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Webinar - Understanding VES Member Assistance Program for Canada & US (Online)
When: Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:00pm to 02:00pm PDT
When: Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:00pm to 02:00pm PDT
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!
Past Events
Screening - THE CREATOR w/ Director + VFX Q&A (Portland)
When: Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:00am to 02:30pm PDT
VES Oregon Summer BBQ
When: Sun Sep 17, 2023 04:00pm to 07:00pm PDT
Screening - THE INVENTOR (Portland)
When: Sat Sep 16, 2023 11:00am to 12:32pm PDT
Screening - TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - MUTANT MAYHEM (Portland)
When: Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:00am to 12:39pm PDT
Screening - OPPENHEIMER (Portland)
When: Fri Jul 28, 2023 09:30pm to 12:30am PDT
When: Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:00am to 02:30pm PDT
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Studios’ THE CREATOR followed by a Live Interactive 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.)
Please tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESCREATOR, in your tweet.) Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11:00AM
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) theater
1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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 Oregon Summer BBQ
When: Sun Sep 17, 2023 04:00pm to 07:00pm PDT
First annual Summer BBQ for VES Oregon members and their families.
RSVP member +1 adult (must be logged in to RSVP)
Kids welcome, no RSVP needed
FOOD, DRINKS, YARD GAMES, MUSIC & TRIVA
Vegan & Gluten-free options available
Camp Rivendale
8385 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007
8385 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007
Shelter reserved next to the Jenkins Estate Playground
One parking lot nearby, additional parking 8 min walk.
Screening - THE INVENTOR (Portland)
When: Sat Sep 16, 2023 11:00am to 12:32pm PDT
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Blue Fox Entertainment’s THE INVENTOR
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00AM
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211
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.
Screening - TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - MUTANT MAYHEM (Portland)
When: Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:00am to 12:39pm PDT
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – MUTANT MAYHEM
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00AM
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211
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.
Screening - OPPENHEIMER (Portland)
When: Fri Jul 28, 2023 09:30pm to 12:30am PDT
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ OPPENHEIMER
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Friday, July 28, 2023 at 9:30PM
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) theater
1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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.
Screening - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART 1 (Portland)
When: Sat Jul 22, 2023 11:00am to 01:43pm PDT
Screening - INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (Portland)
When: Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:00am to 01:22pm PDT
Screening - ELEMENTAL w/ Q&A (Portland)
When: Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:00am to 02:00pm PDT
Zoom Meeting - Oregon Townhall
When: Wed Apr 12, 2023 06:30pm to 07:30pm PDT
When: Sat Jul 22, 2023 11:00am to 01:43pm PDT
VES Members and Their Families 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.
Click here to RSVP
Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00AM
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
Portland, OR 97211
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.
Screening - INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (Portland)
When: Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:00am to 01:22pm PDT
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.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 11:00AM
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
Portland, OR 97211
***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.
Screening - ELEMENTAL w/ Q&A (Portland)
When: Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:00am to 02:00pm PDT
VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ ELEMENTAL followed by a live interactive 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.) Please tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESELEMENTAL, in your tweet.)
Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 11:00AM
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
Portland, OR 97211
***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.
Zoom Meeting - Oregon Townhall
When: Wed Apr 12, 2023 06:30pm to 07:30pm PDT
Oregon Members, you are invited to attend the Section’s first Townhall!
Please RSVP below
Friday, April 21 at 5:00 PM PDT
This will be a live zoom meeting with Q & A and the link will be sent the day before
Now that the Board of Managers’ election nominations has begun, I’m sure you have questions about the process. We will be hosting an Oregon Townhall on Wednesday, April 12th at 6:30 PM Pacific time. I will go over the structure of the board, fun opportunities, and things we need to put in place to have a thriving Section!
As a reminder, you can fill the self-nomination form out here and it is open until Friday, April 21 at 5 PM PDT. We would love for you to share your unique skills to dynamically kickstart the Oregon leadership. Whether you’re a producer type, social media maven, love organizing events, or seeing movies on the big screen, there is a niche on the BOM for YOU!
