Zoic Studios has been nominated for eight VES Awards this year! Here are the nominees:

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or a Special

Ben 10: Alien Swarm - “Montage
Evan Jacobs, Visual Effects Supervisor
Sean McPherson, Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew Orloff, Visual Effects Supervisor

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Series

Fringe – episode 206 “Earthling”
Robert Habros, VFX Supervisor
Eric Hance, Visual Effects Artis
Andrew Orloff, VFX Supervisor
Jay Worth, VFX Supervisor/Producer

V - “Pilot”
Johnathan R. Banta, Lead Compositor
Karen Czukerberg, VFX Producer
Andrew Orloff, VFX Supervisor
Chris Zapara, VFX Supervisor

Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – episode 1001 “Opening Sequence”
Sabrina Arnold, VFX Producer
Steve Meyer, Compositor
Rik Shorten, VFX Supervisor
Derek Smith, Compositor

FlashForward - “No More Good Days”
Kevin Blank, Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew Orloff, VFX Producer
Steve Meyer, 2D Supervisor
Jonathan Spencer Levy, Facility VFX Supervisor

Outstanding Created Environment in a Broadcast Program or Commercial

FlashForward - “Pilot” “Freeway Overpass”
Colin Feist, Compositor
Paul Ghezzo, CG Supervisor
Roger Kupelian, Matte Painter
Steve Meyer, Compositor

V – “Pilot” “Atrium and Ship Interiors”
Trevor Adams, CG Artist
Chris Irving, Lead Compositor
David Morton, Matte Painter
Chris Zapara, VFX Supervisor

Outstanding Compositing in a Broadcast Program or Commercial

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – episode 1001 “Opening Sequence”
Steve Meyer, VFX Supervisor
Derek Smith, Compositor
Christina Spring, Compositor
Zach Zaubi, Compositor

Congratulations to all the Zoicians who received nominations:

The Visual Effects Society is a 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. It claims 1,500 members in 17 countries.

The 8th Annual VES Awards will take place on February 28, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.

Good luck in February, everyone!

More info: “VES Announces Nominees for 8th Annual VES Awards” on VES web site.