Vancouver Visual Effects Supervisors Win Oscar for "Dune: Part Two"

Stephen James and Rhys Salcombe, two talented visual effects supervisors from Vancouver, have achieved remarkable recognition by being part of the team that won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for their work on the film "Dune: Part Two." Their contributions played a significant role in bringing the film's breathtaking visuals to life.

Collaboration at DNEG

Both James and Salcombe are affiliated with DNEG, a prominent visual effects company based in Vancouver. The duo accepted the prestigious award during a ceremony held recently, alongside their teammates Paul Lambert from England and Gerd Nefzer from Germany.

About "Dune: Part Two"

Directed by Denis Villeneuve, "Dune: Part Two" continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert's celebrated science fiction novel. The film features stunning visuals, including massive sandworms and fantastical desert landscapes. It follows the journey of Timothée Chalamet's character, Paul Atreides, as he seeks revenge on those who destroyed his family.

The team faced tough competition for the Oscar, surpassing other notable films such as "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," "Better Man," "Alien: Romulus," and "Wicked." While the night saw several Canadian nominees falling short in other categories, including best costume design and production design, the win for visual effects stood out as a notable achievement.

Other Notable Nominations

In addition to the visual effects category, the documentary film "Sugarcane," which addresses the impact of residential schools in British Columbia, was also nominated for an Oscar. Filmmakers Julian Brave Noisecat and Emily Kassie were in the running but ultimately lost to another documentary, "No Other Land."

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