Dear Fellow Members,
The VES Bay Area Section Board of Managers are here to be of service. If you have any information, insights and/or ideas which you believe can help during these trying times, please do not hesitate to reach out at bayareaboard@visualeffectssociety.com.
COVID-19 BACK-TO-WORK RESOURCES:
VES SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES:
As containment of the current global pandemic continues and the imperative of social distancing endures, the effects of these measures on our global economy and industry look to be felt for some time.
The VES Bay Area membership is made up of facility employees, freelancers, and small business owners. In our ongoing efforts to facilitate and educate our section we have pooled information for aid in the following areas.
The California Micro Enterprise Organization (CAMEO) has pooled the above topics and resources into one location which can then route you accordingly.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE & ACCESSING GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE:
LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL RESOURCES:
HEALTH RESOURCES:
OVERVIEW OF BENEFITS IN CARES ACT:
The CARES Act is the third piece of federal emergency legislation to address the coronavirus pandemic. It was signed into law on March 27, 2020.
Emergency Increase in Unemployment Benefits (Section 2104):
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (Section 2107):
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) (Section 2102):
A temporary 39-week program to provide unemployment benefits to those whose unemployment is related to COVID-19:
Each program shall be immediately available to individuals without the normal one week waiting period.
Important caveat: States must opt-in to these programs. Since the enhanced payments are 100% federally funded, there is no reason for a state to deny these benefits to its residents, but they have option to do so. California and New York have already begun to implement the enhanced benefits.
Stimulus/Recovery Rebate Provision (Section 2201):
Small Business Provisions (Title I):
Using Retirement Funds (Section 2202):
Student Loans (Section 3513):
The summary is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee that anyone will qualify and receive benefits.
No upcoming events
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of
Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’
SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS.
WHEN
Friday, September 10, 2021 at 8:00PM
WHERE
Delancey Street Screening Room
600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107
RSVP BELOW
***VES Members: Please register your name as “Attendee 1″***
Covid 19 – Compliance
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.
This event is being held in accordance with the city of San Francisco Department of Public Health Order C19-07y which currently requires all attendees over the age of 12 to verify that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to entering the screening room where a mask must be worn at all times by all patrons.
Acceptable proof of full vaccination includes original, copy, or electronic photo of the CDC vaccination card (or similar documentation issued by another foreign governmental jurisdiction); documentation from a healthcare provider; personal digital COVID-19 vaccine record issued by the State of California, personal digital COVID-19 vaccine record issued by another State, local, or foreign governmental jurisdiction; or personal digital COVID-19 vaccine record issued by an approved private company.
You can retrieve your digital verification of vaccination by visiting State of California’s website under the Digital Vaccine Record section and furnishing the requested information at https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov.
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.
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.
Visual Effects Society Bay Area Members and their Guests are invited to celebrate the summer with the return of our community’s long standing tradition, the VES Bay Area Summer BBQ.
We are returning to McNears Beach located in San Rafael. Come enjoy the sun and sea side breezes with your friends, peers and fellows section members at this outdoor event.
As always, there is:
Please register below (you must be logged in).
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ BLACK WIDOW. San Francisco Department of Public Health rules require that anyone who is not fully vaccinated must wear masks or face coverings at all times while in the building.
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP)
Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 8:00PM
Delancey Street Screening Room
600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107
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.
Maggie Oh (Google)
Corey Rosen (Tippett Studio)
Miles Perkins (Epic)
Colum Slevin (Facebook Reality Labs)
Diana Williams (Kinetic Energy Entertainment)
Alonso Martinez (Google AI)
We have set up online areas EXCLUSIVELY for VES members to network both before and after the panel discussions. This is a chance to see your peers, talk shop and just see how everyone is doing.
Take all of the challenges with mounting an indie production of an epic sci-fi film, throw in all of last year and combine it with pioneering Virtual Production and you have an incredible story of ingenuity, innovation and the true spirit of independent film making for the 21st century.
The Visual Effects Society Bay Area is proud to invite its members to attend an online panel discussion with the creators of Gods of Mars, an independent production by Roninfilms, an Epic Games MegaGrant recipient and one of the first indie projects to employ Virtual Production last year. Gods of Mars is still in production so the information is very much of the moment!
Peter Hyoguchi/Director/Producer
Hyoguchi started his career at fifteen years-old when he won a George Lucas youth film festival for his short sci-fi called, The Future’s Future. At eighteen, he directed his first feature film, an adaptation of the play No Exit, and has been making films ever since. In 2000, Peter wrote and directed First, Last and Deposit which won Best Feature at both New York and San Francisco Independent Film Festivals. The picture was distributed on many platforms, including Netflix and IFC.
Joan Bevan Webb – Producer/Virtual Production Producer
Producer, and Virtual Production Producer at Roninfilm. Joan brings extensive experience in business development, VC backing, representation and marketing. Her former clients include such notable figures as James Cameron, Oliver Stone, Doug Trumbull, Tim Burton, Coen Brothers, companies such as: IMAX, Pixar, Sony, DreamWorks, MGM, Disney and feature films: Shrek I, II & III; Toy Story; Lion King; and The Amazing Spider-Man.
David Stump ASC – CV
David Stump ASC has been working in motion pictures and television production as Director of Photography, VFX Director of Photography, VFX Supervisor, and as Stereographer, (live action and 2D to 3D conversion work), earning an Emmy Award, an Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement, an IMAGO Technical Achievement Award and an International Cinematographers Guild Award. His credits include projects like Little Fires Everywhere, The Morning Show, Skyfire, The Happytime Murders, American Gods, The Unwilling, Immortals, Quantum of Solace, Flight Plan, Fantastic Four, X-Men 1 & 2, Into the Blue, Garfield, Batman Forever, Hollow Man, Men of Honor, Deep Blue Sea, Stuart Little, The Sphere, Contact, Batman & Robin, Mars Attacks, Executive Decision, Stargate, and Free Willy, among many others.
He is currently chairman of the both the Camera Committee and the Metadata Committee of the ASC Motion Imaging Technology Council and has lectured and taught classes in Cinematography and Visual Effects at the American Film Institute, UCLA, Art Center College of Design, Woodbury University, Arizona State University, Global Cinematography Institute, IATSE Local 600, TV Globo Rio De Janeiro Brasil, Savannah College of Art and Design, The Beijing Film Academy and most recently the ARRI Academy in Beijing.
Dan Lauer/CGI Supervisor
Dan Lauer began his career as a software development engineer when the desire to be more creative led him to the world of 3D visual effects and animation. His portfolio includes animated music videos, photo-realistic product marketing, museum documentary films and feature films. His film work includes doing all of the visual effects for the award winning short film “Shero”, animation on the short “Devils, Angels and Dating”. Dan’s the CGI Supervisor on the SyFy channel film “Lavalantula”, Roninfilm’s “The New Kind”, “Gods of Mars” and “The Tarot
David W. Valentin – Executive Producer, Chair of the VES Bay Area Section
David W. Valentin an award-winning producer who has helped to create some of the most iconic and enduring images in motion picture history. He holds credits on some of the highest grossing films of all times. David spent many years at George Lucas’s premiere visual effects facility Industrial Light and Magic where he worked on such films as Lost World: Jurassic Park, Men In Black, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and The Green Mile. He went on to produce the visual effects for acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s wuxia classic Hero.
As the Executive Producer & Founder of Mr. Smith Studios, David W. Valentin works with corporate, small business and 501c3 clients to develop and create the video content which embodies their values and brand with big emotional payoff. As a visual effects expert who has produced work at the forefront of digital innovation for over 20 years, David knows how to leverage leading-edge technology for his clients to help tell their stories with cinematic aesthetics within cost-conscious budgets.
A Bay Area native, David received his degree from the California College of the Arts. He is currently Chair for the Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section and works with youth from under-served communities to find their first jobs. He also mentors students who have recently graduated from Bay Area Film and VFX program to break into the industry.
Join Greenray Media Executive Producer and Founder and VES Board of Directors Chair, Lisa Cooke along with Tippett Studios’ VP of Creative Marketing & Development, VES Bay Area Treasurer and newly published author Corey Rosen and VFX Artist, Commercial, Feature and Episodic Director Marcus Stokes for an in-depth examination of storytelling hosted by VES Bay Area Chair David W. Valentin.
In this discussion of the Power of Story we will be looking at how intrinsic the craft of storytelling is to how we work, communicate, see each other and see ourselves. There is no aspect of our lives that is not entrenched in every aspect of storytelling. Everybody loves a good story. But Why? And what goes into making an audience care? And what happens to them when they do? The VES Bay Area is proud to present this hour long examination of one the most important cornerstones of your industry.
Register today to be part of this fascinating discussion which will be followed immediately afterward by audience Q&A with our panelists.
THE POWER OF STORY
6:00 pm, Thursday
March 11, 2021
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY VIA ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZB0giyLISPCCfoMqI0G2aQ
DISCUSSION PANELISTS
Lisa Cooke has spent several decades in the entertainment industry as an animation/FX industry producer, story consultant, screenwriter and actor. Firmly believing that effective science communication is vital to our world, she founded Green Ray Media, and for the last ten-plus years, has been producing animation and VFX to create scientific, medical and environmental media for a broad audience.
Lisa has worked for entertainment clients including Lucasfilm, Fox, Nickelodeon Films, ABC, CBS, Paramount and Universal and in the VFX and animation industry for companies including Pixar, Glasgow-based Digital Animations Group and Tippett Studio. As Senior Producer at Reardon Studios, she helped bring MOVA Contour Reality Capture to the film industry.
Lisa has also taught story structure at the SF Academy of Art, JFK University and Ex’pression College, and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild. She served six years on the VES Bay Area Board of Managers Executive Committee and as Chair, before joining the VES Board of Directors, where she serves as Chair of the Archive Committee. In 2019 she held the position of 2nd Vice Chair and served as 1st Vice Chair in 2020. She is honored to Chair the Visual Effects Society in 2021.
Corey Rosen is a writer, actor, visual effects producer, and storytelling teacher based in San Francisco, California. He hosts The Moth StorySlams and GrandSlams, and won their first ever Bay Area StorySlam (2012). He has been featured on The Moth Radio Hour. He is a regular contributor and on-air personality for Alice Radio’s The Sarah and Vinnie Show. Corey is a company performer at BATS Improv, one of the world’s foremost centers for Improvisational Theater. Corey got his start writing for Comedy Central and Jim Henson Productions. As staff writer for Lucasfilm Animation and Tippett Studio, he wrote the screenplays for films and theme park rides and attractions exhibiting around the world. When not writing, Corey works as a visual effects artist and creative director. He has credits on dozens of movies, including several Star Wars films, and Disney’s A Christmas Carol. He has taught in the MFA Animation program at Academy of Art University and for The Writing Pad. He has written and directed television commercials and award-winning short films. He lives in San Francisco with his wife Jenny and two story-inspiring children.
Marcus Stokes began his artistic career in the field of Architectural Design, in which he holds a Master’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Drawn to the world of cinema, he soon transitioned into the digital realm as a computer graphics artist at George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic (ILM). While at ILM, Marcus created groundbreaking visual effects for blockbuster films including Star Wars Episode I, Minority Report, and The Mummy. He then moved to Los Angeles and supervised visual effects for The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions, I Robot, and Serenity.
Marcus officially began his directorial career when he joined the Director’s Guild of America as a commercial director and created ads for clients including GMC, Nissan, and Walt Disney Pictures. Soon after, Marcus realized his true passion in narrative filmmaking and began creating his own content. His very first film as writer/director, The Catalyst, was acquired by HBO and aired on their networks for two years. Marcus continued to develop his unique blend of storytelling and visual skills by working closely with veteran directors Tim Story and F. Gary Gray. This combination of talents is most evident in his VFX short film, The Signal, executive produced by Tim Story and starring Michael Ealy and Grace Phipps.
Today, Marcus is focused on continuing his narrative filmmaking career. He successfully completed the directing programs at ABC, CBS, Fox, Sony, Warner Brothers, Ryan Murphy Television, and the DGA. He was also recently chosen as one of the Los Angeles Times’ Diverse 100 for his cinematic and visual effects achievements. In September of 2017, he directed the CBS hit show Criminal Minds and quickly followed with episodes of Life in Pieces and Blindspot.
PANEL MODERATOR
David W. Valentin an award-winning producer who has helped to create some of the most iconic and enduring images in motion picture history. He holds credits on some of the highest grossing films of all times. David spent many years at George Lucas’s premiere visual effects facility Industrial Light and Magic where he worked on such films as Lost World: Jurassic Park, Men In Black, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and The Green Mile. He went on to produce the visual effects for acclaimed Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s wuxia classic Hero.
As the Executive Producer & Founder of Mr. Smith Studios, David W. Valentin works with corporate, small business and 501c3 clients to develop and create the video content which embodies their values, brand messaging and marketing objectives. As a visual effects expert who has produced work at the forefront of digital innovation for over 20 years, David knows how to leverage leading-edge technology for his clients to help tell their stories with cinematic aesthetics within cost-conscious budgets.
A Bay Area native, David received his degree from the California College of the Arts. He is currently Chair for the Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section and works with youth from under-served communities to find their first jobs. He also mentors students who have recently graduated from Bay Area Film and VFX program to break into the industry.
THE POWER OF STORY
6:00 pm, Thursday
March 11, 2021
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY VIA ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZB0giyLISPCCfoMqI0G2aQ
The Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section is proud to continue our Autumn 2020 season with the online presentation of FAANG 2020 on October 29th beginning at 7pm.
FAANG 2020 builds on the themes and interest of last years FAANG event where we assemble members of the visual effects community who have leveraged their talents to find success in the tech sector. This panel discussion focuses on exploring the opportunities that are open to VFX professionals in tech in addition to actionable tips and insights.
This is a webinar event beginning at 7pm.
MODERATORS:
Camille Eden (Nickelodeon)
Alan Boucek (Tippett Studio)
PANELISTS:
Colum Slevin (Facebook)
Wayne Billheimer (Apple)
Polly Ing (Adobe)
Maggie Oh (Google)
Please sign-in to your VES member profile, to register for this event.
VES Bay Area Members are invited to join the discussion as we look at Practical Effects Production in the current work climate while looking at the future of onset production.
OCTOBER 1, 2020
7:00PM
Click here to join the webinar!
BIO
For over 20 years, Sean has been an active member of the Bay Area Film Community working on well over 50 Feature Films, multiple TV Series and hundreds of commercials. The continued practiced diversity of his work experience has created a well rounded artist and technician in multiple disciplines of the film making craft. He has for the past 8 1/2 years led the Model/Fabrication Department at 32Ten Studios for Practical VFX work on films such as Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, “Rogue One, a Star Wars story, Jurassic World, Transformers: Age of Extinction and many more.
As a model maker Sean has contributed to films such as Priest“, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Terminator: Salvation, Matrix: Reloaded/Revolution and others. In 2016, Sean traveled for 5 months as the On-Set Dresser for the action unit of The Fast and the Furious 8, 2 1/2 months of which were spent filming in Iceland. He has served as Property Master on projects as diverse as George Lucas’s Red Tails, the TV Series pilot Fairly Legal, and San Andreas staring Dwayne Johnson.
When he is not on set, Sean is an active Bay Area film community leader: In 2001 he founded the Bay Area Film Alliance and in 2004 he co-founded the Oakland Film Center, a film business co-operative which encompassed 32 individual businesses. In 2017 Sean became a member of the VES (Visual Effects Society). He has also been a frequent industry adviser to Mayors in San Francisco and Oakland, and continues to advocate for the Bay Area film community on both the local and state front.
Join the Call. See you There.
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.
You are invited to our first-ever, VES Netflix Party where you choose the movie – Click here to vote for the movie!
Then on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM we will watch the winning movie together and join an online chat with our fellow west coast VES colleagues from the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Washington Sections.
Look for your Netflix Party url email invitation and on this page one hour before showtime where you’ll find out the winning movie when you log in.
Fine Print: Netflix subscription required to participate. Don’t have an account? Sign up at Netflix.com for a FREE 30 day subscription. You will receive an email invite with a private URL one hour prior to the screening. Netflix Party Chrome Extension required to be installed. Instructions will be included with your invitation. This is an unmoderated event. Please be kind to one another.
Baobab Studios, KuKu Studios and Tonko House formed the Bay Area Animation Alliance to strengthen the independent animation community. One of their first public initiatives has been to create an online art charity auction using their creative strength to act upon their beliefs.
Together, the 3 studios have created original art for this online auction and they will be donating the proceeds to the Equal Justice Initiative.
If you would like to participate, please visit https://www.ebay.com/usr/bayarea_animationalliance to bid on the artwork. Auction ends this Sunday, June 14th!
National Geographic Invites VES Members to a Virtual Screening of LA92 Documentary followed by a Candid Conversation on Race in America
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Paramount Pictures’ A QUIET PLACE PART II
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)
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 20)
Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 2:00PM
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)
Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 12:00PM
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ ONWARD
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Friday, March 6, 2020 at 7:30PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 6:30PM, no earlier)
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century’s THE CALL OF THE WILD
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 12:00PM
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ 1917
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Friday, January 17, 2020 at 8:00PM
SFACMSIGGRAPH has graciously freed up 20 seats for their upcoming event. SIGGRAPH 2019 Computer Animation Festival Please RSVP using the Eventbrite link below Use the VES Code VESCAF at time of Check out.
ABOUT THE EVENT The SIGGRAPH 2019 Computer Animation Festival features a selection of innovative animated short films and visual effects reels produced by professionals and students from around the world. These were originally shown as part of the SIGGRAPH 2019 Computer Animation Festival, a leading annual festival for the world’s most groundbreaking, accomplished, and amazing digital film creators. The content, in its original form, premiered during SIGGRAPH 2019, 28 July–1 August, in Los Angeles. The annual festival is a qualifying event for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy Awards. Since 1999, several works originally presented in the SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival have gone on to be nominated for or receive the Best Animated Short Film Oscar. This event is free for San Francisco ACM SIGGRAPH Members. There is still time to become a member and attend the show for free. Get your membership at: http://san-francisco.siggraph.org If you become a member, please email me at tereza_flaxman@siggraph.org with your membership number. Doors will open at 6:30pm Screenings Start t 7:00pm |
(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
(VES Members must be logged in to access the sign-up form)
Bay Area 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)
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 20)
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11:00AM
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 11:00AM
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Netflix’s THE IRISHMAN followed by a live interactive Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Pablo Helman, moderated by VES Fellow Paul Debevec, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 6)
Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 11:00AM
Please RSVP by Monday, December 2nd.
Any questions, please contact BayAreaBoard@VisualEffectsSociety.com
If you would like to sign up for this event, please log in.
***VES Members: Please register your name as “Attendee 1″***
VES Members and Their Families in the Bay Area are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ FROZEN 2
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
(RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Friday, November 22)
Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:00PM
VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s FORD V FERRARI followed by a live interactive Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Olivier Dumont, Visual Effects Producer Kathy Siegel and Special Effects Supervisor Mark R. Byers. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to RSVP and see venue information)
Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00AM
The Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section is proud to present
FAANG: Opportunities for VFX Veterans at the Bay Area’s Leading Tech Companies.
This is a Panel Discussion and Networking Event with an emphasis on the kinetic exchange of information, lively collaboration and professional networking.
The VES Bay Area Section is assembling a panel of VFX professionals who have successfully transitioned to working with leading tech companies in the Bay Area. As the our industry continues to change and the demand for original content continues to grow, the time honed skill sets of visual effects industry veterans can find a home in Silicon Valley.
This evening is designed to provide practical advice and useful insights to help guide artists & production staff looking to leverage their talents locally .
This is an accelerated event meant to move quickly. So bring your concise questions and your business cards.
WHEN
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM
PANEL BEGINS AT 7:00PM
NETWORKING & COCKTAIL HOUR BEGINS AT 8:00PM
WHERE
NEW PEOPLE CINEMA
1746 POST STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
For questions, please contact Cheryl Vanderbilt at: BayAreaSecretary@visualeffectssociety.com
VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ IT CHAPTER TWO
Please RSVP below
Friday, September 6, 2019 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Members and their guests are invited to join us for
FUN, GAMES, MUSIC, FOOD, DRINKS and GREAT FRIENDS at the
Visual Effects Society Bay Area
Annual Summer BBQ
WHEN:
SATURDAY
AUGUST 10, 2019
TIME:
12:30pm – 4:00pm
WHERE:
201 Cantera Way
San Rafael, CA 94901
Members and their guests are invited to join us for
FUN, GAMES, MUSIC, FOOD, DRINKS and GREAT FRIENDS at the
Visual Effects Society Bay Area
Annual Summer BBQ
WHEN:
SATURDAY
AUGUST 10, 2019
TIME:
12:30pm – 4:00pm
WHERE:
201 Cantera Way
San Rafael, CA 94901
VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW
Please RSVP below
Friday, August 9, 2019 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Special Reception and Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME
Click here to RSVP
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Reception at 6:00PM/Screening at 7:30PM
Attending from the Film
Directors Anthony and Joe Russo,
Visual Effects Supervisor Russell Earl,
Re-Recording Sound Mixers Tom Johnson and Juan Peralta,
Sound Mixer John Pritchett, CAS,
Supervising Sound Editors Shannon Mills and Daniel Laurie
Reception at Sessions
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” is available on Digital July 30 and on Blu-ray™ August 13.
PARKING AND CHECK-IN DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON RSVP CONFIRMATION
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 11:00AM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Visual Effects Society Bay Area
Presents
THE CRAFT & TECHNOLOGY OF
AUGMENTED REALITY
A Chat with
PETER OBERDORFER
of Tactic
Thursday, July 18
7-9PM
Tactic | Ntropic
1025 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Food & Drink Provided
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests 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
(RSVPs close at 2:00PM on Friday, July 12)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to 3D Screening of Screening of Disney•Pixar’s TOY STORY 4 followed by a Q&A with the Visual Effects and Animation Team
Panelists will include Technology & Pipeline Supervisor William Reeves, Supervising Technical Director Bob Moyer, Effects Supervisor Gary Bruins and Effects Lead Alexis Angelidis, moderated by VES Board member David Tanaka. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Friday, June 28)
Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 2:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 1:00PM, no earlier)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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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VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Guillaume Rocheron, MPC Senior Animation Supervisor Spencer Cook, Method Studios Visual Effects Supervisor Daryl Sawchuk and Double Negative Visual Effects Supervisor Brian Connor, moderated by VES Board member Richard Winn Taylor II, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 3:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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, #VESGODZILLA, 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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ ALADDIN
Please RSVP below
Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 2:00PM
(RSVPs close at 2:00PM on Friday, May 31)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
A Very Limited Number of Bay Area VES Members and One Guest Each are Invited to the Premiere Screening of Paramount Pictures’ ROCKETMAN Followed by a Conversation with Star Taron Egerton
Please RSVP below
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs close at 9:00AM on Thursday, May 30)
The Castro Theater
429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to be admitted.
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Visual Effects Producer Jen Underdahl, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Russell Earl, Digital Domain Visual Effects Supervisor Kelly Port, and Associate Visual Effects Supervisor Mårten Larsson, moderated by VES Board member Jeff Kleiser. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 3:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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, #VESENDGAME, 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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers
Panelists will include Visual Effects Producer Jen Underdahl, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Russell Earl, Digital Domain Visual Effects Supervisor Kelly Port, and Associate Visual Effects Supervisor Mårten Larsson, moderated by VES Board member Jeff Kleiser. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close at 2:00PM on Friday, May 3)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
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, #VESENDGAME, in your tweet.)
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
This is the third annual VES Germany Members Meeting
at
Haus der Wirtschaft
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
Haus der Wirtschaft
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!
VR & AR are maturing into legitimate mediums on their own. In our panel discussion we’ll hear from three local artists who live, learn and earn in immersive media. Attendees will hear about advances in storytelling, what is working and what isn’t and unique techniques and problem solving approaches.
Come by to be part of this lively discussion!
WHEN
PANELISTS
Kevin Ang
Kevin is an artist who’s storyboarding, animation, print design, motion design, graphic recording and now all things immersive. He has won an Emmy for his broadcast work and is the co-founder of the XR Artists Collective, a global community contributing to a growing art movement.
Kevin Kunze
Kevin Kunze is an award-winning 360 virtual reality filmmaker who’s worked with Colin Kaepernick, Ayesha Curry, and Brent Burns. Kunze’s first feature length documentary Mobilize includes interviews with Steve Wozniak, Gavin Newsom and Lawrence Lessig.
Estella Tse
A VR/AR Creative Director and artist based in Oakland, CA, Estella integrates emerging tech and visual storytelling into a new art form. She strives to inspire new ways to connect, educate, and build empathy.
Michael Russell- MODERATOR
The Panel is moderated by VES Bay Area Board of Managers Member Michael Russell. Mike is an Assistant Professor in the Digital Filmmaking Program at SAE Expression Creative Media College. His career spans 35 years as a professional screenwriter, director, editor, technical director, producer, creative/technical consultant and educator. He has worked in feature films, visual effects, animation, internet, TV, advertising, game industries, and tech giants in Silicon Valley.
VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ PET SEMATARY
Please RSVP below
Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ DUMBO
Please RSVP below
Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00AM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ WONDER PARK
Please RSVP below
Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 2:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL followed by a Q&A with the Filmmakers. Panelists will include Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck as well as Additional Visual Effects Supervisor Janelle Croshaw Ralla, moderated by Bill Taylor, VES, ASC. (Panelists will be announced as they are confirmed.)
Please RSVP below
Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 11:00AM
(RSVPs close at 2:00PM on Friday, March 8)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
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, #VESCAPTAINMARVEL, in your tweet.)
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of DreamWorks Animation’s and Universal Pictures’ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD followed by a live interactive Q&A with Director Dean DeBlois, Producer Brad Lewis, Visual Effects Supervisor Dave Walvood, Head of Character Animation Simon Otto and Head of Effects Li-Ming ‘Lawrence’ Lee moderated by Director Bill Kroyer. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 11:00AM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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, #VESDRAGON, 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.
Bay Area 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 4:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, February 15)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Universal Pictures’ MORTAL ENGINES
Please RSVP below
Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 5:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Sony Pictures Animation’s SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
Please RSVP below
Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 2:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 Bay Area Section Holiday Party.
WHEN
December 7, 2018
7:00pm – 10″00pm
WHERE
AutoDesk Gallery
1 Market St #200,
San Francisco, CA 94105
FEATURING ADOBE RESEARCH PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST
AARON HERTZMANN
CAN COMPUTERS CREATE ART?
This entertaining talk discusses whether computers, using Artificial Intelligence (AI), could create art. Aaron will cover the history of automation in art, examining the hype and reality of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for art together with predictions about they will be used. The fundamental question of whether an AI system could be credited with the authorship of artistic work is examined and how humans and AI may collaborate in the future.
BIO
Aaron Hertzmann received a BA in computer science and art & art history from Rice University in 1996, and a PhD in computer science from New York University in 2001. He was a Professor at University of Toronto for 10 years, and has also worked at Pixar Animation Studios, University of Washington, Microsoft Research, Mitsubishi Electric Research Lab, and Interval Research Corporation. He is an ACM Distinguished Scientist and IEEE Senior Member, and holds courtesy faculty appointments at University of Washington and University of Toronto.
His awards include the MIT TR100 (2004), an Ontario Early Researcher Award (2005), a Sloan Foundation Fellowship (2006), a Microsoft New Faculty Fellowship (2006), a UofT CS teaching award (2008), the CACS/AIC Outstanding Young CS Researcher Award (2010), the Steacie Prize for Natural Sciences (2010), and Rice Outstanding Young Engineering Alumnus (2011).
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Netflix’s MOWGLI followed by a Q&A with Director Andy Serkis, Animation Supervisor Max Solomon and Members of the Visual Effects Team T.B.A. moderated by VES Board member Richard Winn Taylor II, VES. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 11:00AM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, November 30)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
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, #VESMOWGLI, in your tweet.)
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Netflix’s THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WIND followed by a Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor John Knoll and Whiskytree Visual Effects Supervisor Jonathan Harb moderated by VES Board member Rose Duignan. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Friday, November 30, 2018 at 8:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 30)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 Families in the Bay Area 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.)
Since this is a pre-release screening, there will be NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED IN THE THEATER. Please leave your phone in your car.
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 10:00AM on Friday, November 16)
Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00AM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 10:00AM, no earlier)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Please RSVP below
Friday, November 2, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ HALLOWEEN
Please RSVP below
Friday, October 26, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director Ryan Coogler, Visual Effects Supervisor Geoffrey Baumann, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Craig Hammack, Additional Visual Effects Supervisor Jesse James Chisholm and Special Effects Supervisor Dan Sudick moderated by VES Board member David Tanaka. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 12:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, October 19)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE
Please RSVP below
Friday, October 19, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ VENOM
Please RSVP below
Friday, October 12, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area 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 6, 2018 at 12:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, October 5)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS
Please RSVP below
Friday, September 28, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE PREDATOR
Please RSVP below
Friday, September 21, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ WHITE BOY RICK
Please RSVP below
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY BAY AREA SUMMIT 2018
Shifting Lanscapes: Exploring the Tech-tonic Shake-up in Visual Entertainment
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Dolby Laboratories 1275 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Join the Visual Effects Society’s Bay Area section for a full day of roundtable discussions, networking, and keynote visionary presentations at the stunning, state-of-the-art Dolby Laboratories headquarters in downtown San Francisco.
For the third time, the VES Bay Area Board of Directors has invited local and global experts from the fields of Animation, Broadcast & Film, VFX, Video Games and Technology to gather for this Bay Area Summit.
The event will include approximately ten Roundtable Topics to encourage discussion and interaction. These discussions will include accomplished local and international industry contributors — directors, producers, art directors, cinematographers, editors, post production supervisors, visual effects practitioners and executives — dedicated to both their own industry, and to the health of the production community at large.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of STX Entertainment’s THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS followed by a live interactive Q&A with Director Brian Henson, Actors and Puppeteers Bill Barretta and Drew Massey with Visual Effects Producer Melissa Brockman, Compositing Supervisor Caleb Knueven and CG Supervisor Efram Potelle moderated by VES Chair Mike Chambers. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
This film is Rated R, and is not intended for children. Click here to watch the trailer.
Please RSVP below
Friday, August 24, 2018 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Thursday, August 23)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
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, #VESHAPPYTIME, in your tweet.)
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ BLACKkKLANSMAN
Please RSVP below
Friday, August 17, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
EXPEDITION REEF
Screening in the Morrison Planetarium Fulldome Theatre
When
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
6:30PM (doors open)
7PM – 10PM
Where
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
Followed by:
Filmmaker Making-Of Presentation and Q&A
+
Post Screening Reception
Light Hors d’oeuvres & Drinks
+
Special Screenings of Pixar Shorts
Members are encouraged to bring a colleague to this exclusive industry event to meet the artists behind the film and learn more about the Visual Effects Society and Women in Animation. Limit 1 guest per member and all guests must be 21 years or older.
To attend please RSVP by Monday, August 6, 2018.
Please Note:
The screening begins promptly at 7:00PM.
For audience safety, no late entries will be allowed into the planetarium once the show begins.
You must be 21 years or older to attend this event.
Any questions, please contact:
BayAreaSecretary@visualeffectssociety.com
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT
Please RSVP below
Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 12:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, August 3)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE DARKEST MINDS
Please RSVP below
Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
Please RSVP below
Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 5:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ THE EQUALIZER 2
Please RSVP below
Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 5:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ SKYSCRAPER
Please RSVP below
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 8:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Tuesday, July 17)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Visual Effects Society Bay Area Members and their Guests are Invited to attend
VES BAY AREA ANNUAL SUMMER BBQ 2018!
WHEN
JULY 14, 20018
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WHERE
McNear’s Beach County Park
201 Cantera Way
San Rafael, CA 94901
Area 8
Parking and more details forthcoming.
RSVP LIST IS OPEN NOW!
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP followed by a Live Interactive Q&A with Director Peyton Reed as well as Visual Effects Supervisor Stephane Ceretti moderated by VES Archives Committee Chair Gene Kozicki. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 5:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, July 6)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
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, #VESWASP, in your tweet.)
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ INCREDIBLES 2
Please RSVP below
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 7:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 6:15PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Tuesday, June 19)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area 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
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, June 15)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
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.)
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Global Road Entertainment’s HOTEL ARTEMIS
Please RSVP below
Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Lucasfilm Ltd’s SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY followed by a Q&A with Overall Visual Effects Supervisor Rob Bredow, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Pat Tubach, ILM Roto/Paint Supervisor Beth D’Amato and Hybride Visual Effects Supervisor Joseph Kasparian with moderation by VES Board member David Tanaka. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 12:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 25)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s DEADPOOL 2
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 7:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 6:00PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 18)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ TULLY
Please RSVP below
Friday, May 11, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 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
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, May 4)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
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.)
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Visual Effects Society Bay Area Members are Invited to participate
MURAL & MISSION PHOTOWALK 2018
A fun opportunity to meet other photographers and see some of the fabulous art and culture in the iconic Mission District of San Francisco.
WHEN
Saturday, April 21, 2018
11:00am – 1:00pm
WHERE
The route starts at Balmy Alley & 24th and ends at Valencia & 24th.
No need for a fancy camera, bring along whatever you have!
Following the walk, you will have an opportunity to share your photos over food and drinks at a nearby restaurant.
No RSVP’s are required for this event. Please see link below for more details.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ A QUIET PLACE followed by a Q&A with the Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Farrar, Associate Visual Effects Supervisor Jeff Sutherland, Animation Supervisor Rick O’Connor and VFX Producer Ryan Wiederkehr moderated by VES Board member and Bay Area Co-Chair Lisa Cooke.
Please RSVP below
Monday, April 9, 2018 at 8:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Monday, April 9)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Amblin Entertainment’s READY PLAYER ONE followed by a live interactive Q&A with Co-Producer and Visual Effects Producer Jennifer Meislohn, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Grady Cofer, Digital Domain Visual Effects Supervisor Matthew Butler and Digital Domain Previsualization Supervisor Scott Meadows as well as Digital Domain Virtual Production Supervisor Gary Roberts, moderated by VES Board member Charlie Iturriaga. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 12:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, April 6)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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, #VESRPO, 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 in the Bay Area are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Universal Pictures’ PACIFIC RIM UPRISING
Please RSVP below
Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 5:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ A WRINKLE IN TIME followed by a Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Rich McBride and Previs Supervisor Chris Batty with moderation by VES Board member Lisa Cooke.
Please RSVP below
Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 12:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, March 16)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s RED SPARROW
Please RSVP below
Friday, March 9, 2018 at 8:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ ANNHILATION
Please RSVP below
Friday, March 2, 2018 at 7:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER
Please RSVP below
Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, February 16)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Lionsgate Pictures’ and Aardman Animation’s EARLY MAN followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers
Panelists will include Director Nick Park and Animation Directors Will Becher and Merlin Crossingham. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Click here to RSVP
Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 11:00AM
AMC DINE-IN Kabuki 8
881 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ ONLY THE BRAVE
Please RSVP below
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 7:30PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
This screening has been cancelled.
Bay Area 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
Please RSVP below
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Friday, December 15)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Happy Holidays from the Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section. Come join VES Bay Area members and their guests to ring in the season at the annual VES Holiday Party on December 15, 2017!
WHEN
DECEMBER 15, 2017
BEGINNING AT 6:30pm
WHERE
32TEN STUDIOS
3210 Kerner Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94901
PLEASE RSVP BELOW.
VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Fox Searchlight’s THE SHAPE OF WATER
Please RSVP below
Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 7:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ COCO
Please RSVP below
Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 4:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 3:00PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 11:00AM on Friday, December 8)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening Of Focus Features’ DARKEST HOUR
Please RSVP below
Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 5:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Click here to RSVP
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 7:00PM
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(Click here for a map.)
A Q&A with Producer Mark Johnson immediately follows the screening.
Please bring your VES card and a government issued photo ID.
Should you need to cancel your reservation, please email us at: awards@paramount.com
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK
Please RSVP below
Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 3)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ BLADE RUNNER 2049
Please RSVP below (VES members must login to sign up.)
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 6:00PM, Doors open at 5:30pm
(RSVPs close on Tuesday, October 24 at 11:59PM)
Dolby’s Market Street Cinema
1275 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-4813
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening Of 20th Century Fox’s KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
Please RSVP below
Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 5:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Visual Effects Society Bay Area Members and their Guests are Invited to a Special 20th Anniversary Screening of a 35 mm Film Print of Tristar Pictures’
STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997)
SPECIAL GUEST PHIL TIPPETT
Two Time Academy Award winner Phil Tippett, Visual Effects Supervisor of Starship Troopers, will be bringing props, models and minatures from the production of Starship Troopers.
Before the screening, Tippett will share a brief presentation including behind-the-scenes stories and footage from the production of the movie.
WHEN
Saturday, September 16, 2017
5:00pm
(Gates will open to our guests at 4:30pm)
WHERE
Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
Please RSVP below.
Come celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the VES at 32TEN!
More info to come soon.
Fun activities, great food & beverage, and wonderful opportunities to connect with new and old friends.
WHEN: Sunday August 20th at 12PM – 4PM (food from 12:30 – 2:00)
WHERE: 32TEN 3210 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
Hope to see you there!
Please feel free to reach out to us any time at vesbayarea@gmail.com with suggestions, questions or just to say hi.
Cheers,
Tom Kennedy & David Valentin | Event Co-Chairs
(on behalf of The VES Bay Area Section Board of Managers)
Big Shout Out to our Event Supporting Sponsor
In Kind Sponsors
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Focus Features’ ATOMIC BLONDE
Please RSVP below
Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 12:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 4)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of STX Entertainment’s VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS, plus a live interactive Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Stokdyk, Visual Effects Producer Sophie Leclerc, Rodeo FX Associate Visual Effects Supervisor Peter Nofz and Weta Digital Visual Effects Supervisor Martin Hill with moderation by VES Board member Bill Taylor, VES, ASC. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 12:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Saturday, July 29)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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, #VESVALERIAN, 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.
Bay Area 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 by Friday, July 14 at 10:00AM
Screeening is Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 12:00PM
Dolby’s Market Street Cinema
1275 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-4813
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.
VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening Of Columbia Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
Please RSVP below
Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 5:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 3:00PM on Saturday, July 8)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Universal Pictures’ and Illumination Entertainment’s DESPICABLE ME 3
Please RSVP below
Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 30)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT
Please RSVP below
Monday, June 26, 2017 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs close on Friday, June 26 at 12:00PM)
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ CARS 3
Please RSVP below
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 7:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 6:00PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 21)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ WONDER WOMAN
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 9)
Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11:00AM
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney. Pictures’ PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 11:00PM on Saturday, June 3)
Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 11:00AM
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 in the Bay Area are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s ALIEN: COVENANT
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 6:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, Mary 19)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY BAY AREA SUMMIT 2017
Film & Beyond | The Next Twenty Years
As the Visual Effects Society celebrates and honors its Twentieth Anniversary, The Bay Area Chapter is taking the opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are and where we are going in the NEXT TWENTY YEARS!
From it’s roots in hand made, traditional visual effects craftmanship, through expansion into digital tools and technologies, feature-length animation, cinematic video game content… the Bay Area’s digital arts community continues, year after year, to be a leader in the modes through which VFX can affect the world.
Blockbuster Movies. Science. Education. Theme Parks. Virtual and Augmented Reality. We want to engage in a joyous reflection on our history, and to dream where we can go next.
As such, the VES Bay Area Board of Directors invites local and global experts from the fields of Animation, Broadcast & Film, VFX, Video Games and Technology to gather for this 2nd Annual Bay Area Summit.
The event will include approximately ten Roundtable Topics to encourage discussion and interaction. These discussions will include accomplished local and international industry contributors — directors, producers, art directors, cinematographers, editors, post production supervisors, visual effects practitioners and executives — dedicated to both their own industry, and to the health of the production community at large.
Come join this amazing event with us and be a part of the conversation as we look to the past, the present and the Next Twenty Years.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL. 2
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 1:00PM
(RSVPs close on Friday, May 5 at 12:00PM)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of Universal Pictures’ THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS
Please RSVP below
Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 4:00PM
(RSVPs close on Friday, April 14 at 12:00PM)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend 3D Screening of Paramount Pictures’ GHOST IN THE SHELL
Please RSVP below
Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 5:00PM
(RSVPs close on Friday, March 31 at 12:00PM)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 Families in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Please RSVP below
Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 3:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 2:00PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 11:00AM on Friday, March 24)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 2D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ KONG: SKULL ISLAND
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 17)
Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 4:00PM
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to an Opening Weekend Screening of 20th Century Fox’s LOGAN
Please RSVP below
Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close on Sunday, March 5 at 1:00PM)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
WHERE
THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
55 MUSIC CONCORSE DRIVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118
WHEN
JANUARY 14, 2017
11:00AM – 1:00 PM
THE VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY VISION COMMITTEE IN COLLABORATION WITH NASA AND THE CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES PRESENT
SCIENCE & SCI FI: FORGING THE FUTURE
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL PANEL PRESENTATION AND INFORMATIVE DISCUSSION WITH KEY SCIENTISTS AND ARTISTS ON “BOTH SIDES OF THE EQUATION” (AND FOR WHAT POSSIBLY LIES AHEAD!)
PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:
DAN CURRY
VFX PRODUCER/SUPERVISOR “STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION” THROUGH “STAR TREK ENTERPRISE”
JIM GREEN
NASA PLANETARY SCIENCE DIV. DIRECTOR & TECHNICAL ADVISER ON “THE MARTIAN”
DAVID ISRAEL
NASA EXPLORATION & SPACE COMMUNICATIONS PROJECTS DIVSION ARCHITECT
GREG WILLIAMS
NASA HUMAN EXPLORATION AND OPERATIONS MISSION DIRECTORATE
PLEASE RSVP BELOW TODAY AS SEATING IS LIMITED
VISUAL EFFECTS SOCIETY BAY AREA CELEBRATION OF MS. CARRIE FISHER
SCREENING OF STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE
DOORS OPEN AT 3:30PM
SCREENING BEGINS AT 4:00PM
32TEN STUDIOS
3210 KERNER BLVD
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901
RSVP AT WITH THE LINK BELOW
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families 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
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 16)
Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 12:00PM
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 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
Delancey Street Screening Room
600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107
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.
VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ MOANA
Please RSVP below
Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 3:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 2:00PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Thursday, November 8)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Visual Effect Society Bay Area Section Cordially Invites Its Members and their Guest to Our 2016 End-of-Year Holiday Celebration.
Wednesday Evening, December 7, 2016
5:30pm – 10:00pm
In Commemoration of the 50th Anniverary “Star Trek” & In Honor of Leonard Nimoy, The VES Bay Area Section Presents
FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK
With Special Guests
ADAM NIMOY
Director
DAVID ZAPPONE
Executive Producer
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Drinks & Hors d’Oeuvres Reception at Sessions in the Presidio
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Screening of For the Love of Spock at ILM’s Premier Theater (Letterman Digital Arts Center)
9:30pm to 10:00pm
Filmmaker Q&A with Mr. Nimoy & Mr. Zappone
PLEASE RSVP BELOW
Tuesday Evening, December 6, 2016
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Presentation begins at 7:30pm
Zynga
699 8th Street
San Francisco CA 94103
Join SF Siggraph for their last event of 2016. A screening of Pixar’s charming short “Piper” with guest speaker Brett Levin. Brett works on technical are and software toos for animated films at Pixar. Most recently he supervised technical production for the Piper Short. Prior to that he was co-lead on Pixar’s effort to switch to path-tracing for Finding Dory; led implemmentatin of the scene descrition & compositing system for USD; and led animation, layout, and scenegraph teams for Pixar’s rigging & animation system Presto. His first industry job was working on the Blade Runner PC game at Westwood Studios.
Seating is limited. Please ONLY RSVP if you are certain to attend.
Please RSVP below
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 2D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
Please RSVP below
Monday, November 28, 2016 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs will close on Monday, November 28 at 12:00PM.)
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
201 3rd Street. 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
Click here for map
6-7pm Drinks and Light Fare
Bay Area VES members and friends, are invited to join our informal “sit-down” to discuss the past, present and possible futures of Facial Capture and Animation.
As capture tech continues to evolve at record pace we will examine current methods and possible applications and modern techniques.
Come join industry innovators Scott C. Smith Director of Ops, David Andrews, Animation Supervisor, (both of CAMd/Pulse) and others for this exciting exchange between some of the leaders in facial capture and animation.
VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to a 3D Screening of Marvel Studios’ and Walt Disney Pictures’ DOCTOR STRANGE followed by a Q&A with ILM’s Visual Effects Supervisor Richard Bluff
Please RSVP below
Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 3:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 2:00PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Thursday, November 10)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members and a Guest are Invited to an Opening Night Screening of Paramount Pictures’ ARRIVAL
Please call (800) 905-6918 to RSVP (be sure to specify the date, time and location of the screening you’d like to attend)
Friday, November 11, 2016 at 7:00PM
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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. Click here for more studio screenings.
VES Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ INFERNO
Please RSVP below
Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 4, 2016
The Visual Effects Society is inviting all Bay Area Section Members and their Guests to the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco to experience the Stanley Kurbrick Exhibition. Come see one of the most expansive retrospectives of this visionary director’s films via actual props, notes and research used to produce his work. The exhibit is ending this month so this is one of your last chances to see the exhibit before it moves on to another city.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
11:00am – 5:00pm
STANLEY KUBRICK THE EXHIBITION
CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM
736 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
PLEASE RSVP BY HITTING THE LINK BELOW
VES Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ and MGM’s THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN
Please RSVP below
Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, September 30, 2016
VES Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a Screening of MGM’s THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN from 1960
Please RSVP below
Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 1:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, September 30, 2016
VES Members and Their Guests in the Bay Area are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Lionsgate’s and Summit Entertainment’s DEEPWATER HORIZON, plus a live interactive Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Director Peter Berg, Special Effects Supervisors Burt Dalton and Matt Kutcher and Lead Post-Vis Artist at ILM Keith Johnson with moderation by VES Board member Dan Schrecker. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 12:00PM
Variety Club Preview Room
582 Market St #101, San Francisco, CA 94104
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 York) immediately following the screening. (be sure to include the hashtag, #VESDEEPWATERHORIZON, 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.
Synopsis:
On April 20th, 2010, one of the world’s largest man-made disasters occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. Directed by Peter Berg (LONE SURVIVOR), this story honors the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change everyone’s lives forever. Click here to watch the trailer
VES Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a Double Feature Screening to Remember the Late Gene Wilder. We will screen WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at 4:00PM followed by YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at 6:00PM
Please RSVP below
Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 4:00PM and 6:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 Bay Area Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ SUICIDE SQUAD
Please RSVP below
Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 7:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 6:00PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 19)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ PETE’S DRAGON
Please RSVP below
Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 7:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 6:00PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 12)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 2D Screening of Universal Pictures’ JASON BOURNE
Please RSVP below
Monday, August 8, 2016 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close on Monday, August 8 at 12:00PM.)
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
Bay Area VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Pre-Release Screening of Netflix’s THE LITTLE PRINCE followed by a Q&A with Director Mark Osborne
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:00PM
Skywalker Ranch in the Stag Theater
5858 Lucas Valley Road, Nicasio, CA 94946
Click here for a map
You and a guest are invited to join us at the Stag Theater at Skywalker Ranch for an advanced screening of THE LITTLE PRINCE, followed by a Q&A with acclaimed director Mark Osborne. Based on the book of the same name, the film follows Elena, a prodigiously gifted young girl living in a world of grown-ups, being urged by her mother to leave her childhood behind in hopes of enrolling her into the prestigious Werth Academy. But the “life plan” her mother has created for her sounds much less appealing after listening to the stories of the “Little Prince” from the eccentric elderly aviator living next door.
Brought to us by our friends at Netflix, THE LITTLE PRINCE creates a world of childhood that lasts forever, written for both children and adults. It creates the idea that childhood always remains in the hearts of adults and that though we may grow up, we do not have to lose that sense of imagination.
About The Little Prince
Rediscover one of the most beloved stories of all time. From Mark Osborne, Academy Award®-nominated director of KUNG FU PANDA, comes the award-winning adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s iconic masterpiece, THE LITTLE PRINCE. At the heart of it all is The Little Girl (Mackenzie Foy), who’s being prepared by her mother (Rachel McAdams) for the very grown-up world in which they live – only to be interrupted by her eccentric, kind-hearted neighbor, The Aviator (Jeff Bridges). The Aviator introduces her to an extraordinary new world where anything is possible. A world that he himself was initiated into long ago by The Little Prince (Riley Osborne). It’s here that her magical and emotional journey into the universe of The Little Prince begins. And where The Little Girl discovers that it is only with the heart that one can see rightly what is essential is invisible to the eye.
About Mark Osborne
Two time Academy Award nominated director Mark Osborne has been telling stories with animation and live-action for more than twenty-five years. Currently, Osborne has directed and Executive Produced the upcoming first-ever animated feature film adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved classic, The Little Prince. Osborne’s breakout was DreamWorks’ critically acclaimed animated box office hit, KUNG FU PANDA. The film premiered Out of Competition at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival going on to receive an Academy Award®-nomination for Best Animated Feature. Among Osborne’s other credits include the animated stop-motion short film, MORE. Written and directed by Osborne, the film screened at more than 150 film festivals worldwide and received numerous awards and nominations including an Academy Award®-nomination for Best Short Film, a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, and an Annie Award-nomination. Osborne studied foundation art at New York’s Pratt Institute before earning his BFA in experimental animation from the California Institute of the Arts. In 1997, Osborne returned to CalArts to teach Advanced Filmmaking Techniques and has since given lectures and taught on the subject of animation worldwide including Tokyo, China, Italy, Norway, Canada and all over the U.S.
Watch the Trailer Here!
https://trailers.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thelittleprince/
Focus Features and Laika Entertainment Invites VES Members and a Guest to a Special Advance Screening of KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS followed by a Q&A with Producers Travis Knight and Arianne Sutner
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:00PM
(Please RSVP by July 29)
July AMC Metreon 16
135 4TH Street, #3000, San Francisco, CA 94103
From animation studio LAIKA comes an action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (Art Parkinson) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town. But his relatively quiet existence is shattered when he accidentally summons a spirit from his past which storms down from the heavens to enforce an age-old vendetta. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey (Charlize Theron) and Beetle (Matthew McConaughey), and sets out on a quest to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen samurai warrior father. With the help of his shamisen – a magical musical instrument – Kubo must battle gods and monsters, including the vengeful Moon King (Ralph Fiennes) and the evil twin Sisters (Rooney Mara), to unlock the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his heroic destiny. The film, produced by Travis Knight and Arianne Sutner, also features the voices of George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Brenda Vaccaro.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 2D Screening of Columbia Pictures’ GHOSTBUSTERS
Please RSVP below
Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close on Thursday, July 28 at 12:00PM.)
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
2016 marks Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary. In celebration of this historic event the Visual Effects Society Vision Committee in collaboration with the California Academy of Sciences and the VES Bay Area Section present INCOMING!
Asterorids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Narrated by George Takei, INCOMING! explores the past, present, and future of our Solar System and the landmark discoveries scientists have made sending spacecraft to visit tiny worlds. In this latest planetarium show from the California Academy of Sciences, cutting-edge visualizations bring real-time data from current NASA missions to life while taking audiences on a ride through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover what these impacts from above can teach us and how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Q&A to follow with Incoming! Producer (and VES Vision Committee member) Tom Kennedy and Team Members Matt Blackwell, Mike Schmitt & Jeroen Lapre
followed by a special opening weekend screening of Paramount Pictures’ STAR TREK BEYOND
Please RSVP below
Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 6:30PM to 9:30PM
The California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
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6:00PM – Check-In (from Cal Academy’s Business Entrance – 75 Nancy Pelosi Drive)
6:30PM – Screening of Incoming! in the Cal Academy Planetarium
6:55PM – Q&A with the Incoming! Visualization and Producing Team
7:10PM – Intermission with light appetizers and drinks provided
7:30PM – Screening of Paramount Pictures’ STAR TREK BEYOND in the Forum Theater
CHANGE OF VENUE
VES Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a 2D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE BFG
RSVPs are closed for this screening
Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 7:30PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 15.)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 2D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
Please RSVP below
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close on Wednesday, July 6 at 12:00PM.)
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 2D Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
Please RSVP below
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close on Wednesday, July 6 at 12:00PM.)
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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 Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ THE SHALLOWS
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 7:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 1, 2016.
VES Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a Screening of Sony Pictures’ THE SHALLOWS
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 7:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 1, 2016.
VES Bay Area Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 2D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE
Please RSVP below
Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 4:30PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 24, 2016.
VES Bay Area Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 2D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE
Please RSVP below
Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 4:30PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 24, 2016.
VES Bay Area Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s Original Film from 1996 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Please RSVP below
Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 1:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 24, 2016.
VES Bay Area Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s Original Film from 1996 INDEPENDENCE DAY
Please RSVP below
Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 1:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 24, 2016.
VES Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a Special Fathers’ Day 2D Screening of Disney’s & Pixar’s FINDING DORY
Please RSVP below
Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 5:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 4:00PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 17)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a Special Fathers’ Day 2D Screening of Disney’s & Pixar’s FINDING DORY
Please RSVP below
Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 5:00PM (Gates open to the Pixar Campus & In-Studio Parking Lot at 4:00PM, no earlier)
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 17)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ WARCRAFT
Please RSVP below
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, June 10)
Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 11:00AM
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 2D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Please RSVP below
Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close on Thursday, June 9 at 12:00PM.)
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 2D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Please RSVP below
Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close on Thursday, June 9 at 12:00PM.)
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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 Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 5:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 27, 2016
VES Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s X-MEN: APOCALYPSE
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 5:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 27, 2016
VES Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 1:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, May 27, 2016.
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Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE JUNGLE BOOK
Please RSVP below
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 7:30PM
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ THE JUNGLE BOOK
Please RSVP below
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 7:30PM
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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 guests are invited to join the VES Bay Area Section Board and the VES Outreach Committee for social fun, networking opportunities at the Game Developers Conference.
Friday, March 18, 2016, 5:00PM-8:00PM
Thirsty Bear
611 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Click here for a map.
This event is made possible through contributions from David “DJ” Johnson and his affiliation with SideFX, Tim McGovern of the VES Outreach Committee, and VES Bay Area Board members David Tanaka, Kim Lavery, Lisa Cooke and David Valentin.
VES Members and guests are invited to join the VES Bay Area Section Board and the VES Outreach Committee for social fun, networking opportunities at the Game Developers Conference.
Friday, March 18, 2016, 5:00PM-8:00PM
Thirsty Bear
611 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Click here for a map.
This event is made possible through contributions from David “DJ” Johnson and his affiliation with SideFX, Tim McGovern of the VES Outreach Committee, and VES Bay Area Board members David Tanaka, Kim Lavery, Lisa Cooke and David Valentin.
VES Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s DEADPOOL followed by Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Jonathan Rothbart hosted by VES Bay Area Board member David Valentin.
Please RSVP below
Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, February 19, 2016.
VES Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s DEADPOOL followed by Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Jonathan Rothbart hosted by VES Bay Area Board member David Valentin.
Please RSVP below
Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, February 19, 2016.
VES Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ THE 5TH WAVE
Please RSVP below
Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, February 5, 2016.
VES Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ THE 5TH WAVE
Please RSVP below
Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, February 5, 2016.
Bay Area 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
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, January 8)
Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 12:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Bay Area 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
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, January 8)
Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 12:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 2D 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
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, January 8)
Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 12:00PM
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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.
Bay Area VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the 2015 Bay Area Holiday Party!
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 5:00PM
Zynga Studios
699 8th Street., San Francisco, CA 94103
Click here for a map
VES Founders Award recipient and VES lifetime member Harrison Ellenshaw will be the guest of honor at a very special holiday celebration. .
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Monday, December 7, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and a Guest are Invited to Attend the 2015 Bay Area Holiday Party!
Please RSVP below
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 5:00PM
Zynga Studios
699 8th Street., San Francisco, CA 94103
Click here for a map
VES Founders Award recipient and VES lifetime member Harrison Ellenshaw will be the guest of honor at a very special holiday celebration. .
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Monday, December 7, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Special Advance Screening of ANOMALISA Followed by a conversation with Directors Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 7:00PM
AMC Metreon
135 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Directed by Charlie Kaufman & Duke Johnson
Written by Charlie Kaufman
Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan, David Thewlis
Michael Stone (David Thewlis), husband, father and respected author of How May I Help You Help Them? is a man crippled by the mundanity of his life. On a business trip to Cincinnati, where he’s scheduled to speak at a convention of customer service professionals, Michael checks into the Fregoli Hotel and meets Lisa Hesselman (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a socially awkward sales rep from Akron who may or may not be the love of his life. Directed by Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson and written by Charlie Kaufman comes a darkly comedic, stop-motion journey.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in. A valid 2015 VES card and photo ID will be required for admittance. Guests must accompany the VES member at check-in. RSVPs do not guarantee seating.
Release Date: December 30, 2015
Running Time: 90 minutes
Rated: R – FOR STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT, GRAPHIC NUDITY AND LANGUAGE
Paid By Paramount Pictures
Bay Area VES Members and a Guest are Invited to a Special Advance Screening of ANOMALISA Followed by a conversation with Directors Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 7:00PM
AMC Metreon
135 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Directed by Charlie Kaufman & Duke Johnson
Written by Charlie Kaufman
Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan, David Thewlis
Michael Stone (David Thewlis), husband, father and respected author of How May I Help You Help Them? is a man crippled by the mundanity of his life. On a business trip to Cincinnati, where he’s scheduled to speak at a convention of customer service professionals, Michael checks into the Fregoli Hotel and meets Lisa Hesselman (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a socially awkward sales rep from Akron who may or may not be the love of his life. Directed by Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson and written by Charlie Kaufman comes a darkly comedic, stop-motion journey.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for parking and check-in. A valid 2015 VES card and photo ID will be required for admittance. Guests must accompany the VES member at check-in. RSVPs do not guarantee seating.
Release Date: December 30, 2015
Running Time: 90 minutes
Rated: R – FOR STRONG SEXUAL CONTENT, GRAPHIC NUDITY AND LANGUAGE
Paid By Paramount Pictures
VES Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a 3D Screening of TriStar Pictures’ in Association with LStar Capital’s THE WALK, Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Kevin Baillie and Visual Effects and Stereo Producer Camille Cellucci. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 6, 2015.
VES Bay Area Section Invites You and Your Guests to a 3D Screening of TriStar Pictures’ in Association with LStar Capital’s THE WALK, Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisor Kevin Baillie and Visual Effects and Stereo Producer Camille Cellucci. (All panelists’ participation based on availability.)
Please RSVP below
Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 6, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of MGM’s, Columbia Pictures’ and Eon Productions’ SPECTRE
Please RSVP below
Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 5:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 6, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of MGM’s, Columbia Pictures’ and Eon Productions’ SPECTRE
Please RSVP below
Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 5:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 6, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE PEANUTS MOVIE
Please RSVP below
Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 6, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE PEANUTS MOVIE
Please RSVP below
Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 2:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, November 6, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ CRIMSON PEAK
Please RSVP below
Friday, October 30, 2015 at 7:30PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, October 30, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ CRIMSON PEAK
Please RSVP below
Friday, October 30, 2015 at 7:30PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, October 30, 2015.
VES Bay Area Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of DreamWorks SKG’s BRIDGE OF SPIES
Click here to RSVP
(You’ll need to choose which screening to sign up for through the DreamWorks SKG awards website.)
Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00PM
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Bay Area Members and a Guest are Invited to a Screening of DreamWorks SKG’s BRIDGE OF SPIES
Click here to RSVP
(You’ll need to choose which screening to sign up for through the DreamWorks SKG awards website.)
Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00PM
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE MARTIAN
Please RSVP below
Monday, October 19 at 7:30PM
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of 20th Century Fox’s THE MARTIAN
Please RSVP below
Monday, October 19 at 7:30PM
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ EVEREST
Please RSVP below
Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 1:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, September 25, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a 3D Screening of Universal Pictures’ EVEREST
Please RSVP below
Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 1:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, September 25, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Please RSVP below
Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 1:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 28, 2015.
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.
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION
Please RSVP below
Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 7, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION
Please RSVP below
Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, August 7, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families are Invited to a 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ and Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN
Please RSVP below
Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 3:00PM
Premier Theater at Industrial Light + Magic
1 Letterman Dr., Building B, Promenade Level, San Francisco, CA 94129
Click here for a map
Due to studio security, all guest names must be entered in order to get onto the lot.
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 Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a 2D Screening of Universal Pictures’ MINIONS
Saturday, July 18 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 4:00PM on Friday, July 17)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a 2D Screening of Universal Pictures’ MINIONS
Saturday, July 18 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 4:00PM on Friday, July 17)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests Are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ TED 2
Please RSVP below
Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 5:00PM on Friday, July 10, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests Are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ TED 2
Please RSVP below
Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 4:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 5:00PM on Friday, July 10, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests Are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TERMINATOR GENISYS
Please RSVP below
Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 1:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 5:00PM on Friday, July 10, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Guests Are Invited to a Screening of Paramount Pictures’ TERMINATOR GENISYS
Please RSVP below
Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 1:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will close at 5:00PM on Friday, July 10, 2015.
VES Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Disney’s and Pixar’s INSIDE OUT
RSVPs fpr this screening are closed
Saturday, June 27 at 12:00PM
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Disney’s and Pixar’s INSIDE OUT
RSVPs fpr this screening are closed
Saturday, June 27 at 12:00PM
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members are Invited to Purchase Tickets for Story & Technology in Animation with Director Brenda Chapman
Click here to purchase tickets at $15 each
Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Doors open at 6:30PM for a mixer with drinks and snacks provided
Pesentation starts at 7:30PM.
Zynga Theater
699 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Click here for a map.
Brenda Chapman will discuss how important technology is to story in contemporary animation. The discussion will include a brief talk about how Brenda approaches story, and how moving into CG animation enriched her way of looking at story. Brenda will share experiences from her story work on THE LION KING at Disney as well as her experiences directing THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at DreamWorks and BRAVE at Pixar.
Brenda Chapman started her career as a story artist at Walt Disney Feature Animation where she worked on
films such THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE RESCUERS DOWN UNDER, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and FANTASIA/2000. Chapman was the story supervisor on THE LION KING, for which she won the Annie Award. Chapman then helped launch DreamWorks Animation Studios, where she directed the 1998 release of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT. She joined Pixar Animation Studios in September 2003 where she created, wrote and directed the Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning BRAVE.
Chapman is currently developing projects for Chapman Lima Productions, Inc., with Kevin Lima.
Chapman resides in the Bay Area with her husband and their daughter.
Ticket prices are $15 for VES members.
Bay Area VES Members are Invited to Purchase Tickets for Story & Technology in Animation with Director Brenda Chapman
Click here to purchase tickets at $15 each
Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Doors open at 6:30PM for a mixer with drinks and snacks provided
Pesentation starts at 7:30PM.
Zynga Theater
699 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Click here for a map.
Brenda Chapman will discuss how important technology is to story in contemporary animation. The discussion will include a brief talk about how Brenda approaches story, and how moving into CG animation enriched her way of looking at story. Brenda will share experiences from her story work on THE LION KING at Disney as well as her experiences directing THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at DreamWorks and BRAVE at Pixar.
Brenda Chapman started her career as a story artist at Walt Disney Feature Animation where she worked on
films such THE LITTLE MERMAID, THE RESCUERS DOWN UNDER, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME and FANTASIA/2000. Chapman was the story supervisor on THE LION KING, for which she won the Annie Award. Chapman then helped launch DreamWorks Animation Studios, where she directed the 1998 release of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT. She joined Pixar Animation Studios in September 2003 where she created, wrote and directed the Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winning BRAVE.
Chapman is currently developing projects for Chapman Lima Productions, Inc., with Kevin Lima.
Chapman resides in the Bay Area with her husband and their daughter.
Ticket prices are $15 for VES members.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families Are Invited to a Screening of A24’s EX MACHINA
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 3:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will be closed at 5PM Friday May 1st, 2015.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families Are Invited to a Screening of A24’s EX MACHINA
Please RSVP below
Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 3:00PM
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
RSVPs will be closed at 5PM Friday May 1st, 2015.
VES Bay Area Members are Invited to Attend the Professional Cinema Drone Event
Please RSVP below
Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 6:30PM to 9:30PM
(Presentations will begin at 7:00PM)
5828 Vallejo St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Speakers will include:
Michael Dworkin, Aviation Attorney and Licensed Pilot
Ziv Marom, Founder of ZM Interactive & Pilot
Duncan Clark, Camera Operator on MYTHBUSTERS
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.
VES Bay Area Members are Invited to Attend the Professional Cinema Drone Event
Please RSVP below
Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 6:30PM to 9:30PM
(Presentations will begin at 7:00PM)
5828 Vallejo St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Speakers will include:
Michael Dworkin, Aviation Attorney and Licensed Pilot
Ziv Marom, Founder of ZM Interactive & Pilot
Duncan Clark, Camera Operator on MYTHBUSTERS
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.
California’s Film & Television Tax Credit 2.0 Webinar
California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program is about to get a lot more competitive as it more than triples in size (from $100 million to $330 million annually) and is expanded to include a range of project types that were previously ineligible.
California Film Commission Executive Director Amy Lemisch and Program Director Nancy Rae Stone will present an introduction to California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program 2.0. They will be covering eligibility, application procedures and deadlines, key dates, the new competitive ranking system, qualified and non-qualified expenditures, expenditure tagging information and other program procedures. Included in the discussion will be the new increased tax incentive for specified visual effects expenditures in the state. This is your chance to hear direct from the source about the state’s expanded incentive program.
Participants will have the ability to submit written questions for the Q & A portion of the webinar.
To Join the Webinar:
Step 1
On your computer, join via this link-
(Use any browser with Flash. Nothing to download.)
On a tablet, launch the join.me app and enter meeting code: 205-810-917
Step 2
To hear the audio portion of the webinar:
Dial a phone number (below) and enter access code.
United States – Los Angeles, CA (213) 226-1066
Access Code: 205-810-917#
United States – New York, NY (646) 307-1990
Access Code: 205-810-917#
If you miss the webinar, it will be available on the California Tax Incentive web site for everyone to see after the webinar airs.
California’s Film & Television Tax Credit 2.0 Webinar
California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program is about to get a lot more competitive as it more than triples in size (from $100 million to $330 million annually) and is expanded to include a range of project types that were previously ineligible.
California Film Commission Executive Director Amy Lemisch and Program Director Nancy Rae Stone will present an introduction to California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program 2.0. They will be covering eligibility, application procedures and deadlines, key dates, the new competitive ranking system, qualified and non-qualified expenditures, expenditure tagging information and other program procedures. Included in the discussion will be the new increased tax incentive for specified visual effects expenditures in the state. This is your chance to hear direct from the source about the state’s expanded incentive program.
Participants will have the ability to submit written questions for the Q & A portion of the webinar.
To Join the Webinar:
Step 1
On your computer, join via this link-
(Use any browser with Flash. Nothing to download.)
On a tablet, launch the join.me app and enter meeting code: 205-810-917
Step 2
To hear the audio portion of the webinar:
Dial a phone number (below) and enter access code.
United States – Los Angeles, CA (213) 226-1066
Access Code: 205-810-917#
United States – New York, NY (646) 307-1990
Access Code: 205-810-917#
If you miss the webinar, it will be available on the California Tax Incentive web site for everyone to see after the webinar airs.
VES Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FURIOUS 7
Saturday, April 11 at 5:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, April 10)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Universal Pictures’ FURIOUS 7
Saturday, April 11 at 5:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, April 10)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CHAPPIE
Saturday, March 21 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 5:00PM on Thursday, March 19)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Bay Area Members and Their Families are Invited to a Screening of Columbia Pictures’ CHAPPIE
Saturday, March 21 at 7:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 5:00PM on Thursday, March 19)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Bay Area Section Respectfully Pays Tribute to ILM Stage Manager Pat Fitzsimmons, Actor & Director Leonard Nimoy, and Producer Harve Bennett.
In honor of their numerous and significant contributions to visual effects, the STAR TREK legacy, and the Bay Area industry in particular, all VES members plus guests are invited to a special toast and screening of Paramount Pictures’ STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN.
Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 13)
Pixar Animation Studios Steve Jobs Theater
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
(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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families Are Invited to a Screening of the Academy Award Nominated Picture for Best Animated Feature SONG OF THE SEA
Please RSVP below
Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 2:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 6)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families Are Invited to a Screening of the Academy Award Nominated Picture for Best Animated Feature SONG OF THE SEA
Please RSVP below
Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 2:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, March 6)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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 Bay Area Members And A Guest Are Invited To A Screening Of THE LEGO MOVIE preceded by a reception, and followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers
Panelists will include Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 5:00PM
(Reception at 4:00PM, Screening at 5:00PM.)
The Stag Theater – Skywalker Sound
5858 Lucas Valley Rd., Nicasio, CA 94946
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 Bay Area Members And Their Families Are Invited To A 3D Pre-Release Screening Of 20th Century Fox’s EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS
Click here to RSVP
Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 11:00AM
(RSVPs will close at 5:00PM on Thursday, December 4)
Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Bay Area Members And A Guest Are Invited To A Pre-Release Screening Of A MOST VIOLENT YEAR preceded by a cocktail reception, and followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers
Panelists will include Director J.C. Chandor and Actor Oscar Isaac.
Friday, December 5, 2014 at 7:00PM
(Cocktail Reception at 6:00PM, Screening at 7:00PM.)
The Stag Theater – Skywalker Sound
5858 Lucas Valley Rd., Nicasio, CA 94946
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.
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To A 35mm Film Screening Of Paramount Pictures’ INTERSTELLAR
Click here to RSVP
Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 2:30PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Thursday, November 20)
The Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To A 3D Screening Of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ BIG HERO 6
Click here to RSVP
Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Thursday, November 6)
The Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To A 30th Anniversary 4K Screening Of Columbia Pictures’ GHOSTBUSTERS
RSVPs are closed
Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 6:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Thursday, October 30)
The Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
STAR WARS Reunion Party & Art Auction Event To Benefit Robbie Edwards
Please help our dear friend Robbie Edwards overcome a debil-itating stroke that he suffered in October 2013. You’ll also have the opportunity to bid on some fabulous artwork generously donated by renowned Bay Area artists. Click here for the flyer with more information.
Click here to RSVP for the party
September 20, 2014 from 5:00PM to midnight
Historic Main Stage at 32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
Click here for a map.
Click here to bid on artwork starting September 10, 2014.
Robbie Edwards suffered a debilitating stroke in October. The stroke damage caused paralysis and loss of some sensation on the left side of his body; including his leg, arm, hand, face and mouth. He spent six weeks in the hospital receiving intensive therapy. Robbie continues a rigorous outpatient physical therapy program and receives in-home care from two physical therapists five days a week. Robbie’s COBRA health insurance plan ended just before his trauma; he was not covered by any health care plan for this medical emergency. We see a long and successful road to recovery for Robbie. We know in our hearts and souls that he is up for this task…we are just asking for your help to make this event less catastrophic for Robbie and his family.
Click here to help with Robbie’s medical bills.
Click here to watch the short film MUSTN’T GRUMBLE.
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are Invited To A Pre-Release 3D Screening Of Focus Features’ And LAIKA’s THE BOXTROLLS followed by a Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisor Steve Emerson to be moderated by CGW’s Barbara Robertson.
Click here to RSVP
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 7:00PM
AMC Metreon
101 Fourth Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Click here for a map.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes early. 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. Absolutely no one will be admitted after the film begins.
World Premiering at the Venice International Film Festival – In theaters nationwide September 26, 2014
Voice Cast: Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Elle Fanning, Dee Bradley Baker, Steve Blum, Toni Collette, Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Richard Ayoade, Tracy Morgan, and Simon Pegg
Directed by: Anthony Stacchi, Graham Annable
Screenplay by: Irena Brignull, Adam Pava
Based on the novel Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow
Produced By: David Bleiman Ichioka, Travis Knight
A family event movie from the creators of CORALINE and PARANORMAN that introduces audiences to a new breed of family – THE BOXTROLLS, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised a human boy named Eggs (voiced by Isaac Hempstead Wright) in the amazing cavernous home they’ve built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town’s villain, Archibald Snatcher (Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley), comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, “into the light,” where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnifred (Elle Fanning). Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs’ family.
Running time: 96 minutes
The VES Education Committee Presents The Video Games Making Of Series
The Art And Visual Effects Of Sucker Punch Productions’ InFAMOUS: Second Son©
Please RSVP below
Free for VES members, $15 for non-members
(VES members only may attend live online)
This in person event is for ages 21 and older.
Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 12:00PM
Cocktail reception from 12:00PM to 12:30PM
Event from 12:30PM to 2:30PM
Big Picture
2505 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98121
Click here for a map
Panelists will include Lead Visual Effects Artist Matt Vainio, Art Director Horia Dociu and Programmer Matt Durasoff.
InFAMOUS: Second Son© was one of the few early releases for PS4™ and launched on March 21 to great critical acclaim. It has been nominated for 20 awards including IGN’s Best PlayStation Game and Best PlayStation 4 Game, GameInformer and EGM’s Best PS4™ Game.
The visual effects and development team created a new scriptable particle system engine and tool to accomplish the astounding visual effects that are crucial to gameplay and themselves a major character in the game.
Join us for an afternoon to take a look at the art, tools and approaches that Sucker Punch Productions team used to create InFAMOUS: Second Son©.
Sponsored by PopcornFX and IGDA Seattle
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To A 3D Screening Of Marvel Studios’ And Walt Disney Pictures’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Please RSVP below
Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 3:00PM
(RSVPs close at 5:00PM on Thursday, August 7)
The Steve Jobs Theater at Pixar Animation Studios
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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 Summer BBQ and Art Festival!
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To The Annual Bay Area BBQ and this year’s new Art Festival! There will be family fun activities, great food and beverage, live music and wonderful opportunities to connect with new and old friends.
RSVP Below!
ARTWORK
We will also be incorporating a display of artwork from the VES membership as a celebration of the creative and amazing talent in the Bay Area. We invite you to enter your art in our gallery for everyone to appreciate!
To obtain an entry form, and submission guidelines please email:
TO: vesbayarea@gmail.com
SUBJECT: VESBA Artwork Submission Request
WHEN: Saturday July 19, 2014 at 11AM – 3:30PM (food from 12:30-2:30)
WHERE: 32TEN 3210 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To A 2D 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 2:00PM
(RSVPs will close at 12:00PM on Friday, July 11)
32TEN Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
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.
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are Invited To A 3D Screening Of DreamWorks Animation’s & 20th Century Fox’s HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 followed by a Q&A with Director Dean DeBlois, Producer Bonnie Arnold and Sound Designer Randy Thom.
Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 7:00PM
(Reception begins at 6:00PM)
Stag Theater at Skywalker Ranch
5858 Lucas Valley Road, Nicasio, CA 94946-9714
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 Families Are Invited To A 3D Screening of Walt Disney Pictures’ MALEFICENT
Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 4:15PM
Pixar Animation Studios Steve Jobs Theater
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608
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.
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To A 3D Screening Of 20th Century Fox’s X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
Please RSVP below
Friday, May 30, 2014 at 7:30PM
Dolby Laboratories Screening Room
100 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
Google Glass Demo For VES Members
Presented by the VES Vision Committee
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM PDT
(Self paid parking is in the garage on Folsom between Spear and Embarcadero.
Guests will be escorted to the 5th floor Basecamp space.)
San Francisco Glass Basecamp Google
345 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Are you wondering what Google Glass is all about? Come give them a spin at the San Francisco Google Glass Basecamp. The Glass team is hosting the VES for an evening of demonstrations, accompanied by light refreshments. RSVPs are limited, so be sure to sign up soon!
Google Glass is a sleek and lightweight hands-free computer device encased in a titanium eyeglass frame that’s on when you need it and off when you don’t. From on-the-go maps to voice searches, video calls, photo sharing and more,
Google Glass allows users to seamlessly interact with their technology without interrupting the flow of their everyday lives.
Gothic legends are brought to life by gorgeous stop-motion animation in this adult fantasy film from Spain, featuring work from several Bay Area Visual Effects Artists. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Thursday, March 30, 2014 at 2:00PM & 5:00PM
32Ten Studios
3210 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
Tim Taylor is hosting this screening. There will be a reception outside before/after the screenings.
This fascinating documentary explores the genesis of one of cinema’s greatest epics that never was: cult filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky’s (EL TOPO) adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic Dune, whose cast would have included such icons as Salvador Dali, Orson Welles and Mick Jagger.
Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 7:00PM
Embarcadero Center Cinema
1 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are
MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN
VES Bay Area Section Invites VES Members
And Guests To The VES Bay Area Holiday Bash
“It Came From Beneath The Sea”
Plus a special tribute to Ray Harryhausen by Craig Barron and guests
Bay Area VES Members & Their Guests Are Invited To A 3D Screening Of New Line Cinema’s, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ And Warner Bros. Studios’
THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
Bay Area VES Members & Guests Are Invited To A
Screening Of Lionsgate’s & Roadside Attractions’
ALL IS LOST
Bay Area VES Members And Their Guests Are
Invited To A Screening Of Columbia Pictures’
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are Invited
To A 3D Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’
GRAVITY
Bay Area VES Members And Their Guests Are
Invited To A 2D Screening Of
Walt Disney Studios’ and Marvel Studios’
THOR: THE DARK WORLD
Bay Area VES Members And Their Guests Are
Of Walt Disney Pictures’
MONSTERS UNIVERSITY
Followed by a conversation with the Filmmakers.
The 2013 VES Annual Membership Meeting (AMM) will be held on October 10, 2013 at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Please join your peers in the Society for a reception which will be followed by an informative and entertaining evening of presentations on the latest VES events and issues from around the world, as well as a stirring speech from the 2013 VES Founders’ Award recipient Craig Barron.
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are
Invited To Screening Of Sony Pictures Animation’s
CLOUDY WITH A
CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are
Invited To A Pre-Release Screening
Of Paramount Vantage’s
NEBRASKA
Followed by a conversation with Actors Bruce Dern & Will Forte
Bay Area VES Members & Their Guests
Are Invited To A Screening Of
Universal Pictures’
RUSH
Bay Area VES Members Are
Invited To A 30th Anniversary Screening Of
A 35mm Print Of The Original Cut Of
RETURN OF THE JEDI
Plus A Panel Discussion With The Filmmakers
Bay Area VES Members & Their Guests Are
Invited To Attend The Summer BBQ At 32TEN
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To An Opening Weekend 3D Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures And Legendary Pictures
PACIFIC RIM
Plus live interactive Q&A with Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro & Visual Effects Supervisor John Knoll
Watch the Panel (Available to logged in VES Members only)
To A 2D Screening Of Paramount Pictures’
Invited To A Screening Of Walt Disney Pictures’
WHITE HOUSE DOWN
Bay Area VES Members & Their Guests Are Invited
MAN OF STEEL
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are
Invited To A Screening Of Universal Pictures’
FAST & FURIOUS 6
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are
Invited To A 3D Screening Of Paramount Pictures’
STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS
Followed by Q&A w/ VFX Team from ILM in San Francisco.
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families
Are Invited To Attend A 3D Screening
Of Marvel & Walt Disney Studios’
IRON MAN 3
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are
Invited To A 3D Screening Of Universal Pictures’
JURASSIC PARK
Plus Q&A with Visual Effects Supervisors Dennis Muren & Phil Tippett
The VES Bay Area Section Is Proud To Present
A Talk With Bad Robot’s Post Production Supervisor
Ben Rosenblatt Plus 2009 STAR TREK Screening
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are
Invited To A Screening Of Universal Pictures’
OBLIVION
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are
Invited To A Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’
42
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families
Are Invited To A 3D Screening Of
The Weinstein Company’s
ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH
Followed by a live interactive Q&A with Director Cal Brunker!
VES Members In The Bay Area Are Invited
To The 2013 Real Time VFX GDC Meet-up
Thursday, March 29th, At The St. Regis Hotel Lobby Bar
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
20th Century Fox’s
CHASING MAVERICKS
Followed by Q&A with the VFX Team and more T.B.A.
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To A 3D Pre-Release Screening
Of Walt Disney Studios’
OZ, THE GREAT AND POWERFUL
Followed by a live interactive Q&A with the VFX Team from Imageworks
VES Members & Guests In The Bay Area
Are Invited To VFX – Keeping It Real
With Cinematographer Carl Miller
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are Invited
To Attend A Screening Of 20th Century Fox’s
A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD
Bay Area VES Members & Guests Are Invited
To A Screening Of Summit Entertainment’s
WARM BODIES
Bay Area VES Members And Their Guests
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
Paramount Pictures’
JACK REACHER
Bay Area VES Members And Their Guests
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
Columbia Pictures’
ZERO DARK THIRTY
Panelists will include Visual Effects Supervisors Eric Saindon & Matt Aitken, Animation Supervisor David Clayton and will be moderated by a VES New Zealand Board-member to be announced.
Bay Area VES Members & Their Guests Are
Invited To A Screening Of Paramount Pictures’
FLIGHT
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families
Are Invited To A Screening Of Sony Pictures’
SKYFALL
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families
Are Invited To A 3D Screening Of
Walt Disney Animation Studios’
WRECK-IT RALPH
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend A Screening
Of Warner Bros. Pictures’
CLOUD ATLAS
Come join us as we celebrate VES 2012 Bay Area year, and together look forward to a bright and prosperous 2013!
Bay Area VES Members & Their Guests Are
Invited To Attend A Pre-Release Screening
Of Paramount Pictures’
FLIGHT
Followed by a Q&A with Director Robert Zemeckis
VES Members And A Guest Are Invited To
Special Screenings Of Paramount Pictures’
FLIGHT
Plus live interactive Q&A w/ Director Robert Zemeckis & More…
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are
FRANKENWEENIE
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are Invited
To The Mill Valley Film Festival Screening Of
RISE OF THE GUARDIANS
Plus a conversation with Director Peter Ramsey,
Jeffrey Katzenberg and Bill Damashke.
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are Invited
To The Mill Valley Film Festival Screening Of
STAR WARS
Followed by Q&A w/ Harrison Ellenshaw and Craig Barron
The VES Vision Committee & VES Bay Area Section Present
Production, The Making Of EARTHQUAKE
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are Invited
To A Vanity Fair Screening Series Presentation Of
THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK
Followed By A Q&A With David O. Russell
Bay Area VES Members & Guests Are
Invited To Attend A Screening Of
LOOPER
Presented By
TriStar Pictures, FilmDistrict & Endgame Entertainment
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA
The 2012 VES Annual Membership Meeting (AMM) will be held on September 27, 2012 at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Please join your peers in the Society for a reception which will be followed by an informative and entertaining evening of presentations on the latest VES events and issues from around the world, as well as a stirring speech from the 2012 VES Founders’ Award recipient Carl Rosendahl.
Bay Area VES Members & Families Are Invited
To A Screening Of FINDING NEMO in 3D
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are Invited
To A Screening Of Warner Bros. Pictures’
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To A Screening Of Universal Pictures’
THE BOURNE LEGACY
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families
Are Invited To A Pre-Release 3D Screening Of
LAIKA’s And Focus Features’
PARANORMAN
Bay Area VES Members and Guests Are
Invited To Attend A Screening of Columbia Pictures
TOTAL RECALL
Followed by a recorded Q&A w/ key VFX team from Double Negative
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are
Invited To A 3D Screening Of Sony Pictures’
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
Followed by a live interactive Q&A with key VFX team from Imageworks.
Bay Area VES Members & Guests Are Invited
To A Screening Of Universal Pictures’ TED
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are
Invited To A 3D Screening Of 20th Century Fox’s
PROMETHEUS
Plus a live interactive Q&A w/ overall VFX Supervisor Richard Stammers and MPC VFX Supervisor Charley Henley Moderated by VES London Events Committee member Jason Halverson.
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are
Invited To Attend A Special 3D Screening Of
DreamWorks Animation’s
MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are
Invited To Attend A 3D Pre-Release Screening Of
Disney’s And Pixar’s BRAVE
Followed by Q&A with key VFX team from Pixar Animation Studios
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are
Invited To Attend A 3D Screening Of Sony Pictures’
MEN IN BLACK 3
Followed by a live interactive Q&A with key VFX team from Imageworks
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are
Invited To Attend A 3D Screening Of Sony Pictures’
MEN IN BLACK 3
Followed by a live interactive Q&A with key VFX team from Imageworks
The VES Bay Area Section And 32TEN Studios
Offer Discounted Workshop, Screening & Forum
MODELS & MINIATURES DAY IN SAN RAFAEL
The VES Bay Area Section in collaboration with Industrial Light + Magic
cordially invite VES Members & one guest (or your immediate family) to attend
A Special Tribute To Ralph McQuarrie
Bay Area VES Members & Guests Are Invited
To A Screening Of Universal Pictures’
BATTLESHIP
Followed by live interactive Q&A with key VFX Crew from ILM
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are
Invited To A 3D Screening Of TITANIC
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families
Are Invited To Attend A 2D Screening Of
WRATH OF THE TITANS
Bay Area VES Members & Their
Families Are Invited To Attend
THE HUNGER GAMES
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are
Invited To Attend A 2D Screening Of Dr. Seuss’
THE LORAX
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families Are
Invited To An Opening Weekend 3D Screening
JOHN CARTER
VES Members & Their Families Are Invited To A 2D Screening
Of TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON
VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To Attend
A Special Screening Of REAL STEEL
VES Members & Their Families Are Invited To A Screening Of
RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
VES Members And Their Families Are Invited To Attend
A 2D Screening Of HARRY POTTER
AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To A Pre-Release 3D Screening Of
THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN:
THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN
Followed by a live interactive Q&A panel with Key VFX Crew,
including Supervising VFX Supervisor, Joe Letteri and others.
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To A 3D Screening Of HUGO
In Celebration Of The 45th Anniversary of
STAR TREK, Bay Area VES Members
And A Guest Are Invited To “Into Space”
NightLife At The California Academy Of Science
Paramount Pictures Invites Bay Area VES
Members And A Guest To Attend A
Pre-Release Screening Of YOUNG ADULT
Followed by Q&A with Patton Oswalt
The Visual Effects Society Bay Area Section
In Co-Sponsorship With Advanced Systems Group And GenArts
Invite All VES Bay Area Members And One Guest Each To
The Walt Disney Family Museum
November 12, 2011
DreamWorks Animation Invites VES Members
And Their Families To A Special 3D Screening Of
PUSS IN BOOTS
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are
Invited To Attend A Screening Of
MONEYBALL
Followed by Q&A with Director – Bennett Miller and
Producers – Michael DeLuca and Rachael Horovitz
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are
Invited To Attend A 3D Screening Of
TRANSFORMERS:
DARK OF THE MOON
VES Members And A Guest Are Invited To
Attend The 30th Anniversary Screening Of
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK
Followed by a panel discussion with the original VFX Crew
VES Members And Guests Are Invited To
An Evening With Randal Dutra And
Jan Wahl: A Conversation About
Visual Effects And Fine Art
Bay Area VES Members Are Invited To
Attend A Screening Of REAL STEEL
Followed by a panel w/ VFX Crew from Digital Domain in L.A.
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To A Screeing Of
MONEYBALL
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To Attend A Special Screening Of
CONTAGION
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To Attend A 2D Screening Of
FRIGHT NIGHT
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To Attend A Special Screening Of
RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
Followed by a live interactive panel from Weta Digital
Bay Area VES Members & Guests Are Invited
To Attend A Screening Of TREE OF LIFE
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
WINNIE THE POOH
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are Invited
To A 2D Screening Of CAPTAIN AMERICA
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
COWBOYS AND ALIENS
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend The Final Installment
Of The HARRY POTTER July Marathon
HARRY POTTER AND THE
DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 In 3D
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend The Seventh Installment
Of The HARRY POTTER July Marathon
HARRY POTTER AND THE
DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1
Bay Area VES Members & Their Families Are Invited
To Attend A 2D Screening Of THE SMURFS
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
COWBOYS AND ALIENS
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend The Sixth Installment
Of The HARRY POTTER July Marathon
HARRY POTTER AND THE
HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend The Fifth Installment
Of The HARRY POTTER July Marathon
HARRY POTTER AND THE
ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend The Fourth Installment
Of The HARRY POTTER July Marathon
HARRY POTTER AND THE
GOBLET OF FIRE
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend The Third Installment
Of The HARRY POTTER July Marathon
HARRY POTTER AND THE
PRISONER OF AZKABAN
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend 2D & 3D Screenings of
CARS 2
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend The Second Installment
In The HARRY POTTER July Marathon
HARRY POTTER AND THE
CHAMBER OF SECRETS
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend The First Installment
In The HARRY POTTER July Marathon
HARRY POTTER AND THE
PHILOSOPHER’S STONE
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To Attend A Screening Of
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS
Bay Area VES Members Are Invited To Attend
A Screening Of SUPER 8
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To Attend A 3D Screening Of
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:
ON STRANGER TIDES
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To Attend A 3D Screening Of
PRIEST
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To Attend 2D & 3D Screenings Of
THOR
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To Attend A Screening Of
FAST FIVE
VES Members And A Guest In The Bay Area
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
JOURNEY FROM ZANSKAR
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend A 3D Screening Of
RIO
Bay Area VES Members And Guests Are
Invited To Attend A 3D Screening Of
TRON: LEGACY
Followed By A Presentation And Q&A
With David Levy, Senior Concept Artist
Bay Area VES Members And Guests
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
YOUR HIGHNESS
Bay Area VES Members And Their Families
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
HOP
Bay Area VES Members And Guests
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
SUCKER PUNCH
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are
Cordially Invited To Attend A Screening Of
PAUL
VES Members And Their Families In The
Bay Area Are Invited To Attend 2D And 3D
Screenings Of MARS NEEDS MOMS
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Are
Cordially Invited To Attend A Screening Of
LIMITLESS
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Will
Receive $5.50 Tickets With Your VES Card
HOLLYWOOD & VINES:
THE MOVIE MAGIC OF TARZAN
Bay Area VES Members and Their Families
Are Invited To A Special Screening Of
Rango
Followed By Q&A w/ ILM VFX Supervisor,
Tim Alexander & Anim. Director, Hal Hickel
Bay Area VES Members And A Guest Will
Receive $5.50 Tickets With Your VES Card
HOLLYWOOD & VINES:
THE MOVIE MAGIC OF TARZAN
Bay Area VES Members and A Guest Are
Invited to A Presentation By Paul Franklin
Followed by a Screening of Inception
VES Members, Non-Members & Friends Are
Cordially Invited To “Thirsty Thursday Pub
Night” At The Pyramid Alehouse In Berkeley
VES Members And Guests In The Bay Area Are
Invited To Attend A Special Screening Of
UNKNOWN
VES Members And Guests In The Bay Area
Are Invited To Attend A Special Screening Of
I AM NUMBER FOUR
VES Members And Guests In The Bay Area
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
BLACK SWAN
VES Members And Guests In The Bay Area
Are Invited To Attend A Screening Of
THE GREEN HORNET
VES Members And A Guest In The Bay Area
Are Invited To A Special Awards Screening Of
THE FIGHTER
VES Members And A Guest In The Bay Area Are
Invited To A Screening Of THE KING’S SPEECH
VES Members And Guests In The Bay Area
Are Invited To Attend An Awards Screening
Of INCEPTION
VES Members And Guests In The Bay Area
Are Invited To Attend An Awards Screening Of
TRON: LEGACY In 3D
Nominations will be judged in five cities around the globe: Los Angeles, London, Vancouver, San Francisco (Bay Area) and Sydney. Any active VES member who can travel to one of those cities may participate.
This is your chance to affect who will ultimately walk up to the podium at the 9th Annual show, 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 see behind the scenes of the most amazing visual imagery of 2010, but you’ll be 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 work. All of that, plus the satisfaction of knowing that our best work will be presented to our colleagues in the industry, the press, and visual effects fans across the globe at the 9th
Please specify your name, phone number and the names of each of your guests as well as which screening you wish to attend.
Pixar Animation Studios Theater
1200 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
Saturday, December 11th at 2:00PM
1200 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(Enter from 45th Street between Hollis Street & San Pablo Avenue)
Saturday, December 11th at 2:00PM
1200 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
Check-in will begin at 5:45PM, Q&A will follow at approximately 8:45PM
Industrial Light & Magic
Lucas Digital Arts Center, Premiere Theater
1 Letterman Drive, Building B
Promenade Level
San Francisco, CA 94129
Please specify your name, phone number and the names of each of your guests
Each VES member is limited to a maximum of three (3) guests.
Please RSVP early. Seating will be strictly on a first come, forst served basis.
Bay Area – Click here to RSVP
Thursday, November 18th at 7:00PM
Please specify your full name, cell phone #, names of guests and to which screening you’re RSVPing (i.e., JAWS, or THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING – see below)
Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:00PM
1200 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
(Enter from 45th Street between Hollis Street & San Pablo Avenue)
Thursday, September 16 at 7:00PM
Dolby Screening Room
100 Potrero Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94103
Password: fox
Click here to RSVP
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is very limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible.
If you are later unable to attend, please officially cancel your rsvp out of respect for fellow VES members, our PGA host and the limited seating at Dolby Laboratories.
It will be a great time to catch up with folks that you haven’t seen in awhile, as well as meeting some of the new members that have joined the VES Bay Area Section. The first few pitchers will be courtesy of the VES, so don’t miss out!
RSVP to apurva@pixar.com
When: Thursday, September 9 at 6:00PM
Where: Pyramid Alehouse, Brewery & Restaurant
901 Gilman St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 528-9880
The Visual Effects Society, Northern California Section Cordially invites all VES members and guests to a special screening of
AVATAR (presented in Dolby 3D)
Special Q&A Session with VFX Supervisor
Stephen Rosenbaum, directly following the screening
Where: Pixar Animation Studios, Main theater
1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, Ca 94608
No later than Friday, February 26,2010. Seating is limited.
RSVP’s will be filled and confirmed on a first come first served basis.
The Visual Effects Society San Francisco/Bay Area cordially invites VES Members (plus 1 guest each) to a special screening and FX Panel discussion of
Terminator Salvatio:
When: Friday 05/29/09 @ 8:45- 9:45 Panel Discussion
Where: Industrial Light & Magic, Lucas Digital Ltd.
Premiere theatre, Letterman Digital Arts Cents
1 Letterman Dr. Building B
San Francisco CA, 94129
Panel Discussion guests to includeL
Charlie Gibson-T4 FX Supervisor
Ben Snow- Industrial Light & Magic
Brian Gernand- Kerner Optical
Jonathan Harp- Whiskey Tree
John Fragomeni- Asylum
All Attendees are welcome to “The Final Final” Sports bar (2990 Baker St.) after the event for an informal gathering.
DreamWorks Animation and The Visual Effects Society invite you and your family (limit 4) to a special 3D Screening of
Monsters Vs. Aliens
Tuesday, March 29, 2009
AMC Metreon IMAX
101 4th Street San Francisco Ca 94103
Bay Area
BAY AREA
BAY AREA
Bay Area
Bay Area- AMC Matreon
BAY AREA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2007 3:00 PM
PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS
1200 Park Ave
EMERYVILLE, 94608
Q&A TO FOLLOW WITH
Tom Gibbons (Animation Supervisor) and James W. Brown (Lead Animator)
BEE MOVIE
NEW YORK
PIXAR STUDIOS
LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL
BAY AREA
PIXAR STUDIOS
RATATOUILLE
PIXAR STUDIOS
PIXAR STUDIOS
Bay Area
Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man’s Chest
7:00pm
PIXAR STUDIOS
Bay Area – AMC Metreon
Bay Area
The Visual Effects Society invites you and up to three members of your family or guests to attend the San Francisco screening of
Date: Saturday June 7, 2003
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pixar Animation Studios, 1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, CA
Please arrive early as you must check in at the security gate.
To help facilitate the check in process and for security purposes please give your FULL NAME and NAME(s) OF GUEST(s).
The Visual Effects Society invites you and one guest
to attend the San Francisco screening of
20th Century Fox
X2
X-MEN UNITED
Date: Monday May 5, 2003
San Francisco
Time: 6:45 PM (new time)
Location: San Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael (415/454-1222 directions)
