VES Spain: Community and talent on a global stage.
If you are in Tenerife, please join our Co-Chair Adrián Castro Viejo presenting VES Spain at El Gremio, a gathering of audiovisual artists, enthusiasts, and professionals.
He will give a presentation about VES in general and VES Spain in particular to show what we did and what we can do from now on.
It is in Pub Sócrates in La Laguna, for some reason, you are on the island and want to say hi, please pop by and do so. Would be great to see other members there.
Where: Pub Sócrates Calle Dr. Zamenhoff, 12-34, 38205 La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
When: Thursday, 30th of April, 2026.
Time: 8:00 PM onwards.
We are excited to announce the team leading VES Spain for the March 2026 – February 2028 term:
Chair: Astrid Busser Casas
Vice Chair: Elena Vitanza
Vice Chair: Adrián Castro Viejo
Treasurer: Javier Romero
Secretary: David Ramírez
Board Members:
Eduardo Iglesias
Peter Gagnon
Marta Padilla
David Gacituaga Alarcón
Alejandro Rivas
Cristina Bartolomé
Gonzalo Carrión
A huge congratulations to everyone stepping into these roles and a heartfelt thank you to all who volunteered. Your commitment is what keeps our community strong. Exciting things ahead!!
The next VES membership intake deadline is March 15, so be sure to submit your complete application before the cutoff.
Need help with endorsement letters? We are here to help.
Find the application and submission details here:
/membership-application/
We’re really excited starting the new section in Spain and for a fantastic year of VES Spain activities in 2026, looking forward to welcoming new members into the community! 💫
#VES #visualeffectssociety #VESSpain
Voting for the VES Spain Section Board is now open 📩
Your vote matters. It’s how we shape the future of our Section and ensure we build a Board that truly represents our community and works to help it grow.
If you’re a member, take a few minutes to review the candidates and cast your vote. A strong, engaged Section starts with participation.
Let’s help build a Board that will support, connect, and grow the VES Spain community 💫
#VES #VESSpain #VESCommunity #VESBoard
📰🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 📰🚨
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻. 🇯🇵🇪🇸
This brings the total number of VES Sections worldwide to 18, reflecting the Society’s growing membership – now over 5,500 members around the world – and providing locally-tailored opportunities and initiatives to champion VFX artists.
👉 Please join us in welcoming @spainves and VES Japan to the VES Family and follow the link to read the press release:
/press-releases/new-sections-in-japan-and-spain/ (link in bio)
#VES #VFX #VESSpain #VESJapan #PressRelease
The 24th Annual VES Awards Nomination Event has been successfully completed in Spain, hosted in Madrid. A proud moment for our growing VFX community.
#VESAwards #VES24 #VFXSpain #VESCommunity
We did it again!! And we made history once more! ✨
This year, we doubled the number of participants, a true reflection of how fast and strong the Spanish VFX community is growing 🇪🇸
Proud to see so much talent, passion and collaboration coming together. Always inspiring to celebrate our industry and the people behind the magic.
A huge thanks to @udit.es for hosting and supporting this event again.
#VESAwards #VES24 #VisualEffects #VFXSpain #VESCommunity GrowingTogether
Hey Spain members! Get ready for an exclusive screening in Madrid! VES Members and their guests are invited to a special showing of Warner Bros. Pictures’ ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER.
Join us for an evening of film and connection:
📆 TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
⏰ Screening starts 7:00pm
📍 WB Screening Room · C/ Martinez Villergas 52. Edificio B. Madrid
RSVP via look into your VES Headquarters email (INDUSTRY FYCs), if you need any help, just Dms.
On January 10th, we’ll gather in Madrid for the in-person VES Awards Nomination Event. We’ll review all submitted projects for the category assigned to the Spain Section (revealed on the same day) and cast anonymous votes to decide which entries advance to the global finals.
It’s a unique chance to watch exclusive material, contribute your professional insight, and connect with fellow VES members.
📅 January 10
⏰ 9:00 AM (to be confirmed)
📍 UDIT – University of Design (Madrid)
⏳ Approx. duration: 5 hours
Registration is open until November 30, via the official VES email you received.
A special event not to be missed!
🚀 Gaussian Splatting & Virtual Production: Transforming Visual Creation
🎥 VES Spain hosts its first panel featuring Fernando Rivas, CEO of Volinga, to explore how 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) is revolutionizing Virtual Production and real-time visual storytelling.
🗓️ Monday, November 10, 2025
🕗 8:00 pm CET (Madrid) | Online
🔗 Discover how this breakthrough technology delivers photorealistic digital environments with full HDR, ACES support, and seamless Unreal Engine integration.
#VESSpain #VirtualProduction #GaussianSplatting #3DGS #Volinga #UnrealEngine #VFX
The Visual Effects Society has kindly shared a tribute in memory of our dear colleague and VFX Supervisor, Lionel Estivill Calleja.
We are grateful to the VES for helping us honour Lio’s legacy and share his light with the wider VFX community. His absence is deeply felt, but his spirit lives on in all of us who had the privilege to know him.
🕊️ Read the In Memoriam here: https://lnkd.in/gbG9Kfqe
Time’s almost up! Membership applications close soon (March 15)—don’t miss your chance to join the Visual Effects Society, where the best in VFX come together to connect, collaborate and advance the art and science of visual effects, and take your career to the next level. Apply today (Link in bio)
#VESApplication #JoinVES #VESCommunity #VFX #VES
