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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