Join us at our new membership Q&A Grubhub Night!

• Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022
• 7:00-9:00 PM
• Zoom of Course – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/390925420 

Please bring a guest or two who may be interested in joining the VES and we’ll provide you and your guest(s) to a free special meal courtesy of VES Washington and Grubhub!

VFX artists with at least 5 years experience in VFX, film, TV, games and related creative industries are eligible and can benefit from being a part of the Visual Effects Society.

The spring membership deadline is March 15th so be sure to attend this informative event.

Please RSVP HERE by February 19th at 5:00 PM to attend and to receive your Grubhub voucher.

The VES Washington Section will be celebrating the holidays with a good old fashioned Bowling Party!  Join us at Lucky Strike Bellevue to meet up with old friends, meet new friends and eat, drink and be merry!

• DATE:  Thursday, December 9th
• TIME:   7:30 – 10:00 pm
• PLACE: Lucky Strike Bowling – 700 Bellevue Way NE, Suite 250, Bellevue, WA 98004

Must be 21+ to attend and you must RSVP no later than December 4th (login to RSVP below for you and guest).

In order to comply with local mandates Lucky Strike requires all guests to show photo ID & proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.  Masks must be worn at all times in indoors (except when eating or drinking).

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we ask that you or your guests do not attend VES events if you are experiencing any symptoms or if you have been exposed to the virus.

By signing up for this on-site, in-person event sponsored by VES (Visual Effects Society), you willingly accept any potential inherent risks associated with COVID-19. VES cannot be held liable from any consequences that may transpire from said risk. Therefore, signing up for this event infers implied consent of yourself and your party and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless VES, its directors, its employees and any other affiliated persons from any adverse medical or financial impact that may result from our participation.

Please login to RSVP Below by December 4th.
VES Members: Please enter your first and last name in the “Attendee 1″ field and your guest in “Attendee 2” field

VES-WA Invites you (and 1 guest) to a private watch party of NO TIME TO DIE.

• DATE: Wednesday, October 27th
• TIME: 8:10 pm
• PLACE: Cinemark Lincoln Square Cinemas
  700 Bellevue Way NE, Lincoln Square North Tower
  Bellevue, WA 98004

You must RSVP as spots are limited and will be on a first come, first serve basis.

• If you RSVP and can no longer attend, let us know ASAP.
• If sold out and you’d like to be added to the wait list, please email VESWashington@gmail.com.

Please login to register below.

We’re calling on all Artists, Producers, Coordinators, Engineers and Educators with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Games, AR, VR, Film, TV, VFX, Education and related creative industries!

Members are encouraged to invite their industry colleagues interested in learning more about joining the VES Washington Section. This is also a great opportunity for current members to mix and mingle with your peers.

• WHEN: Wednesday, August 25, 2021
• TIME:  7:00 PM PDT
• ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88517487429

The fall membership deadline is Wednesday, September 15th, so be sure to bring a guest (or two) as the event will provide valuable information about the benefits members enjoy.

Each attendee will receive a $30.00 GRUBHUB credit to order a meal for this Virtual gathering (register below by August 22 to receive your credit).

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

WHAT MOVIE WON?  JOIN US TONIGHT TO FIND OUT!

Here’s your VES Netflix Party URL for tonight’s 7:00 pm screening:

https://www.tele.pe/join/9982ab30e429b86b

To join THIS party, install the Teleparty Chrome extension (Netflix Party is now Teleparty).

• If you can see a red “TP” button on the top right corner of your chrome browser, you have successfully installed Teleparty.
• Then click on the party URL above, which will redirect to Netflix’s website.
• Then click on the “TP”button next to the address bar, and you should automatically join the party.

The Chat will start around 7:00 pm with screening to begin @ 7:10 pm.

For more instructions, go to https://www.teleparty.com/#intro

• Note: if you don’t see the “TP” button, on Chrome click the 3 button icon located on top right area of your browser to view the hidden browser extensions. If you can’t find the “TP” button, try uninstalling and reinstalling the extension on Chrome.
• To uninstall, type chrome://extensions into the url, find Teleparty & click Remove

Fine Print: Netflix subscription required to participate. You will receive an email invite with a private URL one hour prior to the screening. Teleparty Chrome Extension required to be installed. This is an unmoderated event. Please be kind to one another.

Please join VES Washington for our Creative Spotlight series with Independent Visual Effects Producer and Consultant, Mike Chambers as he discusses his journey from The Pickle to Tenet.

• Date:  Thursday, June 3, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM PDT
• Zoom: Click Here to Join the Webinar

Mike got his start working for a number of seminal figures in the industry, including Roger Corman, Doug Trumbull and Richard Edlund.  Since then, he has contributed to the visual effects efforts on numerous Academy & BAFTA award-winning films, most recently on Tenet, his fourth collaboration with esteemed writer-producer-director Christopher Nolan.

Other recent credits include Greyhound, Dunkirk, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Transcendence and The Dark Night Rises.  Mike has been honored to receive three VES Awards for Best Visual Effects for Dunkirk, Inception and The Day After Tomorrow and was nominated for his work on I Am Legend.

A valuable member of the Visual Effects Society for more than 20 years, he has served on the Board of Directors as Vice Chair, Secretary and six years as the BOD Chair, as well as multiple terms as Chair of various committees such as the VES Awards and Membership committees. Mike is also a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the Producers Guild of America.

Since we can’t gather for an in-person Pub Night, let’s do a virtual GRUB Night!

This will be a great opportunity for us to meet up and welcome our new VES Washington members!

Each VES Member will receive a $30.00 GRUBHUB credit to order a meal for this Virtual gathering (login to register below by May 16 to receive your credit ).

• WHEN: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
• TIME: 7:00 PM PDT
• ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/390925420

Grubhub registration is now closed – BUT, you can still join us using the Zoom link above!

Please join VES Washington for our Creative Spotlight series. This roundtable discussion will focus on Shotgun’s Project Management Software and the ways that it can be integrated into various studio pipelines.

• WHEN: Wednesday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.
• WHERE:  Zoom

Guest Panelists Include:

• Stephen Chiu: Product Manager (Netflix)
• Reina Sparks: VFX Producer / VFX Supervisor (MGM’s Samaritan)
• Tony Etienne: Sr. Software Engineer (Shotgun, Autodesk)
• Matthew Ward: Cinematic Director / Cinematic Showrunner (Bungie)
• Sam Arguez: VFX Artist (Bungie)

Moderated by:

• Eric Greenlief: Lead VFX Artist (Bungie, VES-WA BOM)
• Neil Lim Sang: Animation Supervisor (VES-WA BOM Chairman)

If you have a question you would like to ask our panel, please email VesWaRSVP@gmail.com

Join us at our new membership Q&A pizza party!

• Wednesday, March 3, 2021
• 7:00-9:00 PM
• Zoom of Course!

Please bring a guest or two who may be interested in joining the VES and we’ll provide you and your guest(s) to a free special meal courtesy of VES Washington and Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria!

VFX artists with at least 5 years experience in VFX, film, TV, games and related creative industries are eligible and can benefit from being a part of the Visual Effects Society.

The spring membership deadline is March 15^th so be sure to attend this informative event.

Please RSVP to vesWArsvp@gmail.com by February 21^st at 5:00 PM.

2020 has been quite a year for all of us. To say that it has been a challenge is indeed been an understatement.  While we can’t get together in person for our usual VES-WA Holiday gathering, we can still gather virtually!

Working with Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria we are providing a unique event for our Washington membership – a Virtual Holiday Pizza Party on Wednesday December 9th at 7:30 pm.

If you are interested in joining this festive event, please fill out the Tutta Bella food order form below no later than Wednesday, November 25th @ 6:00 pm.

• Tutta Bella will provide delivery for those who reside within a 3-4 mile radius of one of their locations.
• If you are outside their delivery radius you can still pick up your food order at one of the locations listed on the order form on either Tuesday Dec. 8th or Wednesday Dec. 9th.
• The pizza/pasta is pre-made where you will bake it yourself at home so that the food will be nice and hot come party time!

We are looking forward to seeing you all… online!

Please join us for our  “Creative Spotlight” webinar on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

The video game industry is thriving during these unique times, there may be new opportunities for VFX artists. Have you been interested in making real-time content or simply looking to broaden your skills?

• Eric Greenlief – 22 year game industry veteran and Lead VFX Artist at Bungie (also VES-Washington BOM Member) will be presenting a condensed, live demonstration/overview of a visual effects artist workflow in Unreal Engine.
• This will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Neil Lim Sang, covering game engines, real-time VFX, the game industry and more!

Bay Area, Washington, Vancouver and Los Angeles Sections present:

West Coast Happy Hour
Wednesday, August 26th
6:00-7:00pm (PST – Of Course!)

It’s time for all of the VES’ West Coast Members to step up and mingle:

* Have a great recipe to share?
* Recommendation on new shows to binge?
* Who has the cutest cat, doggie or turtle?

Prizes too! Have a chance to WIN a copy of the newly released third edition of the VES Handbook of Visual Effects: Industry Standard VFX Practices and Procedures!

Join the Zoom as you can!
Simply click the link below on August 26th, 6-7pm:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84286449125

WHAT MOVIE WON? JOIN US TONIGHT TO FIND OUT!

Here’s your VES Netflix Party URL for tonight’s 7:00 pm screening:

https://www.netflix.com/watch/70117312?npSessionId=17c3bfa8c8238a2a&npServerId=s63

To join THIS party, use Chrome desktop browser (with the Netflix Party extension installed) and click on the party URL above, which will redirect to Netflix’s website. You must click on the “NP” button next to the address bar to automatically join the party. The Chat will start around 7:00 pm with screening to begin @ 7:10 pm.

For more instructions, go to netflix party.com

FINE PRINT: NETFLIX SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. DON’T HAVE AN ACCOUNT? SIGN UP AT NETFLIX.COM FOR A FREE 30 DAY SUBSCRIPTION. NETFLIX PARTY CHROME EXTENSION REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED. THIS IS AN UNMODERATED EVENT. PLEASE BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER.

National Geographic Invites VES Members to a Virtual Screening of LA92 Documentary followed by a Candid Conversation on Race in America

Click here to RSVP

Please join us for our first “Creative Spotlight” of this unique year on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

This will be a ZOOM online roundtable with 3 Pacific Northwest Creatives who are also a part of the VES-Washington Board of Managers. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A where we will take your questions.

The panel will discuss how COVID-19 has brought about big changes to our industry, both locally and globally and how are our PNW facilities and members are dealing with the impact, as well as what changes to the past, present and unknown future they have been experiencing.

This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded professionals from all aspects of creativity here in the Pacific Northwest.

Our guest speakers will be:

• Gavin Greenwalt: VFX Supervisor/Artist (Straightface Studios – VES-WA BOM)
• Todd Sheridan Perry: VFX Supervisor/Director (Method Studios, Sony Pictures – VES-WA BOM)
• Andy Romine: Instructor (A.I.E., DreamWorks, Digital Domain – VES-WA BOM)
• Neil Lim Sang: Moderator (VES-WA BOM Chairman)

WHEN: Thursday, April 30th at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: ZOOM Webinar. Login information will be distributed via email 2 days prior to the event so please be sure to RSVP to reserve your slot: VesWaRSVP@gmail.com

EVERYONE (EVEN VES MEMBERS) must RSVP to attend the webinar and receive the Zoom login information, which will be emailed 2 days prior. Email VesWaRSVP@gmail.com reserve your slot.

FREE for VES Members and for Non-VES Members

Please tell your friends and colleagues about this rad event, come on out, and let’s meet up online with our Washington Creative Community.

Washington VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ ONWARD

Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 12:00PM

Hey Washington Section! (updated Friday, 2/28/2020) 

You are cordially invited to a Movie & Pub Night, hosted by the Washington Section of the VES on Thursday, March 5th, at the AMC Factoria in Bellevue (3505 Factoria Blvd, Bellevue, WA).

VES-Washington has purchased a limited number of tickets to see a screening of THE INVISIBLE MAN starring Elisabeth Moss.  After the show, we’ll convene at the nearby Applebee’s —  first drink’s on us — to discuss the movie, and the enjoy the fellowship of our VES colleagues. Factoria 8 showtime is currently set @ 7:30p, we’ll update you if that changes. 

Please note that this is not one of our usual studio-sponsored screenings. The Washington Section has purchased these tickets individually, so they will be available on a strict first-come, first-served basis, and to WA-VES members only — no guests, please. We have space for maximum 20 people to RSVP (use the RSVP button below), and we’re about half-full as of this update. Please get your RSVP in no later that Wednesday, Mar 4th by 11pm to ensure your spot. 

If you RSVP and then expect you won’t be able to attend (or have a problem with your RSVP), please let us know ASAP at veswashington@gmail.com so we can make space for someone else.

A reminder that the VES Spring Membership drive deadline is March 15, so if you know of anyone who might be interested in joining, now’s the time to ask them! In the meantime, we look forward to seeing you on March 5th for our Movie & Pub Night.

All the best!

Visual Effects Society – Washington Section

VES- WA,

Please join us for our first “Creative Spotlight” of the New Year on Thursday, January 30th at 7:30pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet likeminded professionals from all aspects of creativity here in the Pacific North West.

Our guest speakers are:

Jamaal Bradley – Director/Supervising Animator (Valve, Dreamworks, Walt Disney, Sony Imageworks)

Jamaal will be presenting his short film: SUBSTANCE

AIE Class of 2020 – Presenting their short film: KING ME

When: Thursday, January 30th at 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: AIE – Seattle Center, Armory 4^th Floor – 305 Harrison Street – Seattle, WA 98109 (Take the elevator under the stairs behind the food court)

FREE for VES Members and for Non-VES Members 

EVERYONE (EVEN VES MEMBERS) needs to RSVP for attendance to: VesWaRSVP@gmail.com

We need to know numbers for seating arrangements.

Please tell your friends and colleagues about this rad event, come on out, and let’s meet up with your Washington Creative Community.

Huge thanks to AIE for providing us their space to meet and mingle.

See you all soon!

VES-WA-BOM

Click here to sign up!

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

If you would like to sign up for this event, please log in.

Washington VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D 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 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
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.

Washington VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME

Please RSVP below
Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

The VES 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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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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Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS

Please RSVP below
Sunday, June 2, 2019 at 2:00PM

North Bend Theatre
125 Bendigo Blvd N, North Bend, WA 98045
Click here for a map.

Screenings are overbooked to 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- WA,

Please join us for our next “Creative Spotlight” on Thursday, May 23rd at 7:30pm. This event is NEXT WEEK WA! Time to RSVP!

This is a great opportunity to meet likeminded professionals from all aspects of creativity here in the Pacific North West.

Our guest speakers are from the VES-WA Board Of Managers

Mike Belzer – Animator (Valve, Walt Disney Feature, PIXAR, Warner Bros.)

Andy Romine – Character FX (Walt Disney Feature, Dreamworks, SONY Imageworks, Digital Domain)

Torey Alvarez – Maya Generalist/Unity Tech Artist (Microsoft, Brand New School, The Third Floor, Psyop)

This special “Creative Spotlight” is going to be cool.  A discussion of “Production Stories”, then open to all for questions. It will be a great opportunity to speak personally to them and fellow creatives in attendance for the last hour.

When: Thursday, May 23rd at 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: AIE  – Seattle Center, Armory 4^thFloor – 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA

FREE for VES Members and for Non-VES Members 

EVERYONE (EVEN VES MEMBERS) needs to RSVP for attendance to: VesWaRSVP@gmail.com

We need to know numbers for seating arrangements.

Please tell your friends and colleagues about this rad event, come on out, and let’s meet up with your Washington Creative Community.

Huge thanks to AIE for providing us their space to meet and mingle. 

See you all soon!

VES-WA-BOM

VES- WA,

Please join us for our next “Creative Spotlight” on Thursday, May 23rd at 7:30pm. This event is NEXT WEEK WA! Time to RSVP!

This is a great opportunity to meet likeminded professionals from all aspects of creativity here in the Pacific North West.

Our guest speakers are from the VES-WA Board Of Managers

Mike Belzer – Animator (Valve, Walt Disney Feature, PIXAR, Warner Bros.)

Andy Romine – Character FX (Walt Disney Feature, Dreamworks, SONY Imageworks, Digital Domain)

Torey Alvarez – Maya Generalist/Unity Tech Artist (Microsoft, Brand New School, The Third Floor, Psyop)

This special “Creative Spotlight” is going to be cool.  A discussion of “Production Stories”, then open to all for questions. It will be a great opportunity to speak personally to them and fellow creatives in attendance for the last hour.

When: Thursday, May 23rd at 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: AIE  – Seattle Center, Armory 4^thFloor – 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA

FREE for VES Members and for Non-VES Members 

EVERYONE (EVEN VES MEMBERS) needs to RSVP for attendance to: VesWaRSVP@gmail.com

We need to know numbers for seating arrangements.

Please tell your friends and colleagues about this rad event, come on out, and let’s meet up with your Washington Creative Community.

Huge thanks to AIE for providing us their space to meet and mingle. 

See you all soon!

VES-WA-BOM

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!

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!

Washington VES Members and Their Familiess are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ DUMBO

Please RSVP below
Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ WONDER PARK

Please RSVP below
Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

Screenings are overbooked to 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- WA,

Please join us for our next “Creative Spotlight” on Thursday, March 14th at 7:30pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet likeminded professionals from all aspects of creativity here in the Pacific North West.

Our guest speakers are:

Bob Bonniol – Architectural Video Designer/Principal (Mode Architectural)

Tharyn Valvanis – Technical Director/Developer (Valorem, Blur Studio, Blizzard Ent.)

The format will be a simple in casual setting, with each speaker highlighting aspects of their career and taking questions. Then it will be a great opportunity to speak personally to them and fellow creatives in attendance for the last hour.

When: Thursday, March 14th at 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: Bellevue College (map) – Building N, Conference Room N201, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA 98134

FREE for VES Members and for Non-VES Members 

EVERYONE (EVEN VES MEMBERS) needs to RSVP for attendance to: VesWaRSVP@gmail.com

We need to know numbers for seating arrangements.

Please tell your friends and colleagues about this rad event, come on out, and let’s meet up with your Washington Creative Community.

Huge thanks to Bellevue College for providing us their space to meet and mingle. 

See you all soon!

VES-WA-BOM

VES- WA,

Please join us for our next “Creative Spotlight” on Thursday, March 14th at 7:30pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet likeminded professionals from all aspects of creativity here in the Pacific North West.

Our guest speakers are:

Bob Bonniol – Architectural Video Designer/Principal (Mode Architectural)

Tharyn Valvanis – Technical Director/Developer (Valorem, Blur Studio, Blizzard Ent.)

The format will be a simple in casual setting, with each speaker highlighting aspects of their career and taking questions. Then it will be a great opportunity to speak personally to them and fellow creatives in attendance for the last hour.

When: Thursday, March 14th at 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: Bellevue College (map) – Building N, Conference Room N201, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA 98134

FREE for VES Members and for Non-VES Members 

EVERYONE (EVEN VES MEMBERS) needs to RSVP for attendance to: VesWaRSVP@gmail.com

We need to know numbers for seating arrangements.

Please tell your friends and colleagues about this rad event, come on out, and let’s meet up with your Washington Creative Community.

Huge thanks to Bellevue College for providing us their space to meet and mingle. 

See you all soon!

VES-WA-BOM

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL

Please RSVP below
Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ and DreamWorks Animation’s HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD

Please RSVP below
Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL

Please RSVP below
Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

Screenings are overbooked to 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- WA,

HAPPY NEW YEAR WASHINGTON!

Please join us for our first “Creative Spotlight” of the New Year on Thursday, January 17th at 7:30pm.

This is a great opportunity to meet likeminded professionals from all aspects of creativity here in the Pacific North West.

Our guest speakers are:

Quba Michaliski – Creative/Art Director (QubaVR, Google, Autofuss /Bot & Dolly Studios)

Tharyn Valvanis – Technical Director/Developer (Valorem, Blur Studio, Blizzard Ent.)

Jesse Havens – Manager, Immersive Experiences (Valorem)

The format will be a simple in casual setting, with each speaker highlighting aspects of their career and taking questions for a total timeframe 15-20 mins each. Then it will be a great opportunity to speak personally to them and fellow creatives in attendance for the last hour.

When: Thursday, January 17th at 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: Bellevue College (map) – Building N, Conference Room N201, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA 98134

FREE for VES Members and for Non-VES Members 

EVERYONE (EVEN VES MEMBERS) needs to RSVP for attendance to: VesWaRSVP@gmail.com

We need to know numbers for seating arrangements.

Please tell your friends and colleagues about this rad event, come on out, and let’s meet up with your Washington Creative Community.

Huge thanks to Bellevue College for providing us their space to meet and mingle. 

See you all soon!

VES-WA-BOM

Happy Holidays VES-WA,

Join us for our 3^rdAnnual Holiday Party!

You and a guest are invited to eat, drink and be merry!  

When: Thursday, December 6th, 2018 – 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Where: Outlander Brewing Company

  225 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA

PLEASE RSVP to attend!

Each VES member will get 1 (one) drink ticket, cash bar.

Food: We will be providing UNLIMITED tacos for everyone from Flair Taco

See you all soon!

Happy Holidays VES-WA,

Join us for our 3^rdAnnual Holiday Party!

You and a guest are invited to eat, drink and be merry!  

When: Thursday, December 6th, 2018 – 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Where: Outlander Brewing Company

  225 N. 36th St., Seattle, WA

PLEASE RSVP to attend!

Each VES member will get 1 (one) drink ticket, cash bar.

Food: We will be providing UNLIMITED tacos for everyone from Flair Taco

See you all soon!

The VES Vancouver section present

How to get your VFX showreel noticed!

Tips and advice from Marshal Krasser VFX supervisor and Cassandra Nelson.

The team will offer guidence from a Recruitment and Creative perspective to help you get the recognition you deserve!

The event will be preceeded by an mini social with drinks and nibbles!

Please join us at Image Engine Nov 27th 6.30 -7 Mixer 7 – 8 pm Event

Location: 101 West 5th Ave, Vancouver, V5Y1H4

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ OVERLORD

Please RSVP below
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET followed by a Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Kersavage, Character Look Development Supervisor Michelle Robinson and Head of Effects Animation Cesar Velazquez moderated by VES Board member Charlie Iturriaga. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)

Please RSVP below
Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
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, #VESRALPH, 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.

When: Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Type: Screening

Washington VES Members and their guests are invited to a special Screening of “Tim Burton’s THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS”. 

There will be a “Making Of” talk from Michael Belzer at the screening, which will shed some insight to his animation experience while working on the film.

 
Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Please RSVP to attend this special event!

SIFF Cinema Uptown Theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122

Screenings are overbooked to 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 DO NOT NEED TO LINE UP with SIFF Members.  Come directly to the door to check in, or there will be a VES line to the right of the SIFF line.

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS

Please RSVP below
Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Annapurna Pictures’ THE SISTERS BROTHERS

Please RSVP below
Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

Screenings are overbooked to 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 Social Event

VES Washington, 

Your VES Section is excited to begin our 1st annual Summer Social. We will be heading to Madrona Park on Lake Washington, September 9th from 3pm – 8pm. VES-WA will provide some of BBQ standards (burgers and hotdogs) aswell as some light refreshments,  please bring something to share. There will be fun activities and a great opportunity to mingle with new and old freinds. Bring your family, freinds, and dogs.  

We look forward to seeing you there!

VES WA Board

For members please RSVP for this event. 

VES- WA

Join us for our next Creative Spotlight, featuring some great local creatives.

This is a great opportunity to meet likeminded professionals from all aspects of creativity here in the Pacific North West.

This month’s guest speakers are:

Todd Sheridan Perry – VFX Supervisor/Screenwriter/Director (CafeFX, Pixomondo, Prime Focus, Method Studios)

Chris Volkmann – Producer/Director (Superfad, Royale, World Famous)

Rogelio Salinas – VFX Supervisor (World Famous)

The format will be a short, casual setting, with each speaker highlighting aspects of their career and taking questions for 15 mins each. Then it will be a great opportunity to speak personally to them and fellow creatives in attendance.

When: Wednesday August 22th, 2018 – 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: Mocap Now (map) – 5015 Colorado Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

FREE for VES Members, $5.00 for Non-VES Members – Collected at the door

Please RSVP for attendance to: VesWaRSVP@gmail.com
That will help us know numbers for seating arrangements and light refreshments that will be served.

Washington VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT

Please RSVP below
Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ THE EQUALIZER 2

Please RSVP below
Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ SKYSCRAPER

Please RSVP below
Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington 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
Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

Screenings are overbooked to 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- WA

We are about to begin presenting a new speaker series called “Creative Spotlight” 

This is a great opportunity to meet likeminded professionals from all aspects of creativity here in the Pacific North West.

This month’s guest speakers are:

Scott Leberecht – Film Director/Art Director (Valve, Rhytym & Hues, Industrial Light & Magic)

Kirby Leung – Producer/Production Manager (NVIDIA, Microsoft, EA Games)

Mocap Now – Award winning Motion Capture studio in Seattle

The format will be a short, casual setting, with each speaker highlighting aspects of their career and taking questions for 15 mins each. Then it will be a great opportunity to speak personally to them and fellow creatives in attendance.

When: Wednesday June 27th, 2018 – 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Where: Mocap Now (map) – 5015 Colorado Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

FREE for VES Members, $5.00 for Non-VES Members – Collected at the door

EVERYONE needs to RSVP for attendance to: VesWaRSVP@gmail.com
We need to know numbers for seating arrangements and light refreshments that will be served.

Washington VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Special Fathers’ Day 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Amblin Entertainment’s JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with Director J.A. Bayona, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor David Vickery, ILM Animation Director Jance Rubinchik and ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Alex Wuttke with moderation by VES London Section Secretary Gavin Graham (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)

Please RSVP below
Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

Please tweet your questions after the screening in order to participate in the Q&A panel (which will take place in London) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESJURASSIC, in your tweet.)

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ INCREDIBLES 2

Please RSVP below
Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D 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 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
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.

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ A QUIET PLACE

Please RSVP below
Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington 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
Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 10:30AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ PACIFIC RIM UPRISING

Please RSVP below
Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s RED SPARROW

Please RSVP below
Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ A WRINKLE IN TIME

Please RSVP below
Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios; BLACK PANTHER

Please RSVP below
Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

VES Members and Their Guests (21 Years and Older) 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 12:00PM

The Big Picture Theater
2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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.

Event: VES – Washington Holiday Party

When: Thursday December 7th, 2017 at 6:30pm – 10pm

Where: Bushnell Craft

8461 164th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Phone: (425) 702-9743

Map

Please mark your calendars for our VES-Washington Holiday Party.  Thursday, Dec 7th at 6:30pm – 10:00pm

We will have a large variety of finger food, and provide one drink ticket for the first 50 VES Members.

Feel free to bring a guest/spouse/partner, or friend who is interested in seeing what VES-WA is about.  Come and meet the members of your tribe and enjoy an evening together before the Holiday break.

See you all soon,

VES-WA BOM

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios; THOR: RAGNAROK

Please RSVP below
Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ SUBURBICON

Please RSVP below
Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE SNOWMAN

Please RSVP below
Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ BLADE RUNNER 2049

Please RSVP below
Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 11:00AM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

Washington VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s KINGSMEN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE

Please RSVP below
Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 12:00PM

SIFF Cinema Uptown theater
511 Queen Anne Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98122
Click here for a map.

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

VES Members and Their Guests (21 Years and Older) are Invited to a 2D 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 12:00PM

The Big Picture Theater
2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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.

VES Members and Their Guests (21 Years and Older) are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Columbia Pictures’ PASSENGERS, plus a live interactive Q&A with the filmmakers.

Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Pete Dionne, Co-Producer Greg Baxter, Film Editor Maryann Brandon and Production Designer Guy Hendrix Dyas with moderation by VES Board member Jeff Kleiser. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)

Please RSVP below
Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 12:00PM

The Big Picture Theater
2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
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, #VESPASSENGERS, 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.

Hey VES – WA

Let’s get together for a drink and some food before we break for the Holidays.

Tuesday December 6th, 2016 at 7pm – 10pm

Bushnell Craft

8461 164th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Phone: (425) 702-9743

http://tinyurl.com/ju5doww

We will have some finger food, and provide a drink ticket for VES Members. 

Feel free to bring a friend who is interested in seeing what VES-WA is about.  

Please RSVP for this event.