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Comedians The Sklar Brothers to Host 23rd Annual VES Awards

This marks the first hosting of the awards by the comedy duo, whose knowledge of VFX stems from being two identical humans; event set for February 11 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.

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VES Announces 2025 Board of Directors Officers

Kim Davidson has been re-elected as Board Chair, with Susan O’Neal elected First Vice Chair, David Tanaka as Second Vice Chair, Rita Cahill as Secretary, and Jeffrey A. Okun as Treasurer.

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‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Penguin’ Lead VES Award Nominations

Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi thriller tops all feature film contenders, while Chris Sanders’ animated drama leads all animation contenders and the HBO and FX dramas top all episodic contenders as nominees are announced in 25 categories across film, television, real-time, and special venue projects; ceremony set for February 11 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA.

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Hiroyuki Sanada, Takashi Yamazaki Receive Special VES Awards

Actor/producer Sanada is honored with the VES Award for Creative Excellence, while FX supervisor/filmmaker Yamazaki receives the VES Visionary Award; both will be presented at the 23^rd Annual VES Awards on February 11, 2025.

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Dr. Jacquelyn Ford Morie to Receive VES’ Georges Méliès Award

The acclaimed virtual reality/immersive technology pioneer will be presented with the award at the 23^rd Annual VES Awards on February 11, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton hotel.

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The VES Names New Honorary Members

Four distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized by the organization at a celebration later this month.

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The Visual Effects Society Announces Special 2024 Honorees

Distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized this Fall, including 2024 VES Founders Award recipient Brooke Breton, and the 2024 class of VES Hall of Fame inductees Tim McGovern, Thad Beier, Maya Deren, and Dorothy Davenport.

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Rules, Procedures Announced for 23rd Annual VES Awards

Most notably, the submission deadline has been moved up to October 31; the submission cost remains the same at $460.00 per entry.

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10th Annual VES NY Empire Awards Honorees Announced

Adding to the list of previously announced honorees, VES NY members nominated or awarded VES Awards for work completed in 2021-2024 will receive special recognition at the June 27 event; tickets now on sale.

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Oscar-Winning VFX Supervisor Tim McGovern Passes at 68

Known for his work on ‘Total Recall,’ the visual effects artist, filmmaker, and VES 2023 Founders Award recipient passed away peacefully in his sleep.

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‘The Creator,’ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ and ‘The Last of Us’ Top VES Awards

Gareth Edwards’ innovative sci-fi drama set during a future global war between mankind and AI simulants takes home 5 awards, while the hit ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ sequel takes home 4; HBO’s critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning game adaptation series also garners 4 awards.

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William Shatner to Receive VES Award for Creative Excellence

The acclaimed actor-producer-director, famed for his portrayal of ‘Star Trek’s James T. Kirk across numerous TV and film projects, will be honored at the 22^nd Annual VES Awards on February 21.

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VES 2024 Board of Directors Officers Announced

The Visual Effects Society names new and returning officers: Kim Davidson as Chair; Susan O’Neal as First Vice Chair; Janet Muswell Hamilton, VES as Second Vice Chair; Rita Cahill as VES Secretary; and Jeffrey A. Okun, VES as Treasurer.

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‘The Creator’ and ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Lead VES Award Nominations

Gareth Edwards' sci-fi thriller tops all feature film contenders, while the 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' sequel leads all animation contenders and 'The Last of Us' tops all TV contenders as nominees are announced in 25 categories across film, television, real-time, and special venue projects; ceremony set for February 21 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA.

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2024 VES Awards

Begins: February 21, 2024

The 22^nd annual awards ceremony recognizes and honors outstanding visual effects and the artists who created them; the event will be held February 21 in Beverly Hills.

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Joyce Cox to Receive VES Lifetime Achievement Award

The Visual Effects Society honors the producer/VFX producer for contributions in visual arts, filmed entertainment, and the advancement of storytelling through cutting-edge visual effects; the award will be presented at the 22^nd Annual VES Awards next month.

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VES Announces ‘The VES Handbook of Virtual Production’ Release

The comprehensive guide to techniques and best practices, gleaned from 82 experts in VR, AR, MR, and XR technology and edited by VFX professionals Susan Zwerman VES and Jeffrey A. Okun VES, is now available for pre-order.

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Visual Effects Society Announces 2023 VES Fellows

Jeff Barnes, Toni Pace Carstensen, Bob Coleman, Chuck Finance, Shannon Gans, Tim McGovern, and Ray McMillan to be recognized at a celebration of the honorees later this month.

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Disney’s ‘Wish’ VFX Supervisor Kyle Odermatt Heading to VIEW 2023

The VES Award nominee will showcase the creative processes behind Walt Disney Animation’s 62nd animated feature, coming to theaters this November; the conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.

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Visual Effects Society Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Honorees represent artists and innovators who have significantly influenced the field of visual effects; 2023 class will be celebrated at a ceremony this Fall.

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2024 VES Awards Headline News

VES Revises Awards R&P, But No Awards Date Announced

The committee has revised Rules and Procedures in some categories and announced name changes in others; submissions close on November 30; timing of the 22nd Annual VES Awards Presentation is TBD.

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Visual Effects Society Announces 2023 Special Honorees

Tim McGovern is honored with the Founders Award and Lifetime VES Member designation, while Sandra Joy Aguilar, Brooke Breton and Bob Coleman receive Honorary Lifetime VES Membership; a celebration of the honorees will take place at a special event in October.

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Top 21st Annual VES Awards

Awards-season magic continues for both films, with James Cameron’s blockbuster ‘Avatar’ sequel taking home 9 awards, while the ‘Nightmare Alley’ director’s stop-motion tale takes home 3; ‘The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power’ led all episodics with 3 wins as well.

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JAMM Visual Adds Alex Snookes

The VFX supervisor and compositor’s vast experience includes Pharrell Williams’s music video, ‘Cash In Cash Out,’ and the VES award nominated commercial B&Q ‘Flip.’

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Eric Roth to Receive VES Board of Directors Award

The Visual Effects Society Board of Directors honors former VES Executive Director for his 19 years of leadership; the award will be presented next month at the 21st Annual VES Awards.