Paul Kavanagh (visual effects artist)

Paul Kavanagh (* in Gateshead, United Kingdom) is a native of England, for the Oscar -nominated film technician who specializes in visual effects, working for the company founded by George Lucas Industrial Light & Magic.

Life

Kavanagh graduated in 1990 from the Newcastle College. He then studied at the Newcastle University. He acted in films of series such as Star Wars, Harry Potter and Transformers and many other films from director Michael Bay and 20th Century Fox. His biggest success was in 2010 Kavanagh celebrate with his work on the JJ Abrams film Star Trek, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award, among others, and a BAFTA Award.

Filmography (selection)

Awards

  • 2010: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films: Nomination for Best Special Effects for Star Trek
  • 2010: BAFTA Award: nomination for Best Visual Effects for Star Trek
  • 2010: Oscar: nomination for Best Visual Effects for Star Trek
  • 2011: Satellite Award: nomination for Best Visual Effects for Super 8
J. J. Abrams The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996 film) Flubber (film) Deep Rising The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle Pearl Harbor (Film) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) Timeline (Film) Stuck on You (film) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film) The Island (2005 film) Transformers (Film) Iron Man (2008 film) Super 8 (Film) Red Tails BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects 82nd Academy Awards Academy Award for Best Visual Effects 16th Satellite Awards
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