Membership Benefits
Members of the Visual Effects Society (VES) enjoy global recognition, fabulous networking, leadership opportunities, outstanding educational programs and exclusive discounts and resources.
Global Recognition
The distinction of being among the leading artists, innovators, practitioners and executives who are creating and advancing visionary VFX work worldwide.
Fabulous Networking
As a part of a global network of more than 5,000 members in 50 countries, enjoy access to peer-to-peer online and in-person discussion forums; hear the latest trends, advances and production news; and build important professional and social relationships.
Valuable Resources
Access to educational programs from practical skill-building workshops to cutting-edge technology demos to an online library of video tutorials and presentations by industry experts.
Outstanding Programs
Invitations to members-only events, including exclusive film screenings, panel discussions and opportunities to attend galvanizing annual events including the prestigious VES Awards
Leadership Opportunities
Help guide the future of the VES and contribute to advancing the field by volunteering for a VES Committee, mentoring students or ultimately running for elected office at the Section or international Board of Directors level.
Exclusive Savings
A growing roster of tangible, cost-saving benefits.
A growing roster of tangible, cost-saving benefits, including:
- Opportunity to participate in the VES Member Assistance Program by Telus – a confidential support service that can help you manage all of life’s complexities around the world, 24/7 at no cost to you.
- Opportunity to purchase VES Healthcare coverage in US at competitive rates for individuals and small businesses
- Opportunity to purchase Canadian supplemental/disability insurance (in every province except Quebec)
- Free and discounted publications
- Awards season digital/Blu-ray/DVD studio screeners
- Discounts on VES Awards Show tickets and VES Awards submissions
- Discounts on select industry conferences, programs and special events
- Discounts on business and educational services
Additional Benefits
Below are some additional member benefits such as health care, business, education, publications, screenings, and member discounts.
Health Care
- VES Member Assistance Program
- VES members receive 40% off subscriptions to Breathwrk
- VES Health Insurance for US members
- Individual and small business plans at competitive rates
- Same coverage available to the Television Academy and PGA members
- Dental and eye care included (more information)
- VES Canadian Health Insurance for members in Canada (except Quebec)
- Health & Wellbeing Resources page
- ObamaCare Tutorial
Business
- Demo Material Guidelines
- End-to-end VES Camera Report
- 33% Discount at TEAM Payroll Services.
- Access to First Entertainment Credit Union
Education
- Virtual Production Resources page
- Education Initiative Resources page
- 15% Discount at Sphere VFX for VES Members
- 15% Discount at FXPHD online vfx and post-production training (click here for more info)
- 10% Discount at Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Publications
- Free print and digital subscription to VFX VOICE magazine, published by the Visual Effects Society as the definitive authority on all things visual effects in the world of film, TV, gaming, virtual reality, commercials, theme parks, and other new media
- Free subscription to weekly digital VARIETY
- Free digital subscription to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
- Free digital subscription to ANIMATION MAGAZINE and 50% off print subscriptions (US members receive free mailings during awards season only)
- US members receive free mailings from THE WRAP during awards season only
- Order the VES HANDBOOK OF VISUAL EFFECTS: INDUSTRY STANDARD VFX PRACTICES AND PRODUCERS – 3rd EDITION
Screenings
- Hundreds of free VES screenings of first-run features in various Sections around the world throughout the year
- Awards Season studio screenings of their projects for your awards consideration during the fourth quarter of the current year into the first quarter of the following year
- Awards Season streaming/Blu-ray/DVD Studio Screeners – Studios determine which screeners are sent out and whether or not to send out screeners worldwide or just to members in the US
Travel
VES members receive discounted rates at all Kimpton Hotels in the US. Click here for more information.
VES Member Discounts
- VES Award Show – 40%
- VES Award Submissions- 25% to 100%
- VES members save 20% Commission when buying or selling real estate with Keller Williams. Click here for more information.
- Regional discounts through the Member Assistance Program (tickets/travel/retail).