Latest winner Oscar Ledger Dossier
Visual Effects Dossier
The effects ledger: spectacle, invention, technical leaps, and the films that expanded what Academy voters could see on screen.
Latest Winner
Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett
Span
1927/28-2025
Ceremonies
79
Winners
79
Latest Winner
Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett
Most recent winning record: 98th ceremony (2025). Avatar: Fire and Ash
Latest winner Era Browser
VISUAL EFFECTS Through the Eras
79 ceremonies, 79 winners, 198 other nominees across the full Academy Awards span. Fast view shows every winner and keeps older nominee trails linked through each ceremony ledger.
2020s
Winner
Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett
4 other nominees
- Nominee Ryan Tudhope, Nicolas Chevallier, Robert Harrington and Keith Dawson F1 Credits Ryan Tudhope Nicolas Chevallier Robert Harrington Keith Dawson Film History
- Nominee David Vickery, Stephen Aplin, Charmaine Chan and Neil Corbould Jurassic World Rebirth Credits David Vickery Stephen Aplin Charmaine Chan Neil Corbould Film History
- Nominee Michael Ralla, Espen Nordahl, Guido Wolter and Donnie Dean Sinners Credits Michael Ralla Espen Nordahl Guido Wolter Donnie Dean Film History
- Nominee Charlie Noble, David Zaretti, Russell Bowen and Brandon K. McLaughlin The Lost Bus Credits Charlie Noble David Zaretti Russell Bowen Brandon K. McLaughlin Film History
Winner
Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe and Gerd Nefzer
4 other nominees
- Nominee Eric Barba, Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser, Daniel Macarin and Shane Mahan Alien: Romulus Credits Eric Barba Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser Daniel Macarin Shane Mahan Film History
- Nominee Luke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft and Peter Stubbs Better Man Credits Luke Millar David Clayton Keith Herft Peter Stubbs Film History
- Nominee Erik Winquist, Stephen Unterfranz, Paul Story and Rodney Burke Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Credits Erik Winquist Stephen Unterfranz Paul Story Rodney Burke Film History
- Nominee Pablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, David Shirk and Paul Corbould Wicked Credits Pablo Helman Jonathan Fawkner David Shirk Paul Corbould Film History
Winner
Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima
4 other nominees
- Nominee Stephane Ceretti, Alexis Wajsbrot, Guy Williams and Theo Bialek Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Credits Stephane Ceretti Alexis Wajsbrot Guy Williams Theo Bialek Film History
- Nominee Alex Wuttke, Simone Coco, Jeff Sutherland and Neil Corbould Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Credits Alex Wuttke Simone Coco Jeff Sutherland Neil Corbould Film History
- Nominee Charley Henley, Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet, Simone Coco and Neil Corbould Napoleon Credits Charley Henley Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet Simone Coco Neil Corbould Film History
- Nominee Jay Cooper, Ian Comley, Andrew Roberts and Neil Corbould The Creator Credits Jay Cooper Ian Comley Andrew Roberts Neil Corbould Film History
Winner
Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett
4 other nominees
- Nominee Frank Petzold, Viktor Müller, Markus Frank and Kamil Jafar All Quiet on the Western Front Credits Frank Petzold Viktor Müller Markus Frank Kamil Jafar Film History
- Nominee Geoffrey Baumann, Craig Hammack, R. Christopher White and Dan Sudick Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Credits Geoffrey Baumann Craig Hammack R. Christopher White Dan Sudick Film History
- Nominee Dan Lemmon, Russell Earl, Anders Langlands and Dominic Tuohy The Batman Credits Dan Lemmon Russell Earl Anders Langlands Dominic Tuohy Film History
- Nominee Ryan Tudhope, Seth Hill, Bryan Litson and Scott R. Fisher Top Gun: Maverick Credits Ryan Tudhope Seth Hill Bryan Litson Scott R. Fisher Film History
Winner
Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Brian Connor and Gerd Nefzer
4 other nominees
- Nominee Swen Gillberg, Bryan Grill, Nikos Kalaitzidis and Dan Sudick Free Guy Credits Swen Gillberg Bryan Grill Nikos Kalaitzidis Dan Sudick Film History
- Nominee Charlie Noble, Joel Green, Jonathan Fawkner and Chris Corbould No Time to Die Credits Charlie Noble Joel Green Jonathan Fawkner Chris Corbould Film History
- Nominee Christopher Townsend, Joe Farrell, Sean Noel Walker and Dan Oliver Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Credits Christopher Townsend Joe Farrell Sean Noel Walker Dan Oliver Film History
- Nominee Kelly Port, Chris Waegner, Scott Edelstein and Dan Sudick Spider-Man: No Way Home Credits Kelly Port Chris Waegner Scott Edelstein Dan Sudick Film History
Winner
Andrew Jackson, David Lee, Andrew Lockley and Scott Fisher
4 other nominees
- Nominee Matt Sloan, Genevieve Camilleri, Matt Everitt and Brian Cox Love and Monsters Credits Matt Sloan Genevieve Camilleri Matt Everitt Brian Cox Film History
- Nominee Sean Faden, Anders Langlands, Seth Maury and Steve Ingram Mulan Credits Sean Faden Anders Langlands Seth Maury Steve Ingram Film History
- Nominee Matthew Kasmir, Christopher Lawrence, Max Solomon and David Watkins The Midnight Sky Credits Matthew Kasmir Christopher Lawrence Max Solomon David Watkins Film History
- Nominee Nick Davis, Greg Fisher, Ben Jones and Santiago Colomo Martinez The One and Only Ivan Credits Nick Davis Greg Fisher Ben Jones Santiago Colomo Martinez Film History
2010s
Winner
Guillaume Rocheron, Greg Butler and Dominic Tuohy
4 other nominees
- Nominee Dan DeLeeuw, Russell Earl, Matt Aitken and Dan Sudick Avengers: Endgame Credits Dan DeLeeuw Russell Earl Matt Aitken Dan Sudick Film History
- Nominee Roger Guyett, Neal Scanlan, Patrick Tubach and Dominic Tuohy Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Credits Roger Guyett Neal Scanlan Patrick Tubach Dominic Tuohy Film History
- Nominee Pablo Helman, Leandro Estebecorena, Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser and Stephane Grabli The Irishman Credits Pablo Helman Leandro Estebecorena Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser Stephane Grabli Film History
- Nominee Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones and Elliot Newman The Lion King Credits Robert Legato Adam Valdez Andrew R. Jones Elliot Newman Film History
Winner
Paul Lambert, Ian Hunter, Tristan Myles and J.D. Schwalm
4 other nominees
- Nominee Dan DeLeeuw, Kelly Port, Russell Earl and Dan Sudick Avengers: Infinity War Credits Dan DeLeeuw Kelly Port Russell Earl Dan Sudick Film History
- Nominee Christopher Lawrence, Michael Eames, Theo Jones and Chris Corbould Christopher Robin Credits Christopher Lawrence Michael Eames Theo Jones Chris Corbould Film History
- Nominee Roger Guyett, Grady Cofer, Matthew E. Butler and David Shirk Ready Player One Credits Roger Guyett Grady Cofer Matthew E. Butler David Shirk Film History
- Nominee Rob Bredow, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Dominic Tuohy Solo: A Star Wars Story Credits Rob Bredow Patrick Tubach Neal Scanlan Dominic Tuohy Film History
Winner
John Nelson, Gerd Nefzer, Paul Lambert and Richard R. Hoover
4 other nominees
- Nominee Christopher Townsend, Guy Williams, Jonathan Fawkner and Dan Sudick Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Credits Christopher Townsend Guy Williams Jonathan Fawkner Dan Sudick Film History
- Nominee Stephen Rosenbaum, Jeff White, Scott Benza and Mike Meinardus Kong: Skull Island Credits Stephen Rosenbaum Jeff White Scott Benza Mike Meinardus Film History
- Nominee Ben Morris, Mike Mulholland, Neal Scanlan and Chris Corbould Star Wars: The Last Jedi Credits Ben Morris Mike Mulholland Neal Scanlan Chris Corbould Film History
- Nominee Joe Letteri, Daniel Barrett, Dan Lemmon and Joel Whist War for the Planet of the Apes Credits Joe Letteri Daniel Barrett Dan Lemmon Joel Whist Film History
Winner
Robert Legato, Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones and Dan Lemmon
4 other nominees
- Nominee Craig Hammack, Jason Snell, Jason Billington and Burt Dalton Deepwater Horizon Credits Craig Hammack Jason Snell Jason Billington Burt Dalton Film History
- Nominee Stephane Ceretti, Richard Bluff, Vincent Cirelli and Paul Corbould Doctor Strange Credits Stephane Ceretti Richard Bluff Vincent Cirelli Paul Corbould Film History
- Nominee Steve Emerson, Oliver Jones, Brian McLean and Brad Schiff Kubo and the Two Strings Credits Steve Emerson Oliver Jones Brian McLean Brad Schiff Film History
- Nominee John Knoll, Mohen Leo, Hal Hickel and Neil Corbould Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Credits John Knoll Mohen Leo Hal Hickel Neil Corbould Film History
Winner
Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett
4 other nominees
- Nominee Andrew Jackson, Tom Wood, Dan Oliver and Andy Williams Mad Max: Fury Road Credits Andrew Jackson Tom Wood Dan Oliver Andy Williams Film History
- Nominee Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Chris Corbould Star Wars: The Force Awakens Credits Roger Guyett Patrick Tubach Neal Scanlan Chris Corbould Film History
- Nominee Richard Stammers, Anders Langlands, Chris Lawrence and Steven Warner The Martian Credits Richard Stammers Anders Langlands Chris Lawrence Steven Warner Film History
- Nominee Rich McBride, Matthew Shumway, Jason Smith and Cameron Waldbauer The Revenant Credits Rich McBride Matthew Shumway Jason Smith Cameron Waldbauer Film History
Winner
Paul Franklin, Andrew Lockley, Ian Hunter and Scott Fisher
4 other nominees
- Nominee Dan DeLeeuw, Russell Earl, Bryan Grill and Dan Sudick Captain America: The Winter Soldier Credits Dan DeLeeuw Russell Earl Bryan Grill Dan Sudick Film History
- Nominee Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, Daniel Barrett and Erik Winquist Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Credits Joe Letteri Dan Lemmon Daniel Barrett Erik Winquist Film History
- Nominee Stephane Ceretti, Nicolas Aithadi, Jonathan Fawkner and Paul Corbould Guardians of the Galaxy Credits Stephane Ceretti Nicolas Aithadi Jonathan Fawkner Paul Corbould Film History
- Nominee Richard Stammers, Lou Pecora, Tim Crosbie and Cameron Waldbauer X-Men: Days of Future Past Credits Richard Stammers Lou Pecora Tim Crosbie Cameron Waldbauer Film History
Winner
Tim Webber, Chris Lawrence, David Shirk and Neil Corbould
4 other nominees
Winner
Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott
4 other nominees
Winner
Rob Legato, Joss Williams, Ben Grossmann and Alex Henning
4 other nominees
Winner
Paul Franklin, Chris Corbould, Andrew Lockley and Peter Bebb
4 other nominees
2000s
Winner
Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham and Andrew R. Jones
2 other nominees
Winner
Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron
2 other nominees
Winner
Michael Fink, Bill Westenhofer, Ben Morris and Trevor Wood
2 other nominees
Winner
John Knoll, Hal Hickel, Charles Gibson and Allen Hall
2 other nominees
Winner
Joe Letteri, Brian Van't Hul, Christian Rivers and Richard Taylor
2 other nominees
Winner
John Dykstra, Scott Stokdyk, Anthony LaMolinara and John Frazier
2 other nominees
Winner
Jim Rygiel, Joe Letteri, Randall William Cook and Alex Funke
2 other nominees
Winner
Jim Rygiel, Joe Letteri, Randall William Cook, Alex Funke
2 other nominees
Winner
Jim Rygiel, Randall William Cook, Richard Taylor, Mark Stetson
2 other nominees
Winner
John Nelson, Neil Corbould, Tim Burke, Rob Harvey
2 other nominees
1990s
Winner
John Gaeta, Janek Sirrs, Steve Courtley, Jon Thum
2 other nominees
Winner
Joel Hynek, Nicholas Brooks, Stuart Robertson, Kevin Mack
2 other nominees
Winner
Robert Legato, Mark Lasoff, Thomas L. Fisher, Michael Kanfer
2 other nominees
Winner
Volker Engel, Douglas Smith, Clay Pinney, Joseph Viskocil
2 other nominees
Winner
Scott E. Anderson, Charles Gibson, Neal Scanlan, John Cox
1 other nominee
Winner
Ken Ralston, George Murphy, Stephen Rosenbaum, Allen Hall
2 other nominees
Winner
Dennis Muren, Stan Winston, Phil Tippett, Michael Lantieri
2 other nominees
Winner
Ken Ralston, Doug Chiang, Doug Smythe, Tom Woodruff, Jr.
2 other nominees
Winner
Dennis Muren, Stan Winston, Gene Warren, Jr., Robert Skotak
2 other nominees
1980s
Winner
John Bruno, Dennis Muren, Hoyt Yeatman, Dennis Skotak
2 other nominees
Winner
Ken Ralston, Richard Williams, Edward Jones, George Gibbs
2 other nominees
Winner
Dennis Muren, William George, Harley Jessup, Kenneth Smith
1 other nominee
Winner
Robert Skotak, Stan Winston, John Richardson, Suzanne Benson
2 other nominees
Winner
Ken Ralston, Ralph McQuarrie, Scott Farrar, David Berry
2 other nominees
Winner
Dennis Muren, Michael McAlister, Lorne Peterson, George Gibbs
2 other nominees
Winner
Carlo Rambaldi, Dennis Muren, Kenneth F. Smith
2 other nominees
Winner
Richard Edlund, Kit West, Bruce Nicholson, Joe Johnston
1 other nominee
1970s
Winner
H.R. Giger, Carlo Rambaldi, Brian Johnson, Nick Allder, Denys Ayling
4 other nominees
Winner
John Stears, John Dykstra, Richard Edlund, Grant McCune, Robert Blalack
1 other nominee
Winner
Alan Maley, Eustace Lycett, Danny Lee
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
1960s
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
Winner
Peter Ellenshaw, Eustace Lycett, Hamilton Luske
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
Winner
Visual Effects by Robert MacDonald; Audible Effects by Jacques Maumont
1 other nominee
Winner
Visual Effects by Bill Warrington; Audible Effects by Vivian C. Greenham
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
1950s
Winner
Visual Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie, Robert MacDonald; Audible Effects by Milo Lory
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
2 other nominees
2 other nominees
1 other nominee
1940s
1 other nominee
Winner
Special Visual Effects by Paul Eagler, J. McMillan Johnson, Russell Shearman, Clarence Slifer; Special Audible Effects by Charles Freeman, James G. Stewart
1 other nominee
Winner
Special Visual Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie, Warren Newcombe; Special Audible Effects by Douglas Shearer, Michael Steinore
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
Winner
Photographic Effects by John Fulton; Sound Effects by Arthur W. Johns
4 other nominees
Winner
Photographic Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie, Donald Jahraus, Warren Newcombe; Sound Effects by Douglas Shearer
6 other nominees
Winner
Photographic Effects by Fred Sersen; Sound Effects by Roger Heman
5 other nominees
Winner
Photographic Effects by Gordon Jennings, Farciot Edouart, William L. Pereira; Sound Effects by Louis Mesenkop
9 other nominees
Winner
Photographic Effects by Farciot Edouart, Gordon Jennings; Sound Effects by Louis Mesenkop
8 other nominees
Winner
Photographic Effects by Lawrence Butler; Sound Effects by Jack Whitney
13 other nominees
1930s
6 other nominees
1920s
2 other nominees
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