The VES Announces the Professionals Who Will Receive Special Honors in Its 24th Edition
The Visual Effects Society has announced the list of individuals who will receive particularly significant recognitions at its twenty-fourth annual awards ceremony. The event, to be held on February 13 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, will spotlight those who have exceptionally contributed value to the VFX sector. 🏆
Lifetime Achievement Award
The highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizes two fundamental figures. On one hand, it is awarded to Nancy Bernstein, producer and former VES president, acknowledged for organizing and expanding the society from its foundations. On the other, it honors John Dykstra, visual effects supervisor and pioneer whose technical innovations, such as the Dykstraflex system, forever changed how movies are made.
Details of the Lifetime Achievement honorees:- Nancy Bernstein: Drove the structure and institutional growth of the VES from its early phase.
- John Dykstra: Revolutionized the industry with advances in motion control for cameras, setting a technical precedent.
These awards celebrate not only a career, but the enduring legacy that each professional leaves in the global VFX community.
Recognition as VES Fellows Members
The society will also name VES Fellows to four professionals whose contributions have marked a before and after. This appointment underscores sustained impact and the ability to push the boundaries of the visual effects field.
The four professionals designated as VES Fellows are:- Rob Legato: Artist and VFX supervisor with a widely acclaimed career.
- Janet Muswell: Producer and executive with a long track record in the industry.
- Bryan Hirota: VFX supervisor and film director known for his innovative work.
- David Stump: VFX supervisor and virtual cinematographer, pioneer in digital techniques.
Anticipation and Context of the Gala
The announcement generates great interest in the community, which eagerly awaits the ceremony. Colloquially, some professionals comment on the hope that the event will be streamlined. All confirmed information comes from the official announcement published on the specialized portal AWN.com. The February 13 gala establishes itself as an unmissable date to recognize the talent that builds the visual magic of cinema and television. 🎬