Membership Benefits

Power CircleJOIN the Power Circle and access over 1,800 Visual Effects Society members in 20 countries.  Recruit creative, experienced talent, promote brand awareness and product knowledge, position your company as a VES events sponsor, and leverage relationships with the best and brightest in the VFX industry.  New Power Circle benefits add greater value to each membership level. Save thousands of dollars on the VES Annual Awards Dinner, and advertise free in our Worldwide E-Blast and on the VES website.  Regardless of level, display your logo on our website; receive invites to all VES screenings and educational events. Power Circle membership is now on a calendar year basis, from January 1 to December 31.  Your membership is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please contact Aria Edry, VP Development, at 818-981-0179 or aria@visualeffectssociety.com.

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BENEFIT LEVELS

Friend $1,500

  • Logo with link on VES website’s POWER CIRCLE page
  • Graphic Ad or Announcement (1x) in VES Worldwide E-Blast ($500 value)
  • 10% discount on any additional advertising (E-blasts, website)
  • One invite to VES Holiday Party, a key LA networking event

Innovator $5,000

  • VIP access to the VES Job Board – post jobs and view talent ($375 + value)
  • Logo with link on VES website’s POWER CIRCLE page
  • Graphic Ad or Announcement (up to 2x) in VES Worldwide E-Blasts ($1,000  value)
  • 15% discount on any additional advertising (E-blasts, website)
  • Two invites to VES Holiday Party, a key LA networking event

Futurist $15,000

  • One VIP invite to VES Think Tank, our high-powered, all-access business-to-business dinner
  • Logo with link on VES website’s POWER CIRCLE page
  • Graphic Ads and/or Announcements (up to 4x) in VES Worldwide E-Blasts ($2,000 value)
  • Left-Side Banner Ad (15 days) on VES website (excluding Home Page) ($1,000 value)
  • 20% discount on any additional advertising (E-blasts, website)
  • VIP access to VES Job Board – post jobs and view talent ($375 + value)
  • Four invites to VES Holiday Party, a key LA networking event
  • 20% discount on VES Silver or Gold Sponsorship at VES Awards Dinner includes Preferred Seating Table of 10, Silver or Gold Sponsorship Recognition, and Silver or Gold Full Page Ad in Program Book ($2,000-$5,000 savings)

Leader $25,000

  • Two VIP invites to VES Think Tank, our high-powered, all-access business-to-business dinner
  • Exclusive presentation and lead sponsor of one workshop, demonstration, or other educational event to VES members worldwide
  • Logo, 50-word profile on POWER CIRCLE page, and Rotating Banner on VES Home Page
  • Company news featured in VES Worldwide E-blast and on website
  • Graphic Ads and/or Announcements (up to 6x) in VES Worldwide E-blasts ($3,000 value)
  • Left-Side Banner Ad (30 days) on VES Website Home Page ($3,000 value)
  • 25% discount on any additional advertising (E-blasts, website)
  • Exclusive access to the VES Job Board – post jobs and view talent ($375 value)
  • Six invites to VES Holiday Party, a key LA networking event
  • 35% discount on Silver or Gold Sponsorship at VES Awards Dinner includes Preferred Seating Table of 10, Silver or Gold Sponsorship Recognition, and Silver or Gold Full Page Ad in Program Book ($3,500-$8,750 savings)


Visionary $50,000

  • Exclusive hospitality opportunity with VES Board of Directors
  • Logo, 100-word profile on POWER CIRCLE page, and Rotating Banner on VES Home Page
  • Presenting Sponsorship of VES Think Tank, our high-powered, all-access business-to-business dinner
  • Top Banner “Sponsor Recognition” Ad (30 days) on VES Website Home Page ($1,500 value)
  • Left Banner Ad (45-days) on VES Website Home Page ($3,250 value)
  • Graphic ads and/or Announcements (up to 8x) in VES Worldwide E-blasts ($4,000  value)
  • 30% discount on any additional advertising (E-blasts, website)
  • Ten invites to VES Holiday Party, a key LA networking event
  • 50% discount on Silver or Gold Sponsorship at VES Awards Dinner includes Preferred Seating Table of 10, Gold Sponsorship Recognition, and Gold Full Page Ad in Program Book ($5,000-$12,500 savings)

Signature $100,000

Contact The VES Office for customized sponsorships.

 


The VES is a not-for-profit, professional honorary society dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of visual effects and to improving the welfare of its members by providing professional enrichment and education, fostering community, and promoting industry recognition. Over the past five years, membership has doubled.

  • VES Awards Gala (February) honors 20-plus categories of film, television, commercials, animation and video games, and, in 2009, inaugurates the VES Student Award.

  • VES Think Tank brings together 25 to 30 major players in the entertainment industry to discuss current business issues and challenges.

  • Screenings and Panel Discussions in Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Toronto, Vancouver, and Sydney, Australia on the making of The Dark Knight, Wall-E, Golden Compass, among many others.

  • Educational Seminars on such topics as Latest Cutting-Edge Technologies, New Forms of Financing & Distribution, Negotiating Skills, and Working Overseas.

  • Student Training and Mentoring Program partners with colleges throughout California.

For more information, contact Aria Edry, VP Development, 818-981-7861; aria@visualeffectssociety.com.