The Visual Effects Society (VES), announced the 2011 Board of Director officers who were elected at the January 10, 2010 board meeting. The list of officials includes Jeffrey A. Okun, Visual Effects Supervisor, who was re-elected for a third one-year term as Board Chair.

“I am honored to have been re-elected Chair of the VES,” states Okun. “This is a pivotal year for the VES and I am pleased to lead our community of artists as their talents and influence are recognized within our industry across the board – in film, broadcast, special venue, commercials, games and animation!”

CG Academy Appoints Lucasfilm Veteran to Lead Top-Notch Training for Students.

Escape Studios, one of the most successful and well-respected CG academies in the world, announced the appointment of Lucasfilm training legend Tad Leckman, who created the Jedi Masters Program, as Academic Director for Escape Studios' new Los Angeles campus. Leckman's appointment demonstrates the talent, investment and enthusiasm going into the CG academy's new presence in the U.S.