Sean Phillips (visual effects artist)

Sean Phillips is a film technician who specializes in visual effects.

Life

Phillips studied at Michigan State University computer science in the hope of a career as a computer graphic artist. But when he realized that one does not receive any artistic training while studying, he moved into his second year Engineering Arts with an Application in Industrial Design. After his training, and several stations at Walt Disney and Sony Pictures Imageworks, he landed at the end of 2010 DreamWorks Animation as a Visual Effects Supervisor.

Filmography (selection)

Awards

  • 2007: Satellite Award: nomination for Best Visual Effects for Beowulf
  • 2010: Satellite Award: Best Visual Effects for Alice in Wonderland
  • 2011: Critic's Choice Award: nomination for Best Visual Effects for Alice in Wonderland
  • 2011: BAFTA Award: nomination for Best Visual Effects for Alice in Wonderland
  • 2011: Oscar: nomination for Best Visual Effects for Alice in Wonderland
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