June 8, 2006

The schedule of presentations and participants for the 2006 VES Festival of Visual Effects has recently been announced. A high-profile list of presenters and projects -- including representation from Industrial Light & Magic -- is now scheduled during the 8th annual gathering July 6-8, 2006 at the famed Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California.

A variety of topics and techniques will be the subject of 11 different events. Technical and artistic looks behind-the-scenes of this summer's blockbusters including The Da Vinci Code, X Men: The Last Stand, Superman Returns and Cars will be featured, along with a special advance screening of Monster House. ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Kim Libreri and Associate VFX Supervisor Mohen Leo will be speaking at the Poseidon panel on July 7th. Industry veterans and Oscar winners, like Dennis Muren, John Myhre, Robert Skotak, and Mark Stetson, will look at the art of visual effects. A retrospective of the classic Aliens will also be included.

For the first time, the VES Festival of Visual Effects will include an all-access and ongoing showcase of international, experimental, animated and student film works during the Festival's three day schedule. This will be presented in the Egyptian's smaller screening room, the Steven Spielberg Theatre. The entry area of the Egyptian will be transformed into the Festival Courtyard and will feature visual effects and entertainment industry vendors, special displays, and a Hospitality Tent.

The 2006 VES Festival of Visual Effects will be open to the public. The full schedule and information on buying festival passes or tickets to individual events and sponsorship opportunities is available at the official website for the 2006 VES Festival of Visual Effects.