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Joe Viskocil

Birth Name:
Joseph Viskocil
Profession
Special effects, Visual effects

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a BAFTA Film Award for Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects for "Independence Day" in 1997
  • Won a Saturn Award for Best Special Effects for "Independence Day" in 1997
  • Started out as an effects technician on the film "Flesh Gordon" in 1974
  • Also did special effects for films like "Ghostbusters," "Batman Returns," "The Return of the Living Dead," "Star Trek: Nemesis," and "Panic Room․"
  • Best known as a visual effects artist who worked on films like "Independence Day," "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope," and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day․"
  • Worked on several notable film scenes, including the destruction of the Death Star in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" and the explosion of the White House in "Independence Day․"

Awards

  • 1996Universe Reader's Choice Award - Best Special Effects in a Genre Motion Picture:Winner
  • 1997Oscar - Best Effects, Visual Effects:Winner
  • 1997Saturn Award - Best Special Effects:Winner
  • 1997BAFTA Film Award - Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects:Nominated
  • 1997OFTA Film Award - Best Visual Effects:Nominated
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