‘Dune’ and ‘Encanto’ Take Top Honors at Visual Effects Society Awards
variety.comJazz Tangcay Artisans Editor“Dune” has taken top honors at the VES Awards garnering four awards including Photoreal feature winner.
Disney’s “Encanto” was named top animated film, also winning four awards.The Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s global professional honorary society, held the 20th Annual VES Awards, the prestigious yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials, video games and special venues.This marks the Society’s 20th VES Awards program, and is being celebrated during the organization’s milestone 25th Anniversary.Industry guests gathered at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate VFX talent in 25 awards categories. “Foundation” The Emperor’s Peace was named best photoreal episode.
Jim Morris, VES, President of Pixar Animation and founding VES Chair, presented the VES Lifetime Achievement award to EVP/General Manager of Lucasfilm, Lynwen Brennan.
Academy Award-winning VFX pioneer Phil Tippett, VES presented the VES Award for Creative Excellence to Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
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