The VES Awards recognizes and honors the most outstanding visual effects work of the year and honors the artists who created them.
14th Annual VES Awards Ceremony took place on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the The Beverly Hilton Hotel
9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, California 90210
The 14th Annual VES Awards
Honoring
Lifetime Achievement Award
Sir Ridley Scott
The VES Lifetime Achievement Award, bestowed by the VES Board of Directors, recognizes an outstanding body of work that has significantly contributed to the art and/or science of the visual effects industry. VES will honor Scott for his vision and dedication to storytelling that blends iconic visual effects and unforgettable narrative on an epic scale. Scott’s fiercely innovative direction of groundbreaking films including science fiction classics Blade Runner and Alien and the sweeping chronicle Gladiator, has given rise to a new era of storytelling and had a profound impact on future generations of filmmakers. (read more)
Visionary Award
Syd Mead
The VES Visionary Award, bestowed by the VES Board of Directors, recognizes an individual who has uniquely and consistently employed the art and science of visual effects to foster imagination and ignite future discoveries by way of artistry, invention and groundbreaking work. VES will honor Mead, a prolific and innovative artist, for his unique ability to create unforgettable images and advance storytelling through his futuristic design aesthetic. Syd Mead’s storied career spans almost six decades, and began as he created characters and backgrounds for animated cinema intermission. (read more)
Important Dates for the 14th Annual VES Awards:
Period of Eligibility for Entries
January 1 – December 31, 2015
Rules & Procedures Posted
August 10, 2015
Entry Forms Available, Open Submissions
October 12, 2015
Upload Viewing Materials
November 9 – 30, 2015
Submission Deadline
November 30, 2015
Bay Area, London, Montreal, New York, New Zealand, Sydney, Vancouver, Nominating Panels
Contact Local Sections for Dates
Los Angeles Nomination Judging Panels Meet and Vote
January 9, 2016
Nominations Announced
January 12, 2016
On-Line Viewing & Voting (Members Only)
January 21-29, 2016
14th Annual VES Awards Gala
February 2, 2016
This page contains links to all of the pervious VES Awards, including all winners / nominees, and video highlights, as well as photos and videos of each of the Awards ceremonies. Below are links to each of the years. Each year’s page contains information related to that year only. Additionally, Logged in VES members can watch the winning and nominated submission entry clips.
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The 14th Annual VES Awards, By Adrienne Papp
Lifetime Achievement Award
