# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening With... Zoic Studios! - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 06:45 pm – Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: A Visual Effects Society New York Section eventAbout this EventPlease join us for An Evening With...Zoic Studios!There's No Place Like Immersive - Crafting the Magic Behind The Wizard of Oz at SphereClick your heels and step behind the curtain with Nate Overstrom and David Eschrich of Zoic Studios as they explore the creative and technical journey behind The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Las Vegas. They'll walk through their methodology, the key decisions that shaped the project, and the cutting-edge internal advancements including AI-driven workflows that made one of their most ambitious collaborations possible. Expect a candid conversation about the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned from a project that pushed the boundaries of immersive storytelling.An Evening With...VES NY continues their new series, a dedicated forum for the region’s premier VFX vendors to showcase groundbreaking work and novel techniques. The goal is to share knowledge, inspire great work, and connect VES members, students and graduates with great companies.This event is open to VES members and the SVA community and their guests. One guest per VES / SVA member. Please note that an RSVP does not guarantee a seat, we will overbook the event to account for no-shows and seats will be on a first come first served basis. Please arrive prior to 7pm.PresentersDavid EschrichDavid Eschrich is the Global Head of 3D at Zoic Studios, where he brings a deep understanding of the visual effects pipeline to his leadership role. With a background spanning modeling, lookdev, lighting, grooming, and environment creation, David takes a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving, always favoring procedural solutions when possible.He has served on the Television Academy SVFX Peer Group Executive Committee and as Co-Chair of the VES New York Section. A VES and Emmy nominee, David is passionate about optimizing workflows and is known for diving deep into both technical and artistic challenges to uncover creative, efficient solutions.Nate OverstromNate Overstrom is a Creative Director at Zoic Studios, where he has spent more than 20 years helping shape the studio's creative vision and growth. For over a decade, he has led the New York team, guiding artists and supervisors across a diverse range of feature films, television series, and commercial projects. Serving as both a Creative Director and VFX Supervisor, Nate specializes in CG integration, live-action compositing, and developing innovative visual solutions that support storytelling while meeting the technical demands of cutting edge production. A multiple award nominated VFX Supervisor. Throughout his career, Nate has received multiple VES Award nominations and three Emmy Award nominations, including Emmy recognition for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for his work on Apple TV+'s acclaimed series See. His extensive body of work includes contributions to Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning productions, earning a reputation for combining artistic vision with technical expertise. Whether overseeing complex visual effects sequences or collaborating closely with filmmakers and agency partners, Nate is known for delivering high-quality work that elevates both narrative and visual impact.Zoic StudiosFounded in Los Angeles in 2002, Zoic Studios was built on a simple idea: push the boundaries of what’s possible. By investing in groundbreaking technology and championing world-class talent, we transform bold ideas into unforgettable visual experiences.Blending artistry with precision, Zoic crafts stunning visual effects across film, television, and advertisement—bringing imagination to life, frame by frame. Our collaborative, global approach allows us to move seamlessly across productions, delivering work that is both innovative and impactful.At our core, we are storytellers. We don’t just create visuals—we build worlds, shape moments, and elevate stories that resonate long after the screen fades to black.Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMDoors Open & Check-in?: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMMain Event - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/an-evening-with-zoic-studios/100001991508515580 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, business, workshops, meetups, storytelling, magic-show - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-06-22T22:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes - Location: 132 W 21st St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: 132 W 21st St - **lat**: 40.7421426 - **long**: -73.9953157 - **full address**: 132 W 21st St, 132 West 21st Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening With... Zoic Studios! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/203a6a5da81f19b8ba6fc825cd73e8e1819f9e25e604d29ec671500c01e92f39-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1c0504-gmir.jpg?v=1781202729 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening With... Zoic Studios! being held? - **A:** An Evening With... Zoic Studios! takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 06:45 pm to Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 132 W 21st St, 132 West 21st Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening With... Zoic Studios!? - **A:** An Evening With... Zoic Studios! is organized by Visual Effect Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening With... Zoic Studios! is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If An Evening With... 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