The VES Awards recognizes and honors the most outstanding visual effects work of the year and honors the artists who created them.
20TH ANNUAL VES AWARDS

The VES Awards is the only celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation worldwide in film, animation, television, commercials and video games, and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and artists who bring this work to life.
20th ANNUAL VES AWARDS TIMETABLE
(Dates subject to change)
2021
Period of Eligibility for Entries | January 1 – December 31 |
Rules & Procedures Posted | August 16 |
Entry Forms Available, Submissions Open——– | October 4 |
Upload Viewing Materials | November 1 – November 30 |
Submission Deadline | November 30, 2021 |
2022
Global Nominating Panels | January 15 |
L.A. Nomination Judging Panels Hold Vote——- | January 15 |
Nominations Announced | January 18 |
On-Line View & Vote (Members Only) | January 24 – February 7 |
20th Annual VES Awards Gala | March 8, 2022 |