Our second annual VES International Women’s Day celebration brought together artists, leaders, and industry professionals for an evening of meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and community connection. Hosted in Vancouver, the event featured an outstanding panel of speakers, including Naomi Stopa, Amy James-Wang, Elizabeth (Liz) Bernard, Danielle Norgate, and Taisa C. Monteiro, with Kelsy Wittmann serving as moderator. The discussion explored the role of mentorship,

VES On-Set VFX Supervisor Boot Camp Recap This weekend, VES Vancouver held its first On-Set VFX Supervisor Boot Camp, focused on practical, hands-on learning for visual effects professionals. The event covered key topics including on-set supervision, camera workflows, VFX data collection, and interdepartmental collaboration. The session was led by a team of experienced professionals: Edward Douglas – Producer & VFX Supervisor Farhad Mohasseb – VFX Supervisor Benjamin Galloway

On the evening of August 13, VES members and guests gathered at Rouge Wet Kitchen @ Bar for the VES SIGGRAPH 2025 Celebration. The event brought together artists, supervisors, and professionals from around the world for an evening of conversation, reconnection, and celebration. With a full house and great energy, it was a chance to reflect on our shared work and the diversity of the global VFX community. Special thanks to the VES Global Team for continued support, and to the

In May, VES Vancouver hosted a Pub Night that brought together members of the local VFX and animation community for a casual evening of conversation and connection. Held in a relaxed setting, the event offered a chance for professionals from across the industry to catch up, exchange ideas, and meet new faces.

This weekend, VES Vancouver held its first On-Set VFX Supervisor Boot Camp, focused on practical, hands-on learning for visual effects professionals. The event covered key topics including on-set supervision, camera workflows, VFX data collection, and interdepartmental collaboration. VES Vancouver recently visited Pixomondo’s Virtual Production Stage at Fort Langley Airport, hosted by the team at PXO and their Clara division. The tour offered members a first hand look at LED