EVENT ARCHIVE 2020

22 December, 2020
WEBINAR
"FATHER & DAUGHTER" DIRECTOR Q&A (20th Anniversary Celebration)
Moderated by Keith Blackmore with Michaël Dudok de Wit
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

15 December, 2020
WEBINAR
"IF IT HAPPENS I LOVE YOU" DIRECTORS Q&A
Moderated by Teri Snellgrove with Will McCormack & Michael Govier
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

11 December, 2020
WEBINAR
"WOLFWALKERS" DIRECTOR Q&A
Moderated by Pam Grady with Tomm Moore
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

11 December, 2020
WEBINAR
FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN: WRITING "WOLFWALKERS"
Moderated by Mark Mullery with Tomm Moore & Will Collins
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

11 December, 2020
WEBINAR
THE ART DIRECTION OF "WOLFWALKERS"
Moderated by Mark Mullery with Tomm Moore & Maria Pareja
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

4 – 13 December, 2020
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
SIGGRAPH ASIA 2020: DRIVING DIVERSITY
The 13th International Conference & Exhibition on Computer Graphics & Interactive Techniques in Asia
Admission: Various Levels
Note: Use code SA20EPSIVAEX10 and save 10% on your registration
Presented by Koelnmesse · Sponsored by ACM SIGGRAPH

2 December, 2020 · 6:30 PM
WEBINAR
WORKING FROM HOME DURING COVID: MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Moderated by Michelle Srih with Reena Bali, Jenna Brown, Jay Castro, Mary Elise Elam & Sophie Robinson
Presented by A&VFX Alliance of BC · Sponsored by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

26 November, 2020
WEBINAR
"THE SNAIL & THE WHALE" DIRECTORS Q&A
Moderated by David Burgess with Max Lang & Daniel Snaddon
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

24 November, 2020
WEBINAR
ANIMATING ACTION
With Skylar Zerr
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

22 November, 2020
WEBINAR
THE WOMEN OF DISNEY•PIXAR'S TOY STORY: DEFINING DIGITAL HER-IZONS
Moderated by Mindy Johnson with Bonnie Arnold, Sharon Calahan, Jill Culton, Tia Kratter, Julie McDonald, Terry McQueen, Karen Robert Jackson, Katherine Sarafian, Allison Smith Murphy, Galyn Susman, Triva von Klark & Deirdre Warin
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

29 October – 8 November, 2020
VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
SPARK ANIMATION 2020: FILM FESTIVAL
Admission: $25 CAD
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

8 September, 2020 · 3:00 PM
WEBINAR
THE VFX JOURNEY OF WARRIOR NUN: FROM PRE TO POST-PRODUCTION
Moderated by Marina Antunes with Michael Blackbourn, Nick Whiteley & Paul Copeland
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

28 August, 2020 · 8:00 PM
CHAPTERS PARTY!
TRIVIA NIGHT: STAR WARS & TOY STORY
Hosted by Daniel Chai & Gregory Milne. Produced by Amy Tang.
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

22 August, 2020 · 2:00 PM
WEBINAR
VANCOUVER INDIE: TEAM STEWART
Moderated by Rose-Ann Tisserand with Scott & Julie Stewart
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

17 – 28 August, 2020
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
SIGGRAPH 2020: THINK BEYOND
The 47th International Conference & Exhibition on Computer Graphics & Interactive Techniques
On-Demand Presentations: 17 August
Scheduled Sessions: 24 – 28 August
Content On-Demand: 28 August – 27 October
Admission: From $50 to $550 USD (check website for details)
Presented by ACM SIGGRAPH

8 August, 2020 · 2:00 PM
WEBINAR
VANCOUVER INDIE: FLYING KRAKEN
Moderated by Marina Antunes with Greg Huculak & Rose-Ann Tisserand
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

29 July, 2020 · 6:45 PM
WEBINAR
MY PATH IN THE INDUSTRY: NAVIGATING A&VFX AS A BIPOC QUEER PERSON
Moderated by Morgana Duque & Sara Martin with Topher Parnell, Ximena Melendez & Ari Fremder
Presented by A&VFX Alliance of BC · Sponsored by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

25 July, 2020 · 2:00 PM
WEBINAR
VANCOUVER INDIE: ALICIA EISEN
Moderated by Amy Moorcroft with Alicia Eisen
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

9 July, 2020 · 11:00 AM
WEBINAR
ACM SIGGRAPH: FOSTERING INCLUSION THROUGH STORYTELLING
IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR CREATION & COMMUNICATION
Moderated by Cheryl Lao with Dave Cardwell, Ian Hall & Michael Nebeling
Admission: FREE
Link: On Demand
Presented by Toronto ACM SIGGRAPH + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH + Montreal ACM SIGGRAPH

25 June, 2020 · 2:00 PM
WEBINAR
SCOOB!: THE RE-IMAGINING OF A CLASSIC
Moderated by Kaitlin Sutherland with Tony Cervone, Michael Kurinsky & Bill Haller
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

11 June, 2020 · 11:00 AM
WEBINAR
ACM SIGGRAPH: FOSTERING INCLUSION THROUGH STORYTELLING
WORKING FROM HOME IN THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY
Moderated by Jessica Glass with Troy Brooks, Chuck Peil & Ken Zorniak
Admission: FREE
Link: On Demand
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH + Toronto ACM SIGGRAPH + Montreal ACM SIGGRAPH

21 May, 2020 · 11:00 AM
WEBINAR
ACM SIGGRAPH: FOSTERING INCLUSION THROUGH STORYTELLING
WORKING FROM HOME IN THE VFX INDUSTRY
Moderated by Troy Brooks with Mike Ford, Luke Groves & Christa Tazzeo Morson
Admission: FREE
Link: On Demand
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH + Toronto ACM SIGGRAPH + Montreal ACM SIGGRAPH

28 March, 2020 · 4:00 PM
ONLINE SCREENING & Q&A
NETFLIX PARTY: "BEYOND SKYLINE"
Moderated by Marina Antunes with Director Liam O'Donnell
Admission: FREE
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

27 March, 2020 · 6:30 PM
*** CANCELLED ***
VANCOUVER VFX & ANIMATION INDUSTRY SOCIAL
Venue: St Regis Bar & Grill · 608 Dunsmuir St · Vancouver · BC
Presented by Vancouver Animation Network

18 March, 2020 · 7:15 PM
*** CANCELLED ***
HOW TO BE A GOOD DOG ON CRACKING ICE: BEHIND THE VFX OF DISNEY'S TOGO
with Aaron Gilman, Bruno Lévêque, Leo Bonisolli, Raymond Chen & Russell Bowen · DNEG
Venue: VFS Digital Design Campus · 420 Homer St · Vancouver · BC
Admission: $10
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

28 February, 2020 · 6:30 PM
VANCOUVER VFX & ANIMATION INDUSTRY SOCIAL
Venue: St Regis Bar & Grill · 608 Dunsmuir St · Vancouver · BC
Presented by Vancouver Animation Network

16 February, 2020
SPARK FX 2020: OPEN SOURCE SUMMIT
Venue: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreational Centre · 181 Roundhouse Mews · Vancouver · BC
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

15 February, 2020
SPARK FX 2020: CAREER FAIR
Venue: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreational Centre · 181 Roundhouse Mews · Vancouver · BC
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

14 – 15 February, 2020
SPARK FX 2020: CONFERENCE
Venue: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreational Centre · 181 Roundhouse Mews · Vancouver · BC
Presented by Spark CG Society + Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH

31 January, 2020 · 6:30 PM
VANCOUVER VFX & ANIMATION INDUSTRY SOCIAL
Venue: St Regis Bar & Grill · 608 Dunsmuir St · Vancouver · BC
Presented by Vancouver Animation Network