Visual Effects Society Celebrates World VFX Day

By NAOMI GOLDMAN

The VES was proud to be a Supporting Event Partner for the 2nd Annual World VFX Day in December. Held on the birthday of French illusionist, film director and visual effects pioneer Georges Méliès, the global livestreamed event put visual effects center stage worldwide, and highlighted artistry and innovation in the field.

The 2024 two-day event (December 6th and 8th) featured more than 100 speakers and 60+ talks across 20 hours on visual effects, animation, gaming and immersive media. Congratulations to World VFX Day Founder Hayley Miller and everyone involved in making this celebration of our VFX craft and community a rousing success.

The Society hosted two dynamic webcasts during the event shared across VES’ 16 global Sections: A panel of venerated VES Award winners, and a conversation with Women Who Lead VFX, featuring Chrysta Marie Burton, Senior Vice President Physical Production & Visual Effects at Paramount Pictures; Kathy Chasen Hay, Senior Vice President, Visual Effects at Skydance Media; and Janet Lewin, Senior Vice President of Lucasfilm Visual Effects and General Manager of Industrial Light & Magic; moderated by Lisa Cooke, VES, Executive Producer at Tippett Studio and former VES Chair of the Board of Directors.

Thank you for tuning in! Watch the replays at worldvfxday.com.