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Screening - DUNE: PART TWO (Toronto)
When: Sun Mar 17, 2024 09:30am to 12:16pm EDT

VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ DUNE: PART TWO

Masks or face coverings are recommended, but not required. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

Click here to RSVP

Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 9:30AM (Please arrive early to allow time for check-in)
Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
259 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 3M6
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 Toronto Section 2024 AGM Meeting
When: Tue Jan 30, 2024 07:00pm to 10:00pm EST
VES TO 2024 AGM

VES members and their guest, please join us for our Annual General Meeting to share a drink and some food, connect with other VES members and meet the new VES TO board.

When: Tuesday, Jan 30, 2023, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST

Location: Black Sheep, 165 E Liberty St, Toronto, 3rd Floor. (inside The Brazen Head Pub)

Drink Tickets and Food will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please check your email for RSVP link

 

 

 


22nd Annual VES Awards Nomination Event
When: Sat Jan 13, 2024 04:00am to 03:59am PST

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.

The Nomination Event is an all-day event and judges will receive details about specific times closer to the event. Please apply to a specific in-person location, or a particular time zone of a virtual panel (view the Region Map for the time zone that best fits your schedule). Please submit your Judge Application early to make this year’s VES Awards Nomination Event successful.

-The 22nd Annual VES Awards Committee

JUDGE APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED please contact cassidy@vesglobal.org with any questions


Panel - Virtual Production: Exploring career options in a new artform (Virtual)
When: Mon Dec 11, 2023 06:30pm to 08:30pm EST

Join us for an online panel discussion delving into the spectrum of roles in Virtual Production and the LED volume. Discover career paths available for students and transition opportunities for seasoned pros in this new and exciting aspect of filmmaking.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the roles of the VAD, BrainBar/Operator, Grips/Lighting, and Camera and how they work together to create stunning in-camera visual effects.

Click here to RSVP

Monday December 11th 6:30pm-8:30pm Eastern

Moderated by: Laurence Cymet

Organized by: Laurence Cymet & Roy C. Anthony

Featuring panelists:

Ben Love

Ben Love

Head of Engine Operations for Lux Machina

Ben Love is Lux Machina’s Head of Engine Operations, he combines extensive knowledge of Unreal and various DCCs with technical expertise in virtual production and VFX from his diverse career spanning roles at Autodesk, Technicolor, Giant Studios, and Lightstorm Entertainment. Ben has just completed virtual production for the opening ceremony of the League of Legends Worlds Finals in Seoul, Korea as lead of the engine team.

 

 

 

 

 

Brian PohlBrian Pohl

Technical Program Manager and Previsualization Supervisor

Brian J. Pohl has over seventeen years of experience as a visual effects artist, layout artist, and previs supervisor. A veteran of George Lucas’ previs team and Industrial Light and Magic’s art department, Pohl is credited for creating or supervising previs on over twenty-seven feature films. Pohl has also served an additional nine years within the software development industry designing new tools that assist the digital artist’s production workflow. Trained in agile workflow methodology alongside multiple years of teaching and lecturing at various educational institutions, Pohl has spent a large portion of his career providing creative cinematic direction, story and technical previs supervision and educational subject matter expertise to large sized production teams and audiences in either the film or broadcast industries.Recently, Pohl worked at Epic Games as a technical account and program manager for the Media and Entertainment industry. During this time, Pohl constructed a community education program known as the Unreal Fellowship and acted as the program’s academic Dean. This program has impacted over 1000 Fellows and it is shaping the future of the virtual production industry.

 

 

 

Jim GeduldickJim Geduldick

Virtual Production & VFX Supervisor

Jim Geduldick, a Virtual Production, Visual Effects Supervisor and Cinematographer inspired by the power of emerging technologies for creatives and storytelling brings a career of pushing the boundaries of marrying technology and creative solutions. He has worked across film, TV, broadcast, experiential, music videos and action sports films. Working alongside teams of engineers, designers, CG artists, animators and fellow cinematographer to inspire new uses of emerging technology and methodologies for projects across industries. He has been able to be a industry leader in virtual production, visual effects, volumetric capture and realtime workflows. He has been working with in recent years implementing tools in AI and machine learning across various projects across industries. With his varied background in traditional production, visual effects and realtime he has been able to collaborate on award-winning projects for Disney, Amazon, Sony , Redbull, Epic Games and many others.

 

 

 

 

MaryAnn TalaveraMaryAnn Talavera

Associate Director, New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Born in the Dominican Republic, MaryAnn Talavera is an award winning creative technologist, filmmaker, educator, and polyglot with a love of travel and storytelling. She studied XR and virtual production in the Interactive Telecommunications Program(ITP) at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. MaryAnn is the Associate Director of Recruitment in Tisch Special Programs, where she produces promotional content for the school including audio and video projects, as well as graphic design for print and digital media. She is also a part-time instructor at the New School where she teaches XR world-building. In 2022, MaryAnn was an Artist-in-Residence at Barnard College’s Movement Lab where she worked on and showcased the ORIXA Project. This spring, she was accepted as a member of the Onassis Foundation’s ONX Studio and joined the Future of Storytelling Explorer’s Club. She has studied and worked all over the world, including Italy, France, Brazil, and Japan. MaryAnn is a 3D artist, founder of Rolos Productions, and Co-Founder of the ORIXA Project. In 2021, she received a HEAR US(Helping Elevate and Recapitalize Underrepresented Stories) Award for “Root,” a project highlighting issues of representation within 3D, specifically the lack of afro-textured hair assets and Black character options. MaryAnn is passionate about projects that uplift Black and Brown narratives and transcend borders while tackling social justice issues like race, gender, and climate change.

 

 

Mujia LiaoMujia Liao

Head of Virtual Art Department / Art Director, Pixomondo

Mujia Liao is the Head of Virtual Art Department and Art Director at PIXOMONDO. For the past decade, Mujia has worked on many high profile television series such as The Mandalorian, Westworld, Star Trek: Discovery, as well as prestigious studio IP titles including Wonder Woman and The Fast and the Furious.As Head of Department, Mujia focuses on structuring and building the VAD team, she is one of the core PXO pioneers who helped the franchise transition to Virtual Production on PXO’s LED Volume Stage. Mujia also works closely with Filmmakers and Production Designers as Art Director to advise and provide creative direction to the team to bring beautiful virtual worlds to life on the LED Volume.

 

 

 

 

Shenaz BakshShenaz Baksh

Director, Screen Industry Training Hub

Shenaz Baksh is the Director of Screen Industry Training Hub, a Toronto based company focusing on creative screen industry workforce development through innovative technology, partnerships and training solutions. Specializing in group training for professional and community industry organizations, companies and educational institutions, our goal is to positively impact and fill gaps in the evolving industry ecosystems. Working across borders, our skilled team with decades of experience, designs and delivers training programs in Film (Analogue and Digital), Television, Virtual Reality, VFX, Animation and Virtual Production (Unreal Engine). Most recently, we led the Summer 2023 IM4 Media Lab Virtual Production Storytelling Micro-credential, administered by Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver. It was the first Indigenous training program of its kind empowering 24 students across Canada to learn the technology workflow and tools to create short films in Unreal Engine. Annually our team creates, implements and manages 200+ training and community opportunities that impact approximately 1000+ local and international artists. Shenaz’s leadership champions access and skill development for underrepresented communities, fosters organizational growth, and supports economic development in the entertainment sector.

 

 

 

Thiago CarneiroThiago Correia Carneiro

Virtual Production Specialist at Girraphic and Educator Advisor at Epic Games

Thiago, currently serving as a Virtual Production Specialist at Girraphic and previously holding the position of Lead Unreal Engine Generalist at Pixomondo Toronto, brings his expertise to prominent productions such as The Boys, Halo, Star Trek, and Avatar: The Airbender. In his role as an Education Advisor with Epic Games, he actively cultivates partnerships with educational institutions in Brazil, Portugal, and Canada. Beyond his professional commitments, Thiago invests his spare time in instructing Unreal Engine courses tailored for Gaming, Animation, and VFX at esteemed institutions such as Seneca College and the Toronto Metropolitan University.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Screening - THE MARVELS w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sat Nov 11, 2023 02:00pm to 04:45pm EST

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 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.)

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, #VESMARVELS, in your tweet.)

Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 2:00PM (Please arrive at 1:30PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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.


Webinar - Understanding VES Member Assistance Program for Canada & US (Online)
When: Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:00pm to 02:00pm PDT

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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!


Screening - THE CREATOR (Toronto)
When: Mon Oct 02, 2023 07:30pm to 09:43pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Studios’ THE CREATOR

Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

Monday, October 2, 2023 at 7:30PM (Please arrive at 7:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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.


Panel - Strategies For Difficult Times (Virtual)
When: Mon Sep 18, 2023 06:30pm to 08:00pm EDT
Online panel "Strategies for Handling Difficult Times" by VES Toronto in collaboration with LeFort Talent Group
Please join VES Toronto and LeFort Talent Group in an online panel discussion exploring the mental health and career impacts stemming from industry crises, and some potential coping strategies and useful resources to navigate difficult times.
Q&A questions can be submitted for panelists ahead of time anonymously via this link: bit.ly/helpqasub

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Monday, September, 18 6:30PM- 8:00PM Eastern

*Closed Captioning will be enabled for the Zoom Webinar.

A recording of this event is available here: https://vimeo.com/869655402

The accompanying resource sheet is available here: https://www.vesglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Panel-Resources-Sheet.pdf


Screening - THE EQUALIZER 3 (Toronto)
When: Fri Sep 15, 2023 07:30pm to 09:19pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ THE EQUALIZER 3

Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

Friday, September 15, 2023 at 7:30PM (Please arrive at 7:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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.


2023 VES Toronto Summer Party
When: Thu Aug 31, 2023 07:00pm to 11:30pm EDT


Screening - GRAN TURISMO (Toronto)
When: Sat Aug 26, 2023 01:00pm to 03:15pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of MGM Studios’ GRAN TURISMO

Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 1:00PM (Please arrive at 12:30PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - BARBIE (Toronto)
When: Tue Aug 01, 2023 07:30pm to 09:24pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ BARBIE

Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 7:30PM (Please arrive at 7:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 (Toronto)
When: Thu Jul 27, 2023 07:30pm to 10:30pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto 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.

Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 7:30PM (Please arrive at 7:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 (Toronto)
When: Sun Jul 16, 2023 07:00pm to 09:43pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 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.

Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 7:00PM (Please arrive at 6:30PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 (Toronto)
When: Sun Jul 02, 2023 02:00pm to 04:22pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests 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.

Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 2:00PM (Please arrive at 1:30PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 (Toronto)
When: Sat Jun 24, 2023 02:00pm to 05:00pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests 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.

Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2:00PM (Please arrive at 1:30PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 3 (Toronto)
When: Sun May 07, 2023 01:30pm to 03:59pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 3

Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 1:30PM (Please arrive at 1:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - RENFIELD (Toronto)
When: Sun Apr 16, 2023 01:30pm to 03:03pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Universal Pictures’ RENFIELD

Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 1:30PM (Please arrive at 1:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - COCAINE BEAR (Toronto)
When: Sun Feb 26, 2023 01:30pm to 03:01pm EST

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Universal Pictures’ COCAINE BEAR

Masks or face coverings are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 1:30PM (Please arrive at 1:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (Toronto)
When: Sat Feb 18, 2023 01:30pm to 03:35pm EST

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 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.

Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 1:30PM (Please arrive at 1:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 Toronto Section 2023 BASH AGM Meeting
When: Mon Jan 30, 2023 07:30pm to 10:00pm PST

When: Monday, Jan 30, 2023, 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm EST

Location: Black Sheep, 165 E Liberty St, Toronto, Ontario, M6k 3K4 Drink Tickets and Appetizers will be provided!

 


Screening - AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER in HFR 3D + Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sat Dec 17, 2022 02:00pm to 06:30pm EST

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 live interactive Q&A with the Filmmakers

Masks or face coverings are recommended, but not required. Please observe social distancing whenever possible.

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 Joe Letteri, VES, Wētā Visual Effects Producer Lena Scanlan, VES Award-winning Head of FX at Wētā FX Johnathan Nixon 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 2:00PM (Please arrive early to allow time for check-in)
Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
259 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 3M6

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, #VESAVATAR2, in your tweet.)

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 - BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER (Toronto)
When: Sat Nov 12, 2022 01:30pm to 04:11pm EST

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER

Venue and Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines require that VES members and guests adhere to the following COVID-19 safety protocols to keep everyone safe:
1) Wearing Mask covering nose and mouth at all times, including in-between drinking and eating.
2) Social Distancing as determined by the Ontario Ministry Of Heath

Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 1:30PM (Please arrive at 1:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - HALLOWEEN ENDS (Toronto)
When: Sun Oct 30, 2022 01:00pm to 02:46pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ HALLOWEEN ENDS

Venue and Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines require that VES members and guests adhere to the following COVID-19 safety protocols to keep everyone safe:
1) Wearing Mask covering nose and mouth at all times, including in-between drinking and eating.
2) Social Distancing as determined by the Ontario Ministry Of Heath

Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 1:00PM (Please arrive at 12:30PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - NOPE + Filmmaker Q&A (Toronto)
When: Mon Sep 12, 2022 02:30pm to 05:30pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and a Guest are Invited to a TIFF Special Screening of Universal Pictures’ NOPE Plus Q&A with the Filmmakers. Panelists will include Writer/Director/Producer Jordan Peele, Director of Photography Hoyte Van Hoytema and TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey.

Click here to RSVP
Monday, September 12, 2022 at 2:30PM

IMAX Cinesphere
955 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON M6K 3B9
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.


Event - STRANGE NEW WORLDS of Virtual Production (Toronto)
When: Wed Jul 27, 2022 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT

 STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS of Virtual Production

Click Here to RSVP

Wednesday, July 27, 7:00PM – 9:00PM

Studio City, William F Whites/Pixomondo  LED stage at Studio 6

VES members are free +1 guest.

 

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 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 - DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS (Toronto)
When: Sun May 15, 2022 01:30pm to 03:36pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

Venue and Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines require that VES members and guests adhere to the following COVID-19 safety protocols to keep everyone safe:
1) Wearing Mask covering nose and mouth at all times, including in-between drinking and eating.
2) Social Distancing as determined by the Ontario Ministry Of Heath

Click here to RSVP
Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 1:30PM (Please arrive at 1:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE (Toronto)
When: Sun Apr 24, 2022 01:30pm to 04:00pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE.

Venue and Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines require that VES members and guests adhere to the following COVID-19 safety protocols to keep everyone safe:
1) Wearing Mask covering nose and mouth at all times, including in-between drinking and eating.
2) Social Distancing as determined by the Ontario Ministry Of Heath

Click here to RSVP
Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 1:30PM (Please arrive at 1:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - THE BATMAN (Toronto)
When: Sun Mar 13, 2022 01:00pm to 04:00pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE BATMAN.

Venue and Ontario Ministry of Health guidelines require that VES members and guests adhere to the following COVID-19 safety protocols to keep everyone safe:
1) Wearing Mask covering nose and mouth at all times, including in-between drinking and eating.
2) Social Distancing as determined by the Ontario Ministry Of Heath

Click here to RSVP
Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 1:00PM (Please arrive at 12:30PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS (Toronto)
When: Sat Dec 18, 2021 01:30pm to 04:00pm EST

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS.

As per section 2.1 of Schedule 1 to O. Reg. 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step (O. Reg. 364/20) under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) you and your guests are required to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols to keep everyone safe. This includes:
1) Wearing Mask covering nose and mouth at all times, including in-between drinking and eating.
2) Show your Vaccination Proof upon entry along with picture ID.
3) Social Distancing as determined by the Ontario Ministry Of Heath

Click here to RSVP
Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 1:30PM (Please arrive at 1:00PM to allow time for check-in)
Paradise Theatre
1006c Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M6H 1M2

** 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.


VES Toronto - Immersion Room Studio Tour
When: Mon Nov 29, 2021 06:00pm to 07:00pm EST

The Toronto SIGGRAPH Chapter is extending an invitation to VES members to visit Immersion Room for a tour of their studio facility, a brief discussion of their work, the chance to connect with other humans away from a screen, and of course, some food and drinks.

  • Date: Monday, 29 Nov 2021
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Where: 100 Sunrise Avenue #Unit 132, Toronto, ON M4A 1B3, Canada

About Immersion Room:  Uses deep technical understanding to push the state of the art in virtual production film technology.  We’re making these tools accessible to more filmmakers than ever before by building or optimizing the physical machinery, firmware, and software. Our products bring the best possible features into the hands of clients. The skilled production and client-support teams guide our clients through the transition to virtual production and bring their visions to life – in our production and development in Toronto.

Please login to RSVP below.

Covid precautions: guests must have id + proof of full vaccination, provide info for contact tracing, and wear masks when not eating or drinking inside the building. Hand sanitizer and a small supply of masks will be available.


Screening - GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE (Toronto)
When: Sun Nov 28, 2021 01:30pm to 03:34pm EST

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ GHOSBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE.

As per section 2.1 of Schedule 1 to O. Reg. 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step (O. Reg. 364/20) under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) you and your guests are required to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols to keep everyone safe. This includes:
1) Wearing Mask covering nose and mouth at all times, including in-between drinking and eating.
2) Show your Vaccination Proof upon entry along with picture ID.
3) Social Distancing as determined by the Ontario Ministry Of Heath

Click here to RSVP
Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 1:30PM (Please arrive at 1:00PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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 - NO TIME TO DIE (Toronto)
When: Sat Oct 23, 2021 02:00pm to 05:00pm EDT

VES Members in Toronto and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of United Artists’ NO TIME TO DIE.

As per section 2.1 of Schedule 1 to O. Reg. 364/20: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step (O. Reg. 364/20) under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) you and your guests are required to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols to keep everyone safe. This includes:
1) Wearing Mask covering nose and mouth at all times, including in-between drinking and eating.
2) Show your Vaccination Proof upon entry along with picture ID.
3) Social Distancing as determined by the Ontario Ministry Of Heath

Click here to RSVP (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2:00PM (Please arrive at 1:30PM to allow time for check-in)
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4

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.


USD Pipeline Successes & Challenges
When: Fri Sep 24, 2021 01:00pm to 02:00pm EDT

Pixar’s universal scene description (USD) is an open source technology that is changing production pipelines around the world. Chris Rydalch will be recounting his trials and tribulations of developing a USD pipeline at studio scale. After the talk George Elkoura, Director of Engineering at Pixar Animation Studios, will be joining Chris for a Q&A session. This is your chance to gain a greater understanding of how USD can fit into your studio.

Chris Rydalch has worked in feature animation for 10 years, at Pixar, DreamWorks, and Blue Sky Studios. During that time he worked in production mainly as an effects and character simulation artist The last few years at Blue Sky were in Production Technology, helping design and develop a new pipeline around Conduit and USD. He is currently a Senior UX Designer at SideFX Software, helping to improve Houdini Solaris for studios and artists.

George Elkoura is a Lead Engineer at Pixar Animation Studios. He has many years of animation industry experience, First as an Engineer at Side Effects Software, working on Houdini, and later joining Pixar where he has been for the past 12 years. At Pixar, his current responsibilities include leading a team of engineers in delivering high-performance proprietary animation software to artists as well as open source software like USD, Hydra and OpenSubdiv to the industry.

RSVP link to register = https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b2kniYi8QeO5iUl73jR51g


VES TO -- Netflix Movie Night w/live Zoom Q&A
When: Tue Jul 27, 2021 07:00pm to 09:15pm EDT

Hello fellow VES members!

Since we can’t gather for an in-person screening (yet!), we’ve organized a Netflix Movie Night with a special treat for you. Join us for an exceptional and locally made thriller, AWAKE. Meet and hear exclusively first-hand about the idea, realization, and VFX from the director, post supervisor, and VFX supervisor.

Virtual Screening + Live Zoom Q&A

  • When: Tuesday, July 27th 
  • Screening: 7.00 pm ET – via Teleparty
  • Q&A: 8.40 pm ET – via Zoom
Speakers:
  • Mark Raso, Director
  • Doug Wilkinson, Post Production Supervisor
  • Chris Ritvo, VFX Supervisor (Mr.X)

Please RSVP to access the Teleparty and Zoom links. Important: The Teleparty link will be published 15min before the sessions starts here on Eventbrite. Make sure to log into your Eventbrite.

To provide you the best experience, we will host the virtual screening through Teleparty and Netflix, while the following Q&A will be Zoom.

Quick Guideline:

  • All participants need to install the Teleparty Chrome extension. However, if you prefer, you can watch it on your own and participate in the live Zoom Q&A.
  • All participants need to have access to an account connected to Netflix (which comes with your current VES membership!) to start or join a Teleparty.
  • Teleparty is a browser extension that is available for the Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge & Opera browsers. Teleparty only runs on laptop and desktop computers. NOT available for iOS or Android smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and other devices.
  • Teleparty is 100% free.
  • You can find more information here.

We are excited to see you!

Your Toronto VES Section Board of Managers.


Virtual Production Introduction
When: Wed Feb 24, 2021 01:00pm to 03:00pm EST


VES Toronto Annual General Meeting
When: Wed Jan 27, 2021 07:30pm to 08:30pm EST

Join us for the VES Toronto Annual General Meeting to hear about the new and exciting things we have planned for 2021!

This is your chance to meet the Toronto Section Board members, ask questions, share ideas and catch up with old friends.

  • WHEN: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
  • TIME: 7:30 PM EST
  • WHERE: Zoom of Course!

Zoom: http://bit.ly/ZoomLogin2021AGM 
Meeting#: 819 3203 4525
Passcode:  025378

Looking forward to seeing everyone on January 27th!


VES Toronto Speaker Series with Duncan Blackman
When: Thu Dec 10, 2020 07:00pm to 08:00pm EST


VES TORONTO - HiFi Pub Night
When: Fri Sep 25, 2020 07:00pm to 10:00pm EDT

 

Join us for an after work drink at our very own virtual VES Backyard Bar!   

Hosted on HighFidelity.com

Please RSVP here


VES Toronto Speaker Series with Ian Hunter
When: Mon Aug 24, 2020 06:00pm to 07:30pm EDT


ACM SIGGRAPH Webinar: Working from home in VFX
When: Thu May 21, 2020 02:00pm to 03:00pm EDT

VES members are invited to join online for the new ACM SIGGRAPH Webinar series on Thursday, May 21 at 2:00 PM (EDT).  The panel is about challenges of working from home in VFX.

Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acm-siggraph-webinar-working-from-home-in-vfx-tickets-105598010492


Screening - A QUIET PLACE PART II (Toronto) Cancelled
When: Sat Mar 21, 2020 02:00pm to 03:38pm EDT

The VES Toronto 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.

RSVPs are closed
Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 2:00PM


Screening - ONWARD (Toronto)
When: Sat Mar 14, 2020 02:00pm to 03:52pm EDT

Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ ONWARD

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)
Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00PM


Screening - THE INVISIBLE MAN (Toronto)
When: Sat Mar 07, 2020 02:00pm to 04:04pm EST

Toronto 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)
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2:00PM


VES Toronto Pub Night
When: Thu Feb 27, 2020 07:00pm to 10:00pm EST

The VES Toronto Section invites members for a beer or two at the Inter Steer Restaurant, 357 Roncesvalles Avenue, on Thursday, February 27 at 7 PM to 10 PM.

VES members bring a non member and let’s sign them up.

For those who are not VES members but would like to learn more about membership, this is an excellent chance to connect.


VES Toronto AGM/New Year Bash
When: Thu Jan 23, 2020 06:00pm to 10:00pm EST

Join us for our first big bash of 2020!

All members + guest are invited to come out to our Annual General Meeting!

Login is required to RSVP.


VES Nomination Event
When: Sat Jan 04, 2020 09:00am to 02:00pm PST

VES Awards Nomination Judging 2020

MEET, GREET, AND VOTE! A CALL FOR JUDGES!

(Check with specific sections for local times)

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!

-The 18th Annual VES Awards Committee

Click here to sign up!

(VES Members must be logged in to access the sign-up form)


Screening - 1917 (Toronto)
When: Sun Dec 22, 2019 02:00pm to 04:00pm EST

Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Universal Pictures’ 1917

Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 2:00PM


Screening - STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sat Dec 21, 2019 02:00pm to 05:30pm EST

Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Lucasfilm’s STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER followed by a live interactive 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)
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 2:00PM


Screening - FORD V FERRARI (Toronto)
When: Sat Nov 16, 2019 01:00pm to 03:32pm EST

Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s FORD V FERRARI

Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1:00PM


Screening - TERMINATOR: DARK FATE (Toronto)
When: Sun Nov 10, 2019 01:30pm to 03:45pm EST

Event - Intimate & Interactive: George Elkoura - Introduction to USD (Toronto)
When: Wed Oct 16, 2019 07:00pm to 08:30pm EDT

Screening - JOKER (Toronto)
When: Sat Oct 12, 2019 04:00pm to 06:15pm EDT

Screening - IT CHAPTER TWO (Toronto)
When: Tue Sep 03, 2019 07:00pm to 10:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ IT CHAPTER TWO

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN (Toronto)
When: Tue Aug 20, 2019 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW (Toronto)
When: Wed Aug 07, 2019 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW

Please RSVP below
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - THE LION KING w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sat Jul 27, 2019 02:00pm to 05:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE LION KING followed by a live interactive 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
Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 2:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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 Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESLIONKING, 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.


Screening - STUBER (Toronto)
When: Mon Jul 22, 2019 07:00pm to 08:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s STUBER

Please RSVP below
Monday, July 22, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME (Toronto)
When: Sun Jul 14, 2019 02:00pm to 04:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME

Please RSVP below
Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 2:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL (Toronto)
When: Tue Jun 18, 2019 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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 MEGABRAIN Masterclass Vol.3 - WORLDWIDE (via ZOOM)
When: Wed Jun 12, 2019 08:00pm to 11:45pm PDT
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The VES Germany proudly present

VES MEGABRAIN Masterclass Vol.3

 

June 12th – 8:00PM CEST

REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK (at 7:30PM)

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VES MEGABRAIN Masterclass Vol.3
When: Wed Jun 12, 2019 07:00pm to 11:45pm PDT
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The VES Germany proudly presents

VES MEGABRAIN Masterclass Vol.3

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:
 
This event is kindly supported by
and
 
Topics will be:
 
Live from Ludwigsburg
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 VFX Elements 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.

 


Screening - DARK PHOENIX (Toronto)
When: Mon Jun 10, 2019 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s and Marvel Studios’ DARK PHOENIX

Please RSVP below
Monday, June 10, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - ROCKETMAN (Toronto)
When: Fri Jun 07, 2019 09:00pm to 11:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ ROCKETMAN

Please RSVP below
Friday, June 7, 2019 at 9:00PM
Hot Docs Theater

506 Bloor Street West

Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1Y3
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.


Screening - BRIGHTBURN (Toronto)
When: Thu Jun 06, 2019 07:00pm to 08:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Screen Gems’ and Sony Pictures Entertainment’s BRIGHTBURN

Please RSVP below
Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - AVENGERS: ENDGAME (Toronto)
When: Wed May 01, 2019 07:00pm to 10:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME

Please RSVP below
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


FMX 2019 VES Members Meeting
When: Wed May 01, 2019 05:00pm to 05:00pm PDT
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This is the third annual VES Germany Members Meeting

at

FMX 2019

 

Haus der Wirtschaft

Logo Restaurant

 

Willi-Bleicher-Straße 19

70174 Stuttgart

 

The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the FMX venue “Haus der Wirtschaft” when entering to your left.

Drinks and food and friends are waiting for you!

 

Date: 1st May 2019
Time: 17:00

 

See you there!


FMX 2019 VES Members Meeting
When: Wed May 01, 2019 05:00pm to 05:00pm PDT
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This is the third annual VES Germany Members Meeting

at

FMX 2019

 

Haus der Wirtschaft

Logo Restaurant

 

Willi-Bleicher-Straße 19

70174 Stuttgart

 

The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the FMX venue “Haus der Wirtschaft” when entering to your left.

Drinks and food and friends are waiting for you!

 

Date: 1st May 2019
Time: 17:00

 

See you there!


Screening - PET SEMATARY (Toronto)
When: Mon Apr 22, 2019 07:00pm to 08:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ PET SEMATARY

Please RSVP below
Monday, April 22, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - DUMBO (Toronto)
When: Tue Apr 02, 2019 07:00pm to 08:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ DUMBO

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - CAPTAIN MARVEL (Toronto)
When: Mon Mar 25, 2019 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL

Please RSVP below
Monday, March 25, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - AQUAMAN in 3D (Toronto)
When: Thu Jan 17, 2019 07:00pm to 09:30pm PST
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ AQUAMAN

Please RSVP below
Thursday, January 17, 2018 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE in 3D (Toronto)
When: Mon Jan 07, 2019 07:00pm to 09:00pm PST
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Sony Pictures Animation’s SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

Please RSVP below
Monday, January 7, 2019 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - MORTAL ENGINES (Toronto)
When: Sun Dec 02, 2018 04:00pm to 06:15pm PST
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Universal Pictures’ MORTAL ENGINES

Please RSVP below
Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 4:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Toronto VES Speaker Series - Shuzo John Shiota
When: Wed Nov 07, 2018 07:00pm to 08:30pm PST
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VES Toronto invites you to join us for an evening of inspiring stories and unique perspectives. Shuzo John Shiota will chronicle the changes the computer graphics and visual effects industries have seen over the past two decades.

Please register EventBrite ticketing.


Screening - HALLOWEEN (Toronto)
When: Tue Oct 30, 2018 07:00pm to 08:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ HALLOWEEN

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE (Toronto)
When: Sun Oct 21, 2018 03:00pm to 05:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE

Please RSVP below
Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 3:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - FIRST MAN w/ Presentation and Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sat Oct 06, 2018 03:00pm to 06:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Universal Pictures’ FIRST MAN followed by a Presentation and Live Interactive 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
Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at 3:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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 Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESFIRSTMAN, 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.


Screening - ALPHA in 3D (Toronto)
When: Sat Aug 25, 2018 03:00pm to 04:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ ALPHA

Please RSVP below
Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 3:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT (Toronto)
When: Tue Aug 07, 2018 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - SKYSCRAPER in 3D (Toronto)
When: Mon Jul 23, 2018 09:00pm to 11:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ SKYSCRAPER

Please RSVP below
Monday, July 23, 2018 at 9:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - ANT-MAN AND THE WASP in 3D (Toronto)
When: Wed Jul 11, 2018 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP

Please RSVP below
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - INCREDIBLES 2 (Toronto)
When: Mon Jun 25, 2018 09:00pm to 11:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ INCREDIBLES 2

Please RSVP below
Monday, June 25, 2018 at 9:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM in 3D (Toronto)
When: Mon Jun 18, 2018 09:30pm to 11:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Amblin Entertainment’s JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM

Please RSVP below
Monday, June 18, 2018 at 9:30PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - DEADPOOL 2 (Toronto)
When: Tue May 22, 2018 09:45pm to 11:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s DEADPOOL 2

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:45PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR in IMAX w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sun May 06, 2018 03:00pm to 06:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an IMAX Screening of Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR followed by a Live Interactive 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
Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 3:00PM
Ontario Place IMAX Theater
955 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON, M6K 3B9
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 Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESINFINITYWAR, 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.


Screening - A QUIET PLACE (Toronto)
When: Mon Apr 23, 2018 09:00pm to 10:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ A QUIET PLACE

Please RSVP below
Monday, April 23, 2018 at 9:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - READY PLAYER ONE in 3D (Toronto)
When: Fri Apr 13, 2018 09:00pm to 11:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Amblin Entertainment’s READY PLAYER ONE

Please RSVP below
Friday, April 13, 2018 at 9:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - A WRINKLE IN TIME in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Mar 13, 2018 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ A WRINKLE IN TIME

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sun Dec 17, 2017 03:00pm to 05:30pm PST
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Lucasfilm Ltd.’s STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI plus a live interactive 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
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 3:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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 Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESLASTJEDI, 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.


Screening - COCO (Toronto)
When: Mon Nov 27, 2017 09:30pm to 11:30pm PST
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ COCO

Please RSVP below
Monday, November 27, 2017 at 9:30PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Intimate&Interactive: Vince Baerstoen, Virtual Production at The Mill
When: Tue Nov 07, 2017 07:00pm to 08:30pm PST

Screening - BLADE RUNNER 2049 (Toronto)
When: Mon Oct 16, 2017 07:00pm to 09:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ BLADE RUNNER 2049

Please RSVP below
Monday, October 16, 2017 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - MOTHER! (Toronto)
When: Mon Sep 18, 2017 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ MOTHER!

Please RSVP below
Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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 Toronto Summer Party 2017
When: Thu Aug 24, 2017 07:00pm to 11:00pm PDT


Screening - WIND RIVER (Toronto)
When: Mon Aug 21, 2017 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of The Weinstein Company’s WIND RIVER

Please RSVP below
Monday, August 21, 2017 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - ATOMIC BLONDE (Toronto)
When: Tue Aug 08, 2017 09:00pm to 11:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening Of Focus Features’ ATOMIC BLONDE

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 9:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sat Jul 15, 2017 03:00pm to 06:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, plus a live interactive 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
Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 3:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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 Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESWARFORTHEPLANET, 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.

 


Screening - SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING in 3D (Toronto)
When: Mon Jul 10, 2017 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening Of Columbia Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING

Please RSVP below
Monday, July 10, 2017 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Intimate & Interactive With Pixar Riggers
When: Wed Jun 28, 2017 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT


Screening - CARS 3 (Toronto)
When: Tue Jun 27, 2017 09:00pm to 11:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ CARS 3

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 9:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - THE MUMMY in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Jun 13, 2017 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE MUMMY

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - ALIEN: COVENANT (Toronto)
When: Tue May 23, 2017 09:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s ALIEN: COVENANT

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 9:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 2 (Toronto)
When: Tue May 09, 2017 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 2

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS (Toronto)
When: Thu Apr 27, 2017 09:00pm to 11:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS

Please RSVP below
Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 9:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - GHOST IN THE SHELL in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Apr 11, 2017 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ GHOST IN THE SHELL

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - KONG: SKULL ISLAND in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Mar 14, 2017 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ KONG: SKULL ISLAND

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - LOGAN (Toronto)
When: Thu Mar 09, 2017 09:00pm to 11:30pm PST
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s LOGAN

Please RSVP below
Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 9:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sun Dec 18, 2016 03:00pm to 06:00pm PST
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VES Members and Their Guests 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
Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 3:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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 Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESROGUEONE, 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.


Screening - MOANA (Toronto)
When: Mon Dec 12, 2016 07:00pm to 09:00pm PST
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ MOANA

Please RSVP below
Monday, December 12, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - DOCTOR STRANGE in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Nov 08, 2016 07:00pm to 09:00pm PST
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ DOCTOR STRANGE

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (Toronto)
When: Tue Aug 30, 2016 07:00pm to 08:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of LAIKA’s and E1’s KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - SUICIDE SQUAD in (Toronto)
When: Tue Aug 09, 2016 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Brothers’ SUICIDE SQUAD

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - GHOSTBUSTERS in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Jul 26, 2016 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ GHOSTBUSTERS

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE in 3D (Toronto)
When: Thu Jul 07, 2016 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE

Please RSVP below
Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE in 3D (Toronto)
When: Thu Jul 07, 2016 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE

Please RSVP below
Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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 Toronto Presents - Shane Mahan - Academy Award Winning Effects Supervisor
When: Wed Jun 29, 2016 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT

Screening - X-MEN: APOCALYPSE in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Jun 14, 2016 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - X-MEN: APOCALYPSE in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Jun 14, 2016 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR in 3D (Toronto)
When: Thu May 26, 2016 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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VES and The Foundry Invite Toronto VES Members and Their Guests to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

Complimentary popcorn and soft drink will be provided per person.

Please RSVP below
Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
Click here for a map.

Concessions generously provided by .

Screenings are overbooked to compensate for no-shows. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP does not guarantee seating.


Screening - THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER'S WAR (Toronto)
When: Thu May 05, 2016 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR

Please RSVP below
Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - THE JUNGLE BOOK in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Apr 26, 2016 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE JUNGLE BOOK

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - THE JUNGLE BOOK in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Apr 26, 2016 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE JUNGLE BOOK

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Event - Intimate & Interactive - VES Toronto & Women in VFX Present Nancy St. John, VFX Producer (Toronto)
When: Tue Apr 19, 2016 07:30pm to 09:30pm PDT

Screening - BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Apr 05, 2016 07:00pm to 09:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - ZOOTOPIA (Toronto)
When: Thu Mar 24, 2016 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ZOOTOPIA

Please RSVP below
Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - ZOOTOPIA (Toronto)
When: Thu Mar 24, 2016 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ZOOTOPIA

Please RSVP below
Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS in 3D w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sun Jan 10, 2016 03:00pm to 06:30pm PST
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Toronto 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.)

Please RSVP below
Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 3:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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 Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESSTARWARS, 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.


Screening - STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS in 3D w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sun Jan 10, 2016 03:00pm to 06:30pm PST
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Toronto 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.)

Please RSVP below
Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 3:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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 Los Angeles) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESSTARWARS, 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.


Event - Noel VES Xmas Party (Montreal)
When: Wed Dec 09, 2015 07:00pm to 07:00pm PST
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It’s the end of the year and time to celebrate a fantastic 2015

If you are from out of town and will be visiting Montreal NEXT Wednesday – RSVP to MONTREAL@VISUALEFFECTSSOCIETY.COM with the subject MEGA PARTY 2015.

Yes you heard us well… Join us on Wednesday December 9, at Theatre de la Plaza for Drinks, Laughter, Prizes, Music, Dancing and did I mention LOTS of Drinks ? 🙂

Celebrate the talent of Montreal’s VFX, TV and Game professionals at one of the great remaining art deco theaters of Montreal. Catch up with old colleagues and make new friends.
Party is open to ALL artist and production of Montreal and their family and friends. Not ONLY for VES Members. The theatre has capacity of 600 so plenty of room for everybody.

Over 20 prizes handed out during the night to VES Members and non-Members alike… Best Buy, and iTunes gift cards, Mont Tremblant Ski and Spa packages, Cineplex Tickets, Star Wars surprises and more. Free drinks to be won all night long. Along with a LIVE in house VES PhotoBooth – It’s gonna be a fun night to remember and share with your online friends via social media.

Huge thanks to all of this year’s sponsors… Atomic Fiction – Cinesite – Dioramaworkshop.com – Effects 16 – The Foundry – Framestore – Mikros – Mokko – MPC – Raynault VFX  – Rodeo Visual Effects Company, Scalar and Ubisoft.

Doors open at 7:00PM – 6505 Rue St-Hubert, Corner Beaubien (Beaubien Metro) till 2:00AM.

 

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C’est la fin de l’année et le temps de célébrer un fantastique 2015 !!!

Si vous visitez Montreal la semaine prochaine, et voulez nous rejoindre mercredi, faite nous un RSVP par courriel a MONTREAL@VISUALEFFECTSSOCIETY.COM et comme sujet: MEGA PARTY 2015.
 

Rejoignez-nous la semaine prochaine, le mercredi 9 Décembre au Théâtre de la Plaza pour des boissons, des rires, prix, musique, danse et ai-je mentionné bierre gratuite a gagner ? :)

Célébrer le talent de VFX Cinéma, TV et de jeux vidéos avec les profesionnels de Montréal à l’un des grands théâtres art déco de Montréal. Jaser avec de vieux collègues et faite de nouveaux amis.

Party est ouvert à tous les artistes et la production de Montréal et de leur famille et leurs amis. Le théâtre a une capacité de 600 alors beaucoup de place pour tout le monde.

Plus de 20 prix remis lors de la nuit aux Membres VES ainsi qu’au NON membres … cartes-cadeaux Best Buy, et iTunes, des forfaits ski Mont-Tremblant et massage, billets Cineplex, Surprises STAR WARS et plus encore. Des boissons gratuites à gagner toute la nuit. Ça va être une nuit de plaisir à se rappeler.

Un grand merci à tous les commanditaires de cette année … Atomic Fiction – Cinesite – Dioramaworkshop.com – Effects 16 – The Foundry – Framestore – Mikros – Mokko – MPC – Raynault VFX  – Rodeo Visual Effects Company, Scalar et Ubisoft.

Les portes ouvrent à 19 heures – 6505 Rue St-Hubert, coin Beaubien (métro Beaubien) jusqu’à 2 heures du matin.


Event - Noel VES Xmas Party (Montreal)
When: Wed Dec 09, 2015 07:00pm to 07:00pm PST
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It’s the end of the year and time to celebrate a fantastic 2015

If you are from out of town and will be visiting Montreal NEXT Wednesday – RSVP to MONTREAL@VISUALEFFECTSSOCIETY.COM with the subject MEGA PARTY 2015.

Yes you heard us well… Join us on Wednesday December 9, at Theatre de la Plaza for Drinks, Laughter, Prizes, Music, Dancing and did I mention LOTS of Drinks ? 🙂

Celebrate the talent of Montreal’s VFX, TV and Game professionals at one of the great remaining art deco theaters of Montreal. Catch up with old colleagues and make new friends.
Party is open to ALL artist and production of Montreal and their family and friends. Not ONLY for VES Members. The theatre has capacity of 600 so plenty of room for everybody.

Over 20 prizes handed out during the night to VES Members and non-Members alike… Best Buy, and iTunes gift cards, Mont Tremblant Ski and Spa packages, Cineplex Tickets, Star Wars surprises and more. Free drinks to be won all night long. Along with a LIVE in house VES PhotoBooth – It’s gonna be a fun night to remember and share with your online friends via social media.

Huge thanks to all of this year’s sponsors… Atomic Fiction – Cinesite – Dioramaworkshop.com – Effects 16 – The Foundry – Framestore – Mikros – Mokko – MPC – Raynault VFX  – Rodeo Visual Effects Company, Scalar and Ubisoft.

Doors open at 7:00PM – 6505 Rue St-Hubert, Corner Beaubien (Beaubien Metro) till 2:00AM.

 

————————–

C’est la fin de l’année et le temps de célébrer un fantastique 2015 !!!

Si vous visitez Montreal la semaine prochaine, et voulez nous rejoindre mercredi, faite nous un RSVP par courriel a MONTREAL@VISUALEFFECTSSOCIETY.COM et comme sujet: MEGA PARTY 2015.
 

Rejoignez-nous la semaine prochaine, le mercredi 9 Décembre au Théâtre de la Plaza pour des boissons, des rires, prix, musique, danse et ai-je mentionné bierre gratuite a gagner ? :)

Célébrer le talent de VFX Cinéma, TV et de jeux vidéos avec les profesionnels de Montréal à l’un des grands théâtres art déco de Montréal. Jaser avec de vieux collègues et faite de nouveaux amis.

Party est ouvert à tous les artistes et la production de Montréal et de leur famille et leurs amis. Le théâtre a une capacité de 600 alors beaucoup de place pour tout le monde.

Plus de 20 prix remis lors de la nuit aux Membres VES ainsi qu’au NON membres … cartes-cadeaux Best Buy, et iTunes, des forfaits ski Mont-Tremblant et massage, billets Cineplex, Surprises STAR WARS et plus encore. Des boissons gratuites à gagner toute la nuit. Ça va être une nuit de plaisir à se rappeler.

Un grand merci à tous les commanditaires de cette année … Atomic Fiction – Cinesite – Dioramaworkshop.com – Effects 16 – The Foundry – Framestore – Mikros – Mokko – MPC – Raynault VFX  – Rodeo Visual Effects Company, Scalar et Ubisoft.

Les portes ouvrent à 19 heures – 6505 Rue St-Hubert, coin Beaubien (métro Beaubien) jusqu’à 2 heures du matin.


Screening - SPECTRE (Toronto)
When: Fri Nov 13, 2015 07:00pm to 09:30pm PST
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of MGM’s, Columbia Pictures’ and Eon Productions’ SPECTRE

Please RSVP below
Friday, November 13, 2015 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - SPECTRE (Toronto)
When: Fri Nov 13, 2015 07:00pm to 09:30pm PST
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of MGM’s, Columbia Pictures’ and Eon Productions’ SPECTRE

Please RSVP below
Friday, November 13, 2015 at 7:00PM
The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - CRIMSON PEAK (Toronto)
When: Sat Oct 24, 2015 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ CRIMSON PEAK

Please RSVP below
Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - CRIMSON PEAK (Toronto)
When: Sat Oct 24, 2015 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ CRIMSON PEAK

Please RSVP below
Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - THE MARTIAN in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Oct 06, 2015 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE MARTIAN

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - THE MARTIAN in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Oct 06, 2015 07:00pm to 09:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE MARTIAN

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Event - VES All Sections SIGGRAPH Party (Los Angeles)
When: Tue Aug 11, 2015 06:00pm to 08:00pm PDT
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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.

RSVP at Eventbrite
 


Event - VES All Sections SIGGRAPH Party (Los Angeles)
When: Tue Aug 11, 2015 06:00pm to 08:00pm PDT
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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.

RSVP at Eventbrite
 


Screening - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION (Toronto)
When: Thu Aug 06, 2015 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION

Please RSVP below
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION (Toronto)
When: Thu Aug 06, 2015 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION

Please RSVP below
Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.


Screening - PIXELS in 3D (Toronto)
When: Thu Jul 30, 2015 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ PIXELS

Please RSVP below
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - PIXELS in 3D (Toronto)
When: Thu Jul 30, 2015 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ PIXELS

Please RSVP below
Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - TERMINATOR GENISYS in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Jul 07, 2015 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TERMINATOR GENISYS

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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


Screening - TERMINATOR GENISYS in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Jul 07, 2015 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TERMINATOR GENISYS

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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


Screening - JURASSIC WORLD in 3D (Toronto)
When: Thu Jun 18, 2015 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ JURASSIC WORLD

Please RSVP below
Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - JURASSIC WORLD in 3D (Toronto)
When: Thu Jun 18, 2015 07:00pm to 09:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ JURASSIC WORLD

Please RSVP below
Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - MAD MAX: FURY ROAD in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Jun 02, 2015 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Screening - MAD MAX: FURY ROAD in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Jun 02, 2015 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

Please RSVP below
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 7:00PM

The Royal Cinema
608 College Street, Toronto, ON, MG6 1B4, Canada
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.

 


Stephane Ceretti, VFX Supervisor - Guardians of the Galaxy Introspective
When: Sat Mar 28, 2015 01:00pm to 03:00pm PDT
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VES Toronto Section is proud to present :

Stephane Ceretti, VFX Supervisor, Guardians of the Galaxy Introspective
Saturday, March 28th 1-3PM.

VES Toronto Members receive 1 Complimentary Ticket

Reserve and purchase tickets through TIFF BOX OFFICE Link below:

 


Stephane Ceretti, VFX Supervisor - Guardians of the Galaxy Introspective
When: Sat Mar 28, 2015 01:00pm to 03:00pm PDT
Stephane Ceretti

VES Toronto Section is proud to present :

Stephane Ceretti, VFX Supervisor, Guardians of the Galaxy Introspective
Saturday, March 28th 1-3PM.

VES Toronto Members receive 1 Complimentary Ticket

Reserve and purchase tickets through TIFF BOX OFFICE Link below:

 


Toronto Previsualization Event with Chris Edwards
When: Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:00am to 01:30pm PST
Chris Edwards

VES Members are invited to participate in The Past, Present & Future of Visualization, @ TIFF Bell Lightbox Friday, February 13, 2015,

Chris Edwards, CEO of The Third Floor, will describe the humble beginnings of previsualization and demonstrate how modern previs techniques are being used to design innovative content for feature films, commercials, videogames, and themed attractions all around the world. Chris’ presentation will feature a case study on Alfonso Cuaron’s Academy Award-winning film Gravity. The presentation will also feature a panel discussion with experts from Sheridan College and the Screen Industries Research and Training (SIRT) Centre and Toronto based VFX Supervisor, Wesley Sewell representing the Visual Effects Society (VES) Toronto Section, followed by a Q & A session with the audience.

To obtain a ticket for the Friday screening send an email to TIFF hlf@tiff.net to put a ticket aside.

If you are interested in attending an associated Previsualization Workshop with Chris Edwards on Saturday, February 14th at Sheridan College’s Screen Industries Research and Training Centre, located at Pinewood Studios in Toronto. Please contact Jean Desormeaux jean.desormeaux@sheridancollege.ca  $75 including lunch. 5 seats have been reserved for Toronto VES members.


Toronto Previsualization Event with Chris Edwards
When: Fri Feb 13, 2015 11:00am to 01:30pm PST
Chris Edwards

VES Members are invited to participate in The Past, Present & Future of Visualization, @ TIFF Bell Lightbox Friday, February 13, 2015,

Chris Edwards, CEO of The Third Floor, will describe the humble beginnings of previsualization and demonstrate how modern previs techniques are being used to design innovative content for feature films, commercials, videogames, and themed attractions all around the world. Chris’ presentation will feature a case study on Alfonso Cuaron’s Academy Award-winning film Gravity. The presentation will also feature a panel discussion with experts from Sheridan College and the Screen Industries Research and Training (SIRT) Centre and Toronto based VFX Supervisor, Wesley Sewell representing the Visual Effects Society (VES) Toronto Section, followed by a Q & A session with the audience.

To obtain a ticket for the Friday screening send an email to TIFF hlf@tiff.net to put a ticket aside.

If you are interested in attending an associated Previsualization Workshop with Chris Edwards on Saturday, February 14th at Sheridan College’s Screen Industries Research and Training Centre, located at Pinewood Studios in Toronto. Please contact Jean Desormeaux jean.desormeaux@sheridancollege.ca  $75 including lunch. 5 seats have been reserved for Toronto VES members.


VES Toronto Annual Board Elections and New Years Bash Pub Night
When: Thu Jan 29, 2015 06:30pm to 06:30pm PST
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VES Toronto Members are invited to participate in our section’s Annual Board Elections and New Year’s Pub Night celebration.

Come on out and mingle with your friends and meet new people in the local community.

Have a pint and some appetizers on us!

Bar Wellington

520 Wellington St. West

Toronto, ON

6:30PM

RSVP

torontovessection@gmail.com


VES Toronto Annual Board Elections and New Years Bash Pub Night
When: Thu Jan 29, 2015 06:30pm to 06:30pm PST
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VES Toronto Members are invited to participate in our section’s Annual Board Elections and New Year’s Pub Night celebration.

Come on out and mingle with your friends and meet new people in the local community.

Have a pint and some appetizers on us!

Bar Wellington

520 Wellington St. West

Toronto, ON

6:30PM

RSVP

torontovessection@gmail.com


Toronto Speaker Series - Phil Tippett
When: Thu Oct 16, 2014 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
Phil Tippett Speaks Toronto

Save the date – Oct 16 – for Academy Award-Winning Animator and VFX Master Phil Tippett will be delivering a first-look talk at the @VFXSociety Speakers’ Series in Toronto. #TippettStudio

Tickets Now on Sale!
https://tytix.tiff.net/scripts/max/10.17.40.32-40000/maxweb.exe


Event - VES Toronto End Of Summer Bash (Toronto)
When: Thu Aug 28, 2014 06:30pm to 11:00pm PDT
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VES Members And A Guest Are Invited To The VES Toronto Section’s End Of Summer Bash!

Click here to RSVP
Thursday, August 28, 2014 from 6:30PM until late

Wellington Pub
520 Wellington St. W., Toronto, ON M5V, Canada
Click here for a map


Screening - DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES in 3D w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sun Jul 13, 2014 05:00pm to 08:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members And Their Guests Are Invited To A 3D Screening Of 20th Century Fox’s DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES plus a live interactive Q&A with the filmmakers

Watch Q&A (Available for Logged in VES Members only)

Panelists will include Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Joe Letteri, Animation Supervisor Dan Barrett, Motion Capture Supervisor Dejan Momcilovic, CG Supervisor Phillip Leonhardt, and Terry Notary who plays the character of ‘Rocket’.

Please RSVP below
Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 5:00PM
Toronto International Film Festival Bell Lightbox
Reitman Square, 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
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 Zealand) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESDAWNOFTHEAPES, 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.

 


Event - Jim Rygiel Talks Shop (Toronto)
When: Mon Jun 02, 2014 07:00pm to 08:30pm PDT
Jim Rygiel VES Toronto Section Speaker

The VES Toronto Section presents, three time Academy Award winning VFX Supervisor, Jim Rygiel this coming Monday, June 2nd, 7PM @ TIFF Bell Lightbox.

This event is free to VES Toronto Section Members. Please reserve at TIFF by calling (416) 588-TIFF

This event is open to Non-Members who may purchase tickets from TIFF https://tytix.tiff.net/scripts/max/10.17.40.32-35000/maxweb.exe

First navigate your way to the box office option.

Make sure you tell them you want to reserve tickets for the Jim Rygiel Event Monday at 7pm Also be sure they know you have a complimentary VES Members ticket available or they’ll try and sell you one 🙂

You will then need to pick up your ticket in person prior to the event. Have with you ID, your VES Member # plus your order number.

You can also pick up your complimentary ticket in person at the TIFF Bell Lightbox Box Office.


Screening - ENDER'S GAME w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Sat Nov 09, 2013 10:30am to 01:30pm PST
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Toronto VES Members And Their Guests Are Invited To A Screening Of Summit Entertainment’s

ENDER’S GAME

Followed by a live interactive Q&A with Director Gavin Hood & Visual Effects Supervisor Matthew Butler, and more.


Screening - ALL IS LOST w/ Q&A (Toronto)
When: Wed Oct 23, 2013 04:30pm to 07:30pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members And Their Guests

Are Invited To A Screening

Of Lionsgate’s And Roadside Attractions’

ALL IS LOST

Plus a Q&A panel with the visual effects team from SPIN VFX!

 


Screening - RUSH (Toronto)
When: Thu Sep 19, 2013 04:30pm to 06:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members & Their Guests

Are Invited To A Pre-Release Screening Of

RUSH


Screening - ELYSIUM (Toronto)
When: Tue Aug 27, 2013 05:00pm to 07:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members & Their Guests Are

Invited To A Screening Of TriStar Pictures’

ELYSIUM

 


Screening - PACIFIC RIM in 3D w/ Recorded Q&A (Toronto)
When: Thu Jul 18, 2013 04:00pm to 07:15pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To Attend A Special 3D Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures And Legendary Pictures

PACIFIC RIM

Plus recorded Q&A with Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro & Visual Effects Supervisor John Knoll.

Watch the Panel (Available to logged in VES Members only)


Screening - WORLD WAR Z in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue Jun 25, 2013 07:00pm to 09:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members & Their Guests Are
Invited To A 3D Screening Of Paramount
 
Pictures’ WORLD WAR Z

 


Screening - STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS in 3D (Toronto)
When: Tue May 28, 2013 04:30pm to 07:45pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members Are Invited To A Meeting To

Elect A Board For The New VES Toronto Section

Plus A 3D Screening Of Paramount Pictures’

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS


Screening - OBLIVION w/ Recorded Q&A (Toronto)
When: Thu Apr 25, 2013 04:30pm to 08:00pm PDT
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Toronto VES Members & Their Guests Are Invited To A Screening Of Universal Pictures’

OBLIVION

Plus a recorded Q&A with the visual effects team from Digital Domain and Pixomondo

Watch the Q&A (Available for logged in VES Members only)

Panelists include Visual Effects Supervisors Eric Barba and Björn Mayer, Visual Effects Producer Fiona Westgate, Animation Supervisor Steve Preeg, and CG Supervisor Gavyn Thompson, and will be moderated by VES member Gene Kozicki.

Deluxe Toronto
424 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A 1N4

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 screenings. (be sure to include the hashtag, #vesoblivion, in your tweet.)


Screening - Over The Hedge - Toronto
When: Wed May 10, 2006 01:15pm to 01:15pm PDT
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Toronto