM (CEST) and there will be beer and pizza!
ZOOM stream starts at 7:30PM (CEST)
Masterclass starts at 8:00PM (CEST)
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The VES invites you to our 3rd MEGABRAIN Masterclass where you can learn and share your knowledge with colleagues in the VFX industry. The idea is not to simply present show reels – but to teach actual techniques that help every artist to improve their skillset. This event will take place on June 12th 7:00PM at multiple locations and will also be streamed via ZOOM.
RSVP for your specific location on the appropriate event pages please:
Efficient facial rigging tools for emotionally believable digital humans
presented by Volker Helzle – Head of Research & Development at Filmakademie
Live from Munich Using Machine-learning to classify a VFXElements Library
presented by Jonas Kluger – Pipeline TD at ARRI
Live from Berlin Camera Technology: Sensors, Noise Properties, and Raw Processing
presented by Charles Poynton, PhD
We are overbooking 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.
VES-Members and their registered guests only (except for Ludwigsburg and Cologne). No admission without registration – also at the streaming locations!
The event will also be recorded for everyone who can’t make it.
The event will be streamed live from (and to) Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart and Ludwigsburg. For the first time we also provide direct access to the ZOOM stream for ALL VES MEMBERS around the world!
VES Germany is a proud Partner of the FMX Conference in Stuttgart.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and Marvel Studios’ DARK PHOENIX
Please RSVP below Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 7) Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Illumination Entertainment’s THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.) Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 2:00PM (Enter from Gate 1 on Lankershim Blvd.)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 7)
Universal Studios Theater #2
4050 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening ofWarner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Guillaume Rocheron, MPC Senior Animation Supervisor Spencer Cook, Method Studios Visual Effects SupervisorDaryl Sawchuk and Double Negative Visual Effects Supervisor Brian Connor, moderated by VES Board member Richard Winn Taylor II, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 11:00AM Harmony Gold (complimentary parking will be provided)
7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Paramount Pictures’ ROCKETMAN
Please RSVP below
Friday, May 31, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Screen Gems’ and Sony Pictures Entertainment’s BRIGHTBURN
Please RSVP below
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members Receive FREE Exhibit Passes to Cine Gear Expo L.A. 2019 Through May 25!
Cine Gear Expo 2019 is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the film and entertainment technology industry. Taking place May 30th – June 2nd at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California, Cine Gear features 300 exhibits, new product and service introductions, 30+ complimentary seminars led by industry leaders, master classes, film competition, awards ceremony, special screenings in state of the art theaters, and ample opportunity to network with peers within a studio environment.
May 30 – Film Series Competition Screenings
May 30 & June 1 – Exhibits, Premier Seminars, Exclusive Screenings, Awards Presentations, Special Events
June 3 – Master Classes
Badge registration is now open for Cine Gear 2019. All attendees must complete this FREE registration process to obtain their credentials. Registration is free until 11:59PM (PDT), May 25, 2019.
VES Members Receive FREE Exhibit Passes to Cine Gear Expo L.A. 2019 Through May 25!
Cine Gear Expo 2019 is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the film and entertainment technology industry. Taking place May 30th – June 2nd at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California, Cine Gear features 300 exhibits, new product and service introductions, 30+ complimentary seminars led by industry leaders, master classes, film competition, awards ceremony, special screenings in state of the art theaters, and ample opportunity to network with peers within a studio environment.
May 30 – Film Series Competition Screenings
May 30 & June 1 – Exhibits, Premier Seminars, Exclusive Screenings, Awards Presentations, Special Events
June 3 – Master Classes
Badge registration is now open for Cine Gear 2019. All attendees must complete this FREE registration process to obtain their credentials. Registration is free until 11:59PM (PDT), May 25, 2019.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ ALADDIN
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 24) Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 4:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Summit Entertainment’s JOHN WICK 3: PARABELLUM
Please RSVP below
Friday, May 24, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of THE 10TH VICTIM (1965) Exploring a Futuristic Op-Art Classic followed by a conversation with KCRW’s DnA: Design and Architecture host Frances Anderton, USC’s Annenberg School Professor and Author of PROJECTING TOMORROWNicholas J. Cull and two time Oscar nominated Production Designer Guy Hendrix Dyas ADG, (PASSENGERS and INCEPTION), moderated by Production Designer John Muto ADG.
The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
THE 10th VICTIM is a futuristic Italian socio-political sex-and-murder action comedy starring the impossibly glamorous Ursula Andress and Italian megastar, Marcello Mastroianni. Anticipating the rise of out-of-control reality TV by 50 years, the film matches the pair by computer as hunter and victim in The Big Hunt, a deadly game designed to stifle human aggression by offering individuals the opportunity to kill or be killed, earning status, fame, and money on live TV. Directed by Elio Petri (INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION), the film is written by Tonino Guerra (BLOW UP) and designed by Piero Poletto (RED DESERT). THE 10th VICTIM takes place in a future Rome, mixing classical architecture with ultramodern Op Art design, retro-glamorous haute-couture, and pulsating electro pop jazz by Piero Piccioni.
Panel discussion will include host of KCRW’s DnA: Design and Architecture Frances Anderton, USC’s Annenberg School Professor and Author of PROJECTING TOMORROWNicholas J. Cull and two time Oscar nominated Production Designer Guy Hendrix Dyas ADG, (PASSENGERS and INCEPTION), moderated by Production Designer John Muto ADG, Film Society Founder and Co-chair.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of THE 10TH VICTIM (1965) Exploring a Futuristic Op-Art Classic followed by a conversation with KCRW’s DnA: Design and Architecture host Frances Anderton, USC’s Annenberg School Professor and Author of PROJECTING TOMORROWNicholas J. Cull and two time Oscar nominated Production Designer Guy Hendrix Dyas ADG, (PASSENGERS and INCEPTION), moderated by Production Designer John Muto ADG.
The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
THE 10th VICTIM is a futuristic Italian socio-political sex-and-murder action comedy starring the impossibly glamorous Ursula Andress and Italian megastar, Marcello Mastroianni. Anticipating the rise of out-of-control reality TV by 50 years, the film matches the pair by computer as hunter and victim in The Big Hunt, a deadly game designed to stifle human aggression by offering individuals the opportunity to kill or be killed, earning status, fame, and money on live TV. Directed by Elio Petri (INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION), the film is written by Tonino Guerra (BLOW UP) and designed by Piero Poletto (RED DESERT). THE 10th VICTIM takes place in a future Rome, mixing classical architecture with ultramodern Op Art design, retro-glamorous haute-couture, and pulsating electro pop jazz by Piero Piccioni.
Panel discussion will include host of KCRW’s DnA: Design and Architecture Frances Anderton, USC’s Annenberg School Professor and Author of PROJECTING TOMORROWNicholas J. Cull and two time Oscar nominated Production Designer Guy Hendrix Dyas ADG, (PASSENGERS and INCEPTION), moderated by Production Designer John Muto ADG, Film Society Founder and Co-chair.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s POKEMON: DETECTIVE PIKACHU
Please RSVP below
Friday, May 17, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Visual Effects Producer Jen Underdahl, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Russell Earl, Digital Domain Visual Effects Supervisor Kelly Port, and Associate Visual Effects Supervisor Mårten Larsson, moderated by VES Board member Jeff Kleiser. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 3) Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 3:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of STX Entertainment’s UGLYDOLLS
Please RSVP below
Monday, April 29, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of MARY POPPINS (1964) Practically Perfect in Every Way: Celebrating the Artists Behind a Classic! followed by a conversation with Production & Costume Designer Tony Walton, VES Founders Award recipient Harrison Ellenshaw and writer-director-producer Theodore Thomas moderated by Jeff Kurtti and Thomas A. Walsh ADG.
The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
Besides being an enduring motion picture classic, Mary Poppins was a masterfully creative and technical milestone for the Walt Disney Studio. We will be celebrating the visual magicians behind the scenes by sharing untold stories and a unique perspective of the film, its artisans, and their creative legacy. Joining our panel will be Tony Walton the film’s Costume and Design Consultant, Harrison Ellenshaw, son of Peter Ellenshaw, the film’s special effects and master matte artist, and Theodore Thomas, son of Frank Thomas, one of Disney’s revered nine-old men, and the animator behind the dancing penguins. For this special event we will be screening the 50th Anniversary Remastered Edition of the film.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Annapurna Pictures’ MISSING LINK
Please RSVP below
Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 11:00AM
Linwood Dunn Theater at the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
1313 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028,
(Free parking off Homewood Avenue, one block North of Fountain) Enter parking lot from Homewood Avenue, which is a one-way street heading east. Recommended to approach from south, via Cahuenga Avenue. Parking lot opens one hour prior to event, and will be closed and locked 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event. Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
An enlightening presentation and panel discussion on the value of live, on-set prosthetics and animatronics work in the digital age, and how digital artists can work in collaboration with these cinematic artforms for even more effective creative storytelling; set in the midst of a fascinatingmuseum exhibit showcasing the work of the artists of Amalgamated Dynamics.
Panelists:Tom Woodruff, Jr., and key members of his creative team at ADI
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s HELLBOY
Please RSVP below
Monday, April 15, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ PET SEMATARY
Please RSVP below Friday, April 12, 2019 at 8:00PM
The Sherry Lansing Theater on the Paramount studio lot
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Please enter through the Melrose gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ DUMBO
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, April 5) Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 6:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES LA is offering discounted group tickets for members & their guests.
MUST PURCHASE AHEAD OF TIME – Please log in for member link.
Sunday, March 31, 2019
4:00pm Self-guided Group Tour
Meet at 3:45p at the Main Box Office
3D: Double Vision is the first American exhibition to survey a full range of artworks, dating from 1838 to the present, that produce the illusion of three dimensions. These artworks function by activating binocular vision—the process by which our brains synthesize the information received by our two eyes into a single, volumetric image.
Drawn from the realms of art, science, mass culture, and entertainment, the artworks in 3D: Double Vision will dazzle the eyes and provoke the imagination. Ultimately, to experience 3D is to engage with questions about the nature of perception, the allure of illusionism, and our relationship with the technologies that create such images.
* Guests who qualify for free admission can simply check-in ahead of time & meet by the Box Office at 3:45pm (i.e., LACMA members, Children 17 & under, and registered NextGen families — child member & adult must be present).
After touring the exhibit, members may choose to go diner together at one of the many nearby restaurants, or there is a free concert that evening at LACMA:
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ WONDER PARK
Please RSVP below Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 3:00PM
The Sherry Lansing Theater on the Paramount studio lot
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Please enter through the Melrose gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers. Panelists will include Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck as well as Additional Visual Effects Supervisor Janelle Croshaw Ralla, moderated by Bill Taylor, VES, ASC. (Panelists will be announced as they are confirmed.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 8) Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 11:00AM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures’ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD followed by a Q&A with Director Dean DeBlois, Producer Brad Lewis, Visual Effects Supervisor Dave Walvood, Head of Character Animation Simon Otto and Head of Effects Li-Ming ‘Lawrence’ Lee moderated by Director Bill Kroyer. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11:00AM
DreamWorks Animation Studios’ Campanile theater 1000 Flower St, Glendale, CA 91201 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL
Please RSVP below Sunday, February 17, 2018 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, February 15) Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE LEGO MOVIE 2: THE SECOND PART
Please RSVP below
Monday, February 11, 2019 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Paul will present Google’s latest breakthroughs with light field technology and discuss the making of Google VR’s award-winning VR experience, Welcome to Light Fields.
Ivan Neulander, Lead Rendering Engineer at Google
Rendering Google’s Playground
Ivan will present an overview of lighting and rendering techniques deployed inPlayground, Google’s creative AR app for Android phones.
Moderator:
Scott Squires, Technical Academy Award-winning VFX Supervisor, CTO/Creative Director ofPixvana, a company dedicated to bringing VR experiences to life.
The event includes refreshments and VR demos after the presentations.
LA ACM SIGGRAPH & VES Los Angeles Section Present:
STEVE WRIGHT: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF COMPOSITING VISUAL EFFECTS
Steve Wright gives an in-person overview of VFX compositing techniques to those artists who RSVP to deepen their understanding of its critical role in visual effects.
Tuesday, January 8th, 2019
6:30 – 7:30 PM Social Hour
7:30 – 9:15 PM Program Presentation
Description
Join the members of the VES Los Angeles Section & LA ACM SIGGRAPH as we engage in a tour of the tools, techniques, and artistic requirements for compositing visual effects.
Demonstrations of how compositing is used for camera tracking, set extension, camera projection, blue/green screen keying, color correcting, tracking, clean plate construction, and multi-pass CGI compositing. Advance your knowledge of what compositors do and how they do it.
A rare look into the math and science behind the incredible technology used in Nuke, the de facto industry standard visual effects compositing software by the Foundry, coupled with demonstrations of its applications to movie magic in today’s blockbuster films. We peer behind the black curtain at how hi-tech visual effects shots are executed and what it takes to set one up with advanced concepts like Deep Compositing, Alembic Geometry, Camera Projection and CGI AOV’s.
Compositing now holds a high position in the artistic expression of visual effects as compositors are now required to not only make shots compiled from multiple disparate sources merge together photo realistically, but to also make them look “cool”. Compositors are now providing the final “look” to the shot with their blending of multiple cgi lighting passes and artistically driven color correction.
LA ACM SIGGRAPH & VES Los Angeles Section Present:
STEVE WRIGHT: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF COMPOSITING VISUAL EFFECTS
Steve Wright gives an in-person overview of VFX compositing techniques to those artists who RSVP to deepen their understanding of its critical role in visual effects.
Tuesday, January 8th, 2019
6:30 – 7:30 PM Social Hour
7:30 – 9:15 PM Program Presentation
Description
Join the members of the VES Los Angeles Section & LA ACM SIGGRAPH as we engage in a tour of the tools, techniques, and artistic requirements for compositing visual effects.
Demonstrations of how compositing is used for camera tracking, set extension, camera projection, blue/green screen keying, color correcting, tracking, clean plate construction, and multi-pass CGI compositing. Advance your knowledge of what compositors do and how they do it.
A rare look into the math and science behind the incredible technology used in Nuke, the de facto industry standard visual effects compositing software by the Foundry, coupled with demonstrations of its applications to movie magic in today’s blockbuster films. We peer behind the black curtain at how hi-tech visual effects shots are executed and what it takes to set one up with advanced concepts like Deep Compositing, Alembic Geometry, Camera Projection and CGI AOV’s.
Compositing now holds a high position in the artistic expression of visual effects as compositors are now required to not only make shots compiled from multiple disparate sources merge together photo realistically, but to also make them look “cool”. Compositors are now providing the final “look” to the shot with their blending of multiple cgi lighting passes and artistically driven color correction.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ BUMBLEBEE
Please RSVP below Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 8:00PM
The Sherry Lansing Theater on the Paramount studio lot
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Please enter through the Melrose gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night 3D Screening of Sony Pictures Animation’s SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
Please RSVP below
Monday, December 17, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening Of Universal Pictures’ WELCOME TO MARWEN followed by a Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Kevin Baillie, Miniature Effects Supervisor Dave Asling and Production Designer Stefan Dechant moderated by VES Founders Award recipient Gene Kozicki. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 6:00PM
RealD Screening Room
100 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Walt Disney Studios’ MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 4:00PM on Friday, December 14) Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 4:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ ALPHA followed by a Q&A with Director Albert Hughes and Visual Effects Supervisor Jeffrey A. Okun, VES moderated by VES Chair Mike Chambers. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Monday, December 10, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Universal Pictures’ MORTAL ENGINES followed by a Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Ken McGaugh, Animation Supervisor Dennis Yoo, Visual Effects Supervisor Luke Millar and Visual Effects Supervisor Kevin Smith moderated by VES Board member Jeff Kleiser. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 11:00AM (RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, November 30)
AMC Century City 10250 Santa Monica Blvd #2000, Los Angeles, CA 90067 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Netflix’s MOWGLI followed by a Q&A with Director Andy Serkis, Animation Supervisor Max Solomon and Members of the Visual Effects Team T.B.A. moderated by VES Board member Richard Winn Taylor II, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11:00AM (RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, November 30)
Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
(Complimentary parking in the PDC structure. Enter on Melrose.)
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of Netflix’s THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND followed by a live Q&A that will originate from San Francisco. Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor John Knoll and Whiskytree Visual Effects Supervisor Jonathan Harb moderated by VES Board member Rose Duignan. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below Friday, November 30, 2018 at 8:00PM
Netflix’s Upside Down screening room
(This is a very small room, so please sign up only if you can attend.)
5808 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(Please enter through the Van Ness gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Please tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in San Francisco) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESWELLES, in your tweet.)
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Illumination Entertainment’s DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.) Sunday, November 18, 2017 at 4:00PM (Enter from Gate 1 on Lankershim Blvd.)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 16)
Universal Studios Theater #1
4050 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET followed by a Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Kersavage, Character Look Development Supervisor Michelle Robinson and Head of Effects Animation Cesar Velazquezmoderated by VES Board member Charlie Iturriaga. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 16) Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00AM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ OVERLORD
Click here to RSVP Monday, November 12, 2018 at 8:00PM
The Sherry Lansing Theater on the Paramount studio lot
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Please enter through the Melrose gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Columbia Pictures’ THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB
Please RSVP below
Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Please RSVP below Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 2) Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS
Please RSVP below Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 2)
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES members are invited to Infinity Film Festival™ (IFF) in Beverly Hills, November 1 – 4, 2018,with Title Sponsor RYOT andpresented by Epic Games, Unreal Engine, and co-presented by D-BOX. Celebrating story advanced by technology, the festival’s 80+ advisors from the leading studios, talent agencies and technology companies invite you to experience unique moments in time through more than 75 hours of screenings, 30 technology exhibitions and over 100 industry-leading speakers from Hollywood, Silicon Valley and Silicon Beach. Networking opportunities and gala evening events include an Opening Night VIP Reception, in partnership with CTA, to feature the “CES 2019 Preview,” hosted at United Talent Agency.
• Screenings, Speakers and Exhibitions to be featured at The Paley Center for Media, the Writers Guild Theater and more
• November 1 – 4, 2018
• World Premiere Feature: The Restoration of “War of the Worlds” by Paramount Pictures Studios
• Blockchain programming by Greenfence
• Art + Museums programming by Sotheby’s
• Shorts programming in partnership with Audience Awards
• Animation programming by GLAS Animation Festival and Creative Capers
• IFF Tech Lab™ Presented By Epic Games and Unreal Engine (Makers of “Fortnite”)
• IFF Student Lab™ Presented by Presented by Chapman University and UT Austin
• Luxury Real Estate Partner: Hilton & Hyland
• Media Partners: Los Angeles Times, Variety, Fast Company, OUTFRONT Media, Regan Arts, TAG – The Awareness Group, Mashable, IGN, TechCrunch
• Cutting-Edge Technology Exhibitions to include: Sotheby’s, D-Box, Walt Disney Studios, Intel, Positron, Hologate, The Third Floor and more
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ HALLOWEEN
Please RSVP below
Friday, October 26, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER followed by a live interactive Q&A with Writer/Director Ryan Coogler, Visual Effects Supervisor Geoffrey Baumann, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Craig Hammack, Additional Visual Effects Supervisor Jesse James Chisholm and Special Effects Supervisor Dan Sudick moderated by VES Board member David Tanaka. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 12:00PM
Frank G. Wells Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot
(Please enter through the Alameda Gate East of Buena Vista)
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451 Click here for a map
Please tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in San Francisco) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESWAKANDA4EVER, in your tweet.)
Screenings 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.
Get your tickets now for the 2nd annual ANIMATION IS FILM Festival on October 19-21, 2018 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood for one weekend of the year’s best in animation. The films in this year’s program include world premieres and retrospectives, studio previews and international indies, Oscar favorites and dark horses.
The Festival will present a highly selective showcase of the best animated films from around the world, plus red carpet, filmmaker Q&As, special events, receptions, and both juried and audience awards.
(VES members must login in order to see the discount code below.)
Get your tickets now for the 2nd annual ANIMATION IS FILM Festival on October 19-21, 2018 at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood for one weekend of the year’s best in animation. The films in this year’s program include world premieres and retrospectives, studio previews and international indies, Oscar favorites and dark horses.
The Festival will present a highly selective showcase of the best animated films from around the world, plus red carpet, filmmaker Q&As, special events, receptions, and both juried and audience awards.
(VES members must login in order to see the discount code below.)
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE
Please RSVP below
Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ VENOM
Please RSVP below
Monday, October 8, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release IMAX Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIRST MAN followed by a Presentation and Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Paul Lambert, Miniature Effects Supervisor Ian Hunter and Special Effects Supervisor J.D. Schwalm moderated by VES 1st Vice Chair Jeffrey A. Okun, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, October 5) Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 12:00PM
IMAX Playa Vista 12582 Millennium Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90094 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Join DGA members and other industry professionals for learning and networking around the creative, technical and business issues emerging from new technologies. With panels, presentations, exhibits, hands-on demos and MORE.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS
Please RSVP below
Friday, September 28, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Annapurna Pictures’ THE SISTERS BROTHERS
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES receive FREE Passes to the 5th Annual UCFTI Expo
Connect and collaborate at the 5th Annual U.S. China Film and Television Industry Expo, Sept. 26-27 at the LA Convention Center. Hear industry experts discuss how to capture an international audience and hear how the latest technologies are transforming the global movie industry from VES members. Click here for more informatation about the program.
(VES members must login to see the code for free passes below.)
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE PREDATOR
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, September 14) Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs close on Friday, September 14 at 2:00PM)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Sony Pictures’ WHITE BOY RICK
Please RSVP below
Friday, September 14, 2018 at 8:00PM
(RSVPs close on Friday, September 14 at 2:00PM)
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of STX Entertainment’s PEPPERMINT
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Monday, September 10, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of STX Entertainment’s THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS followed by a Q&A with Director Brian Henson, Actors and Puppeteers Bill Barretta and Drew Massey, Visual Effects Producer Melissa Brockman, Compositing Supervisor Caleb Knueven and CG Supervisor Efram Potelle moderated by VES Chair Mike Chambers. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
This film is Rated R, and is not intended for children. Click here to watch the trailer.
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Friday, August 24, 2018 at 7:00PM Harmony Gold (complimentary parking will be provided)
7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ ALPHA
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Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ BLACKkKLANSMAN
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Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of SPACEHUNTER: ADVENTURES IN THE FORBIDDEN ZONE IN 3D (1983) followed by a conversation with Production Designer Jackson De Govia , Special Visual Effects Supervisor Gene Warren Jr. and Costume Designer Julie Weiss moderated by ADG Film Society Co-Chair John Muto..
The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
In the wake of the STAR WARS phenomenon of the 70s, the 80s brought us the low-budget apocalyptic space opera — often in 3D — and generally from Roger Corman or Albert Band; such pictures as STARCRASH, GALAXINA, METALSTORM, and ICE PIRATES. The August screening of SPACEHUNTER: ADVENTURES IN THE FORBIDDEN ZONE is something very different.
Though featuring a galactic bounty hunter menaced by a mechanical madman (on a ruined world (of course), it is well written and directed, very well cast and acted (Molly Ringwald, Peter Strauss, Ernie Hudson) and boasts particularly imaginative sets by Jackson DeGovia, costumes by Julie Weiss, and visual effects by Gene Warren Jr. The Film Society will be presenting SPACEHUNTER in 3D on a silver screen specially installed for the occasion.
SPACEHUNTER‘s Emmy winning Production Designer Jackson de Govia, has had a remarkably eclectic career. He has designed such disparate films as DIE HARD, BOWFINGER, SPEED, FORGETING SARAH MARSHALL, THE 40-YEAR OLD VIRGIN, and SISTER ACT among many others.
He is delighted to have the opportunity to discuss his early career adventure bringing SPACEHUNTER to the 3D screen. Joining Jack to discuss their work on SPACEHUNTER will be Costume Designer Julie Weiss (FRIDA, 12 MONKEYS, BLADES OF GLORY, AMERICAN BEAUTY), and visual effects legend Gene Warren Jr. (TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY, THE EXPENDABLES, MOONRISE KINGDOM, UNDERWORLD).
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT
Click here to RSVP Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 12:00PM
The Sherry Lansing Theater on the Paramount studio lot
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Please enter through the Melrose gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
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(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 3) Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 6:30PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE DARKEST MINDS
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(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 3) Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 3:00PM
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ THE EQUALIZER 2
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Monday, July 23, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Will your favorite movie or TV show be available to your children or grandchildren?
Preservation and restoration are complicated and challenging issues. What should be saved? How should it be preserved? Who pays? How will future generations access media content from today and the past 100 years?
It would be impossible to cover every aspect of this topic in one evening. However, we have invited some of Hollywood’s best and brightest preservation specialists to describe what they and their companies are doing to protect valuable content…and what we can do to help.
This special event is a co-production of the Visual Effects Society Los Angeles Section and The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Hollywood Section. Dick May, Anthony Magliocco of Entertainment and Media Technology and Linda Rosner of Artisans PR invite you to join us on July 17th at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Theater in Hollywood.
DATE: July 17, 2018 Time: 6:30 PM Reception, program starts at 7:15 PM Location: Linwood Dunn Theater of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1313 Vine Street Hollywood, CA
Planned Presenters include:
Jan-Christopher Horak – Director at the UCLA Film and Television Archive Grover Crisp – EVP Asset Management, Film Restoration & Digital Mastering at Sony Pictures Entertainment Andrew Oran – VP Large Format Restoration – Fotokem Larry Chernoff – CEO – MTI Film Theo Gluck – Dir: Library Restoration and Preservation at The Walt Disney Studios Sheri Eisenberg – Senior Colorist Roundabout Entertainment, Inc.
This is a free event. The entrance to the theater is in the rear where you will find free parking.
The Cinema Audio Society Invites VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend a 4K Screening of THE MATRIX (1999) with the Newly Completed and Unscreened Dolby Atmos Mix followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
The screening will be preceded by a reception with appetizers and a no-host bar at 5:30PM at The Federal, located at 5303 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601.
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Saturday, July 14, 2018 Screening begins at 7:00PM
(Reception at The Federal begins at 5:30PM)
Television Academy
5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
(Click here for a map.)
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Sony Pictures Animation’s HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION
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Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10:30AM
The TCL Chinese 6 Theaters at the Hollywood & Highland Center 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
Complimentary parking vouchers will be provided in the Hollywood & Highland Center’s underground lot.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ SKYSCRAPER
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Friday, July 13, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Blumhouse Pictures’ THE FIRST PURGE
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Monday, July 9, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP followed by a Q&A with Director Peyton Reed as well as Visual Effects Supervisor Stephane Ceretti moderated by VES Archives Committee Chair Gene Kozicki. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 6) Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 5:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of PLANET OF THE APES (1968) followed by a conversation with Production Designer Bill Creber moderated by ADG Film Society Co-Chair John Muto..
The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
Production Designer William Creber, nominated for three Oscars, is virtually the last of the Golden Age Production Designers. He is best known for his designs for PLANET OF THE APES as well as THE POSEIDEN ADVENTURE and THE TOWERING INFERNO, among many others.
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a science-fiction classic, PLANET OF THE APES garnered two Oscar-nominations and combines sensational high adventure, “thinking man’s” science fiction, and social commentary.
The film became a critical and commercial hit, and has spawned three sequels, a television show, a 90s remake, three acclaimed re-imaginings and a myriad of product tie-ins. William Creber’s sets for the original film, principally Ape City, set a high bar and have not aged a day in fifty years.
PLANET OF THE APES was scripted by Rod Serling, famed creator of THE TWILIGHT ZONE, and directed by Oscar-winner Franklin J. Schaffner (LIONHEART, PAPILLON and PATTON).
PLANET OF THE APES maroons three astronauts on a desolate wasteland planet. Finding their way to a lush valley they encounter a tribe of mute, backward humans just as they are suddenly attacked by fierce, rifle-carrying gorillas on horseback — a human hunting expedition.
Taylor (Charlton Heston), the lead astronaut, is injured in the attack; now rendered mute, he is taken to a nightmarish Ape City and thrown into a human zoo. Surrounded by apes walking upright and speaking English, Taylor is befriended by a sympathetic chimpanzee scientist — whom he hopes might help him escape.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Special Fathers’ Day 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Amblin Entertainment’s JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with Director J.A. Bayona, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor David Vickery, ILM Animation Director Jance Rubinchik and ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Alex Wuttke with moderation by VES London Section Secretary Gavin Graham (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 11:00AM (RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, June 15)
Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
(Complimentary parking in the PDC structure. Enter on Melrose.)
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
Please tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in London) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESJURASSIC, in your tweet.)
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ INCREDIBLES 2
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(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 15) Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 6:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Global Road Entertainment’s HOTEL ARTEMIS
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Friday, June 15, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
The Academy Science and Technology Council Invites VES Los Angeles Section Members to attend
“Acting and Performance Capture: a Revolution in Technology and Collaboration”
Co-hosted by actress CCH Pounder (AVATAR) and Oscar-winning Visual Effects Supervisor John Nelson (GLADIATOR and BLADE RUNNER 2049), this special program offers an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes tour through the collaborative and rapidly evolving world of performance capture.
Click here to RSVP
Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs close on Monday, June 11 at close of business.)
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Click here for FREE parking information.
To purchase tickets for non-VES member guests and for more information, click here..
*Due to limited ticket availability, please be sure to RSVP as soon as possible.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Lucasfilm Ltd’s SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY followed by a live interactive Q&A with Overall Visual Effects Supervisor Rob Bredow, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Pat Tubach, ILM Roto/Paint Supervisor Beth D’Amato and Hybride Visual Effects Supervisor Joseph Kasparian with moderation by VES Board member David Tanaka. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 25) Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 12:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Please tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in San Francisco) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESSOLO, in your tweet.)
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of THE CONFORMIST (1970) followed by a conversation with Production Designer Hannah Beachler.
The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
As we look up toward the designers that inspire us as filmmakers and designers, we ask them what inspired them. This year, Production Designer Hannah Beachler (BLACK PANTHER, MOONLIGHT, CREED, LEMONADE) is in the spotlight and chose THE CONFORMIST as one of the films that inspired her to become a designer.
The film was directed by Oscar-winning Writer/Director/Producer Bernardo Bertolucci, and designed by Oscar-winning Production Designer Ferdinando Scarfiotti, best known for THE LAST EMPEROR, TOYS and LAST TANGO IN PARIS.
In THE CONFORMIST, Marcello Clerici (Jean-Louis Trintignant) is a member of the secret police in Mussolini’s Fascist Italy. He and his new bride, Giulia (Stefania Sandrelli), travel to Paris for their honeymoon, where Marcello also plans to assassinate his former college professor Luca Quadri (Enzo Tarascio), an outspoken anti-Fascist living in exile. But when Marcello meets the professor’s young wife, Anna (Dominique Sanda), both his romantic and his political loyalties are tested. Moderating the discussion with Production Designer Hannah Beachler will be Art Director Michael Allen Glover.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Special Event Celebrating the Crafts of Netflix
For your consideration event TIME WARP – Craft Panel Series
Netflix Talent Including:
A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS Cynthia Summers – Costume Designer Bo Welch – Director & Production Designer
ALTERED CARBON Everett Burrell – VFX Supervisor Ann Foley – Costume Designer Neville Kidd – Director of Photography Carey Meyer – Production Designer
GLOW Todd Fjelsted – Production Designer Beth Morgan – Costume Designer
GODLESS Tarra Day – Makeup Department Head Betsy Heimann – Costume Designer Steven Miezler – Director of Photography Carlos Rafael Rivera – Composer Michelle Tesoro – Editor
LOST IN SPACE Sam McCurdy, BSC – Director of Photography Terron Pratt – VFX Producer Jabbar Raisani – VFX Supervisor Marion Spates – Digital Effects Supervisor Angus Strathie – Costume Designer
Click here to RSVP
Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 5:00PM
(Doors open at 4:00PM, panel begins at 5:00PM) Reception to follow
NETFLIX FYSEE Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Click here for a map.)
Complimentary parking available at the parking garageat 662 N. Van Ness, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Check-in will take place at the Bronson Entrance, guides will be onsite to provide walking directions
We recommend arriving early. The event is first come, first served and RSVPs do not guarantee seating as screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows.
~Paid for by Netflix~
This screening and moderated Q&A will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending, you agree not to bring any recording devices into the theatre and you consent to physical search of your belongings and person for recording devices. If you attempt to enter with a recording device, including camera phones, you will be denied admission. If you attempt to use a recording device, you consent to your immediate removal from the theatre and forfeiture of the device. Unauthorized recording will be reported to law enforcement and may subject you to criminal and civil liability.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s DEADPOOL 2
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 18) Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 7:00PM
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR followed by a Q&A with Visual Effects Producers Jen Underdahl and Lisa Marra, Weta Digital Visual Effects Supervisor Matt Aitken, Industrial Light + Magic Visual Effects Supervisor Russell Earl and Digital Domain Visual Effects Supervisor Kelly Port with moderation by VES Board member Jeff Kleiser. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 4) Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 12:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening Of Focus Features’ TULLY
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Friday, May 4, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild Screening of GRAND HOTEL (1932) with a Tribute to MGM’s Legendary Oscar® Winning Supervising Art Director Cedric Gibbons (1892-1960)
Aero Theatre, Santa Monica 1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
GRAND HOTEL (1932) will launch the Art Directors Guild Film Society’s 2018 screening series with a spotlight on Cedric Gibbons, whose record 11 Academy Awards and 39 nominations include honors for SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952), AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (1951), GASLIGHT (1944), THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (1940), PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (1940), THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) and THE GREAT ZIEGFELD (1935).
Regarded by those that knew him best as the “Mercury of Hollywood,” Gibbons was the design trendsetter most responsible for bringing glamour and sophistication with a touch of surrealism to Depression-era audiences.
As one of Hollywood’s most influential executives, his four-decade tenure as Supervising Art Director at MGM from 1924-1956 (almost as long as the life of the studio) saw his stamp of approval on a record 1500 films. Dark and handsome, and always elegantly dressed, he was seen as an arbiter of taste and fashion and his career was closely followed in the 1930s by gossip columnists — particularly when he was married to actress Delores Del Rio. Gibbons was clearly the most influential Supervising Art Director of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
GRAND HOTEL takes place at a luxurious Berlin hotel between the wars where the once-wealthy Baron Felix von Gaigern (John Barrymore) supports himself as a thief and gambler. In this lavish adaptation of the successful Broadway play, the baron romances one of his marks, the aging ballerina Grusinskaya (Greta Garbo), and teams with dying accountant Otto Kringelein (Lionel Barrymore) against his former boss, crooked industrialist Preysing (Wallace Beery), and his ambitious stenographer, Flaemmchen (Joan Crawford).
Production Designer and Film Society co-chair Thomas Walsh ADG will moderate a discussion with Maria Cooper Janis, daughter of Gary Cooper and great niece of Cedric Gibbons. They will explore the legacy of Gibbon’s work and spotlight in the Golden Age of Hollywood socialites.
Director: Edmund Goulding Stars: Greta Garbo, John Barrymore and Joan Crawford Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ A QUIET PLACE
Please RSVP below
Monday, April 9, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Amblin Entertainment’s READY PLAYER ONE followed by a Q&A with Co-Producer and Visual Effects Producer Jennifer Meislohn, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Grady Cofer, Digital Domain Visual Effects Supervisor Matthew Butler and Digital Domain Previsualization Supervisor Scott Meadows as well as Digital Domain Virtual Production Supervisor Gary Roberts, moderated by VES Board member Charlie Iturriaga. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 12:00PM Harmony Gold (complimentary parking will be provided)
7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Fox Searchlight’s ISLE OF DOGS
Please RSVP below Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Thursday, March 29) Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Renowned Director/Creative Director Richard Winn Taylor II, VES, will take us on trip down memory lane, using images and video to illustrate the diverse road he has taken through out his career. From light shows, commercials, feature films, television, games and special venue projects, Richard is now immersed in 3D VR. Hear how he has evolved with the latest technologies and venues to stay current and transfer his skills to the
evolution of entertainment.
Registration
Free event
Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night 3D Screening Of Universal Pictures’ PACIFIC RIM UPRISING
Please RSVP below
Friday, March 23, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
The Augmented/Virtual Reality revenue forecast has been revised to hit $120 billion by 2020. Our panelists have made the transition to VR and want to share what they have learned about the process with their fellow artists.
Panelists:
Craig Barron, Creative Director of Magnopus
Mariana Acuna Acosta, Co-Founder of Opaque Studios, Founder of JoltVR
Richard Kidd, Founder of Perilous Orbit
Moderator:
Jeff Barnes, EVP, Light Field Lab
The event includes refreshments and VR Demos before and after the panel.
Registration
Free event
Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
All attendees must RSVP below
Events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ A WRINKLE IN TIME followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Rich McBride and Previs Supervisor Chris Batty with moderation by VES Board member Lisa Cooke.
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 16) Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 12:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Please tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in San Francisco) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESWRINKLE, in your tweet.)
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s RED SPARROW
Please RSVP below Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 8:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 9) Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, February 23) Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 4:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Riverside gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate Pictures’ and Aardman Animation’s EARLY MAN followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Nick Park and Animation Directors Will Becher andMerlin Crossingham. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Click here to RSVP Friday, February 9, 2018 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on February 7) Harmony Gold (complimentary parking will be provided)
7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Learn directly from the experts at Epic Games at Gnomon School of VFX on Saturday, January 20. Discover the fundamental concepts and workflows that drive real-time performance with two free masterclasses.
Covering how to build a better pipeline for Unreal Engine 4, the first masterclass will offer a comprehensive overview of the content pipeline; you will learn everything from working with larger teams, managing meshes, textures and working with materials, to essential skills for performance and optimization. In part two, the masterclasses continue with a look at the rendering pipeline in Unreal Engine, its terminology, and best practices for rendering scenes in real-time. Attendees will also see the all-important guidelines and profiling techniques that improve the debugging process for both CPU and GPU performance improvements.
Join Epic Games at the Gnomon Stage on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 11:00AM. Complimentary brunch, mid-afternoon buffet, and closing drinks will be served. For those that can’t attend in person, please join us live from 12:00PM (PST) on Gnomon’s Livestream channel or via the official Gnomon Facebook page.
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Schedule
11:00AM – 12:00PM: Registration & Networking with Complimentary Brunch & Coffee
12:00PM – 3:00PM: Masterclass Part One: Building Better Pipelines for Unreal Engine 4
3:00PM – 4:00PM: Intermission with Complimentary Buffet & Networking
4:00PM – 7:00PM: Masterclass Part Two: Rendering with Unreal Engine
7:00 PM – 8:00PM: Closing Reception with Complimentary Drinks
Guest Speakers
Martin Sevigny – Support Manager, Epic Games
As Support Manager of the Enterprise division at Epic Games, Martin Sevigny oversees a team of talented technical artists who assist licensees in reaching the highest quality results in their projects. Prior to joining Epic Games, Martin was the Director of Technology at WB Games Montréal. In addition to playing a key role in the creation of the studio, he contributed to three titles in the Batman Arkham series, in collaboration with Rocksteady Studios. Martin also worked for Autodesk in the creation of the games group, and at Ubisoft Montreal as part of the revival of the Prince of Persia franchise.
Homam Bahnassi – Technical Artist, Epic Games
A veteran technical artist and engineer in the games industry, Homam Bahnassi has more than 15 years of experience developing AAA games across a variety of platforms. He’s worked for several studios including EA and Warner Bros., and has had multiple publications and contributions in real-time rendering and art workflows published in ShaderX and GPU Pro books. His impressive engineering background in AI allows him to develop and implement novel techniques for generating real-time effects and procedural content in Unreal Engine.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening Of Columbia Pictures’ JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Please RSVP below
Thursay, December 21, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of TriStar Pictures’ ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Location: Bayview Ballroom of the Marina del Rey Marriott, CA
Address: 4100 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, California 90292
Time: 4:30 to 8:00pm
Wine, soft drinks, and hors-d’oeuvres will be served. A cash bar will also be available.
Parking: Valet $15.00. Hourly parking across the street at “Mother’s Beach”
Dress: Cocktail Attire
Join the members of the Los Angeles Section and their guests as we celebrate the holiday season!
Enjoy music, food and drinks as well as one of the most spectacular views in the Los Angeles area on the rooftop ballroom with a spectacular 360-degree view of the ocean and Los Angeles. The event is centered on what should be a beautiful sunset. (weather permitting).
Here is a chance to have some great food, and wine and celebrate the season with your VES friends. Be there and you may win an amazing door prize.
About the Four Star Marriott Marina Del Rey: ranked #6 out of the hotels in Marina Del Rey on TripAdvisor!
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Lucasfilm Ltd.’s STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI plus a Q&A.
Panelists will include Writer/Director Rian Johnson, ILM San Francisco Visual Effects Supervisor Eddie Pasquarello, ILM Vancouver Visual Effects Supervisor Dan Seddon, Cinematographer Steve Yedlin, ASC and Editor Bob Ducsay with moderation by VES Chair Mike Chambers. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 15) Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 12:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE POST
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 15) Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 7:00PM
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and Blue Sky Studios’ FERDINAND
Please RSVP below Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 15) Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and Blue Sky Studios’ FERDINAND
Please RSVP below Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10:30AM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 15) Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
From director Denis Villeneuve comes “Blade Runner 2049.”Blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. K’s discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early.
Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows.
A Valid 2017 VES Membership ID is Required.
RSVPs do not guarantee seating.No one will be admitted once the film has started.
This screening is paid for by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Behind The Screen
New Methods in Real-Time Virtual Production
Lightcraft Technology and NantStudio invite VES members and guests to peek into the world of virtual production.
Virtual production — everyone is talking about it. If you haven’t had an opportunity to work on a project using this exciting technology, you can have a chance to look “behind the screen”.
Presented by Lightcraft Technology and Nantstudio in cooperation with the Los Angeles section of the Visual Effects Society.
WHERE: NantStudio, 8601 Hayden Place, Culver City, 90232
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Fox Searchlight’s THE SHAPE OF WATER plus a Q&A with the Filmmakers.
Panelists will include Director Guillermo del Toro, Production Designer Paul Austerberry, Visual Effects Supervisor Dennis Berardi, Costume Designer Luis Sequeira, Creature Designer & Sculptor Mike Hill and Legacy Effects Supervisor & Co-Creature Designer Shane Mahan. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Click here to RSVP
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Tuesday, December 5) Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 7:00PM
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
(Before 6:00PM enter through the Galaxy Gate on Galaxy Way/After 6:00PM enter through the Pico gate at Motor.)
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Click here to RSVP
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Saturday, November 25)
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
(Click here for a map.)
Presented by the Academy Science and Technology Council in Collaboration with NASA
Join us for a special public program featuring the filmmakers behind Hidden Figures and NASA “Modern Figures” scientists. Moderated by Beverly J. Wood, the panel will include Fox 2000 president Elizabeth Gabler, writer-director-producer Theodore Melfi, film editor Peter Teschner, cinematographer Mandy Walker, NASA historian Dr. Bill Barry and NASA engineers Tracy Drain, Jennifer Trosper and Powtawche Valerino (schedules permitting).
Hidden Figures, which received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, deals with racism, gender bias, technology and triumph. Set at NASA’s facility in Hampton, Virginia, in the early 1960s, it tells the story of African-American women “computers” who fought to make a contribution to the space race, despite how they were viewed by society during this era of segregation and sexism. The program will include clips from the film and a panel discussion about the past, present and future in space math, diversity and the movies.
This Academy Science and Technology Council program is made possible by generous support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
WHERE: Canon Burbank 3400 West Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA
It’s no surprise that Wonder Women is one of the highest grossing action films at the box office this year. How does the relationship between Director, Cinematographer, and VFX team create the look of narrative content, to create the magic on the screen? Assuring that the skillsets and vision of the core creative team is in sync is pivotal to a smooth collaborative production. This high profile panelist from our industry will provide first-hand accounts and anecdotes from their vantage points inside the cinema industry. This unique and candid discussion will offer you insight on how you can master this coordination for your next film. Join us for an evening of networking and a great discussion.
PRESENTERS: Helena Packer – VFX Supervisor – Her work includes feature films, episodic TV, VR and animation. Helena is an accomplished VFX artist with expertise in preproduction, set supervision and all aspects of post-production.
Katie Stetson– VFX Production Manager/Producer – Her work includes several feature films: Inception, Red, The Darkest Hour, The Dark Knight Rises, Red 2, Transcendence, Interstellar, Alice Through the Looking Glass, and Dunkirk.
More panelists to TBA soon, please join us for an evening of networking and a great discussion.
This event is produced in cooperation with the Alliance of Women Directors (AWD), Visual Effects Society (VES) and The International Collective of Female Cinematographers (ICFC).
PARKING: PARKING: There is an underground parking lot is accessible off Olive Ave at Lima St.
Collect your parking ticket for us to validate at the event. Please park in any non-reserved spot then take the stairs or the elevator to PL. Look for IHeartMedia building and follow the signs for Canon and enter the east side entrance of the iHeartmedia building. Take the elevator to the second floor and the Canon entrance is on your left.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Please RSVP below Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 10) Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK
Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Overall Visual Effects Supervisor Jake Morrison, Visual Effects Producer Cyndi Ochs, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Chad Wiebe and Special Effects Supervisor Bruce Steinheimer with moderation by VES Board member Charlie Iturriaga. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 10) Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 6:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Directions: North side of Hollywood Blvd, mid-block between Vine St and Ivar Ave
The increasingly Global VFX industry has artists, VFX Supervisors and VFX Producers working all over the world.
Our panelists have worked in South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Lesotho, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, England, India, Hong Kong, Mexico, England, Germany and the US. They will share with us their experiences, what they learned and what they wish they had known before they left.
Panelists:
• Jeff Okun, VFX Supervisor and 1st Vice Chair of the VES; feature credits include Alpha, Geostorm, Blood Diamond, and the Fantastic Four.
• Bob Coleman, President of the Digital Artists Agency and Co-Chair of the VES Business, Labor and Law Committee
• Ruth Irvine Hauer, Executive Producer at Proof Inc.: recently completed VFX producing War for the Planet of the Apes at WETA in New Zealand
• Pierre Couture, Account Executive, Media & Entertainment, North America, Lenovo: working with vfx facilities, animation facilities and game companies in US and Canada every day.
Moderator:
Scott Squires, VES, Creative Director at Pixvana
Registration
Free event
Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
All attendees must RSVP below
Events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. A RSVP does not guarantee seating.
Parking instructions:
The closest parking is the Vine Street Garage Lot 702.
Address is 1627 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(West side of Vine Street just South of Hollywood Boulevard)
This is a self-parking parking lot)
If this lot is full, there are other parking lots close by.
Join members of JPL’s computer graphics community in von Karman Auditorium, November 7, from 7:30 to 9:15 PM as they discuss their work supporting various aspects of JPL’s space through innovative and compelling scientific data visualization tools, animations, techniques, and technologies
WHEN: November 7, 2017
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Social Hour.
Attendees can enjoy free food
and tour JPL Museum.
7:30 PM – 7:40 PM Welcome
7:45 PM – 9:15 PM Presentations
NOTES: Everyone needs to RSVP to get on the gate list by Friday, November 3 at noon. The Von Karman auditorium can hold about 200. JPL would like to be aware of non-US/LPR citizens who attend event at JPL. We need to work with JPL to provide by Friday, November 3 at noon, the RSVP list of any attendees are non-US/LPR and if so what is their country of citizenship.
This is an LA-SIGGRAPH & VES-LA-Section MEMBERS event. VES Members attend free of charge. Valid photo ID (ie. Driver’s License) will be required for entry into JPL main gate.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Pixar Animation Studios’ COCO followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Lee Unkrich, Producer Darla Anderson, and Co-Director Adrian Molina and Composer Michael Giacchino with moderation by Bruce Carse. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 11:00AM
Writers Guild Theater 135 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ SUBURBICON
Please RSVP below
Monday, October 30, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
We invite you to attend this highly informative evening at the iconic Griffith Observatory. With its spectacular Zeiss star projector, state-of-the-art 8k 360 projection system, surround sound and theatrical lighting, the 290-seat Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater is the finest planetarium in the world.
Guest speakers will present an overview of the 360 theaters marketplace, emerging 360 entertainment markets, production workflow for digital domes with case studies followed by a showcase off full dome content including animation and live action.
RSVP’s are required for each person, each attendee must be a member of a sponsoring organization, and parking is limited. Please carpool or use alternative means of transportation.
VES Members are Invited to Join the VES Los Angeles Section for a Discussion with Doug Trumbull, VES and Dennis Muren, VES About the Making of CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND in Honor of its 40th Anniversary.
Please RSVP below
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
20th Century Fox invites VES members and a guest to the following special screening and Q&A of
with the following panelists: Directorkenneth branagh, JOSH GAD, Leslie Odom Jr., andWriter MICHAEL GREEN Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 7:30PM SAMUEL GOLDWYN THEATER
70 MM PRESENTATION
8949 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
8920 Wilshire Blvd – 228 spots available | Opens at 6:00 pm With valet assistance.Entrance is south of Wilshire Blvd via S La Peer Dr. 9025 Wilshire Blvd – 50 spots available | Opens at 6:30 pm Entrance is north of Wilshire Blvd via N Wetherly Dr. 9100 Wilshire Blvd – Validation Required | 1000 spots available Entrance is south of Wilshire Blvd via the alley off of Doheny Dr. Park on 4th floor or above, and observe any reserved signs. Validations available at Academy Security Desk. PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EARLY. SCREENINGS ARE
OVERBOOKED TO COMPENSATE FOR NO-SHOWS. RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE SEATING.
PLEASE PRESENT YOUR OFFICIAL VES I.D. CARD PRIOR TO ENTRY. FOR ANY ADDITIONAL HELP OR QUESTIONS – PLEASE E-MAIL: FoxAwardsHELP@gmail.com
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Universal Pictures’ THE SNOWMAN
Please RSVP below
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ BLADE RUNNER 2049 followed by a discussion with Visual Effects Supervisor John Nelson moderated by VES Fellow Mark Stetson, VES.
Please RSVP below
Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 12:00PM Harmony Gold (complimentary parking will be provided)
7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
By turns, serious war movie and epic adventure, this soulful saga sees Caesar and his followers forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. Both leaders have to face their darker instincts in a thought-provoking meditation on what it means to be human, and humane. Breathtaking state of the art effects married with powerful performances and a poignant narrative create a measured and timely study of war and intolerance.
NOT PAID FOR BY VES. PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EARLY. YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR VES MEMBERSHIP CARD PRIOR TO ENTRY.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Universal Pictures’ AMERICAN MADE
Please RSVP below
Friday, October 6, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Where:
Walt Disney Imagineering – WED Room
1401 Flower St
Glendale, CA 91201
VES Los Angeles Section members are invited to Walt Disney Imagineering’s Digital Arts Studio Open House for a unique look at how Disney Imagineers create cutting-edge effects. Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force behind Walt Disney Parks and Resorts that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships around the world. Its strength comes from the dynamic global team of creative and technical professionals building on the Disney legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment through technical innovation and creativity.
The Digital Arts Studio is known for media creation, performance of Audio-Animatronics figures, visualization of upcoming attractions, projection mapping, scenic illusions and installation.
Signed NDAs are required upon arrival or sent ahead of time to your VES representative. Scanned copies of physically signed NDAs are acceptable. Please note that photography and recording of any kind is prohibited.
Please be advised that due to the number of events occurring, there will be a significant increase in the number of people trying to park on the Glendale campus. We ask that, if feasible, use carpooling for this event.
On the day of the event, parking will be available in the GC3 Garage, which is accessible via Flower Gate 3. We ask that you proceed to Flower Gate 3 and have a form of personal ID ready for processing at the gate. In the event that the GC3 parking structure reaches capacity, you will be directed to 1625 Flower parking lot across the street from Sonora. Please allow for extra time to park.
Complimentary beverages and a light menu fare will be provided.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Focus Features’ VICTORIA & ABDUL
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s KINGSMEN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, September 22) Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 3:00PM
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ MOTHER!
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
An end of Summer BBQ Recipe!
Good food
Good friends
Cold Beer
….and more!
Location ZOIC – 3582 Eastham Dr. Culver City, CA 90232
Come and enjoy the food and fun as well as networking and toasting goodbye to summer with!
Give-aways and fun, food and drink and it is free to VES Members and guests!
BBQ Food and deserts will abound! And our good friends at PBAST BLUE RIBBON will be supplying the Beer for one and all.
A Special Gift – 1 year subscription of Mocha Pro plug-in. All VES members who attend the can register for this special gift from Boris FX. (registration details to be sent to attendees)
ZŌIC is giving away 10 swag bags!
PERILOUS ORBIT will give away 20 free licenses to the hit VR social experience, SportsBarVR, playable on
Steam, Oculus Home or PlayStation
ALL FREE AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to Meet, Greet and Mix with fellow VES’ers, family and friends
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s and Millennium Films’ THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD
Please RSVP below
Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Columbia Pictures’ THE DARK TOWER
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.) Friday, August 11, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of The Weinstein Company’s WIND RIVER
RSVPs are closed
Friday, August 4, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Focus Features’ ATOMIC BLONDE
Please RSVP below
Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
The Visual Effects Society Co-Hosts Their 2017 Reception with an Art Display Centered Around CG Historical Art and Science Gallery with Art from the Archives until 9:00PM
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.) Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM
J.W. Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live, Gold Ballroom, Salon 1
900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Click here for a map.
Unwind from all the action of the conference and enjoy a beverage and some nibbles with fellow VES movers and shakers from around the globe!
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening Of Sony Pictures Animation’s THE EMOJI MOVIE
RSVPs are closed
Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 5:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 28)
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of STX Entertainment’s VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Stokdyk, Visual Effects Producer Sophie Leclerc, Rodeo FX Associate Visual Effects Supervisor Peter Nofz and Weta Digital Visual Effects Supervisor Martin Hill with moderation by VES Board member Bill Taylor, VES, ASC. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 12:00PM
Linwood Dunn Theater at the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
1313 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(Free parking off Homewood Avenue, one block North of Fountain) Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members Receive 15% Off Exhibits Plus Passes to SIGGRAPH 2017
Click here to RSVP (VES members must login to see the discount code at the bottom of this page) Sunday, July 30 through Thursday, August 3, 2017
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Click here for a map.
Join us at SIGGRAPH 2017 to see innovations and new activities. We cannot wait to share all of it with you, your colleagues, and friends!
A live giraffe as the model in a unique animal drawing workshop
Two Panels hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
An off-site reception that will bring you up close with the Space Shuttle Endeavor
Niantic, Inc., creator of Pokemon Go, will release a rare Pikachu
A one-of-a-kind production gallery with physical props and artifacts from film studios such as Sony Pictures and Marvel Entertainment
Studio tours of the Walt Disney Animation Studios and Sony Pictures lots
There will be no refunds given for prior purchases. Many of the events above have limited availability or require certain registration levels to access, so please register as soon as possible. SIGGRAPH is, most importantly, about the talented people who continue to push creative and scientific boundaries — where the greatest minds in research, development, science, mobile, film, virtual reality, art, and more converge to meet and share new innovations and solutions with one another.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 70mm Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ DUNKIRK
Please RSVP below
Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 3:00PM
Linwood Dunn Theater at the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
1313 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(Free parking off Homewood Avenue, one block North of Fountain) Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
When 400,000 men couldn’t get home… home came for them.
From filmmaker Christopher Nolan (INTERSTELLAR, INCEPTION, THE DARK KNIGHT Trilogy) comes the epic action thriller DUNKIRK DUNKIRK opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in.
The story unfolds on land, sea and air. RAF Spitfires engage the enemy in the skies above the Channel, trying to protect the defenseless men below. Meanwhile, hundreds of small boats manned by both military and civilians are mounting a desperate rescue effort, risking their lives in a race against time to save even a fraction of their army. DUNKIRK features a multigenerational ensemble cast, including Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Jack Lowden, Harry Styles, Aneurin Barnard, James D’Arcy and Barry Keoghan, with Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy.
Nolan directed DUNKIRK from his own screenplay, utilizing a mixture of IMAX® and 65mm film to bring the story to the screen. The film was produced by Emma Thomas and Nolan, with Jake Myers serving as executive producer.
The behind-the-scenes creative team on DUNKIRK included director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema, production designer Nathan Crowley, editor Lee Smith, costume designer Jeffrey Kurland, visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson and special effects supervisor Scott Fisher. The music was composed by Hans Zimmer. DUNKIRK was filmed on location in France, Holland, the UK and Los Angeles.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Syncopy Production, a film by Christopher Nolan. DUNKIRK opened in conventional theatres and IMAX on July 21, 2017, and is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
This film has been rated PG-13 for intense war experience and some language.
Dunkirkmovie.com
Please note that programming is subject to change.
PANELS & PRESENTATIONS IN THEATERS
VISUALIZING THE STORY: A LOOK INSIDE PREVIS, POSTVIS AND PITCHVIS
Enter Disney’s Beauty and the Beast through previs, postvis, technical planning and on-set visualization that helped sync up live action and animation across the film’s signature set piece sequences. Presenters:Shannon Justison (Previs Supervisor, The Third Floor) and Casey Schatz (Head of Virtual Production, The Third Floor).
Learn about the breakdown of previs on Logan, the pitchvis process, and how it expands creative freedom, helps shape and realize the story, tailored to a director’s creative vision before cameras begin rolling. Presenter:Tefft Smith II (VFX Supervisor, Halon Entertainment).
ENHANCING THE STORY: A DIALOGUE BETWEEN DIRECTORS AND THEIR VFX TEAMS
An in-depth conversation with Directors and their VFX Supervisors about the use of visual effects in television and features with a range in budgets. Panelists:Michael Goi (Director, American Horror Story, Megan is Missing, Shadowhunters), Richie Keen (Director, Fist Fight, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Goldbergs), Chris LeDoux (VFX Supervisor, Fist Fight, Hidden Figures, La La Land), Jason Piccioni (VFX Supervisor, American Horror Story, Megan is Missing, Snowfall) and Brad Powell (VFX Supervisor, Bull, CSI:NY, Elementary). Moderator:Oz Scott (Director, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., CSI:NY, The Night Shift).
HONING THE STORY: THE DIRECTOR / EDITOR RELATIONSHIP
An inside look at the Director/Editor relationship and how they work together to cut the story for the screen. Panelists:Mark Cendrowski (Director, The Big Bang Theory, Super Donuts, The Carmichael Show), Billy Fox (Editor, Granite Mountain Hotshots, Lowriders, Straight Outta Compton), Nisha Ganatra (Director, You Me Her, Girls, Transparent), Eleanor Infante (Editor, You Me Her, Lore, Pete’s Christmas) and Joseph Kosinski (Director, Granite Mountain Hotshots, Oblivion, Tron: Legacy). Moderator:Gregory Plotkin (Editor, Get Out / Director, Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension).
TOOLS FOR PRODUCTION
An overview of creative and production apps for Directors and Director’s team members. Presenter:Susan Zwerman (DGA AD/UPM VFX/Digital Technology Committee Chair).
Protect the creative vision: Learn how the Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) digital production standard enables consistent color from set to screen, and protects your content now and for the future. Presenters:Glenn S. Gainor (UPM / Head of Physical Production, Screen Gems), Andy Maltz (Managing Director, AMPAS Science and Technology Council) and Jake Morrison (VFX Supervisor, Ant-Man, The Avengers, Thor: Ragnarok).
LOBBY EXHIBITS & HANDS-ON DEMOS
EXPERIENCE the most recent tools from Premiere Pro and learn how to transform 2D characters into live animations using Character Animator. (Demo by Adobe)
SEE the latest features in one of the industry’s leading creative editorial tools, Avid | Media Composer, now featuring ScriptSync and PhraseFind. (Demo by Avid)
ENHANCE your vision using pre-visualization, visual effects, and post-production creative services for television, feature films, commercials and more. (Demo by CBS Digital)
INNOVATE new camera moves with the AntigravityCam, providing perfect stability from floor to nine feet overhead without heavy counterweights or long set up times. (Demo by Cinema Devices)
TAP into the creativity of young artists on the autism spectrum as they demonstrate their skills in VFX and Animation. (Demo by Exceptional Minds Studio)
DISCOVER the latest in visual effects for episodic television and virtual reality. (Demo by FuseFX)
EXPLORE the limits of your imagination and creative vision with Previs(ualization). (Demo by Halon Entertainment)
NAVIGATE 3D models of real-life locations using an all-in-one interactive reality capture system that changes the way individuals and crews interact with physical spaces. (Demo by Home3D.us / Matterport)
EXAMINE volumetric capture and computational cinematography solutions designed to impact traditional image making and emerging forms of content. (Demos curated by International Cinematographers Guild)
LEARN how to maintain audiences for VOD and live TV and increase ROI through onscreen content recognition, using AI-based facial recognition. (Demo by Reminiz)
STREAMLINE production and cut days off of wrap with modern software for the crew. (Demo by SyncOnSet)
MEET the AI that sees, hears and understands what’s inside videos. (Demo by Valossa)
AND MORE…
Participation or mention of any company or product in the program does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Directors Guild of America.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES plus a Q&A with the Filmmakers.
Panelists will include Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Joe Letteri and Director Matt Reeves with moderation by VES Board member Jeff Kleiser. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 14) Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 12:00PM
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening Of Columbia Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
Please RSVP below
Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 5:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT
Please RSVP below
Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Pre-Release 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Illumination Entertainment’s DESPICABLE ME 3
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.) Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 2:00PM (Enter from Gate 1 on Lankershim Blvd.)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 23)
Universal Studios Theater #2
4050 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
The Visual Effects Society of Los Angeles and The Hollywood Section of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers invite you to join us for this informative and stimulating evening.
While you were putting on VR headsets, folks have been figuring out how to show us new and interesting things without disconnecting us from “Reality.” “AR” Augmented Reality and or “XR” offer us a new view of our world. Now with the help of cloud-based supercomputers or new mobile devices with “AI” Artificial Intelligence hardware we will see the world differently.
Our presenters will give us an overview of the landscape and technologies, insights into business opportunities, tools you will need to jump into this new communication media. And some other surprises. What are these pioneers facing to deliver content for this exciting genre?
Southern California companies who are creating content and technologies will be on hand to help us learn and whet our appetite for more knowledge in this very exciting new field.
Our producers for this event:
Ramón Bretón – CTO 3rd i QC Board of Managers of The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
Anthony Magliocco – Entertainment and Media Technology Marketing, Inc., Secretary of the Visual Effects Society Los Angeles Section
A partial list of speakers include:
Ed Lantz – President and CTO VORTEX Immersion Media Inc. www.vortexdomes.com
Theo Skye – Partner and Chief Innovation Officer, The Visionary www.thevisory.com Eddie Offerman – VR/AR Researcher and Software Architect, Mirada Studioshttp://mirada.com/ Ralph Barbagallo – Fouder of FLARB,Ralph has produced AR projects for Hololens, Gear VR and Google Tango http://www.flarb.com Greg Berkin – Managing Director Concours Ventures – Developing AR applications for film buffs! www.ttinet.com
VES members are invited to attend the second meeting of the VR Committee. Multiple VR camera rigs (such as the AXA ARRI and AXA Red) and VR viewing devices will be presented by Radiant Images’ co-founder Michael Mansouri, followed by a case study of the VR movie MY BROTHERS KEEPER by directors Connor Hair, Alex Meader and producer Brian Hurst. We will also discuss the production of our short film, VIRTUALLY ENGAGED.
Radiant Images
2702 Media Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90065 Click here for a map.
The agenda:
6:00PM – Doors open and light food served
7:00PM – Call to order and VR Committee announcements
7:15PM – Hands-on overview of VR cameras and VR viewing devices
8:00PM – Case study of MY BROTHERS KEEPER w/ filmmakers
8:45PM – VR Committee short film discussion.
9:30PM – Adjourn
The Joint Technology Subcommittee on Virtual Reality (VR Committee) was created by the American Society of Cinematographers Technology Committee in 2016 with the mandate to explore the role of the cinematographer in the creation of virtual reality experiences. The International Cinematographers Guild and the Visual Effects Society joined the committee shortly after its inception.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening Of Universal Pictures’ THE MUMMY
Please RSVP below
Monday, June 12, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Walt Disney Studios’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ CARS 3 Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Brian Gee and Producer Kevin Reher with moderation by Bruce Carse.
RSVPs are closed for any further sign-ups
Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 4:00PM
Harmony Gold Theater
7655 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Complimentary parking is available) Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ WONDER WOMAN
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL
Please RSVP below Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 3:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 2) Little Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and DreamWorks Animation’s CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE
Please RSVP below Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 1:00PM Little Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
There are more than 2 billion video game players worldwide. Virtual reality has a bright future within gaming, as 58% of the most frequent gamers intend to play games on VR! And VR gaming represents even more opportunities for VFX artists. These presentations will cover the in latest VR game development techniques—including challenges and solutions.
Principal Speakers:
Brooks Brown, GlobalDirector of VR for Starbreeze Studios, will take us behind the scenes of their immersive game, John Wick Chronicles VR, a gamebuilt from the ground up for virtual reality.
Bob Rafei, Co-Founder and CEO, Big Red Button Entertainment, will share the inside story of his new first person shooter VR game, The Arcslinger, a cyber western where you play the unlikely hero.
Cory Strassburger, Emmy Award winning VFX artist,Director and Co-Founder of Kite and Lightning, will take us on a tour through the creation of his new VR game, Bebylon Battle Royale, described as a comedic party brawler, complete with babies fighting each other in souped up cars.
Moderator:Scott Squires, VES, Academy Tech Award Winning VFX Supervisor and Co-Founder/Creative Director of Pixvana
09:15am-09:45am Registration and Refreshments
09:45am-11:45am Event
11:45am-12:45pm VR Demos outside the theatre
Registration
Free for VES members
Students may attend for $10. All other non-members $20
Registration is on a first-come, first served basis. If the event is overbooked and paid registered guests cannot be seated, refunds will be issued.
Ok, dust off your favorite instrument, warm up those vocal pipes, because now is your time to share your Musical talent. This is the 1st ever VES musical Jam and Drink night
So, come out and Jam with our house band or solo! We supply the refreshments, amps, keyboards and microphones and you bring your instrument.
Don’t want to perform, then come for the drinks, comrade and have a great time listening! It’s going to be a great evening.
Date: May 30, 2017
Time: 8pm till 1am Where:Skinny’s Lounge North Hollywood 4923 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 9160
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES
RSVPs are closed for this screening
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 26) Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2:30PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Please note this is an invite only event. Free parking is available in the garages at 8920 Wilshire and 9025 Wilshire. Please note the strictly-enforced residential parking permit requirements on the side streets. City ordinance prohibits parking in the alleys.
The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world — Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
~Paid for by Netflix~
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early. Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. RSVPs do not guarantee seating.
This screening will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending, you agree not to bring any recording devices into the theater and you consent to physical search of your belongings and person for recording devices. If you attempt to enter with a recording device, including camera phones, you will be denied admission. If you attempt to use a recording device, you consent to your immediate removal from the theatre and forfeiture of the device. Unauthorized recording will be reported to law enforcement and may subject you to criminal and civil liability.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s ALIEN: COVENANT
Please RSVP below Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 12:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 19)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Please note this is an invite only event. Complimentary self-parking is available. Parking lot entrance is located off of S. Almont.
Black Mirror is an anthology series that taps into our collective unease with the modern world, with each stand-alone episode a sharp, suspenseful tale exploring themes of contemporary techno-paranoia. Without questioning it, technology has transformed all aspects of our lives; in every home; on every desk; in every palm – a plasma screen; a monitor; a Smartphone – a Black Mirror reflecting our 21st Century existence back at us. The series is created and written by Charlie Brooker, and executive produced by Brooker and Annabel Jones.
~Paid for by Netflix~
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early. Events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. RSVPs do not guarantee seating.
This event will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending, you agree not to bring any recording devices into the theater and you consent to physical search of your belongings and person for recording devices. If you attempt to enter with a recording device, including camera phones, you will be denied admission. If you attempt to use a recording device, you consent to your immediate removal from the theater and forfeiture of the device. Unauthorized recording will be reported to law enforcement and may subject you to criminal and civil liability.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD
Please RSVP below
Monday, May 15, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Please note this is an invite only event. Parking/valet will be provided at the venue. No parking will be allowed on residential streets.
After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage (Mike Colter) becomes a fugitive trying to rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York City. But he is soon pulled out of the shadows and must fight a battle for the heart of his city – forcing him to confront a past he had tried to bury.
~Paid for by Netflix~
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early. Events are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. RSVPs do not guarantee seating.
This event will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending, you agree not to bring any recording devices into the theater and you consent to physical search of your belongings and person for recording devices. If you attempt to enter with a recording device, including camera phones, you will be denied admission. If you attempt to use a recording device, you consent to your immediate removal from the theater and forfeiture of the device. Unauthorized recording will be reported to law enforcement and may subject you to criminal and civil liability.
Join us for an exciting evening going behind the scenes with the multiple award-nominated TV series, Marvel’s Agents of Shield! Visual Effects Supervisor, Mark Kolpack, Visual Effects Producer, Sabrina Arnold and members of their team will share how they deliver roughly 2000 Marvel feature quality for TVVFX shots in a 22 episode season.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 2
RSVPs are closed
(This screening is now overbooked) Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 1:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VFX Master Class – VFX Workflow: Creative & Logistics
Presented by the Visual Effects Society in conjunction with the Producers Guild of America
RSVPs are closed for this event
(This event is limited to VES members and PGA members only, no guests.) Saturday, April 22, 2017
Registration and Refreshments: 9:00AM – 9:30AM
Panel, Visual Presentations and Q&A: 9:30AM – 12:30PM
Soapbox Films
1015 W. Isabel Street, Burbank, CA 91506 Click here for a map.
Parking is available in the lots in front of 1015 and 1011 W. Isabel, and street parking. (Please observe posted signs and restrictions.)
Enter through the double orange doors in front of 1011 W. Isabel
“VFX Workflow…Understanding how to maximize for the greatest creative value”
The current environment of storytelling, whether in features or television, almost without exception is enhanced by technologies that lend to telling those stories in visually dynamic and compelling ways, providing both realism and fantasy as well as enhancing the narrative. It is a rare project that does not have at least some amount of augmentation through VFX and some projects literally rely upon the elements of VFX to realize story points. The more knowledgeable and adept producers and visual effects professionals are at navigating the VFX workflow and its impact on production from start to finish, the better we will be able to guide productions through this process and achieve the highest level of creative content within the means of the resources of each of our projects. Join us to hear about: Workflow (script to breakdown and bidding to photography to editorial and delivery), Key Factors to Decision Making (creative, logistic and financial) and various Categories of VFX.
Panelists will include Independent VFX Producer, formerly EP with Sony Imageworks Debbie Denise, who started at Sony Pictures Imageworks in 1995 as a VFX producer, Exec VFX Producer, EVP Production and Infrastructure. Her experience in VFX spans 25 years including as a VFX producer at ILM for such films as DEATH BECOMES HER and FORREST GUMP. Her credits include CONTACT, CAST AWAY, STUART LITTLE, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN franchise, POLAR EXPRESS, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS and the ALICE IN WONDERLAND franchise; Vice President at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Producer and Visual Effects Producer Arnon Manor, who started his career as a visual effects artist in 1994, working on the French movie THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN, and went on to be the Digital Effects Supervisor on GARFIELD in 2003. He then switched to producing and joined Sony as an executive in 2011. His executive credits include CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, THE INTERVIEW, THE SHALLOWS and PASSENGERS; Pixomondo Executive Producer Joni Jacobson is a former Executive Producer and Head of Business Development at CafeFX and was previously Executive in Charge of Production Marketing for Industrial Light & Magic ;VES L.A. Section Board member, Independent VFX Coordinator and former Production Manager with Rhythm & Hues Gene Kozicki, who’s worked for more than 25 years as a VFX Coordinator, Digital Production Manager, and VFX Producer. His credits include TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY, TITANIC, MONEYBALL and Saban’s POWER RANGERS; with moderation by VES Chair and Independent VFX Producer Mike Chambers, who has been producing Visual Effects for over 25 years. He is currently working on DUNKIRK with Producer/Director Christopher Nolan. Some of his more recent credits include ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, TRANSCENDENCE, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, INCEPTION, I AM LEGEND and THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW.
Schedule
9:00AM – 9:30AM Registration (coffee, water & pastries)
9:30AM – 10:30AM Intro of topic, visual presentation, Workflow (with Q&A)
10:30AM – 12:00PM Key Factors for Decision Making (with Q&A)
12:00PM – 12:30PM Categories of VFX (scope of work)/show & tell
VES Members Receive 30% Discount for VRLA Expo Professional Pass
VES members are invited to attend VRLA Expo 2017, the premiere virtual and augmented reality expo on April 14th and 15th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Join thousands of immersive technology professionals and see cutting-edge demos of the most exciting projects in development for the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR and more. Check out hundreds of VR experiences and new technology news from major industry players alongside a host of indie VR game and entertainment developers. Don’t miss out on first of their kind VR and AR demos debuting at the event! VRLA is extending an exclusive a 30% discount to the first 50 VES members who sign up for a VRLA Friday/Saturday professional pass. Click here to buy your pass, and be sure to use the discount code: VRLA_VESvibes
VES Members Receive 30% Discount for VRLA Expo Professional Pass
VES members are invited to attend VRLA Expo 2017, the premiere virtual and augmented reality expo on April 14th and 15th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Join thousands of immersive technology professionals and see cutting-edge demos of the most exciting projects in development for the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR and more. Check out hundreds of VR experiences and new technology news from major industry players alongside a host of indie VR game and entertainment developers. Don’t miss out on first of their kind VR and AR demos debuting at the event! VRLA is extending an exclusive a 30% discount to the first 50 VES members who sign up for a VRLA Friday/Saturday professional pass. Click here to buy your pass, and be sure to use the discount code: VRLA_VESvibes
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Sony Pictures Animation’s SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE
Please RSVP below
Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 2:00PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an IMAX 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ GHOST IN THE SHELL
Please RSVP below
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7:30PM (RSVPs close on Wednesday, April 5 at 12:00PM)
AMC Century City 15 IMAX Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90067 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and DreamWorks Animation’s BOSS BABY
Please RSVP below Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 2:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 31)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 24) Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 3:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
September Storm 3D Screening, One Show only at the Downtown Independent Theater
Sunday March 19th at 2 PM.
When: Sun March 19th 2PM
Where: Downtown Independent Theater
251 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Type: Screening 3D
Cost: VES Members $5.00
We have been invited to join the LA 3D Club for an encore screening of the restored 1960 3-D feature film, SEPTEMBER STORM. This drama of treasure hunters exploring the Mediterranean Sea was the last 3-D picture filmed in the 1950s, and the first to be released in 3-D CinemaScope. Hoping to impress New York model Joanne Dru, sailor Asher Dann borrows his boss’s boat; con men Mark Stevens and Robert Strauss convince the couple to search for a fortune in sunken gold coins. Director Byron Haskin is best known for the 1953 classic THE WAR OF THE WORLDS; the script is by noir legend W. R. Burnett (THE ASPHALT JUNGLE, HIGH SIERRA). The first feature to include color underwater 3-D footage, SEPTEMBER STORM was long considered lost until the original negative elements were located for this digital restoration by the 3-D Film Archive.
$5 for current VES, LA3DClub members and 3-D SPACE patrons
$10 at the door for non-members (admission is waived with USC Student ID)
Note: Paid parking is available at many parking lots in the adjacent area and street parking is free on Sundays. The theater is also only several blocks from the MTA Red Line. http://la3dclub.com/319-september-storm-3-d-screening/
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ KONG: SKULL ISLAND
Please RSVP below
Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s LOGAN
RSVPs are closed for this screening Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 6:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 3)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members are Invited to the Art Directors Guild’s Emerging Technologies Expo
The ADG’s Professional Development Committee is pleased to announce the third event in their series of Education Expos. This Exposition will focus attention on Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and other next-step technologies, such as advanced manufacturing and visual effects.
As ADG member and USC School of Cinematic Arts professor Alex McDowell recently wrote:
“We are confronting change within our entertainment media platforms at a scale unobserved since the early days of film, more than a hundred years ago. The medium and practice of cinema has evolved beyond recognition. And in parallel we recognize the rapid development of other, more recent, entertainment media and understand that it is essential to examine the impact of these radical changes and their potential infuence on one another. There is no longer reasonable justification for considering the crafts of lm, animation, television, interactive media, and post- cinematic media space of mixed, virtual and augmented reality to be distinct and separate.”
Confirmed presenters for Saturday, March 4th:
Harrison Ellenshaw – Artist extraordinaire who will share his experiences from the birth of modern visual effects. http://www.harrisonellenshaw.com/
Guy Martin – Principal at Guy Martin Design and member of the Association of Robots in Architecture, counts among his clients: SpaceX, Philippe Starck, and many others. Guy shares his design-centric approach to automation.
Alex Oliver – Principal of Skillwire, an important training partner to the ADG specializing in Sketchup, will be introducing attendees to Trimble’s Hololens plug-in. Try out Microsoft’s groundbreaking augmented reality headset with one of your own models (details to follow). https://goo.gl/6bRV7g
Greg Brown – Creative Specialist with Foundry will be demonstrating the real-time and VR capabilities in the 3D app MODO.
Gare Cline – ADG – Explores the interface between visual effects and the art department. www.banksyde.com
Steve Kaplan – International Representative at the IATSE West Coast Office will be on hand to discuss the the union’s efforts in organizing visual effects and answer questions.
Confirmed presenters for Sunday, March 5th:
Michael Chambliss – of the International Cinematographers Guild & IATSE Local 600 will kick off Day Two, providing a new perspective on the changes in technology. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1095761/
Karl Meyer – of Burbank-based Gentle Giant – on the front lines with 3D scanning and printing; prepare to be impressed. http://www.gentlegiantstudios.com
Alex Oliver – Principal of Skillwire is back with more Sketchup and augmented reality demos.
Sean Kennedy – Former Rhythm and Hues VFX compositor and with CoSA, Sean demonstrates how VFX artists creatively approach their craft. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0448332/
Steve Kaplan – International Representative at the IATSE West Coast Office will be on hand to discuss the the union’s efforts in organizing visual effects and answer questions.
We’ll also have a continuous “show floor” with VR / AR demos and vendors booths throughout the whole weekend.
Events 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.
Producers Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, Aaron Ryder and David Linde
Invite VES Members and a Guest to Join Us as We Toast
Visual Effects Supervisor
Louis Morin
Click here to RSVP
Friday, January 6, 2017
7:00PM – Screening of ARRIVAL
Real D Theater
100 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Click here for a map. A RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS IN THE ROTUNDA AT 9:00PM
Complimentary parking provided under the building. Enter off Crescent.
Casual Attire
Please let us know if you will attend the screening, the reception or both when leaving your RSVP.
For other screenings and event opportunities, check our web site. It is updated often.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Lucasfilm Ltd.’s ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY plus a Q&A.
Panelists will include Executive Producer and Visual Effects Supervisor John Knoll and Animation Supervisor Hal Hickel with moderation by VES 1st Vice Chair Jeffrey A. Okun, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 16) Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 12:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Columbia Pictures’ PASSENGERS, plus a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Pete Dionne, Co-Producer Greg Baxter, Film Editor Maryann Brandon and Production Designer Guy Hendrix Dyas with moderation by VES Board member Jeff Kleiser. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 12:00PM
The Cary Grant Theater on the Sony Pictures lot
10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
(Please enter through the Culver gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions Invite VES Members and a Guest to a Special Screening of MANCHESTER BY THE SEA followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Click here to RSVP
Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:00AM
Harmony Gold Preview House
7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 *complimentary valet parking will be provided
Arrive early for complimentary donuts and coffee before the screening!
Followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Kenneth Lonergan and Production Designer Ruth De Jong.
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA tells the story of the Chandlers, a working class family from a Massachusetts fishing village. After the death of his older brother Joe (Kyle Chandler), Lee (Casey Affleck) is shocked to learn that Joe has made him sole guardian of his nephew Patrick (Lucas Hedges). Taking leave of his janitor job in Boston, Lee reluctantly returns to Manchester-by-the-Sea to care for Patrick, a spirited 15-year-old, and is forced to deal with a past that separated him from his wife Randi (Michelle Williams) and the community where he was born and raised. MANCHESTER BY THE SEA is the new film written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan (YOU CAN COUNT ON ME; MARGARET).
Cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes, Editor Jennifer Lame, Production Designer Ruth De Jong, Set Decorator Florencia Martin, Costume Designer Melissa Toth, Hair & Make-Up Frank Barbossa and Liz Bernstrom, Production Sound Mixer Kevin Parker, Re-recording Mixers Jacob Ribicoff and Roland Vajs, Supervising Sound Editor Jacob Ribicoff, Original Score Lesley Barber.
STARRING Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, Lucas Hedges, Gretchen Mol, and C.J. Wilson DIRECTED BY Kenneth Lonergan WRITTEN BY Kenneth Lonergan PRODUCED BY Kimberly Steward, Matt Damon, Chris Moore, Lauren Beck, and Kevin J. Walsh
SCREENINGS ARE OVERBOOKED TO COMPENSATE FOR NO-SHOWS. You may be asked to present your guild card at the door.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EARLY AS RSVPS DO NOT GUARANTEE SEATING. SEATING AND PARKING IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Pre-Release 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Illumination Entertainment’s SING
RSVPs are closed for this event Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 2:00PM (Enter from Gate 1 on Lankershim Blvd.)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 2)
Universal Studios Theater #2
4050 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Lionsgate Awards Invites VES Members and a Guest to a Screening of HACKSAW RIDGE followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Click here to RSVP
Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 1:00PM
Harmony Gold (complimentary valet parking will be provided)
7655 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046 Click here for a map.
For your consideration in all categories, including Best Picture
Post-Screening Q&A with Director Mel Gibson, Actors Andrew Garfield, Luke Bracey and Vince Vaughn, Production Designer Barry Robison and Sound Mixer Kevin O’Connell.
HACKSAW RIDGE is based on the true story of small town boy turned army medic Desmond Doss (played by Andrew Garfield) who, in the battle of Okinawa during World War II, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. A “conscientious objector,” Doss fought on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. The film, which also stars Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths and Vince Vaughn, was directed by Mel Gibson from an adapted screenplay by Robert Schenkkan and Andrew Knight. HACKSAW RIDGE was produced by David Permut, p.g.a., Bill Mechanic, p.g.a., Brian Oliver, William D. Johnson, Bruce Davey, Paul Currie and Terry Benedict; with cinematography by Simon Duggan, ACS; production design by Barry Robison and set decorator Rebecca Cohen; film editing by John Gilbert, ACE; music by Rupert Gregson-Williams; costume design by Lizzy Gardiner; make up and hair styling by Shane Thomas; sound mixing by Kevin O’Connell, Andy Wright, Robert Mackenzie and Peter Grace; sound editing by Robert Mackenzie and Andy Wright; and visual effects by Chris Godfrey.
SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT
A Lionsgate Company
Seating is based on a first come, first serve basis. This invitation is non-transferable. Please bring photo ID for admittance. No cameras and no recording permitted. Violation of this prohibition is subject to civil and criminal liabilities. Dates, times and locations subject to change. Talent subject to availability.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
RSVPs are closed for this screening
Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ MOANA
Please RSVP below
Monday, November 21, 2016 at 7:00PM
DGA Theater #1
7920 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90046 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a 3D Screening of Focus Features’ and Laika Entertainment’s PARANORMAN as part of their free family matinee series, “Laika: A Decade of Making the Impossible Real”.
This horror-comedy hit follows 11-year-old Norman Babcock (Kodi Smit-McPhee), a boy whose ability to speak with the dead is doubted by almost all around him. But when his hometown is threatened by an ancient witch, Norman’s unusual power proves crucial. John Goodman, Casey Affleck and Elaine Stritch costar in this Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature, which pairs its theme of acceptance for outsiders with state-of-the-art stop-motion techniques (including innovative use of full-color 3-D printers).
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger glided his commercial airliner onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded worldwide for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and his career.
The film is directed by Clint Eastwood with a screenplay by Todd Komarnicki based on the book Highest Duty by Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger and Jeffrey Zaslow. The film is produced by Eastwood, Frank Marshall, Allyn Stewart and Tim Moore. The film stars Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney. Eastwood’s below-the-line collaborators include director of photography Tom Stern, A.F.C., A.S.C., production designer by James J. Murakami, editor Blu Murray, costume designer Deborah Hopper, casting by Geoffrey Miclat, C.SA., visual effects supervisor Michael Owens and music by Christian Jacob.
Rated: PG-13. Run Time: 95 Minutes.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early. Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows.
RSVPs do not guarantee seating.
A Valid 2016 VES Membership ID is Required.
This screening is paid for by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions Invite VES Members and a Guest to a Special Screening of MANCHESTER BY THE SEA followed by a Q&A with Writer-Director Kenneth Lonergan and additional guests to be announced. Concessions will be included, as well as validated parking. (Please see below)
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 7:00PM
Fox Bruin Theater
948 Broxton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024 Click here for a map
*VALIDATED PARKING AT UCLA LOT 1/MEDICAL PLAZA | 100 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVEWAY, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024*
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA tells the story of the Chandlers, a working class family from a Massachusetts fishing
village. After the death of his older brother Joe (Kyle Chandler), Lee (Casey Affleck) is shocked to learn that
Joe has made him sole guardian of his nephew Patrick (Lucas Hedges). Taking leave of his janitor job in Boston,
Lee reluctantly returns to Manchester-by-the-Sea to care for Patrick, a spirited 15-year-old, and is forced to
deal with a past that separated him from his wife Randi (Michelle Williams) and the community where he was
born and raised. MANCHESTER BY THE SEA is the new film written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan (YOU
CAN COUNT ON ME; MARGARET).
STARRING Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler, Lucas Hedges, Gretchen Mol, and C.J. Wilson
DIRECTED BY Kenneth Lonergan
WRITTEN BY Kenneth Lonergan
PRODUCED BY Kimberly Steward, Matt Damon, Chris Moore, Lauren Beck, and Kevin J. Walsh
IN SELECT THEATERS NOVEMBER 18, 2016
SCREENINGS ARE OVERBOOKED TO COMPENSATE FOR NO-SHOWS. A VALID PHOTO ID MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE DOOR. PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EARLY.
RSVPS DO NOT GUARANTEE SEATING.
This venue does not allow any food, beverages (including water bottles, gum, mints, or candy) inside the theater.
PARKING AND SEATING IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE
THIS INVITATION IS NON-TRANSFERABLE
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a 3D Screening of Focus Features’ and Laika Entertainment’s KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS with an introduction by Director Travis Knight, as part of their free family matinee series, “Laika: A Decade of Making the Impossible Real”.
Laika animator Travis Knight’s feature directorial debut is this magic-filled, stop-motion adventure set in ancient Japan. Aided by his friends Monkey (Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey), young Kubo (Art Parkinson) must reassemble the missing pieces of his samurai father’s armor to protect himself from his evil aunts and his grandfather, the Moon King (Ralph Fiennes). “A dark yet thrilling adventure quest that stands as the crowning achievement in Laika’s already impressive oeuvre.” – Peter Debruge, Variety.
Los Angeles VES Members and a Guest are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Paramount Pictures’ ARRIVAL
Please call (800) 905-6918 to RSVP (be sure to specify the date, time and location of the screening you’d like to attend) Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 1:00PM
Writers Guild Theater
135 South Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Click here for a map
Screenings 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. Click here for more studio screenings.
A Very Limited Number of VES Members and a Guest are Invited to an Opening Day 3D High Frame Rate (HFR) Screening of TriStar Pictures’ BILLY LYNN’S LONG HALFTIME WALK
RSVPs are closed for this screening Friday, November 11, 2016 at 10:30AM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Thursday, November 10)
Arclight Hollywood
6360 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Panelists will include Director Mark Osborne, Stop Motion Creative Director Jamie Caliri, Executive Producer Jinko Gotoh, Stop Motion Production Designer Alex Juhasz, Film Editors Carole Kravetz and Matt Landon and Screenwriter Bob Persichetti.
From director Mark Osborne and Netflix, THE LITTLE PRINCEis a feature length animated film inspired by the French novella LE PETIT PRINCE. First published in 1943 by poet, author and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. THE LITTLE PRINCE focuses on a young girl we come to know as “The Little Girl,” who is being prepared by her mother for the very grown-up world in which they live. As The Little Girl adjusts to a new home, school and surroundings, her world is suddenly interrupted by an eccentric, kind-hearted neighbor we come to know as “The Aviator.” The Aviator introduces her to a new world where anything is possible, a world that he himself was initiated into long ago by “The Little Prince.” It’s there that The Little Girl embarks on a personal odyssey into the universe of The Little Prince, a world where it is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. THE LITTLE PRINCE was produced by Aton Soumache, Dimitri Rassam and Alexis Vonar. THE LITTLE PRINCE includes an original score and songs by Hans Zimmer & Richard Harvey featuring Camille, stop-motion creative director Jamie Caliri, production design by Lou Romano, Alexander Juhasz and Céline Desrumaux, character design by Alexander Juhasz and Peter de Seve, editing by Matt Landon and Carole Kravetz, sound design by Tim Nielson, and an adapted screenplay by Irena Brignull and Bob Persichetti, based on a story conceived by Osborne.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an IMAX 3D Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ DOCTOR STRANGE followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Scott Derrickson, Executive Producer Victoria Alonso, Visual Effects Supervisor Stephane Ceretti, ILM’s Visual Effects Supervisor Richard Bluff and Luma Pictures’ Visual Effects Supervisor Vince Cirelli with moderation by VES Founders Award winning Fellow and Board member Bill Taylor, VES, ASC. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7:30PM AMC Universal CityWalk Stadium 19 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and DreamWorks Animation’s TROLLS
RSVPs are closed for this screening Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 1:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 4)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 7:30PM
DGA Theater #1
7920 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90046 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening Of Columbia Pictures’ INFERNO
RSVPs are closed
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE ACCOUNTANT
RSVPs are closed for this screening Friday, October 21, 2016 at 7:30PM
(Sign-ups close at 12:00PM on Friday, October 21)
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN
Please RSVP below
Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 2:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, September 30)
The Little Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Sony Pictures’ and MGM’s THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Please RSVP below
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests in Los Angeles are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Lionsgate’s and Summit Entertainment’s DEEPWATER HORIZON, plus a live interactive Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Director Peter Berg, Special Effects Supervisors Burt Dalton and Matt Kutcher and Lead Post-Vis Artist at ILM Keith Johnson with moderation by VES Board member Dan Schrecker. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 12:00PM
AMC Burbank 16 theater 125 E Palm Ave, Burbank, CA 91502 Click here for a map.
Please tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in New York) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESDEEPWATERHORIZON, in your tweet.)
Screenings 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.
Synopsis:
On April 20th, 2010, one of the world’s largest man-made disasters occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. Directed by Peter Berg (LONE SURVIVOR), this story honors the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change everyone’s lives forever. Click here to watch the trailer
RSVP and save Sept 16th for our wildly popular “Cool Things” Series.
*UPDATE*
THIS EVENT IS 21 AND OVER ONLY
Because of the scope and variety of the activities the companies of Vanaheim Studios are providing for this event, “Cool Things” @ Fonco has been extended to 10pm! The activities will start to wrap up at 9pm, but between the food, drink and 16,000 square feet of awesomeness, we know you will want to have more time to continue to enjoy the event, and mingle with your fellow professionals with some after-activity drinks.
What kinds of activities are we looking at? Try your hand at doing a miniature shoot; a sample set up with a couple cameras for you to see how different a simple set can become in camera, and professionals on hand for you to ask questions both for technique and for production considerations. How about archery? Yes, that’s right, you’ll have the opportunity to shoot arrows on one of the stages with a trained stunt professional giving you pointers or lessons. Ever wonder how they shape foam core or make molds? Want to play with facial motion capture? Let’s just say there are plenty of hands-on activities, eye candy, and information- And its not just about the practicals – its also about the integration with CG.
Fonco has procured additional parking with the church next door, so there is plenty of parking. The entrance to the lot is on Arvia St. immediately on the right hand side.
Fonco plans to have Blue Moon on tap, along with a mixologist to provide something beyond the wine and beer we normally have at “Cool Things”. And of course there will be some nibbles. Hey, its Friday night, and what a great way to wrap up the week!
The one caveat? WE NEED YOUR NAME ON THE LIST! It is better to RSVP even if you are not sure if you are going to make it. If your guest is coming separately, you MUST provide their name. You can switch out a guest’s name if they arrive with the VES Member, but any non-member guest who arrives without a member CANNOT BE ADMITTED. There will be security and enforcement to ensure this, so please RSVP TODAY! RSVPs will close Thursday night. And remember that guests must be 21 AND OVER.
Please come out to a special edition of Coffee Talk. Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Normally our meetings are held at local cafes or coffee shops, but this month EFILM has graciously offered to sponsor the event, and we are opening this special edition of Coffee Talk to ALL MEMBERS, regardless of gender.
We hope to have some small groups set up with pertinent topics but with a loose structure so as to allow everyone a comfortable platform to expand upon. We will also have a small room with children’s programing playing so you can pick up your child and bring them with you (there will not be a babysitter, but it gives a little help in bringing your child, and you are welcome to bring infants with you if you feel they will not be too distracting for the group). There will also be a coffee roaster who is one of creators of one of EFILM’s signature roasts, and she will be sharing the joys and intricacies of her coffee business.
Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount. Space is limited, EFILM is providing a wonderful array of coffees, teas, and other beverages, and Panera is donating some nibbles.
All VES members, regardless of gender, are welcome to attend, and women in VFX and Animation who are not members yet but have attended previous Coffee Talk are encouraged to attend as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to WomenInVFX@veslosangeles.com
About EFILM
Clients have come to Deluxe’s EFILM for color grading and finishing for three decades. Recognized with an AMPAS Sci-Tech Award, the company continues to break new ground in digital color and finishing for feature film, television and trailers. EFILM’s roster of top colorists are available via real-time, calibrated color grading sessions between EFILM and Deluxe locations anywhere in the world. EFILM provides location services, EC3, through custom configured hardware and software solutions, and highly skilled field technicians. Through EFILM, clients also have access to The Portal, a unique technology-based service that automates the cumbersome process of pulling camera original material and distributing it to VFX companies; converting the process from days to hours. Part of the Deluxe Creative Artists Group of companies, EFILM gives clients streamlined access to an unparalleled network of post-production services. Recent completed full features include Pete’s Dragon, The Secret Life of Pets, Deadpool, and Star Trek Beyond.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS
Please RSVP below Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 12:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 26.)
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ PETE’S DRAGON
SIGNUPS ARE CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 2:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 19.)
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Come out with your family and friends to the VES Los Angeles Family Beach Day!
We have scouted a great spot at the southern end of the Marvin Braude Bike Trail in Torrance – There is ample inexpensive parking, a snack shop, a rental shop, volley ball nets, restrooms and showers.
We will stake out a spot between the PA Lifeguard Tower and the BLUFF Lifeguard tower near the volleyball nets early in the morning with popup shades, so look for VES banner in that area.
VES-LA will provide a simple lunch and some snacks, and we’ll stock up coolers with cold drinks-including juices and waters for little ones.
All members and their families are welcome, as are potential VES members and industry friends. Please RSVP with the number of adults and children coming so we can plan for food, drink and shade accordingly!
RSVPs are closed for this screening
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Focus Features’ and Laika Entertainment’s KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Travis Knight, Visual Effects Supervisor Steve Emerson, Head of Rapid Prototyping Brian McLean, Animation Supervisor Brad Schiff, Head of Rigging Ollie Jones and Production Designer Nelson Lowry with moderation by VES member Lenny Lipton.
Please RSVP below
Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 12.)
From animation studio LAIKA comes an action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (Art Parkinson) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town. But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen samurai warrior father. With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny. The film, produced by Travis Knight and Arianne Sutner, also features the voices of George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Brenda Vaccaro.
Continuing on our discovery of cool places in LA, this month’s “PUBNIGHT!” will be this Thursday at Lock and Key, a delightful speakeasy in Koreatown.
Do not be dissuaded by the grungy exterior common to the streets of this part of Los Angeles. The red door of Lock and key will open to a surprisingly handsome marble corridor cluttered with an amazing amount of doorknobs and keyholes – the trick is to figure out which door opens the rabbit hole. I recommend coming with a few people so you have a quicker time of figuring it out – or you can ask the hostess or bouncer if you really get stuck.
There is a dress code which includes no shorts, baseball caps, or flip flops – just a warning since this is the common VFX workwear. Jeans are OK, and even T-shirts can be ok, but dress on the nicer side to enter without hassle to this speakeasy.
Lock and Key is intimate and cozy –as would be expected of a speakeasy — but like last month’s Fun Times at Davy Wayne’s, it has an open air patio that helps keep your agoraphobia in check . We will probably be scattered all over the venue, so look for Lopsie (the Los Angeles Section Events Committee Chair) passing out the blinking VES pins to help identify our party. At our last “PUBNIGHT!” we realized that people can’t see the flashing pins in daylight on the patio – so if you have your VES Man in the Moon pin, or other VES paraphernalia, wear it so we can help identify each other.
Remember that the VES fall membership period is here, so bring a friend or two to enjoy the venue and meet some of your fellow VES members!
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Warner Brothers’ SUICIDE SQUAD
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 7:30PM
Sony Pictures Imageworks – Ray Harryhausen Theater
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Universal Pictures’ JASON BOURNE
Please RSVP below
Monday, August 8, 2016 at 8:00PM
RealD Screening Room
100 N. Crescent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, August 4th, at 7:00pm at Akasha in Culver City! We will be moving the Westside meetings to a different location after this, so if you are nearby, please come out for this before we leave!
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Look for us in the coffee section of Akasha (and btw, you can order a drink or food from the restaurant/bar and bring it to the coffee section) Akasha’s has plentiful parking in the structure behind it.
You do not need to be a VES member to attend, so bring that VFX non-VES girlfriend of yours to come network with the rest of us! Remember to bring your business cards and come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!
3-D SPACE: The Center For Stereoscopic Photography, Art, Cinema, and Education presents 2 screenings of the winner of the Best Live-Action Short award at the 2016 Advanced Imaging Society Creative Arts Award, HARD RESET is a 42-minute science-fiction action film the first 3-D graduate student thesis film at The University of Texas at Austin centered around a young detective investigating an impending artificial intelligence revolution. He is forced to choose between humanity and his android girlfriend after she is infected with a virus that gives her full consciousness. Q&A following the film with director Deepak Chetty and additional crew members.
We will be screening HARD RESET twice – at 2:00PM and 3:30PM – Your ticket will get you into either show.
In the distant future: a controlling corporate government, GOVCentral, aims to eliminate a faction of rebels called the EMANCIPATORS whose goal is to provide freedom for all SYNTHS, the artificially intelligent bio-mechanical androids that are restricted into subservient roles within every strata of society. The Emancipators believe that restricting the Synths, who are capable of true sentience like any human being is tantamount to slavery, and wish to break their bonds and let them control their own destiny. A young detective named Miles Archer is thrust into the center of this struggle after a botched hard-reset leads to him colliding paths with Jane, a rogue Pleasure-Model Synthetic infected with the “emancipation virus”. For the first time in her existence she feels emotions as an individual yearning for freedom. Knowing that her memory core holds the key to Synthetic liberation, she enlightens Archer to the moral and ethical opportunity he has to help her achieve this goal. After being labeled a traitor, Archer is
forced to choose between his newfound empathy toward Synthetics and his duty as a GovCentral officer.
VISUAL & THEMATIC STYLE:
The distant future, where monolithic super structures dotted with neon holographic signs fade into the clouds as highways of flying cars crisscross against the horizon. Synths are everywhere. They are your bank tellers, construction workers, prostitutes and even your schoolteachers. Hard Reset is influenced heavily by contemporary noir science fiction seen in films like Blade Runner, Minority Report and Total Recall. A
distant future fraught with moral ambiguity brought on by extreme advancements in technology. Borrowing from the success of these themes we take a unique approach to timeless questions of social equality, moral responsibility, fear of the unknown and the complex nature of humanity.
THE FILMMAKERS
Deepak Chetty: Director/Co-Writer
is a Director, Visual Effects artist and Cinematographer based in Austin, Texas. After graduating with honors from the Pratt
Institute and UTs MFA program in Film Production, his work as a director has been featured in AFS 10 Under 10 series, The Longhorn Network and through viral media propagation (Looper 8-Bit). Deepak is serving as a consultant and researcher in regards to R&D of postproduction tools and workflow standards with The Washington Post and the UT School of Journalism, as well as lecturing at UT Austin in the field of Immersive Media (Virtual Reality and Stereoscopic Imaging).
David Bukstein: Producer/Co-Writer
is a film, television and commercial Producer/Director working in Austin Texas since 2006. Two of his recent producing projects premiered at the 2012 and 2013 SXSW film festival. He Associate Produced and starred in the documentary web-series “Undergrads South” by Executive Producer James Franco. He wrote and directed the PBS/KLRU miniseries
“East Austin Stories Presents.” Gay Cake, a comedy sketch he recently Produced was featured on Funny-or-Die and Comedy Centrals Tosh.0. Currently he works as a creative Producer/Director at Golden Arm Media in Austin Texas.
Taylor Michelle Thompson: Co-Producer/Editor
is film producer and editor, currently living in Austin, Texas. She has produced and edited a variety of projects, ranging from high action sci-fis to fast paced music series. She has worked in the editorial department for multiple productions and directors, including acclaimed filmmaker Terrence Malick. The Love Inside, an indie feature she produced has been screened at
multiple film festivals and has gone on to receive distribution. Various other projects Th.ompson has been a part of have gone onto frequent festivals around the country, including Sundance, South by Southwest, Dallas International Film Festival, and Slamdance
Registration fee is $40 (Includes Lunch & Refreshments)
Saturday, July 30, 2016 Doors open at 9:00AM
Theater Program: 10:30AM to 4:00PM
Directors Guild of America
7920 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046
Please note that programming is subject to change.
PANELS & PRESENTATIONS IN THEATERS 1 & 2
DIGITAL LANDSCAPE: INSIDE THE JUNGLE BOOK
Discover the cutting-edge VFX used in THE JUNGLE BOOK. Presented by Director Jon Favreau and 2nd Unit Director/VFX Supervisor Rob Legato.
EXPAND SCOPE: VIRTUAL REALITY & MIXED REALITY
An in-depth conversation with Chris Milk, Founder and CEO of Within/Founder and Creative Director of Here Be Dragons. Moderated by Director Jeremy Kagan, DGA Special Projects Committee Chair.
Join Chris and other pioneer directors in the virtual reality industry as they discuss how to build narratives in a new medium for storytelling. Panelists: David Gelb (HOVERBOARD); Randal Kleiser (DEFROST); Co-founder/Creative Director of Felix & Paul Studios, Paul Raphaёl (LEBRON JAMES–STRIVING FOR GREATNESS); and Lucy Walker (A HISTORY OF CUBAN DANCE).
Embrace real humans for Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality storytelling using Holographic Video developed for HoloLens. Presented by Steve Sullivan, Leader of Holographic Video Team at Microsoft.
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE OF CINEMA
See the latest advancements in camera and new technologies used for storytelling. Panelists: Paul Debevec, Chief Visual Officer, USC Institute for Creative Technologies; Jon Karafin, Head of Light Field Video, Lytro; Dave Stump, ASC (Cinematographer, BUDS); and Cevat Yerli, Founder, CEO and President, Crytek. Moderated by Director Randal Kleiser.
AESTHETIC & TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT LENS
Hear Dan Sasaki, VP of Optical Engineering, Panavision, explain how choices in optics can evoke a unique aesthetic, tailored to a director’s creative vision.
Focus on lens mapping and decisions that interplay with lens choices. Presented by Larry Fong, ASC (BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE) and Mark Weingartner, ASC (Visual Effects Director of Photography, INTERSTELLAR).
SURVIVING & THRIVING INTO THE NEXT DIGITAL ERA
Examine how the adoption of UHD, HDR, and WCG technologies is creating a tipping point and changing how content will be distributed and consumed in the near future. Presented by Michael Cioni, President, Light Iron.
LOBBY EXHIBITS & HANDS-ON DEMOS
DISCOVER how Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) can give consistent color from set to screen on your next production and protect it for the coming High Dynamic Range future. (Demo by ACES – Academy Color Encoding System)
LEARN about the latest developments in technology-enabled payroll and digital production-management services to better streamline your payroll, accounting, residuals, workers’ compensation and production incentive needs. (Demo by Cast & Crew)
IMMERSE yourself in the second episode of DEFROST, shot stereoscopically in 360 degrees using Nokia’s OZO camera. (Demo by Feral Dog Productions)
UNLEASH your creative potential and bring your vision to life with Film Engine’s virtual production tools, and sample the future of linear VR storytelling with CODE NAME: SKYHARBOR. (Demo by Film Engine)
EXAMINE some of the most popular and advanced VR camera rigs for a wide range of budgets and content with knowledgeable and experienced VR DPs and DITs and manufacturer reps. (Demo by International Cinematographers Guild (ICG))
EXPLORE the ultimate creative tool for cinema and broadcast, providing breakthrough capabilities and unparalleled flexibility on set and in post-production. (Demo by Lytro Cinema)
TRANSFORM your environment with mixed reality that allows you to interact simultaneously with both 3D holographic content and the physical world around you. (Demo by Microsoft HoloLens)
ENHANCE your pre-production processes with a 20 foot interactive wall coupled with collaborative software. (Demo by Nureva Span Ideation System)
EXPERIENCE groundbreaking large-format cinematography with the new Millennium DXL and internally motorized Primo 70 lenses. (Demo by Panavision)
DESIGN your next film using VR Shot Designer, based on real world cameras and techniques that allow film makers the ability to scout, prep, block, and shoot virtual and real locations. (Demo by Tangerine Apps)
INTEGRATE live-action performances into CGI 3D or stereo 3D scenes by converting the footage into photorealistic CGI objects that can be fully interacted with CGI fluid, fire, and physics simulations. (Demo by True3D™)
STEP inside extraordinary, story-driven VR experiences. (Demo by Within and Here Be Dragons)
CONTROL the creative process from production to post with a game-changing wireless tablet that provides real time monitoring, recording and playback, generates and shares time stamped notes, and syncs script to recorded content and more. (Demo by Zullavision)
The VES and Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) Invite VES Members to Meet-up at Siggraph 2016 in Anaheim
Join top artists and technicians for presentations and discussion about ACEScc and ACEScg. Hear how it was used on recent projects. Expand your toolset with tips for working more effectively with ACES. Ask questions and gain understanding on how ACES benefits pipelines, workflows and the creative process in animation, VFX and in the colorist suite.
Click here to RSVP Wednesday, July 27, 10:30AM to 12:00PM
Anaheim Convention Center, Room 213D
Refreshments will be served!
Speakers will include Double Negative Color Science Lead Mark Boorer, FotoKem Senior Colorist John Daro, Framestore Head of Imaging Kevin Wheatley and Rodeo FX R&D engineer and pipeline TD Marie Fetiveau.
The Visual Effects Society and the VES Los Angeles Section invite you to celebrate SIGGRAPH in Anaheim.
Unwind from all the action of the conference and enjoy a beverage and some nibbles with fellow VES movers and shakers from around the globe! Jon 9 from Holonyne Studios will VJ on the HIPPOTIZER/V4 realtime media server from Green Hippo, projecting original 4K visuals for the party. Open to all VES members and a guest (RSVP Below)
Tuesday, 26 July 6 – 8:00 pm Anaheim Hilton California-B Ballroom
777 W. Convention Way
Anaheim CA 92802
The Visual Effects Society and the VES Los Angeles Section invite you to celebrate SIGGRAPH in Anaheim.
Unwind from all the action of the conference and enjoy a beverage and some nibbles with fellow VES movers and shakers from around the globe! Jon 9 from Holonyne Studios will VJ on the HIPPOTIZER/V4 realtime media server from Green Hippo, projecting original 4K visuals for the party. Open to all VES members and a guest (RSVP Below)
Tuesday, 26 July 6 – 8:00 pm Anaheim Hilton California-B Ballroom
777 W. Convention Way
Anaheim CA 92802
Doors open at 6:00PM, presentation from 6:30PM to 8:00PM, drinks & hors d’oeuvres from 8:00PM to 11:30PM
Known as the chemical compound that gives chili peppers their intense heat, Capsaicin excites the nervous system, producing endorphins that result in a mild addiction that encourages you to want more, much like the exciting announcements and experiences Radeon Technologies Group have planned this year at Siggraph. Capsaicin Siggraph will reveal new, industry changing graphics technologies and partnerships that will shape the CG community and to the rest of the World for years to come.
High-profile guest speakers presenting future insights and technologies exclusively to the Capsaicin audience
Never before seen VR technologies announcements to redefine the term “truly immersive VR experiences”
Industry changing, next generation “Polaris” graphics technologies designed to bring stable and affordable 3D graphics to the world
New and exciting partner announcements to inspire and benefit the entire CG and developer community
Capsaicin Siggraph will reshape the future of the graphics community and this is your chance to be where it all started.
Seats during the presentation will be available on a first come first serve basis.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE
RSVPs are closed for this screening
Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 4:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 22)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ STAR TREK BEYOND, plus a Q&A with the visual effects team.
Panelists will include Kelvin Optical Visual Effects Supervisor Stefano Trivelli, Visual Effects Producer Ron Ames, Atomic Fiction Visual Effects Supervisor Ryan Tudhope with moderation by VES Fellow and Founders Award winner Bill Taylor, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Click here to RSVP Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 12:00PM
The Sherry Lansing Theater on the Paramount studio lot
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Please enter through the Melrose gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ GHOSTBUSTERS
Please RSVP below Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Come out and mingle with your fellow VES members and their friends at some of the coolest hotspots in town! VES-LA has started PUB NIGHTS where we will meet up at different bars, lounges or clubs throughout the LA area. Each time will be a different “must see” place- a perfect opportunity to check out that place you keep hearing about, or discover an awesome hidden jewel you didn’t know existed! It’s an informal get together, so you can bring your friends, co-workers or Sig-Other, but there will always be at least one or two board members present in case you want to have a cocktail-napkin-meeting. 🙂
Start your week off with a little 70’s throwback and a secret entrance with our PUB NIGHT on July 18th at Good Times at Davy Wayne’s. After showing ID, you may wonder why you were pointed to a funky garage sale. Walk like a pro straight to the refrigerator and open the “secret door” to the lounge. To distinguish ourselves from the usual patrons we will be giving out flashing VES pins to VES members. Just walk up to anyone with a flashing pin and let them know you are a member and to point you to the person giving them out (like how we gave you a conversation starter there? You’re welcome.). Or if you want to just skip all conversation with strangers and you know Lopsie, look for her in the patio area wearing her flashing pin and ordering a drink from the airstream trailer or some food from the BBQ to get your flashing pin.
See you there, and keep an eye out for another PUB NIGHT coming up later this month again, with another secret entrance!
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE BFG
RSVPs are closed Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 8.)
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE BFG
RSVPs are closed Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 8.)
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Where: USC Stark Theatre, 900 West 34th St., Los Angeles, CA
Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, Film Festivals—content distribution channels are multiplying at a staggering rate. And who is going to fill those distribution channels? You! Because you are the only one who can express your own vision in your own voice. These presentations will cover how three inspired directors are sharing their creativity in film and animation.
Principal Speakers:
Joshua Caldwell, a director, writer, producer and MTV Movie Movie award winner will share his process on his debut feature film, Layover. Layover, made for $6000, had its world premiere at the 2014 Seattle International Film Festival where it was nominated for the prestigious FIPRESCI New American Cinema Award.
Andrew Wood, a USC Masters student will present his work on his award winning live action/animation film, When Pigs Fly. This project for which he raised $21,713 on Kickstarter, won the prestigeous Fox Fellowship grant and is his USC M.F.A thesis film about never outgrowing your imagination.
Sam Wickert, a Chapman University student in digital arts and production will present the directing, editing and vfx work that he used to create the videos on his YouTube channel, SoKrispyMedia which has over 69 million views and over 336,000 subscribers.
Moderator: Michael Fink, Academy Award winning Visual Effects Supervisor,
Chair, Film and Television Production, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Registration – 9:30am-10:00am
Free for VES members and USC Students
LA ACM SIGGRAPH members $10. All other non-members $20.
Where: USC Stark Theatre, 900 West 34th St., Los Angeles, CA
Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, Film Festivals—content distribution channels are multiplying at a staggering rate. And who is going to fill those distribution channels? You! Because you are the only one who can express your own vision in your own voice. These presentations will cover how three inspired directors are sharing their creativity in film and animation.
Principal Speakers:
Joshua Caldwell, a director, writer, producer and MTV Movie Movie award winner will share his process on his debut feature film, Layover. Layover, made for $6000, had its world premiere at the 2014 Seattle International Film Festival where it was nominated for the prestigious FIPRESCI New American Cinema Award.
Andrew Wood, a USC Masters student will present his work on his award winning live action/animation film, When Pigs Fly. This project for which he raised $21,713 on Kickstarter, won the prestigeous Fox Fellowship grant and is his USC M.F.A thesis film about never outgrowing your imagination.
Sam Wickert, a Chapman University student in digital arts and production will present the directing, editing and vfx work that he used to create the videos on his YouTube channel, SoKrispyMedia which has over 69 million views and over 336,000 subscribers.
Moderator: Michael Fink, Academy Award winning Visual Effects Supervisor,
Chair, Film and Television Production, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Registration – 9:30am-10:00am
Free for VES members and USC Students
LA ACM SIGGRAPH members $10. All other non-members $20.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
Please RSVP below Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly, welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 7th, at 7:00pm at Priscilla’s Coffee in Burbank.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP).
Come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group! Don’t forget to bring your business cards, and any woman in VFX is welcome. Watch the VES Website for updates on future events as well.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ THE SHALLOWS
Please RSVP below Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE
RSVPs are Closed Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 4:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 24)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE
RSVPs are Closed Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 4:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 24)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s Original Film from 1996 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Please RSVP below Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Thursday, June 23)
Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s Original Film from 1996 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Please RSVP below Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Thursday, June 23)
Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 2D Screening of Disney’s & Pixar’s FINDING DORY followed by a Q&A with Director Andrew Stanton and Producer Lindsey Collins and Composer Thomas Newman.
Please RSVP below Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11:00AM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 10.)
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Virtual Explorationsis educational and networking workshop featuring today’s leads in VR, Virtual Production, and VFX Cinematography.
Join us for a morning filled with live VR Demonstrations, 3D Scanning, and a stimulating discussion regarding the future of our industry. Filmmakers and Visual Effects Unite!
Seats are limited for this event and we want you to be there! Secure a FREE TICKET with the following promotional code: VESVR03
Joyce Cox is an award winning VFX Producer whose recent work includes: The Jungle Book, The Great Gatsby, Avatar, The Dark Knight, Harry Potter, Fantasia 2000, and Titanic. Her extensive experience with Virtual Production and CG Workflow is very unique!
Justin Denton is both a Director and VR Supervisor. In the past 14 years he has worked for some of the best in the business. Collaborating with directors such as Peter Berg, Ridley Scott, DJ Caruso, Rupert Sanders, Rob Cohen, “Spaz” Williams, and McG has given him a unique capability for storytelling and demystifying project workflow. He currently holds an Executive Technical Director position at Vrse VR.
Mat Beck, ASC, is a VFX Supervisor, Producer, Cinematographer and Director known for his work on over 70 motion pictures, numerous TV shows, commercials and music videos.
He started out shooting personal films and documentary footage, then began designing and programming digital tools for the VFX industry, including what was likely the first microcomputer motion control system.
Beck founded Light Matters, Inc. in 1994, was an original partner of Pixel Envy, and founded Entity FX in 2002.
Brian Ali Harding is an accomplished Cinematographer, Photographer and VFX Supervisor, who combines a love of images and storytelling with the craft of visual effects. Over more than a decade in the industry, he has lent creative and technical expertise to a wide-range of productions — from Oscar-winning movies to popular television dramas to innovative independent films.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT GOLD SPONSORS!!
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS
Please RSVP below Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
A Limited Number of VES Members and a Guest are Invited to an IMAX 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ WARCRAFT
RSVPs for this screening are closed Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7:00PM
(Another 50 seats have become available to VES members, and RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Tuesday, June 7.)
Universal City Walk
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is extremely limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
RSVPs are closed for this screening. Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 2:30PM
(RSVPs closed at 5:00PM on Friday, June 3.)
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
RSVPs are closed for this screening. Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 2:30PM
(RSVPs closed at 5:00PM on Friday, June 3.)
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
Please RSVP below Friday, June 3, 2016 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Thursday, June 2)
Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
Please RSVP below Friday, June 3, 2016 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Thursday, June 2)
Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
RSVP’s for this Screening are CLOSED Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Wednesday, June 1)
Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
RSVP’s for this Screening are CLOSED Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Wednesday, June 1)
Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
This screening is overbooked, and RSVPs are closed. Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 11:00AM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Where:
Priscilla’s Coffee
4150 W. Riverside Dr.
Burbank 91505
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly, welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 5th, at 7:00pm at Priscilla’s Coffee in Burbank.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group! Watch the VES Website for updates on future events as well.
RSVP and information: WomenInVFX@veslosangeles.com
Where:
Priscilla’s Coffee
4150 W. Riverside Dr.
Burbank 91505
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly, welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 5th, at 7:00pm at Priscilla’s Coffee in Burbank.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group! Watch the VES Website for updates on future events as well.
RSVP and information: WomenInVFX@veslosangeles.com
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE JUNGLE BOOK
RSVPs are closed for this screening, as it is overbooked. Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE JUNGLE BOOK
RSVPs are closed for this screening, as it is overbooked. Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 7th, at 7:00pm at Akasha in Culver City!
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Watch the VES Website for updates on future events as well.
You do not need to be a VES member to attend, so bring that VFX non-VES girlfriend of yours to come network with the rest of us! Remember to bring your business cards and come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 7th, at 7:00pm at Akasha in Culver City!
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Watch the VES Website for updates on future events as well.
You do not need to be a VES member to attend, so bring that VFX non-VES girlfriend of yours to come network with the rest of us! Remember to bring your business cards and come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!
VES Members and their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ZOOTOPIA Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers.
Panelists will include Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore, Producer Clark Spencer, Editor Fabienne Rawley, Production Designer Dave Goetz and Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Kersavage. (Panelists’ presence is based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 4:00PM (Panel at 5:50PM)
4:00PM – Screening
5:50PM – Panel Discussion
Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
(Complimentary parking in the PDC structure. Enter on Melrose.)
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
Screenings and events 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.
VES Members and their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ZOOTOPIA Followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers.
Panelists will include Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore, Producer Clark Spencer, Editor Fabienne Rawley, Production Designer Dave Goetz and Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Kersavage. (Panelists’ presence is based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 4:00PM (Panel at 5:50PM)
4:00PM – Screening
5:50PM – Panel Discussion
Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
(Complimentary parking in the PDC structure. Enter on Melrose.)
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
Screenings and events 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.
Revenues from virtual reality and augmented reality are projected to hit $150 billion by 2020! Visual effects artists are on the front lines to deliver that immersive content. These presentations will cover the latest live action VR post production techniques which are currently being used to realize the dream of VR.
Principal Speakers:
Mariana Acuña Acosta, Media & Production Creative Manager, The Foundry, will describe the latest set of tools that The Foundry is working on to help solve the day to day problems of working with VR.
Gawain Lilliard, VFX Supervisor, The Mill and his team, will present the methodology and techniques they used to deliver the Google Spotlight live action VR project “Help”, directed Justin Lin, of “Fast and Furious” fame.
Jason Schugardt, Head of CG/VFX Supervisor with MPC LA will share the tools and techniques used to create the live action/CG VR adventure, “Goosebumps”. Goosebumps VR is a stereoscopic special venue experience that premiered in conjunction with Sony’s feature film in select theatre lobbies.
Chris Healer, Founder and CEO of The Molecule will talk about the ins and out of the stitching, rendering, and visual effects workflow on Doug Lyman’s “Invisible”, the first episodic action-adventure series created in immersive virtual reality.
Moderator:Scott Squires, Academy Tech Award Winning Visual Effects Supervisor and Developer
Saturday, March 12, 2016
08:45am- 09:15am Registration and Refreshments
09:15am-11:35am Event
11:35am-12:30pm VR Demos
Venue
Sony Harryhausen Theatre
9050 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA
Directions
On the south side of Washington between Culver (west) and National (East).
Registration
Free for VES and LA ACM SIGGRAPH members.
Students may attend for $10. All other non-members $20.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis. If the event is overbooked and paid registered guests cannot be seated, refunds will be issued.
LA SIGGRAPH will have a table at the event for attendees to join LA SIGGRAPH (and thus get in as part of their new membership). Memberships will be accepted for $40/person. The chapter accepts checks, cash, or credit cards (Mastercard or Visa only) for all dues or fees.
Special Thanks
Sony Pictures Imageworks; The Foundry, Mariana Acuna; For the VES: Toni Pace Carstensen, Scott Squires, Susan Thurmond O’Neal, Rob Stauffer; For MacMall Pro, Keith Scott and Jim Reisman; For LA ACM SIGGRAPH Joan Collins, Mike Amron, and all the volunteers.
Do you have a friend that wants to join VES? Are they having trouble finding fellow VES members for letters of recommendation? Or are they just curious about the VES? Bring them out to our Pub Night Meet and Greet!
Don’t have a friend that is trying to join? WELL that probably means that you are available to write a recommendation letter — and someone you already know may need your help! Your friend may not even realize you are a VES member, or maybe you didn’t realize that this friend is now working near you and seeking to join. Best way to find out if you can help is to come out to the pub night and see who’s there!
Let’s come out in force~ tell your fellow VES members about the pub night. Members who bring a non-member friend will get special drink discounts, so bring a friend too!
Dress for outdoors, as we’ll be mingling underneath the stars in the patio of Burbank’s Gordon Biersch!
RSVP please, so we can reserve an appropriate amount of space.
Do you have a friend that wants to join VES? Are they having trouble finding fellow VES members for letters of recommendation? Or are they just curious about the VES? Bring them out to our Pub Night Meet and Greet!
Don’t have a friend that is trying to join? WELL that probably means that you are available to write a recommendation letter — and someone you already know may need your help! Your friend may not even realize you are a VES member, or maybe you didn’t realize that this friend is now working near you and seeking to join. Best way to find out if you can help is to come out to the pub night and see who’s there!
Let’s come out in force~ tell your fellow VES members about the pub night. Members who bring a non-member friend will get special drink discounts, so bring a friend too!
Dress for outdoors, as we’ll be mingling underneath the stars in the patio of Burbank’s Gordon Biersch!
RSVP please, so we can reserve an appropriate amount of space.
The Visual Effects Society and the Alliance of Women Directors Invites You to Attend Discovering Visual Effects
Click here to RSVP
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 from 7:30PM to 9:30PM
General Assembly Santa Monica 1520 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Please join us for our first collaboration! This event is tailored for independent visual effects professionals who are interested in working on projects that include VFX artists as key members of the team. Working with global vendors is highly important, but for many independent filmmakers working with local artists is their only option. The VES and AWD are teaming up in Los Angeles to bring directors and VFX specialists together for a night to network and learn more about each others’ craft. We hope to see you there.
Speakers Include: Tammy Sutton – Emmy Winning VFX Supervisor with more than 15 years of experience. She has over 80 visual effects credits, most of which are for feature films such as: CELL, CITY OF DEAD MEN, MILES AHEAD, TWILIGHT, HARRY POTTER, AVATAR, MR. & MRS. SMITH, GANGSTER SQUAD, SHREK, and THE LAST SAMURAI to name a few. If you are looking for someone who can help technically execute your creative vision and communicate it to a team of artists, Tammy is your go to VFX Supervisor!
Lauren Ellis – VFX Producer at The Molecule, a Visual Effects and Motion Graphics company located in both Los Angeles and New York. Having secured ABC & Netflix shows for the company’s L.A. office, she continues to work toward her return to a feature client base while maintaining a positive workplace culture. Lauren’s experience in Feature Films, Television, Photogrammetry, and VR set her apart. Some of her credits include: THE COUP, THE LABYRINTH, and FRUITVALE STATION. If you are looking for someone to help figure out the most creative and cost effective approach to including visual effects in your next project, Lauren is the person to talk to!
Kathryn Brillhart – VFX Coordinator at Zoic Studios, a Visual Effects company that specializes in Virtual Production, Feature Film, Television, and Commercials. For several years prior, Kathryn was part of a VFX team that worked directly for the King of Jordan on multiple 6k Stereoscopic Immersive Media projects. Kathryn’s experience in both Production and Post Visual Effects give her a unique perspective on workflow and an ability to blend unlikely approaches to achieve the best results.
“Knowledge is power and here it is free.” -- Film Powered
This event is open to Women In Moving Pictures, Film Fatales, AWD Members, VES Members, and Women who are part of the Local 600.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s DEADPOOL
RSVPs have closed for this screening Friday, February 19, 2016 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 5:00PM on Thursday, February 18)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s DEADPOOL
RSVPs have closed for this screening Friday, February 19, 2016 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 5:00PM on Thursday, February 18)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of DreamWorks Animation’s and 20th Century Fox’s KUNG FU PANDA 3
Please RSVP below Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 2:00PM on Friday, February 5)
The Little Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of DreamWorks Animation’s and 20th Century Fox’s KUNG FU PANDA 3
Please RSVP below Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 2:00PM on Friday, February 5)
The Little Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ THE 5TH WAVE
Please RSVP below Friday, February 5, 2016 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Ready for 2016? Coffee Talk is back in swing and our first gathering for the year will be at Priscilla’s in Burbank!!
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP).
You do not need to be a VES member to attend, so bring that VFX non-VES girlfriend of yours to come network with the rest of us! Remember to bring your business cards and come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!
Ready for 2016? Coffee Talk is back in swing and our first gathering for the year will be at Priscilla’s in Burbank!!
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP).
You do not need to be a VES member to attend, so bring that VFX non-VES girlfriend of yours to come network with the rest of us! Remember to bring your business cards and come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!
A members only event to meet the candidates, vote for our incoming Los Angeles Section Board of Managers and discuss Section issues. You do not have to attend this event in order to cast a vote in the Section election. There will be an online vote sent via email as well after the in-person meeting concludes. We would really like to see you there but if you can’t make it, we are experimenting with remote options.
Webcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TwGH7Dz0EE
Phone in details… NOTE: the phone and webcast will be significantly out of sync. It is recommended you listen to the audio on the YouTube stream until the Q+A portion of the event. Please mute your phone if you are not talking.
A members only event to meet the candidates, vote for our incoming Los Angeles Section Board of Managers and discuss Section issues. You do not have to attend this event in order to cast a vote in the Section election. There will be an online vote sent via email as well after the in-person meeting concludes. We would really like to see you there but if you can’t make it, we are experimenting with remote options.
Webcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TwGH7Dz0EE
Phone in details… NOTE: the phone and webcast will be significantly out of sync. It is recommended you listen to the audio on the YouTube stream until the Q+A portion of the event. Please mute your phone if you are not talking.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, plus a Q&A with the visual effects team.
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisors Roger Guyett and Pat Tubach, Special Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould and Creature Effects Supervisor Neal Scanlan with moderation by VES Chair Mike Chambers. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
RSVPs are closed, as this screening is overbooked. Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 12:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, plus a Q&A with the visual effects team.
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisors Roger Guyett and Pat Tubach, Special Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould and Creature Effects Supervisor Neal Scanlan with moderation by VES Chair Mike Chambers. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
RSVPs are closed, as this screening is overbooked. Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 12:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to an Intimate Discussion with Editor Pietro Scalia, ACE and Re-Recording Mixer Paul Massey on 20th Century Fox’s THE MARTIAN
Directed by Ridley Scott
Screenplay by Drew Goddard
Produced by Simon Kinberg and Ridley Scott
Cinematographer Dariusz Wolski
About the film
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bringTHE MARTIANhome, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott,THE MARTIANfeatures a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to an Intimate Discussion with Editor Pietro Scalia, ACE and Re-Recording Mixer Paul Massey on 20th Century Fox’s THE MARTIAN
Directed by Ridley Scott
Screenplay by Drew Goddard
Produced by Simon Kinberg and Ridley Scott
Cinematographer Dariusz Wolski
About the film
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bringTHE MARTIANhome, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott,THE MARTIANfeatures a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.
A24 Invites VES Members and a Guest to a Screening of EX MACHINA
Winner
British Independent Film Awards
Best Film
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Outstanding Achievement in Craft (Visual Effects)
“In the history of the movies, there may be no robot more alluring, more eerily fascinating to look at, than Ava, the star and subject ofEX MACHINA.”
Ty Burr, The Boston Globe
“Ava has enough allure and cunning to become a classic noir robot vixen – an apocalyptic, silicon femme fatale.”
Maureen Dowd, The New York Times
“One reason for the success ofEX MACHINAis that Ava is such a remarkable and compelling creation. Her look is an edgy combination of human and machine.”
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a programmer at an internet-search giant, wins a competition to spend a week at the private mountain estate of the company’s brilliant and reclusive CEO, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac). Upon his arrival, Caleb learns that Nathan has chosen him to be the human component in a Turing Test—charging him with evaluating the capabilities, and ultimately the consciousness, of Nathan’s latest experiment in artificial intelligence. That experiment is Ava (Alicia Vikander), an A.I. whose emotional intelligence proves more sophisticated––and more deceptive––than the two men could have imagined. Written and directed by Alex Garland.
Click hereor call646-568-6044 to RSVP
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:00PM
A24 Invites VES Members and a Guest to a Screening of EX MACHINA
Winner
British Independent Film Awards
Best Film
Best Director
Best Screenplay
Outstanding Achievement in Craft (Visual Effects)
“In the history of the movies, there may be no robot more alluring, more eerily fascinating to look at, than Ava, the star and subject ofEX MACHINA.”
Ty Burr, The Boston Globe
“Ava has enough allure and cunning to become a classic noir robot vixen – an apocalyptic, silicon femme fatale.”
Maureen Dowd, The New York Times
“One reason for the success ofEX MACHINAis that Ava is such a remarkable and compelling creation. Her look is an edgy combination of human and machine.”
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a programmer at an internet-search giant, wins a competition to spend a week at the private mountain estate of the company’s brilliant and reclusive CEO, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac). Upon his arrival, Caleb learns that Nathan has chosen him to be the human component in a Turing Test—charging him with evaluating the capabilities, and ultimately the consciousness, of Nathan’s latest experiment in artificial intelligence. That experiment is Ava (Alicia Vikander), an A.I. whose emotional intelligence proves more sophisticated––and more deceptive––than the two men could have imagined. Written and directed by Alex Garland.
Click hereor call646-568-6044 to RSVP
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:00PM
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and New Regency Enterprises’ THE REVENANT followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers.
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Rich McBride and Costume Designer Jacqueline West.
Click here to RSVP Friday, December 18, 2015 at 7:00PM
Blakely Theater on the 20th Century Fox lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map.
Inspired by true events, THE REVENANT is an epic story of survival and transformation on the American frontier. While on an expedition into the uncharted wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally mauled by a bear, then abandoned by members of his own hunting team. Alone and near death, Glass refuses to succumb. Driven by sheer will and his love for his Native American wife and son, he undertakes a 200 mile odyssey through the vast and untamed West on the trail of the man who betrayed him: John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). What begins as a relentless quest for revenge becomes a heroic saga against all odds towards home and redemption. THE REVENANT is directed and co-written by Alejandro G. Iñárritu.
Please arrive at least 40 minutes early. Screenings 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. You must present your VES membership card prior to entry.
Where:
FantaSea Yacht Club 4215 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
[map]
Los Angeles-based VES members and a guest celebrated the holiday season, welcomed the newest Los Angeles Section members, and closed out our first year as a section at the fabulous FantaSea Yacht Club in Marina del Rey.
Where:
FantaSea Yacht Club 4215 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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Los Angeles-based VES members and a guest celebrated the holiday season, welcomed the newest Los Angeles Section members, and closed out our first year as a section at the fabulous FantaSea Yacht Club in Marina del Rey.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and Regency Pictures’ THE REVENANT
RSVPs are closed for this screening Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 11)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and Regency Pictures’ THE REVENANT
RSVPs are closed for this screening Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 11)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
A24 & J.J. Abrams Invite VES Members and a Guest to Join Alex Garland & Oscar Isaac to a Special Screening of EX MACHINA
Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a programmer at an internet-search giant, wins a competition to spend a week at the private mountain estate of the company’s brilliant and reclusive CEO, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac). Upon his arrival, Caleb learns that Nathan has chosen him to be the human component in a Turing Test—charging him with evaluating the capabilities, and ultimately the consciousness, of Nathan’s latest experiment in artificial intelligence. That experiment is Ava (Alicia Vikander), an A.I. whose emotional intelligence proves more sophisticated––and more deceptive––than the two men could have imagined. Directed by Alex Garland.
“In the history of the movies, there may be no robot more alluring, more eerily fascinating to look at, than Ava, the star and subject of EX MACHINA.” – Ty Burr / The Boston Globe
Click here or call 646-568-6044 to RSVP Friday, December 4, 2015 at 6:00PM
The London West Hollywood
1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
*Reception to follow
ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS:
Los Angeles: Dec. 19, 2015; Rodeo Screening Room, 150 S. Rodeo Drive
New York City: Dec. 16, 2015; Light Iron Screening Room; 580 Broadway, 8th Fl.
San Francisco: Dec. 7, 2015; Delancey Street Screening Room; 600 Embarcadero
RSVP at www.a24screenings.com/ex-machina/screenings
A24 & J.J. Abrams Invite VES Members and a Guest to Join Alex Garland & Oscar Isaac to a Special Screening of EX MACHINA
Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a programmer at an internet-search giant, wins a competition to spend a week at the private mountain estate of the company’s brilliant and reclusive CEO, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac). Upon his arrival, Caleb learns that Nathan has chosen him to be the human component in a Turing Test—charging him with evaluating the capabilities, and ultimately the consciousness, of Nathan’s latest experiment in artificial intelligence. That experiment is Ava (Alicia Vikander), an A.I. whose emotional intelligence proves more sophisticated––and more deceptive––than the two men could have imagined. Directed by Alex Garland.
“In the history of the movies, there may be no robot more alluring, more eerily fascinating to look at, than Ava, the star and subject of EX MACHINA.” – Ty Burr / The Boston Globe
Click here or call 646-568-6044 to RSVP Friday, December 4, 2015 at 6:00PM
The London West Hollywood
1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
*Reception to follow
ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS:
Los Angeles: Dec. 19, 2015; Rodeo Screening Room, 150 S. Rodeo Drive
New York City: Dec. 16, 2015; Light Iron Screening Room; 580 Broadway, 8th Fl.
San Francisco: Dec. 7, 2015; Delancey Street Screening Room; 600 Embarcadero
RSVP at www.a24screenings.com/ex-machina/screenings
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Special Screening of ANT-MAN Followed by a Conversation and Q&A with the Filmmakers.
Panelists will include ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Russell Earl, Sound Editor Shannon Mills, Sound Mixer Juan Peralta and EVP, Physical Production, Marvel Studios Victoria Alonso. (Speakers are subject to availability.)
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Special Screening of ANT-MAN Followed by a Conversation and Q&A with the Filmmakers.
Panelists will include ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Russell Earl, Sound Editor Shannon Mills, Sound Mixer Juan Peralta and EVP, Physical Production, Marvel Studios Victoria Alonso. (Speakers are subject to availability.)
(Image from Light Field Capture device – Photo provided by Lytro)
Light Field Imaging is a technology designed to capture and re-create light rays in a three dimensional scene. It has applications in entertainment, consumer devices, industrial applications and medical imaging. The presentations will cover the latest research in this technology which promises to revolutionize virtual, augmented and mixed reality.
Check out videos of the event at the links below:
Light Field Imaging: The Future of VR-AR-MR- Part 1: Paul Debevec
Paul Debevec, Chief Visual Officer, USC Institute for Creative Technologies, will present the latest technologies being developed at USC ICT on light fields and photoreal virtual actors for Virtual Reality. He will cover the areas of high-resolution face scanning, real-time photoreal digital characters, and light field capture and playback for creating breathtaking realistic and interactive VR content.
Mark Bolas, Director for Mixed Reality Research at USC Institute for Creative Technologies, will describe the MxR Lab and Studio’s recent work on: Discovering Near Field VR Stop Motion with a Touch of Light Fields and a Dash of Redirection which won the Best VR/AR competition at SIGGRAPH 2015.
Jules Urbach, Founder & CEO of OTOY will discuss OTOY’s cutting edge light field rendering toolset and platform.
Jon Karafin, Head of Light Field Video for Lytro, a company which develops light field cameras will discuss light field technologies and their application in visual effects workflows, cinematography and virtual reality as well as the next generation of state-of-the-art capture systems
Moderator:Scott Squires, VES, Academy Tech Award Winning Visual Effects Supervisor and Developer
RSVPs are closed for this event
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:00PM
(6:30PM-7:00PM, Registration & Refreshments; 7:00PM to 9:30PM, Event)
USC Institute for Creative Technologies
12015 Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094-2536
(Image from Light Field Capture device – Photo provided by Lytro)
Light Field Imaging is a technology designed to capture and re-create light rays in a three dimensional scene. It has applications in entertainment, consumer devices, industrial applications and medical imaging. The presentations will cover the latest research in this technology which promises to revolutionize virtual, augmented and mixed reality.
Check out videos of the event at the links below:
Light Field Imaging: The Future of VR-AR-MR- Part 1: Paul Debevec
Paul Debevec, Chief Visual Officer, USC Institute for Creative Technologies, will present the latest technologies being developed at USC ICT on light fields and photoreal virtual actors for Virtual Reality. He will cover the areas of high-resolution face scanning, real-time photoreal digital characters, and light field capture and playback for creating breathtaking realistic and interactive VR content.
Mark Bolas, Director for Mixed Reality Research at USC Institute for Creative Technologies, will describe the MxR Lab and Studio’s recent work on: Discovering Near Field VR Stop Motion with a Touch of Light Fields and a Dash of Redirection which won the Best VR/AR competition at SIGGRAPH 2015.
Jules Urbach, Founder & CEO of OTOY will discuss OTOY’s cutting edge light field rendering toolset and platform.
Jon Karafin, Head of Light Field Video for Lytro, a company which develops light field cameras will discuss light field technologies and their application in visual effects workflows, cinematography and virtual reality as well as the next generation of state-of-the-art capture systems
Moderator:Scott Squires, VES, Academy Tech Award Winning Visual Effects Supervisor and Developer
RSVPs are closed for this event
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:00PM
(6:30PM-7:00PM, Registration & Refreshments; 7:00PM to 9:30PM, Event)
USC Institute for Creative Technologies
12015 Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista, CA 90094-2536
Followed by a conversation and Q&A with ILM Visual Effects SupervisorBen Snow, Sound EditorChristopher Boyes and Sound Mixer Lora Hirschberg. (Panelists subject to availability.)
Marvel Studios PresentsAVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON
Written and Directed by Joss Whedon
Produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a.
Robert Downey, Jr. Chris Hemsworth
Mark Ruffalo Chris Evans Jeremy Renner James Spader
Scarlett Johansson
Don Cheadle Aaron Taylor-Johnson Paul Battany Anthony Mackie
Idris Elba Stellan Skarsgard Samuel L. Jackson Elizabeth Olsen
Cobie Smulders Hayley Atwell Linda Cardelini
Cinematography Ben Davis, BSC
Editors Jeffrey Ford, ACE, Lisa Lassek
Production Designer Charles Woodset Decorator Richard Roberts
Costume Design Alexandra Byrne
Make Up and Hirstyling Jeremy Woodhead
Re-Recording Mixers Christopher Boyes, Lora Hirschberg
Sound Mixer Peter Lindsay
Supervising Sound Editors Christopher Boyes, Frank Fulner
Visual EffectsChristopherTownsend, Ben Snow,
Allesandro Cioffi, Paul Corbould
Score Brian Tyler, Danny Elfman
Running Time: 141 Minutes
Release Date: May 1, 2015
This Film is Rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sequences of Sci-Fi action, violence and destruction, and for some suggestive comments.
Followed by a conversation and Q&A with ILM Visual Effects SupervisorBen Snow, Sound EditorChristopher Boyes and Sound Mixer Lora Hirschberg. (Panelists subject to availability.)
Marvel Studios PresentsAVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON
Written and Directed by Joss Whedon
Produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a.
Robert Downey, Jr. Chris Hemsworth
Mark Ruffalo Chris Evans Jeremy Renner James Spader
Scarlett Johansson
Don Cheadle Aaron Taylor-Johnson Paul Battany Anthony Mackie
Idris Elba Stellan Skarsgard Samuel L. Jackson Elizabeth Olsen
Cobie Smulders Hayley Atwell Linda Cardelini
Cinematography Ben Davis, BSC
Editors Jeffrey Ford, ACE, Lisa Lassek
Production Designer Charles Woodset Decorator Richard Roberts
Costume Design Alexandra Byrne
Make Up and Hirstyling Jeremy Woodhead
Re-Recording Mixers Christopher Boyes, Lora Hirschberg
Sound Mixer Peter Lindsay
Supervising Sound Editors Christopher Boyes, Frank Fulner
Visual EffectsChristopherTownsend, Ben Snow,
Allesandro Cioffi, Paul Corbould
Score Brian Tyler, Danny Elfman
Running Time: 141 Minutes
Release Date: May 1, 2015
This Film is Rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sequences of Sci-Fi action, violence and destruction, and for some suggestive comments.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Special Advance Screening of ANOMALISA Followed by a conversation with Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh, Directors Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman and Producer Rosa Tran
Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan, David Thewlis
Michael Stone (David Thewlis), husband, father and respected author of How May I Help You Help Them? is a man crippled by the mundanity of his life. On a business trip to Cincinnati, where he’s scheduled to speak at a convention of customer service professionals, Michael checks into the Fregoli Hotel and meets Lisa Hesselman (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a socially awkward sales rep from Akron who may or may not be the love of his life. Directed by Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson and written by Charlie Kaufman comes a darkly comedic, stop-motion journey.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in. A valid 2015 VES card and photo ID will be required for admittance. Guests must accompany the VES member at check-in. RSVPs do not guarantee seating.
Release Date: December 30, 2015
Running Time: 90 minutes
Rated: R – FOR STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT, GRAPHIC NUDITY AND LANGUAGE
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Special Advance Screening of ANOMALISA Followed by a conversation with Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh, Directors Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman and Producer Rosa Tran
Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan, David Thewlis
Michael Stone (David Thewlis), husband, father and respected author of How May I Help You Help Them? is a man crippled by the mundanity of his life. On a business trip to Cincinnati, where he’s scheduled to speak at a convention of customer service professionals, Michael checks into the Fregoli Hotel and meets Lisa Hesselman (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a socially awkward sales rep from Akron who may or may not be the love of his life. Directed by Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson and written by Charlie Kaufman comes a darkly comedic, stop-motion journey.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in. A valid 2015 VES card and photo ID will be required for admittance. Guests must accompany the VES member at check-in. RSVPs do not guarantee seating.
Release Date: December 30, 2015
Running Time: 90 minutes
Rated: R – FOR STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT, GRAPHIC NUDITY AND LANGUAGE
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of MGM’s, Columbia Pictures’ and Eon Productions’ SPECTRE
Please RSVP below Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Monday, November 9, 2015.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE PEANUTS MOVIE
RSVPs are closed for this event Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 6:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 6)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE PEANUTS MOVIE
RSVPs are closed for this event Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 6:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 6)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 5th at 7:00pm at Philz Coffee in Santa Monica
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Remember to bring your business cards and come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!Where:
Philz Coffee
525 Santa Monica Blvd
Ste 100
Santa Monica, CA 90401
RSVP and Information: WomenInVFX@veslosangeles.com
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 5th at 7:00pm at Philz Coffee in Santa Monica
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Remember to bring your business cards and come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!Where:
Philz Coffee
525 Santa Monica Blvd
Ste 100
Santa Monica, CA 90401
RSVP and Information: WomenInVFX@veslosangeles.com
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of DreamWorks SKG’s BRIDGE OF SPIES
Click here to RSVP
(You’ll need to choose which screening to sign up for through the DreamWorks SKG awards website.) Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 7:00PM
Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of DreamWorks SKG’s BRIDGE OF SPIES
Click here to RSVP
(You’ll need to choose which screening to sign up for through the DreamWorks SKG awards website.) Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 7:00PM
Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ CRIMSON PEAK Followed by a Q&A with Writer-Director-Producer Guillermo Del Toro moderated by Quentin Tarantino.
Click here to RSVP or call (818) 777-4239 Friday, October 30, 2015 at 7:00PM
Writers Guild Theater
135 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ CRIMSON PEAK Followed by a Q&A with Writer-Director-Producer Guillermo Del Toro moderated by Quentin Tarantino.
Click here to RSVP or call (818) 777-4239 Friday, October 30, 2015 at 7:00PM
Writers Guild Theater
135 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES members receive discounted tickets for Boris Karloff’s Third and Final Performance as the Monster in Universal’s 1939 Film SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, plus a Q&A with Sara Karloff & Bela Lugosi Jr., discussing their fathers’ careers and the horror films that made them famous moderated by David Weiner, Managing Editor of ‘Famous Monsters of Filmland’ magazine.
VES Members receive discounted tickets priced at $12.50 (including online fees) Enter Promotional Code: VisualEffectsSociety
Click here to purchase tickets Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 7:30PM
The Alex Theater
216 North Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203
($1 parking for 4 hours with validation at the Orange St., Exchange Parking and Glendale Marketplace parking structures.)
By 1938, Universal Studios was certain that the public appetite for horror films had faded and they abandoned the genre. That same year, a nationwide re-issue of DRACULA and FRANKENSTEIN on a double bill played to packed theatres across the nation and quickly brought them to their senses. Instead of a low-budget cheapie to cash in on the re-born craze for horror films, SON OF FRANKENSTEIN under the direction of Rowland V. Lee, proved to be a handsomely-produced entry in the cycle.
Filmed on the most expressionistic sets of any horror film since THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI, George Robinson’s gorgeous black-and-white cinematography captures every shadow, every out-sized distortion beautifully.
SON OF FRANKENSTEIN is also blessed with perhaps the greatest horror film cast ever. Karloff gives his farewell performance as the creature and Bela Lugosi’s portrayal of Ygor is creepy, roguish, even pitiable, and one is reminded of what a fine actor he could have been with a role worthy of his talent. Presiding over all of this is the solid presence of Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein. Watch for scene-stealer Lionel Atwill, who delivers his definitive screen role as the one-arm Inspector Krogh.
This first-rate production gave a whole new meaning to the Baron’s famous shout out: “It’s alive!”
VES members receive discounted tickets for films presented by the Alex Film Society at Glendale’s Alex Theatre. Their programs include classic feature films, cartoons, newsreels and short subjects together with guest appearances by notable personalities. Thier mission is to entertain and educate the audience while demonstrating to film owners that there is a market for classic films and the financial risks involved in film preservation are worthwhile.
Thier goal is to present the best possible prints so patrons can enjoy films in the manner for which they were intended. At the same time the Alex Film Society must pay the expenses associated with our programs and strengthen our ability to maintain and upgrade the film capabilities of the Alex.
General admission is $16 / $12 seniors (65+) and students (full time with ID) and $11 Alex Film Society members. (Some special events are higher, please see schedule page. Alex Facility Fee is included; additional box office fees may apply)
VES members are invited to join Steve Smith and his team from Aircover Inflatables for their AMPAS demonstration of a 32 foot x 80 foot version of their Airwall modular inflatable green screens.
Airwall is the first choice in very large outdoor VFX screens. They have been used on CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (2016), SUICIDE SQUAD (2016), X-MEN: APOCALYPSE (2016), STAR TREK BEYOND (2016), PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES (2017), AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (2015), TOMORROWLAND (2015), MONSTER TRUCKS (2015), GAME OF THRONES (2014), GODZILLA (2014) & BIG EYES(2014).
VES members are invited to join Steve Smith and his team from Aircover Inflatables for their AMPAS demonstration of a 32 foot x 80 foot version of their Airwall modular inflatable green screens.
Airwall is the first choice in very large outdoor VFX screens. They have been used on CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (2016), SUICIDE SQUAD (2016), X-MEN: APOCALYPSE (2016), STAR TREK BEYOND (2016), PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES (2017), AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (2015), TOMORROWLAND (2015), MONSTER TRUCKS (2015), GAME OF THRONES (2014), GODZILLA (2014) & BIG EYES(2014).
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ PAN
Please RSVP below Monday, October 19, 2015 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Pre-Release IMAX® 3D Screening of TriStar Pictures’ in Association with LStar Capital’s THE WALK, Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Director Robert Zemeckis, Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Producers Steve Starkey and Jack Rapke, Visual Effects Supervisor Kevin Baillie, Visual Effects and Stereo Producer Camille Cellucci, Music by Alan Silvestri,and Supervising Sound Mixer & Designer Randy Thom. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Click here or call (323) 300-5084 to RSVP
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 7:00PM
TCL Chinese Theater
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Screenplay by Robert Zemeckis & Christopher Browne
Based on the book “To Reach the Clouds” By Philippe Petit
Produced by Steve Starkey, p.g.a., Robert Zemeckis, p.g.a., Jack Rapke, p.g.a.
Executive Producers Cherylanne Martin, Jacqueline Levine, Ben Waisbren
Director of Photography Dariusz Wolski, ASC
Production Designer Naomi Shohan
Edited by Jeremiah O’Driscoll
Visual Effects Supervisor Kevin Baillie
Music by Alan Silvestri
Sound Designer/Re-recording Mixer Randy Thom
Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale
Synopsis: THE WALK – Twelve people have walked on the moon. Only one has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers.
Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), is aided by an unlikely band of international recruits, who overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan. Robert Zemeckis, the master director of such marvels as FORREST GUMP, CAST AWAY, BACK TO THE FUTURE, POLAR EXPRESS and FLIGHT, again uses cutting edge technology in the service of an emotional, character-driven story. With innovative photorealistic techniques and IMAX® 3D wizardry, The Walk is genuine big-screen cinema, a chance for moviegoers to viscerally experience the feeling of reaching the clouds.
It is also one of the rare live-action films that is a PG-rated, all-audience entertainment for moviegoers 8 to 80 – and a triumphant true story to boot. It is unlike anything audiences have seen before, a love letter to Paris and New York City in the 1970s, but most of all, to the towers of the World Trade Center.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Pre-Release IMAX® 3D Screening of TriStar Pictures’ in Association with LStar Capital’s THE WALK, Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Director Robert Zemeckis, Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Producers Steve Starkey and Jack Rapke, Visual Effects Supervisor Kevin Baillie, Visual Effects and Stereo Producer Camille Cellucci, Music by Alan Silvestri,and Supervising Sound Mixer & Designer Randy Thom. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Click here or call (323) 300-5084 to RSVP
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 7:00PM
TCL Chinese Theater
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Screenplay by Robert Zemeckis & Christopher Browne
Based on the book “To Reach the Clouds” By Philippe Petit
Produced by Steve Starkey, p.g.a., Robert Zemeckis, p.g.a., Jack Rapke, p.g.a.
Executive Producers Cherylanne Martin, Jacqueline Levine, Ben Waisbren
Director of Photography Dariusz Wolski, ASC
Production Designer Naomi Shohan
Edited by Jeremiah O’Driscoll
Visual Effects Supervisor Kevin Baillie
Music by Alan Silvestri
Sound Designer/Re-recording Mixer Randy Thom
Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale
Synopsis: THE WALK – Twelve people have walked on the moon. Only one has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers.
Philippe Petit (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), is aided by an unlikely band of international recruits, who overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan. Robert Zemeckis, the master director of such marvels as FORREST GUMP, CAST AWAY, BACK TO THE FUTURE, POLAR EXPRESS and FLIGHT, again uses cutting edge technology in the service of an emotional, character-driven story. With innovative photorealistic techniques and IMAX® 3D wizardry, The Walk is genuine big-screen cinema, a chance for moviegoers to viscerally experience the feeling of reaching the clouds.
It is also one of the rare live-action films that is a PG-rated, all-audience entertainment for moviegoers 8 to 80 – and a triumphant true story to boot. It is unlike anything audiences have seen before, a love letter to Paris and New York City in the 1970s, but most of all, to the towers of the World Trade Center.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ EVEREST
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:30PM
Linwood Dunn Theater at the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
1313 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(Free parking off Homewood Avenue, one block North of Fountain) Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ EVEREST
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:30PM
Linwood Dunn Theater at the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
1313 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(Free parking off Homewood Avenue, one block North of Fountain) Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE MARTIAN
RSVPs are closed for this screening Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, October 2)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE MARTIAN
RSVPs are closed for this screening Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, October 2)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 1st, at 7:00pm at Priscilla’s in Burbank.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Remember to bring your business cards and come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 1st, at 7:00pm at Priscilla’s in Burbank.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Remember to bring your business cards and come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!
VES Members are Invited to the High Dynamic Range and Virtual Reality Seminar Presented by the Advanced Imaging Society and NAB.
Click here to RSVP
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Registration at 8:00AM
HDR Seminar from 9:00AM to 12:30PM
VR Seminar from 2:30PM to 5:30PM
Paramount Theater
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Hollywood’s Next Gen Content Strategy
Rarely have Hollywood stakeholders been so united in their enthusiasm for a new technology. In development for several years, High Dynamic Range (HDR) content will deliver brighter, more colorful, and more exciting experiences for audiences. HDR adds a “WOW” factor to content that consumer’s notice immediately.
What’s Hollywood’s game plan for HDR? How will it be promoted and used for this year’s biggest blockbusters? What are the creative decisions that need to be made when producing HDR content? What do you and your team need to know about using and maximizing HDRs power?
To get the latest information and answers to these and other key questions please join us on September 30, 2015 for The Advanced Imaging Society’s HDR Workshop at Paramount Pictures Studios.
This seminar is open to colorists, producers, directors, and creative teams interested in the latest industry information and in gaining HDR expertise.
VES Members are Invited to the High Dynamic Range and Virtual Reality Seminar Presented by the Advanced Imaging Society and NAB.
Click here to RSVP
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Registration at 8:00AM
HDR Seminar from 9:00AM to 12:30PM
VR Seminar from 2:30PM to 5:30PM
Paramount Theater
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Hollywood’s Next Gen Content Strategy
Rarely have Hollywood stakeholders been so united in their enthusiasm for a new technology. In development for several years, High Dynamic Range (HDR) content will deliver brighter, more colorful, and more exciting experiences for audiences. HDR adds a “WOW” factor to content that consumer’s notice immediately.
What’s Hollywood’s game plan for HDR? How will it be promoted and used for this year’s biggest blockbusters? What are the creative decisions that need to be made when producing HDR content? What do you and your team need to know about using and maximizing HDRs power?
To get the latest information and answers to these and other key questions please join us on September 30, 2015 for The Advanced Imaging Society’s HDR Workshop at Paramount Pictures Studios.
This seminar is open to colorists, producers, directors, and creative teams interested in the latest industry information and in gaining HDR expertise.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Sony Pictures Animation’s HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2
Please RSVP below Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 2:00PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to an Advanced Screening of Crackle’s New Stop-Motion Animated Original Series SUPERMANSION, Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include series creators Matthew Senreich and Zeb Wells, along with additional guests. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Click here to RSVP
Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 7:00PM
(Doors open at 6:00PM for free pizza and refreshments.)
Charlie Chaplin Theater at Raleigh Studios
(Complimentary parking in the Van Ness structure South of Melrose.)
5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Titanium Rex (Bryan Cranston) is the leader of a motley band of past-their-prime super heroes who live together in a SUPERMANSION. Titanium Rex struggles to live and fight alongside the Millennial-aged, lackadaisical members of The League of Freedom as they battle against arch-enemies and struggle to remain relevant in today’s world.
Cranston also serves as executive producer, alongside Seth Green, John Harvatine, Eric Towner and James Degus. The series features the voice talents of Keegan-Michael Key, Jillian Bell, Tucker Gilmore, Tom Root, Heidi Lynn Gardner, and Zeb Wells.
SUPERMANSION premieres on October 8, 2015 with the first three episodes and new episodes weekly through December 17, 2015.
VES members will need to show their membership card at the door. Additional details to follow upon confirmation.
(Please note: Some content in SUPERMANSION is not appropriate for children.)
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of the International Critically Acclaimed film BAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING, Presented by Advanced Micro Devices, and followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Director S.S. Rajamouli, the team from Makuta FX, and Raja Koduri, Senior Vice President and Chief Architect, Radeon Technologies Group, AMD. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Click here to RSVP
Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7:30PM
Charlie Chaplin Theater at Raleigh Studios
(Complimentary parking in the Van Ness structure South of Melrose.)
5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of the International Critically Acclaimed film BAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING, Presented by Advanced Micro Devices, and followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Director S.S. Rajamouli, the team from Makuta FX, and Raja Koduri, Senior Vice President and Chief Architect, Radeon Technologies Group, AMD. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Click here to RSVP
Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 7:30PM
Charlie Chaplin Theater at Raleigh Studios
(Complimentary parking in the Van Ness structure South of Melrose.)
5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Where:
Akasha Restaurant
9543 Culver Boulevard, Culver City CA 90232
[map]
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 3rd, at 7:00pm at Akasha Restaurant in Culver City.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!
Where:
Akasha Restaurant
9543 Culver Boulevard, Culver City CA 90232
[map]
Coffee Talk is a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 3rd, at 7:00pm at Akasha Restaurant in Culver City.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Please RSVP below Friday, August 21, 2015 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and Marvel’s FANTASTIC FOUR
RSVPs are closed for this screening Friday, August 14 at 7:30PM
Fox Little Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and Marvel’s FANTASTIC FOUR
RSVPs are closed for this screening Friday, August 14 at 7:30PM
Fox Little Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Where:
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live
Platinum Ballroom D
900 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
[map]
The Visual Effects Society and the VES Los Angeles Section invite you to celebrate SIGGRAPH in Los Angeles.
Unwind from all the action of the conference and enjoy a beverage and some nibbles with fellow VES movers and shakers from around the globe! DJ Don Gatito will also be spinning some old skool vinyl for the party. Open to all VES members and a guest.
Where:
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live
Platinum Ballroom D
900 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
[map]
The Visual Effects Society and the VES Los Angeles Section invite you to celebrate SIGGRAPH in Los Angeles.
Unwind from all the action of the conference and enjoy a beverage and some nibbles with fellow VES movers and shakers from around the globe! DJ Don Gatito will also be spinning some old skool vinyl for the party. Open to all VES members and a guest.
Start off the conference right at this informal Birds of a Feather meet-up with fellow Los Angeles Section members.
Have a bit of coffee, relax, coordinate and discuss. RSVP requested but not required — please let us know you will be there by emailing: events@veslosangeles.com, subject: Morning BOF Coffee.
Start off the conference right at this informal Birds of a Feather meet-up with fellow Los Angeles Section members.
Have a bit of coffee, relax, coordinate and discuss. RSVP requested but not required — please let us know you will be there by emailing: events@veslosangeles.com, subject: Morning BOF Coffee.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION, Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Visual Effects Producer Maricel Pagulayan, and Production Designer James Bissell and moderated by Ian Hunter. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
This screening is overbooked
Friday, August 7, 2015 at 8:00PM
Charlie Chaplin Theater at Raleigh Studios
(Complimentary parking in the Van Ness structure South of Melrose.)
5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION, Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Visual Effects Producer Maricel Pagulayan, and Production Designer James Bissell and moderated by Ian Hunter. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
This screening is overbooked
Friday, August 7, 2015 at 8:00PM
Charlie Chaplin Theater at Raleigh Studios
(Complimentary parking in the Van Ness structure South of Melrose.)
5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Where:
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
10121 Riverside Dr., Toluca Lake
[map]
Come be a part of our new coffee talk hosted by the VES Los Angeles Section.
Our intention is to be a monthly gathering for women in visual effects to build community through mutual sharing of information and ideas in a friendly welcoming environment. Our first meeting will be this Thursday, August 6th at 7:00pm.
Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many people might be there (but feel free to show up even if you don’t RSVP). Come out and have a voice in the direction of this new group!
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate’s, Studio Canal’s and Aardman’s SHAUN THE SHEEP
Click here or call (310) 231-5203 to RSVP Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 12:00PM
(Interactive Red Carpet experinece begins at 10:30AM)
Regency Westwood Village Theater
961 Broxton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024 Click here for a map.
You must RSVP by Thursday, July 30 to attend. Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ PIXELS
RSVPs are closed Monday, July 27, 2015 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to the Art Directors Guild Film Society Screening of CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND (2002) followed by a conversation with Production Designer Jim Bissell
The discussion will take place between the picture’s Production Designer Jim Bissell and Production Designer John Muto.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to the Art Directors Guild Film Society Screening of CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND (2002) followed by a conversation with Production Designer Jim Bissell
The discussion will take place between the picture’s Production Designer Jim Bissell and Production Designer John Muto.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN
RSVPs are closed
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 24) Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 5:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
Panelists: Rob Bredow (VES member, Head of New Media & VP Advanced Development Group, Lucasfilm) • Matthew Gratzner (VES member and Director of THE MISSION, HOT BATH AN’ A STIFF DRINK and HUNTIN’) • Mark Kudsi (Director, THE ART OF PATRÓN VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE, APPLE iMAC WITH RETINA DISPLAY, KATY PERRY’S ROAR) • Guy Shelmerdine (Director of CATATONIC, MINI COOPER and VITAMIN WATER). Moderator: Randal Kleiser (VES member and Director of GREASE, THE BLUE LAGOON and THE NINA FOCH COURSE FOR FILMMAKERS AND ACTORS).
• Learn how groundbreaking immersive technology is changing the storytelling landscape.
• Hear Directors of interactive 360˚ projects tell how they overcame technical and logistical challenges.
Clones: Rapid Prototyping & Digital Doubles
Presenters: Paul Debevec (VES member and Chief Visual Officer, USC Institute for Creative Technologies) • Jason Lopes (Lead Systems Engineer, Legacy Effects) • Raymond McIntyre, Jr. (VES member and VFX Supervisor/VP, Pixel Magic) • Karl Meyer (VP of Entertainment, 3D Systems/Founder of Gentle Giant Studios). Moderator: Shannon Gans (VES member & CEO, New Deal Studios).
• Learn how 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling and computer-assisted fabrication can be used in production to save time and money in creating props, sets, wardrobe, costumes, miniature VFX, and more.
• See how digital doubles are created with 3D scanning and digital effects to create digital actors, and populate crowd scenes and stunts.
Drones: Opening New Vistas for Storytellers
Panelists: Austin Harris (Aerial Director of Photography/Camera Operator, Aerial MOB) • Matthew Libatique, ASC (Director of Photography, AUDI A6 DRONES, IRON MAN, BLACK SWAN) • Matt Rodgers (Aerial Director of Photography/Camera Operator, Vortex Aerial) • Chris Schuster (Aerial Director of Photography/Chief Pilot, Vortex Aerial) • Tony Thompson (Aerial Director of Photography/Pilot, Aerial MOB) • David Wagreich (CEO and Aerial Director of Photography/ Pilot, Astraeus Aerial Cinema Systems). Moderator: Michael Chambliss (Technologist and Business Representative, International Cinematographers Guild).
• Learn how unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) enable Directors and DPs to position cameras and create dynamic camera moves never before possible.
• Gain knowledge of key FAA guidelines and best practices for using drones on set.
• Learn from Directors and their collaborators the practical considerations needed to plan and execute drone shots.
Demos & Exhibits in Lobby, Theaters 2 & 3
• Watch the future of the cinema experience with Barco’s new DP4K- 60L Digital Cinema Laser Projector: Be engrossed in the story by the blackest of blacks and the most brilliant of colors. (Demo by Barco)
• Immerse yourself in the frightening virtual reality of CATATONIC, created by Guy Shelmerdine and VR production company Vrse.works, with post-production by MPC VR. (Demo by Vrse.works)
• Discover the potential of 3D printing for designing and creating animatronic parts and character effects. (Demo by Legacy Effects)
• Transform digital data into real world objects, from props to consumer products using 3D printing. (Demo by 3D Systems, Manufacturing the Future)
• Learn methods for developing convincing crowd shots by using individuals created with CG, green screen, and clones of practical people. (Demo by Pixel Magic)
• See how USC’s Light Stage was utilized to capture the first 3-D portrait of a sitting President, capturing high resolution geometry and textures. (Demo by USC Institute for Creative Technologies)
• Soar through Patron’s tequila distillery from the POV of a honeybee in THE ART OF PATRÓN experience, utilizing 360-degree drone technology, R-Kill software and 3D conversion pipeline. (Demo by Legend3D)
• Experience the Great Escape WWII battle of THE MISSION directed by Matthew Gratzner and created by New Deal Studios and JauntVR. (Demo by New Deal Studios)
• Manipulate VR content in real time using a VR headset and the world’s first real time VR editing, grading, VFX, and finishing system. (Demo by Local Hero and Assimilate)
• Explore the groundbreaking potential of immersive 360 degree video and CG VFX with the premiere showing of DEFROST, created by Randal Kleiser. (Demo by Immersive Media)
• View Exhibits from UAV Companies Aerial MOB, Astraeus Aerial Cinema Systems, Team5 Aerial Systems and Vortex Aerial.
Programming subject to change – For updates see Digital Day notice on www.dga.org
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ MINIONS
RSVPs are closed for this screening Monday, July 20, 2015 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Reception and Discussion on VFX Best Practices Presented by Molecule.
Join us in discussing visual effects from the VFX Producer’s seat. The industry vets behind some of your favorite films & TV shows will swap tips, share lessons learned and how the job has evolved in our changing industry.
Panelists will include Founder of Baked FX George Loucas, Head of Production at Hammerhead Michelle Eisenreich, CEO at Creative Cartel Jenny Fulle, CEO/CTO of Molecule Chris Healer, and freelance VFX Producer Karin Joy.
Click here to RSVP
Monday, July 20, 2015 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM
(Reception at 6:30PM; Discussion at 7:30PM)
Panavision Woodland Hills
6101 Variel Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Click here for a map.
Events 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Reception and Discussion on VFX Best Practices Presented by Molecule.
Join us in discussing visual effects from the VFX Producer’s seat. The industry vets behind some of your favorite films & TV shows will swap tips, share lessons learned and how the job has evolved in our changing industry.
Panelists will include Founder of Baked FX George Loucas, Head of Production at Hammerhead Michelle Eisenreich, CEO at Creative Cartel Jenny Fulle, CEO/CTO of Molecule Chris Healer, and freelance VFX Producer Karin Joy.
Click here to RSVP
Monday, July 20, 2015 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM
(Reception at 6:30PM; Discussion at 7:30PM)
Panavision Woodland Hills
6101 Variel Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Click here for a map.
Events 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TERMINATOR GENISYS
RSVPs are Closed for this Screening
Friday, July 10, 2015 at 8:00PM
Charlie Chaplin Theater at Raleigh Studios
(Complimentary parking in the Van Ness structure South of Melrose.)
5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TERMINATOR GENISYS
RSVPs are Closed for this Screening
Friday, July 10, 2015 at 8:00PM
Charlie Chaplin Theater at Raleigh Studios
(Complimentary parking in the Van Ness structure South of Melrose.)
5300 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Artemple Hollywood
10321 Jefferson Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
[map]
The VES Los Angeles Section Managers invited all new and current members to attend our first New Member Reception!
On June 30th LA Section members gathered to meet with our new arrivals, visit with long-term members, and the new members met their section Managers, VES staff and Board Members. This was a great opportunity to get to know fellow VES members in a more intimate and casual setting. Artemple co-hosted the event. We welcomed our new members and enjoyed a grand night of fabulous food, drinks, and networking at Artemple’s facility in Culver City.
About our hosts:
Artemple-Hollywood is a high-end visual effects and design creative studio that launched in January 2014. The company specializes in Features, Television, Commercials, Themed Entertainment, Special Venue Projects, and Content creation. Located in Culver City, Artemple’s 5,000 square foot facility is state-of-the-art and equipped with a top of the line screening room for 2K client reviews.
Within Artemple’s first year and a half, the company has produced visual effects for David Fincher’s blockbuster hit film, “Gone Girl,” for 20th Century Fox and was the sole visual effects company on Warner Bros. “Entourage.” Additionally, the company is currently working with David Fincher again on an HBO series and gearing up for a new studio project as the sole VFX company. Other clients include Fox Sports and Wieden+Kennedy among others.
The VES Vision and Education Committees Invite VES Members and Vrideo Guests to Brave New Worlds: The Artist’s Way.
Join us for an inspiring evening with visual effects artists and producers who have successfully left the world of feature film visual effects to use their skills and expertise in the brave new worlds of emerging technologies—virtual reality, space, and software.
Moderator: Award-Winning VARIETY Senior Features Editor, David Cohen
Panelists will include: Kevin Mack, an Academy awarding winning VFX Supervisor (WHAT DREAMS MAY COME) now creating amazing experiences in Virtual Reality. Michael Clive, formerly a Technical Director at Digital Domain (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END), now an Automation Engineer with a company revolutionizing space technology. Timothy Brandt, at Sony Pictures Imageworks for nine years as a Sr. Technical Director (CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2), now an IOS developer at Originate, building innovative mobile, web and data driven applications. Tram Le-Jones, former VFX Producer for Framestore and Method Studios (TOWER HEIST), now working as a Shotgun Product Support Specialist at Autodesk, a company that helps people imagine, design and create a better world.
RSVPs are closed for this event
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 6:30PM
(Registration: 6:30PM-7:00PM, Presentation: 7:00PM-9:00PM, Networking & Refreshments: 9:00PM-9:30PM)
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience demonstrations of streaming immersive VR content from http://www.vrideo.com.
Events 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 2D Screening of Disney’s and Pixar’s INSIDE OUT
RSVPs are closed for this screening
Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 3:00PM
Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
(Complimentary parking in the PDC structure. Enter on Melrose.)
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 2D Screening of Disney’s and Pixar’s INSIDE OUT
RSVPs are closed for this screening
Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 3:00PM
Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
(Complimentary parking in the PDC structure. Enter on Melrose.)
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Discussion with the Visual Effects Team Behind Universal Pictures’ FURIOUS 7 Followed by a Reception and Preceded by a Screening of the Picture.
Panelists will include Overall Visual Effects Supervisors Mike Wassel and Kelvin McIlwain, Special Effects Supervisor Dan Sudick, Senior Visual Effects Supervisor at Weta Digital Joe Letteri, Visual Effects Supervisor at Weta Digital Martin Hill and Visual Effects Supervisor at Digital Domain Jay Barton, moderated by VES Chair Mike Chambers.
Please RSVP below
Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 5:00PM (Panel at 7:30PM)
5:00PM – Screening (optional)
7:30PM – Panel Discussion
Reception with drinks & buffet dinner immediately after the panel
Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
(Complimentary parking in the PDC structure. Enter on Melrose.)
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
Due to the nature of the conversation, everyone will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) upon admission. There will be no electronic devices permitted in the theater. The VES may not be recording this event, so we recommend that you attend in person.
Screenings and events 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Discussion with the Visual Effects Team Behind Universal Pictures’ FURIOUS 7 Followed by a Reception and Preceded by a Screening of the Picture.
Panelists will include Overall Visual Effects Supervisors Mike Wassel and Kelvin McIlwain, Special Effects Supervisor Dan Sudick, Senior Visual Effects Supervisor at Weta Digital Joe Letteri, Visual Effects Supervisor at Weta Digital Martin Hill and Visual Effects Supervisor at Digital Domain Jay Barton, moderated by VES Chair Mike Chambers.
Please RSVP below
Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 5:00PM (Panel at 7:30PM)
5:00PM – Screening (optional)
7:30PM – Panel Discussion
Reception with drinks & buffet dinner immediately after the panel
Pacific Design Center’s Silver Screen Theater
(Complimentary parking in the PDC structure. Enter on Melrose.)
8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069 Click here for a map.
Due to the nature of the conversation, everyone will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) upon admission. There will be no electronic devices permitted in the theater. The VES may not be recording this event, so we recommend that you attend in person.
Screenings and events 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ JURASSIC WORLD, Followed by a Q&A with the Visual Effects Team.
Panelists will include Overall Visual Effects Supervisor Tim Alexander, and Animation Supervisor Glen McIntosh and moderated by VES 2nd Vice Chair Richard Winn Taylor II, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
RSVPs for this event are closed
Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 12:00PM
Linwood Dunn Theater at the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
1313 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(Free parking off Homewood Avenue, one block North of Fountain) Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ JURASSIC WORLD, Followed by a Q&A with the Visual Effects Team.
Panelists will include Overall Visual Effects Supervisor Tim Alexander, and Animation Supervisor Glen McIntosh and moderated by VES 2nd Vice Chair Richard Winn Taylor II, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
RSVPs for this event are closed
Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 12:00PM
Linwood Dunn Theater at the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
1313 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(Free parking off Homewood Avenue, one block North of Fountain) Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
The VES Vision Committee Invites VES Members and a Guest to Entrepreneurship in Entertainment Technology
Join us for an afternoon with Carl Rosendahl, former VES Chair, VES Fellow, recipient of the VES Founders Award and current Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center. Carl will present his analysis of the history of feature film visual effects and gaming plus his perspective on where the opportunities lie for the future.
New technologies in Virtual and Augmented Reality will change the way we consume and interact with media and the world. Expect a lively discussion of possibilities for artists, technologists, and creatives.
RSVPs for this event are closed.
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12:00PM
(11:15AM-12:00PM Registration, Networking & Refreshments)
(12:00PM-2:00PM Presentation)
Events 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.
The VES Vision Committee Invites VES Members and a Guest to Entrepreneurship in Entertainment Technology
Join us for an afternoon with Carl Rosendahl, former VES Chair, VES Fellow, recipient of the VES Founders Award and current Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center. Carl will present his analysis of the history of feature film visual effects and gaming plus his perspective on where the opportunities lie for the future.
New technologies in Virtual and Augmented Reality will change the way we consume and interact with media and the world. Expect a lively discussion of possibilities for artists, technologists, and creatives.
RSVPs for this event are closed.
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12:00PM
(11:15AM-12:00PM Registration, Networking & Refreshments)
(12:00PM-2:00PM Presentation)
Events 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ TOMORROWLAND
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 2:30PM
Frank G. Wells Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot
(Please enter through the Alameda Gate East of Buena Vista)
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ TOMORROWLAND
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 2:30PM
Frank G. Wells Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot
(Please enter through the Alameda Gate East of Buena Vista)
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ TOMORROWLAND
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 12:00PM
Frank G. Wells Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot
(Please enter through the Alameda Gate East of Buena Vista)
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ TOMORROWLAND
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 12:00PM
Frank G. Wells Theater on the Walt Disney Studios lot
(Please enter through the Alameda Gate East of Buena Vista)
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ SAN ANDREAS
Please RSVP below Friday, May 29, 2015 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Where:
Walt Disney Imagineering
1401 Flower St
Glendale, CA
VES Los Angeles Section members were invited to a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the effects work being done at Walt Disney Imagineering. Each event in the “Cool Things” series features a company or our individual members showing off, well, something “cool,” while also giving us all a great opportunity to get together, network and talk about interests of the section.
Imagineering is the unique, creative force behind Walt Disney Parks and Resorts that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, cruise ships, real estate developments, and regional entertainment venues worldwide. Its strength comes from the dynamic global team of creative and technical professionals building on the Disney legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment through technical innovation and creativity. This opportunity to look behind some of the magic that goes into creating these unique experiences was incredibly well attended. Complimentary drinks (beer, wine, water, soda) and a light menu fare were provided.
Where:
Walt Disney Imagineering
1401 Flower St
Glendale, CA
VES Los Angeles Section members were invited to a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the effects work being done at Walt Disney Imagineering. Each event in the “Cool Things” series features a company or our individual members showing off, well, something “cool,” while also giving us all a great opportunity to get together, network and talk about interests of the section.
Imagineering is the unique, creative force behind Walt Disney Parks and Resorts that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, cruise ships, real estate developments, and regional entertainment venues worldwide. Its strength comes from the dynamic global team of creative and technical professionals building on the Disney legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment through technical innovation and creativity. This opportunity to look behind some of the magic that goes into creating these unique experiences was incredibly well attended. Complimentary drinks (beer, wine, water, soda) and a light menu fare were provided.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, plus a Q&A with the visual effects team
Panelists will include Overall Visual Effects Supervisor Christopher Townsend, Additional Visual Effects Supervisor Geoffrey Baumann, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Ben Snow, ILM Animation Supervisor Marc Chu, Trixter Animation Supervisor Simone Kraus and moderated by VES Chair Mike Chambers. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 2:00PM on Friday, May 15) Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 12:00PM
Walt Disney Studios Main Theater
500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91451
(Please enter through the Alameda gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
Please RSVP below Friday, May 15, 2015 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
The Advanced Imaging Society and Women In Film International Committee Invite VES members and a Guest to Attend “AROUND THE WORLD” WOMEN 3D DIRECTORS
Join us for an evening with the leading women in 3D storytelling followed by a Q&A with Director Jennifer Lee & special guests!
Click here to RSVP Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 7:30PM to 9:30PM
Paramount Pictures’ Sherry Lansing Theater
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Jennifer Lee, Director of the FROZEN franchise, will be joined by special guests to share their perspective
You will also be taken “Around the World” as we showcase 3D clips which demonstrate excellence in stereoscopic storytelling. Various genres and formats will be presented that were selected by a jury composed of specialist 3D filmmakers. Clips will include Live Action, Animated, Shorts, Music Videos and more. These screenings will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and other leading women in 3D storytelling.
Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. You will need a photo ID in order to enter the Paramount lot. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
The Advanced Imaging Society and Women In Film International Committee Invite VES members and a Guest to Attend “AROUND THE WORLD” WOMEN 3D DIRECTORS
Join us for an evening with the leading women in 3D storytelling followed by a Q&A with Director Jennifer Lee & special guests!
Click here to RSVP Wednesday, May 13, 2015 from 7:30PM to 9:30PM
Paramount Pictures’ Sherry Lansing Theater
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 Click here for a map.
Jennifer Lee, Director of the FROZEN franchise, will be joined by special guests to share their perspective
You will also be taken “Around the World” as we showcase 3D clips which demonstrate excellence in stereoscopic storytelling. Various genres and formats will be presented that were selected by a jury composed of specialist 3D filmmakers. Clips will include Live Action, Animated, Shorts, Music Videos and more. These screenings will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and other leading women in 3D storytelling.
Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. You will need a photo ID in order to enter the Paramount lot. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of A24’s EX MACHINA
Please RSVP below Friday, May 1, 2015 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
California’s Film & Television Tax Credit 2.0 Webinar
California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program is about to get a lot more competitive as it more than triples in size (from $100 million to $330 million annually) and is expanded to include a range of project types that were previously ineligible.
California Film Commission Executive Director Amy Lemisch and Program Director Nancy Rae Stone will present an introduction to California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program 2.0. They will be covering eligibility, application procedures and deadlines, key dates, the new competitive ranking system, qualified and non-qualified expenditures, expenditure tagging information and other program procedures. Included in the discussion will be the new increased tax incentive for specified visual effects expenditures in the state. This is your chance to hear direct from the source about the state’s expanded incentive program.
Participants will have the ability to submit written questions for the Q & A portion of the webinar.
California’s Film & Television Tax Credit 2.0 Webinar
California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program is about to get a lot more competitive as it more than triples in size (from $100 million to $330 million annually) and is expanded to include a range of project types that were previously ineligible.
California Film Commission Executive Director Amy Lemisch and Program Director Nancy Rae Stone will present an introduction to California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program 2.0. They will be covering eligibility, application procedures and deadlines, key dates, the new competitive ranking system, qualified and non-qualified expenditures, expenditure tagging information and other program procedures. Included in the discussion will be the new increased tax incentive for specified visual effects expenditures in the state. This is your chance to hear direct from the source about the state’s expanded incentive program.
Participants will have the ability to submit written questions for the Q & A portion of the webinar.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FURIOUS 7
Please RSVP below Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CHAPPIE
RSVPs are closed for this screening Friday, March 13, 2015 at 7:30PM
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Screenings 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.
Where:
Zoic Studios
3582 Eastham Drive
Culver City, CA 90232
VES Los Angeles Section Kickoff Event at Zoic Studios
Zoic Studios opened its doors and sponsored the first VES LA Section event: a mixer in the “Cool Things” Series. Each event in the series features a studio or visual effects facility hosting wine & beer with nibbles and showing “something cool.”
Zoic showcased some of their Mobile Virtual Production apps, streamlined integration with Shotgun, and pipeline related tools and techniques that they have built to meet the aggressive demands of production. Their priority on research and constant creative growth has led Zoic to distinguish themselves as one of the leaders in technology and visual effects.
Members and non-members alike came out, had a drink, met the new LA Section Managers, mingled with friends and saw something COOL!
Event photos are courtesy of Section member and volunteer, Kathryn Brillhart.
VES Los Angeles section members get half off admission at Digital LA – Virtual Realty for Movies, Games and Other Worlds.
The event features two panels including VR Filmmaking with experts from Fox Studios and others discussing VR and film storytelling, and a panel on VR developers showcasing new technologies and platforms. If you’ve never tried Oculus / VR, you can put on headgear goggles yourself in the Demo Arcade with several VR companies showcasing their projects.
VES Los Angeles section members get half off admission at Digital LA – Virtual Realty for Movies, Games and Other Worlds.
The event features two panels including VR Filmmaking with experts from Fox Studios and others discussing VR and film storytelling, and a panel on VR developers showcasing new technologies and platforms. If you’ve never tried Oculus / VR, you can put on headgear goggles yourself in the Demo Arcade with several VR companies showcasing their projects.
VES Members are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild’s Education Expedition Weekend
Click here to RSVP
Saturday and Sunday, February 7 and 8, 2015 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Registration begins at 9:00AM, and refreshments will be provided.
ADG Headquarters Office
(Free parking in the ADG lot or street parking.)
11969 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 Click here for a map.
Join the ADG for two days of free exhibits and presentations on the latest and greatest tools, technology and processes for production. This intimate weekend will feature talks and demonstrations geared to give you up-to-date information on subjects which will include drones, 3D scanning, multi-monitor displays, 3D printers, stereo viewers, alternative input devices and education sources.
VES Members are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild’s Education Expedition Weekend
Click here to RSVP
Saturday and Sunday, February 7 and 8, 2015 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Registration begins at 9:00AM, and refreshments will be provided.
ADG Headquarters Office
(Free parking in the ADG lot or street parking.)
11969 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 Click here for a map.
Join the ADG for two days of free exhibits and presentations on the latest and greatest tools, technology and processes for production. This intimate weekend will feature talks and demonstrations geared to give you up-to-date information on subjects which will include drones, 3D scanning, multi-monitor displays, 3D printers, stereo viewers, alternative input devices and education sources.
VES Members are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild’s Education Expedition Weekend
Click here to RSVP
Saturday and Sunday, February 7 and 8, 2015 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Registration begins at 9:00AM, and refreshments will be provided.
ADG Headquarters Office
(Free parking in the ADG lot or street parking.)
11969 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 Click here for a map.
Join the ADG for two days of free exhibits and presentations on the latest and greatest tools, technology and processes for production. This intimate weekend will feature talks and demonstrations geared to give you up-to-date information on subjects which will include drones, 3D scanning, multi-monitor displays, 3D printers, stereo viewers, alternative input devices and education sources.
VES Members are Invited to Attend the Art Directors Guild’s Education Expedition Weekend
Click here to RSVP
Saturday and Sunday, February 7 and 8, 2015 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Registration begins at 9:00AM, and refreshments will be provided.
ADG Headquarters Office
(Free parking in the ADG lot or street parking.)
11969 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 Click here for a map.
Join the ADG for two days of free exhibits and presentations on the latest and greatest tools, technology and processes for production. This intimate weekend will feature talks and demonstrations geared to give you up-to-date information on subjects which will include drones, 3D scanning, multi-monitor displays, 3D printers, stereo viewers, alternative input devices and education sources.
VES Members and a guest are invited to the ninth meeting of the Virtual Production Committee featuring a case study of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”.
Directed by Matt Reeves, the epic sequel to “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” features an expanded cast of characters that were realized through the latest developments in virtual production. For the occasion the committee welcomes VES member, Dan Lemmon, who was Visual Effects Supervisor on the movie. Dan will guide us through the case study and explain, amongst other topics, how performance capture was “liberated” from the constraints of indoor sound stages and brought outside. For a preview, please read this article.
RSVP to johnscheeleRSVP@gmail.com if you intend to attend. We need to provide the list of attendees to Fox Studios Lot security. John will send parking instructions and directions.
VES Members and a guest are invited to the ninth meeting of the Virtual Production Committee featuring a case study of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”.
Directed by Matt Reeves, the epic sequel to “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” features an expanded cast of characters that were realized through the latest developments in virtual production. For the occasion the committee welcomes VES member, Dan Lemmon, who was Visual Effects Supervisor on the movie. Dan will guide us through the case study and explain, amongst other topics, how performance capture was “liberated” from the constraints of indoor sound stages and brought outside. For a preview, please read this article.
RSVP to johnscheeleRSVP@gmail.com if you intend to attend. We need to provide the list of attendees to Fox Studios Lot security. John will send parking instructions and directions.
VES Members Receive 30% Discount for to 3D Printer World Expo
3D Printer World Expo brings the entire 3D printing ecosystem under one roof to showcase commercial, professional and desktop 3D printers, software solutions, service bureau offerings, imaging technology and various materials used in 3D printing. Attendees are also treated to “wow factor” displays of printed objects including architectural feats, medical marvels, jewelry, fine art, creature art and much, much more. Top-notch seminars will include 3D Printing Boot Camp as well as looking at various markets and applications.
Click here to purchase tickets
(Enter promo code 3DP44 to receive discount) Thursday, Friday & Saturday, January 29, 30 & 31, 2015
Marriott Convention Center
2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 Click here for a map.
VES Members Receive 30% Discount for to 3D Printer World Expo
3D Printer World Expo brings the entire 3D printing ecosystem under one roof to showcase commercial, professional and desktop 3D printers, software solutions, service bureau offerings, imaging technology and various materials used in 3D printing. Attendees are also treated to “wow factor” displays of printed objects including architectural feats, medical marvels, jewelry, fine art, creature art and much, much more. Top-notch seminars will include 3D Printing Boot Camp as well as looking at various markets and applications.
Click here to purchase tickets
(Enter promo code 3DP44 to receive discount) Thursday, Friday & Saturday, January 29, 30 & 31, 2015
Marriott Convention Center
2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 Click here for a map.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend a 3D Screening of DreamWorks Animation Studios’ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 followed by a Q&A with Kit Harington, America Ferrera and Bonnie Arnold.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend a 3D Screening of DreamWorks Animation Studios’ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 followed by a Q&A with Kit Harington, America Ferrera and Bonnie Arnold.
Screenings 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.
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to Attend 3D Screenings of Focus Features’ and LAIKA’s CORALINE, PARANORMAN and THE BOXTROLLS followed by a Q&A with THE BOXTROLLS filmmakers and special guests.
VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To A 3D Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION followed be a conversation with the Sound Team.
Panelists will include Supervising Sound Editor/Designers Ethan van der Ryn and Erik Aadahl, Sound Mixer Peter J. Devlin, CAS, and Re-Recording Mixers Greg P. Russell, Scott Millan, and Jeffrey J. Haboush.
Click here to RSVP
Friday, December 19, 2014 at 7:00PM
Paramount Theater on the Paramount Pictures lot
5555 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
(Please enter through the Melrose gate and park as directed.) Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot. Screenings 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.
Paramount Pictures and WME Invite VES Members and a Guest to join Casey Affleck for a Special IMAX Screening Of INTERSTELLAR followed by a reception.
Click here to RSVP Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 7:00PM
IMAX Headquarters
3003 Exposition Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90404
(Complimentary parking is available on-site.) Click here for a map
Directed by
Christopher Nolan
Written by
Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan
Starring
Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow, David Oyelowo and Michael Caine
Screenings 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.
Paramount Pictures and CAA Invite VES Members and a Guest to join Anne Hathaway for a Special Screening Of INTERSTELLAR followed by a reception.
Click here to RSVP Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 7:00PM
Ray Kurtzman Theater at CAA
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
(Complementary valet parking provided.) Click here for a map
Directed by
Christopher Nolan
Written by
Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan
Starring
Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow, David Oyelowo and Michael Caine
Screenings 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.
VES Los Angeles Section Interim Chair Bill Taylor, VES, ASC and the VES office invited L.A. Section members to attend the first meeting of the newly formed VES Los Angeles Section. Those in physical and virtual attendance elected the eleven (11) member Board of Managers.
Monday, December 8, 2014 at 7:00PM (PST) (Refreshments at 6:30PM)
(RSVPs are required for in-person attendees only.)
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
The VES Los Angeles Section Board of Managers are as follow:
Rob Engle – Chair Toni Pace Carstensen – Secretary/Treasurer
Mat Beck, ASC John Decker Richard Edlund, VES, ASC Pam Hogarth Ruth Irvine-Hauer Van Ling Barry Sandrew Lopsie Schwartz Susan Zwerman
VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To A 3D Pre-Release Screening Of 20th Century Fox’s EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS
RSVPs are closed Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11:00AM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 5)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To A Pre-Release Screening Of 20th Century Fox’s NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB
RSVPs are closed for this event *Be sure to list the full names of each of your guests for studio security. Monday, December 1, 2014 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Monday, December 1)
Zanuck Theater on the 20th Century Fox Studio lot
10201 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-2606 Click here for a map
Screenings 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.
The VES Vision Committee and the PGA present Storytelling In Virtual Reality
RSVPs are closed for this event Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 2:00PM
1:00PM to 2:00PM – Registration
2:00PM to 3:30PM – Theater Presentations
3:30PM to 5:00PM – VR Demos outside the theater with refreshments
Ray Harryhausen Theater at Sony Pictures Imageworks
9050 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 Click here for a map.
Free for VES and PGA, Members – No guests allowed— Limited seating!
You will need to show your membership card at the door for free admission.
Moderator: Andrew Wallenstein, Editor in Chief, VARIETY
Principal Speakers:
James Milward, Executive Producer, The Secret Location will guide the audience through the process of creating the virtual reality projects, SLEEPY HOLLOW developed for Fox Studio and BALL UP (developed for the Street Basketball Association).
Cory Strassburger, Director and Co-Founder of the creative development studio Kite and Lightning, will take the audience on a tour through the virtual world of SENZA PESO, a VR mini-opera 5 years in the making.
David Sanger, Head of Production for New Deal Studios and Producer of the VR shorts, THE MISSION, BLACK MASS, and THE KAIJU FURY will present the challenges and workflow used to create live action virtual reality action adventures.
Dale Carman, Executive Creative Director, Reel FX, will lead us through the experience of creating the VR experiences for PACIFIC RIM (Jaeger Pilot VR) and THE BOOK OF LIFE.
VES Members And A Guest Are Invited To An IMAX Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ INTERSTELLAR followed by a Q&A with with Director Christopher Nolan, Cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema, Production Designer Nathan Crowley, Set Decorator Gary Fettis, Editor Lee Smith, Costume Designer Mary Zophres, Composer Hans Zimmer, Sound Mixer Mark Weingarten, Re-recording Mixers Gary Rizzo and Gregg Landaker, Sound Designer Richard King, Visual Effects Supervisor Paul Franklin and Special Effects Supervisor Scott Fisher.
Click here to RSVP
Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 1:00PM
TLC Chinese Theatre IMAX
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Click here for a map.
(Complimentary parking located in the Hollywood/Highland parking structure. Enter off Highland. Keep your parking ticket and have it validated at check in.)
Rated PG-13
Running time: 169 minutes
Paid for by Paramount Pictures
This invitation is non-transferable. RSVPs do not guarantee seating. Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. This screening will be monitored for unauthorized recording. No cameras allowed during the screening and Q&A.
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