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
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VISUAL EFFECTS Through the Eras
79 ceremonies, 79 winners, 198 other nominees across the full Academy Awards span. Full nominee trails are loaded for every ceremony.
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
- Nominee Christopher Townsend, Guy Williams, Erik Nash and Dan Sudick Iron Man 3 Credits Christopher Townsend Guy Williams Erik Nash Dan Sudick Film History
- Nominee Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Ben Grossmann and Burt Dalton Star Trek Into Darkness Credits Roger Guyett Patrick Tubach Ben Grossmann Burt Dalton Film History
- Nominee Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton and Eric Reynolds The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Credits Joe Letteri Eric Saindon David Clayton Eric Reynolds Film History
- Nominee Tim Alexander, Gary Brozenich, Edson Williams and John Frazier The Lone Ranger Credits Tim Alexander Gary Brozenich Edson Williams John Frazier Film History
Winner
Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott
4 other nominees
- Nominee Janek Sirrs, Jeff White, Guy Williams and Dan Sudick Marvel's The Avengers Credits Janek Sirrs Jeff White Guy Williams Dan Sudick Film History
- Nominee Richard Stammers, Trevor Wood, Charley Henley and Martin Hill Prometheus Credits Richard Stammers Trevor Wood Charley Henley Martin Hill Film History
- Nominee Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Philip Brennan, Neil Corbould and Michael Dawson Snow White and the Huntsman Credits Cedric Nicolas-Troyan Philip Brennan Neil Corbould Michael Dawson Film History
- Nominee Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton and R. Christopher White The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Credits Joe Letteri Eric Saindon David Clayton R. Christopher White Film History
Winner
Rob Legato, Joss Williams, Ben Grossmann and Alex Henning
4 other nominees
- Nominee Tim Burke, David Vickery, Greg Butler and John Richardson Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Credits Tim Burke David Vickery Greg Butler John Richardson Film History
- Nominee Erik Nash, John Rosengrant, Dan Taylor and Swen Gillberg Real Steel Credits Erik Nash John Rosengrant Dan Taylor Swen Gillberg Film History
- Nominee Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, R. Christopher White and Daniel Barrett Rise of the Planet of the Apes Credits Joe Letteri Dan Lemmon R. Christopher White Daniel Barrett Film History
- Nominee Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Matthew Butler and John Frazier Transformers: Dark of the Moon Credits Scott Farrar Scott Benza Matthew Butler John Frazier Film History
Winner
Paul Franklin, Chris Corbould, Andrew Lockley and Peter Bebb
4 other nominees
- Nominee Ken Ralston, David Schaub, Carey Villegas and Sean Phillips Alice in Wonderland Credits Ken Ralston David Schaub Carey Villegas Sean Phillips Film History
- Nominee Tim Burke, John Richardson, Christian Manz and Nicolas Aithadi Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Credits Tim Burke John Richardson Christian Manz Nicolas Aithadi Film History
- Nominee Michael Owens, Bryan Grill, Stephan Trojansky and Joe Farrell Hereafter Credits Michael Owens Bryan Grill Stephan Trojansky Joe Farrell Film History
- Nominee Janek Sirrs, Ben Snow, Ged Wright and Daniel Sudick Iron Man 2 Credits Janek Sirrs Ben Snow Ged Wright Daniel Sudick Film History
2000s
Winner
Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham and Andrew R. Jones
2 other nominees
- Nominee Dan Kaufman, Peter Muyzers, Robert Habros and Matt Aitken District 9 Credits Dan Kaufman Peter Muyzers Robert Habros Matt Aitken Film History
- Nominee Roger Guyett, Russell Earl, Paul Kavanagh and Burt Dalton Star Trek Credits Roger Guyett Russell Earl Paul Kavanagh Burt Dalton Film History
Winner
Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron
2 other nominees
- Nominee John Nelson, Ben Snow, Dan Sudick and Shane Mahan Iron Man Credits John Nelson Ben Snow Dan Sudick Shane Mahan Film History
- Nominee Nick Davis, Chris Corbould, Tim Webber and Paul Franklin The Dark Knight Credits Nick Davis Chris Corbould Tim Webber Paul Franklin Film History
Winner
Michael Fink, Bill Westenhofer, Ben Morris and Trevor Wood
2 other nominees
- Nominee John Knoll, Hal Hickel, Charles Gibson and John Frazier Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Credits John Knoll Hal Hickel Charles Gibson John Frazier Film History
- Nominee Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Russell Earl and John Frazier Transformers Credits Scott Farrar Scott Benza Russell Earl John Frazier Film History
Winner
John Knoll, Hal Hickel, Charles Gibson and Allen Hall
2 other nominees
- Nominee Boyd Shermis, Kim Libreri, Chas Jarrett and John Frazier Poseidon Credits Boyd Shermis Kim Libreri Chas Jarrett John Frazier Film History
- Nominee Mark Stetson, Neil Corbould, Richard R. Hoover and Jon Thum Superman Returns Credits Mark Stetson Neil Corbould Richard R. Hoover Jon Thum Film History
Winner
Joe Letteri, Brian Van't Hul, Christian Rivers and Richard Taylor
2 other nominees
- Nominee Dean Wright, Bill Westenhofer, Jim Berney and Scott Farrar The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Credits Dean Wright Bill Westenhofer Jim Berney Scott Farrar Film History
- Nominee Dennis Muren, Pablo Helman, Randal M. Dutra and Daniel Sudick War of the Worlds Credits Dennis Muren Pablo Helman Randal M. Dutra Daniel Sudick Film History
Winner
John Dykstra, Scott Stokdyk, Anthony LaMolinara and John Frazier
2 other nominees
- Nominee Roger Guyett, Tim Burke, John Richardson and Bill George Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Credits Roger Guyett Tim Burke John Richardson Bill George Film History
- Nominee John Nelson, Andrew R. Jones, Erik Nash and Joe Letteri I, Robot Credits John Nelson Andrew R. Jones Erik Nash Joe Letteri Film History
Winner
Jim Rygiel, Joe Letteri, Randall William Cook and Alex Funke
2 other nominees
- Nominee Dan Sudick, Stefen Fangmeier, Nathan McGuinness and Robert Stromberg Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Credits Dan Sudick Stefen Fangmeier Nathan McGuinness Robert Stromberg Film History
- Nominee John Knoll, Hal Hickel, Charles Gibson and Terry Frazee Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Credits John Knoll Hal Hickel Charles Gibson Terry Frazee Film History
Winner
Jim Rygiel, Joe Letteri, Randall William Cook, Alex Funke
2 other nominees
- Nominee John Dykstra, Scott Stokdyk, Anthony LaMolinara, John Frazier Spider-Man Credits John Dykstra Scott Stokdyk Anthony LaMolinara John Frazier Film History
- Nominee Rob Coleman, Pablo Helman, John Knoll, Ben Snow Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones Credits Rob Coleman Pablo Helman John Knoll Ben Snow Film History
Winner
Jim Rygiel, Randall William Cook, Richard Taylor, Mark Stetson
2 other nominees
- Nominee Dennis Muren, Scott Farrar, Stan Winston, Michael Lantieri A.I. Artificial Intelligence Credits Dennis Muren Scott Farrar Stan Winston Michael Lantieri Film History
- Nominee Eric Brevig, John Frazier, Ed Hirsh, Ben Snow Pearl Harbor Credits Eric Brevig John Frazier Ed Hirsh Ben Snow Film History
Winner
John Nelson, Neil Corbould, Tim Burke, Rob Harvey
2 other nominees
- Nominee Scott E. Anderson, Craig Hayes, Scott Stokdyk, Stan Parks Hollow Man Credits Scott E. Anderson Craig Hayes Scott Stokdyk Stan Parks Film History
- Nominee Stefen Fangmeier, Habib Zargarpour, John Frazier, Walt Conti The Perfect Storm Credits Stefen Fangmeier Habib Zargarpour John Frazier Walt Conti Film History
1990s
Winner
John Gaeta, Janek Sirrs, Steve Courtley, Jon Thum
2 other nominees
- Nominee John Knoll, Dennis Muren, Scott Squires, Rob Coleman Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Credits John Knoll Dennis Muren Scott Squires Rob Coleman Film History
- Nominee John Dykstra, Jerome Chen, Henry F. Anderson III, Eric Allard Stuart Little Credits John Dykstra Jerome Chen Henry F. Anderson III Eric Allard Film History
Winner
Joel Hynek, Nicholas Brooks, Stuart Robertson, Kevin Mack
2 other nominees
- Nominee Richard R. Hoover, Pat McClung, John Frazier Armageddon Credits Richard R. Hoover Pat McClung John Frazier Film History
- Nominee Rick Baker, Hoyt Yeatman, Allen Hall, Jim Mitchell Mighty Joe Young Credits Rick Baker Hoyt Yeatman Allen Hall Jim Mitchell Film History
Winner
Robert Legato, Mark Lasoff, Thomas L. Fisher, Michael Kanfer
2 other nominees
- Nominee Phil Tippett, Scott E. Anderson, Alec Gillis, John Richardson Starship Troopers Credits Phil Tippett Scott E. Anderson Alec Gillis John Richardson Film History
- Nominee Dennis Muren, Stan Winston, Randal M. Dutra, Michael Lantieri The Lost World: Jurassic Park Credits Dennis Muren Stan Winston Randal M. Dutra Michael Lantieri Film History
Winner
Volker Engel, Douglas Smith, Clay Pinney, Joseph Viskocil
2 other nominees
- Nominee Scott Squires, Phil Tippett, James Straus, Kit West Dragonheart Credits Scott Squires Phil Tippett James Straus Kit West Film History
- Nominee Stefen Fangmeier, John Frazier, Habib Zargarpour, Henry La Bounta Twister Credits Stefen Fangmeier John Frazier Habib Zargarpour Henry La Bounta Film History
Winner
Scott E. Anderson, Charles Gibson, Neal Scanlan, John Cox
1 other nominee
- Nominee Robert Legato, Michael Kanfer, Leslie Ekker, Matt Sweeney Apollo 13 Credits Robert Legato Michael Kanfer Leslie Ekker Matt Sweeney Film History
Winner
Ken Ralston, George Murphy, Stephen Rosenbaum, Allen Hall
2 other nominees
- Nominee Scott Squires, Steve Williams, Tom Bertino, Jon Farhat The Mask Credits Scott Squires Steve Williams Tom Bertino Jon Farhat Film History
- Nominee John Bruno, Thomas L. Fisher, Jacques Stroweis, Patrick McClung True Lies Credits John Bruno Thomas L. Fisher Jacques Stroweis Patrick McClung Film History
Winner
Dennis Muren, Stan Winston, Phil Tippett, Michael Lantieri
2 other nominees
- Nominee Neil Krepela, John Richardson, John Bruno, Pamela Easley Cliffhanger Credits Neil Krepela John Richardson John Bruno Pamela Easley Film History
- Nominee Pete Kozachik, Eric Leighton, Ariel Velasco Shaw, Gordon Baker The Nightmare before Christmas Credits Pete Kozachik Eric Leighton Ariel Velasco Shaw Gordon Baker Film History
Winner
Ken Ralston, Doug Chiang, Doug Smythe, Tom Woodruff, Jr.
2 other nominees
- Nominee Richard Edlund, Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff, Jr., George Gibbs Alien 3 Credits Richard Edlund Alec Gillis Tom Woodruff Jr. George Gibbs Film History
- Nominee Michael Fink, Craig Barron, John Bruno, Dennis Skotak Batman Returns Credits Michael Fink Craig Barron John Bruno Dennis Skotak Film History
Winner
Dennis Muren, Stan Winston, Gene Warren, Jr., Robert Skotak
2 other nominees
- Nominee Mikael Salomon, Allen Hall, Clay Pinney, Scott Farrar Backdraft Credits Mikael Salomon Allen Hall Clay Pinney Scott Farrar Film History
- Nominee Eric Brevig, Harley Jessup, Mark Sullivan, Michael Lantieri Hook Credits Eric Brevig Harley Jessup Mark Sullivan Michael Lantieri Film History
1980s
Winner
John Bruno, Dennis Muren, Hoyt Yeatman, Dennis Skotak
2 other nominees
- Nominee Ken Ralston, Michael Lantieri, John Bell, Steve Gawley Back to the Future Part II Credits Ken Ralston Michael Lantieri John Bell Steve Gawley Film History
- Nominee Richard Conway, Kent Houston The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Credits Richard Conway Kent Houston Film History
Winner
Ken Ralston, Richard Williams, Edward Jones, George Gibbs
2 other nominees
- Nominee Richard Edlund, Al DiSarro, Brent Boates, Thaine Morris Die Hard Credits Richard Edlund Al DiSarro Brent Boates Thaine Morris Film History
- Nominee Dennis Muren, Michael McAlister, Phil Tippett, Chris Evans Willow Credits Dennis Muren Michael McAlister Phil Tippett Chris Evans Film History
Winner
Dennis Muren, William George, Harley Jessup, Kenneth Smith
1 other nominee
- Nominee Joel Hynek, Robert M. Greenberg, Richard Greenberg, Stan Winston Predator Credits Joel Hynek Robert M. Greenberg Richard Greenberg Stan Winston Film History
Winner
Robert Skotak, Stan Winston, John Richardson, Suzanne Benson
2 other nominees
- Nominee Lyle Conway, Bran Ferren, Martin Gutteridge Little Shop of Horrors Credits Lyle Conway Bran Ferren Martin Gutteridge Film History
- Nominee Richard Edlund, John Bruno, Garry Waller, William Neil Poltergeist II: The Other Side Credits Richard Edlund John Bruno Garry Waller William Neil Film History
Winner
Ken Ralston, Ralph McQuarrie, Scott Farrar, David Berry
2 other nominees
- Nominee Will Vinton, Ian Wingrove, Zoran Perisic, Michael Lloyd Return to Oz Credits Will Vinton Ian Wingrove Zoran Perisic Michael Lloyd Film History
- Nominee Dennis Muren, Kit West, John Ellis, David Allen Young Sherlock Holmes Credits Dennis Muren Kit West John Ellis David Allen Film History
Winner
Dennis Muren, Michael McAlister, Lorne Peterson, George Gibbs
2 other nominees
- Nominee Richard Edlund, Neil Krepela, George Jenson, Mark Stetson 2010 Credits Richard Edlund Neil Krepela George Jenson Mark Stetson Film History
- Nominee Richard Edlund, John Bruno, Mark Vargo, Chuck Gaspar Ghostbusters Credits Richard Edlund John Bruno Mark Vargo Chuck Gaspar Film History
Winner
Carlo Rambaldi, Dennis Muren, Kenneth F. Smith
2 other nominees
- Nominee Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich, David Dryer Blade Runner Credits Douglas Trumbull Richard Yuricich David Dryer Film History
- Nominee Richard Edlund, Michael Wood, Bruce Nicholson Poltergeist Credits Richard Edlund Michael Wood Bruce Nicholson Film History
Winner
Richard Edlund, Kit West, Bruce Nicholson, Joe Johnston
1 other nominee
- Nominee Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Ken Ralston, Brian Johnson Dragonslayer Credits Dennis Muren Phil Tippett Ken Ralston Brian Johnson Film History
1970s
Winner
H.R. Giger, Carlo Rambaldi, Brian Johnson, Nick Allder, Denys Ayling
4 other nominees
- Nominee William A. Fraker, A. D. Flowers, Gregory Jein 1941 Credits William A. Fraker A. D. Flowers Gregory Jein Film History
- Nominee Derek Meddings, Paul Wilson, John Evans Moonraker Credits Derek Meddings Paul Wilson John Evans Film History
- Nominee Douglas Trumbull, John Dykstra, Richard Yuricich, Robert Swarthe, Dave Stewart, Grant McCune Star Trek - The Motion Picture Credits Douglas Trumbull John Dykstra Richard Yuricich Robert Swarthe Dave Stewart Grant McCune Film History
- Nominee Peter Ellenshaw, Art Cruickshank, Eustace Lycett, Danny Lee, Harrison Ellenshaw, Joe Hale The Black Hole Credits Peter Ellenshaw Art Cruickshank Eustace Lycett Danny Lee Harrison Ellenshaw Joe Hale Film History
Winner
John Stears, John Dykstra, Richard Edlund, Grant McCune, Robert Blalack
1 other nominee
- Nominee Roy Arbogast, Douglas Trumbull, Matthew Yuricich, Gregory Jein, Richard Yuricich Close Encounters of the Third Kind Credits Roy Arbogast Douglas Trumbull Matthew Yuricich Gregory Jein Richard Yuricich Film History
Winner
Alan Maley, Eustace Lycett, Danny Lee
1 other nominee
- Nominee Jim Danforth, Roger Dicken When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth Credits Jim Danforth Roger Dicken Film History
1 other nominee
- Nominee Alex Weldon Patton Film History Person History
1960s
1 other nominee
- Nominee Eugene Lourie, Alex Weldon Krakatoa, East of Java Credits Eugene Lourie Alex Weldon Film History
1 other nominee
- Nominee Hal Millar, J. McMillan Johnson Ice Station Zebra Credits Hal Millar J. McMillan Johnson Film History
1 other nominee
- Nominee Howard A. Anderson, Jr., Albert Whitlock Tobruk Credits Howard A. Anderson Jr. Albert Whitlock Film History
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
Winner
Peter Ellenshaw, Eustace Lycett, Hamilton Luske
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
- Nominee Ub Iwerks The Birds Film History Person History
Winner
Visual Effects by Robert MacDonald; Audible Effects by Jacques Maumont
1 other nominee
- Nominee Visual Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie; Audible Effects by Milo Lory Mutiny on the Bounty Credits A. Arnold Gillespie Milo Lory Film History
Winner
Visual Effects by Bill Warrington; Audible Effects by Vivian C. Greenham
1 other nominee
- Nominee Visual Effects by Robert A. Mattey, Eustace Lycett The Absent Minded Professor Credits Robert A. Mattey Eustace Lycett Film History
Winner
Visual Effects by Gene Warren, Tim Baar
1 other nominee
1950s
Winner
Visual Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie, Robert MacDonald; Audible Effects by Milo Lory
1 other nominee
- Nominee Visual Effects by L. B. Abbott, James B. Gordon; Audible Effects by Carl Faulkner Journey to the Center of the Earth Credits L. B. Abbott James B. Gordon Carl Faulkner Film History
1 other nominee
- Nominee Visual Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie; Audible Effects by Harold Humbrock Torpedo Run Credits A. Arnold Gillespie Harold Humbrock Film History
1 other nominee
1 other nominee
- Nominee A. Arnold Gillespie, Irving Ries, Wesley C. Miller Forbidden Planet Credits A. Arnold Gillespie Irving Ries Wesley C. Miller Film History
2 other nominees
- Nominee Associated British Picture Corporation, Ltd. The Dam Busters Film History
- Nominee 20th Century-Fox Studio The Rains of Ranchipur Film History
2 other nominees
- Nominee 20th Century-Fox Studio Hell and High Water Film History
- Nominee Warner Bros. Studio Them! Film History Company History
1 other nominee
- Nominee Cecil B. DeMille Productions Samson and Delilah Film History
1940s
1 other nominee
- Nominee Walter Wanger Pictures Tulsa Film History
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
- Nominee Special Visual Effects by Ralph Hammeras, Fred Sersen, Edward Snyder; Special Audible Effects by Roger Heman Deep Waters Credits Ralph Hammeras Fred Sersen Edward Snyder Roger Heman Film History
Winner
Special Visual Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie, Warren Newcombe; Special Audible Effects by Douglas Shearer, Michael Steinore
1 other nominee
- Nominee Special Visual Effects by Farciot Edouart, Devereux Jennings, Gordon Jennings, Wallace Kelley, Paul Lerpae; Special Audible Effects by George Dutton Unconquered Credits Farciot Edouart Devereux Jennings Gordon Jennings Wallace Kelley Paul Lerpae George Dutton Film History
1 other nominee
- Nominee Special Visual Effects by William McGann; Special Audible Effects by Nathan Levinson A Stolen Life Credits William McGann Nathan Levinson Film History
Winner
Photographic Effects by John Fulton; Sound Effects by Arthur W. Johns
4 other nominees
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Lawrence W. Butler; Sound Effects by Ray Bomba A Thousand and One Nights Credits Lawrence W. Butler Ray Bomba Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Fred Sersen, Sol Halprin; Sound Effects by Roger Heman, Harry Leonard Captain Eddie Credits Fred Sersen Sol Halprin Roger Heman Harry Leonard Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Jack Cosgrove Spellbound Film History Person History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie, Donald Jahraus, Robert A. MacDonald; Sound Effects by Michael Steinore They Were Expendable Credits A. Arnold Gillespie Donald Jahraus Robert A. MacDonald Michael Steinore Film History
Winner
Photographic Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie, Donald Jahraus, Warren Newcombe; Sound Effects by Douglas Shearer
6 other nominees
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Vernon L. Walker; Sound Effects by James G. Stewart, Roy Granville Days of Glory Credits Vernon L. Walker James G. Stewart Roy Granville Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by David Allen, Ray Cory, Robert Wright; Sound Effects by Russell Malmgren, Harry Kusnick Secret Command Credits David Allen Ray Cory Robert Wright Russell Malmgren Harry Kusnick Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by John R. Cosgrove; Sound Effects by Arthur Johns Since You Went Away Credits John R. Cosgrove Arthur Johns Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Paul Detlefsen, John Crouse; Sound Effects by Nathan Levinson The Adventures of Mark Twain Credits Paul Detlefsen John Crouse Nathan Levinson Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Gordon Jennings, Farciot Edouart; Sound Effects by George Dutton The Story of Dr. Wassell Credits Gordon Jennings Farciot Edouart George Dutton Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Fred Sersen; Sound Effects by Roger Heman Wilson Credits Fred Sersen Roger Heman Film History
Winner
Photographic Effects by Fred Sersen; Sound Effects by Roger Heman
5 other nominees
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Hans Koenekamp, Rex Wimpy; Sound Effects by Nathan Levinson Air Force Credits Hans Koenekamp Rex Wimpy Nathan Levinson Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Vernon L. Walker; Sound Effects by James G. Stewart, Roy Granville Bombardier Credits Vernon L. Walker James G. Stewart Roy Granville Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Gordon Jennings, Farciot Edouart; Sound Effects by George Dutton So Proudly We Hail! Credits Gordon Jennings Farciot Edouart George Dutton Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie, Donald Jahraus; Sound Effects by Michael Steinore Stand By for Action Credits A. Arnold Gillespie Donald Jahraus Michael Steinore Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Clarence Slifer, R. O. Binger; Sound Effects by Thomas T. Moulton The North Star Credits Clarence Slifer R. O. Binger Thomas T. Moulton Film History
Winner
Photographic Effects by Gordon Jennings, Farciot Edouart, William L. Pereira; Sound Effects by Louis Mesenkop
9 other nominees
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Byron Haskin; Sound Effects by Nathan Levinson Desperate Journey Credits Byron Haskin Nathan Levinson Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Howard Lydecker; Sound Effects by Daniel J. Bloomberg Flying Tigers Credits Howard Lydecker Daniel J. Bloomberg Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by John Fulton; Sound Effects by Bernard B. Brown Invisible Agent Credits John Fulton Bernard B. Brown Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Lawrence Butler; Sound Effects by William H. Wilmarth Jungle Book Credits Lawrence Butler William H. Wilmarth Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie, Warren Newcombe; Sound Effects by Douglas Shearer Mrs. Miniver Credits A. Arnold Gillespie Warren Newcombe Douglas Shearer Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Ronald Neame; Sound Effects by C. C. Stevens One of Our Aircraft Is Missing Credits Ronald Neame C. C. Stevens Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Fred Sersen; Sound Effects by Roger Heman, George Leverett The Black Swan Credits Fred Sersen Roger Heman George Leverett Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Vernon L. Walker; Sound Effects by James G. Stewart The Navy Comes Through Credits Vernon L. Walker James G. Stewart Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Jack Cosgrove, Ray Binger; Sound Effects by Thomas T. Moulton The Pride of the Yankees Credits Jack Cosgrove Ray Binger Thomas T. Moulton Film History
Winner
Photographic Effects by Farciot Edouart, Gordon Jennings; Sound Effects by Louis Mesenkop
8 other nominees
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Fred Sersen; Sound Effects by E. H. Hansen A Yank in the R.A.F. Credits Fred Sersen E. H. Hansen Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Farciot Edouart, Gordon Jennings; Sound Effects by Louis Mesenkop Aloma of the South Seas Credits Farciot Edouart Gordon Jennings Louis Mesenkop Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Byron Haskin; Sound Effects by Nathan Levinson Dive Bomber Credits Byron Haskin Nathan Levinson Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie; Sound Effects by Douglas Shearer Flight Command Credits A. Arnold Gillespie Douglas Shearer Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Lawrence Butler; Sound Effects by William H. Wilmarth That Hamilton Woman Credits Lawrence Butler William H. Wilmarth Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by John Fulton; Sound Effects by John Hall The Invisible Woman Credits John Fulton John Hall Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Byron Haskin; Sound Effects by Nathan Levinson The Sea Wolf Credits Byron Haskin Nathan Levinson Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Roy Seawright; Sound Effects by Elmer Raguse Topper Returns Credits Roy Seawright Elmer Raguse Film History
Winner
Photographic Effects by Lawrence Butler; Sound Effects by Jack Whitney
13 other nominees
- Nominee Photographic Effects by A. Arnold Gillespie; Sound Effects by Douglas Shearer Boom Town Credits A. Arnold Gillespie Douglas Shearer Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Gordon Jennings, Farciot Edouart Dr. Cyclops Credits Gordon Jennings Farciot Edouart Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Paul Eagler; Sound Effects by Thomas T. Moulton Foreign Correspondent Credits Paul Eagler Thomas T. Moulton Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Roy Seawright; Sound Effects by Elmer Raguse One Million B.C. Credits Roy Seawright Elmer Raguse Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Jack Cosgrove; Sound Effects by Arthur Johns Rebecca Credits Jack Cosgrove Arthur Johns Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Vernon L. Walker; Sound Effects by John O. Aalberg Swiss Family Robinson Credits Vernon L. Walker John O. Aalberg Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Fred Sersen; Sound Effects by E. H. Hansen The Blue Bird Credits Fred Sersen E. H. Hansen Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by John P. Fulton; Sound Effects by Bernard B. Brown, Joseph Lapis The Boys from Syracuse Credits John P. Fulton Bernard B. Brown Joseph Lapis Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by John P. Fulton; Sound Effects by Bernard B. Brown, William Hedgecock The Invisible Man Returns Credits John P. Fulton Bernard B. Brown William Hedgecock Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by R. T. Layton, R. O. Binger; Sound Effects by Thomas T. Moulton The Long Voyage Home Credits R. T. Layton R. O. Binger Thomas T. Moulton Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Byron Haskin; Sound Effects by Nathan Levinson The Sea Hawk Credits Byron Haskin Nathan Levinson Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Farciot Edouart, Gordon Jennings; Sound Effects by Loren Ryder Typhoon Credits Farciot Edouart Gordon Jennings Loren Ryder Film History
- Nominee Photographic Effects by Howard J. Lydecker, William Bradford, Ellis J. Thackery; Sound Effects by Herbert Norsch Women in War Credits Howard J. Lydecker William Bradford Ellis J. Thackery Herbert Norsch Film History
1930s
6 other nominees
- Nominee John R. Cosgrove, Fred Albin, Arthur Johns Gone with the Wind Credits John R. Cosgrove Fred Albin Arthur Johns Film History
- Nominee Roy Davidson, Edwin C. Hahn Only Angels Have Wings Credits Roy Davidson Edwin C. Hahn Film History
- Nominee Byron Haskin, Nathan Levinson The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex Credits Byron Haskin Nathan Levinson Film History
- Nominee A. Arnold Gillespie, Douglas Shearer The Wizard of Oz Credits A. Arnold Gillespie Douglas Shearer Film History
- Nominee Roy Seawright Topper Takes a Trip Film History Person History
- Nominee Farciot Edouart, Gordon Jennings, Loren Ryder Union Pacific Credits Farciot Edouart Gordon Jennings Loren Ryder Film History
1920s
2 other nominees
- Nominee Nugent Slaughter Person History
- Nominee Ralph Hammeras Person History
Category Highlights
Poster-first highlights from this category across the full span of the Oscar ledger.
Winner Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
Jurassic World Rebirth
Sinners
The Lost Bus
Winner Dune: Part Two
Alien: Romulus
Better Man
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wicked
Winner Godzilla Minus One
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Napoleon
The Creator
Winner Avatar: The Way of Water
All Quiet on the Western Front
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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