Nancy Bernstein

Birth Name:

Nancy Bernstein

Profession

Visual effects, Actress, Producer

Founder of the non-profit organization Call to Cure, which raises funds and awareness for colon and colorectal cancer research
Was diagnosed with stage 4 metastasized colorectal cancer in 2011
Got her start in the visual effects industry when she worked on Woody Allen's segment of the 1989 anthology film "New York Stories․"
Best known as a visual effects producer for DreamWorks Animation who worked on "X-Men," "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "Rise of the Guardians․"
Was the head of effects production for Digital Domain before joining DreamWorks Animation
Frequently worked with director Ron Howard on films like 2000's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," "A Beautiful Mind" and "Cinderella Man․"

2012ACCA - Best Animated Feature Film:Nominated
2013OFTA Film Award - Best Animated Picture:Nominated
2013PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures:Nominated
2013VES Award - Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture:Nominated

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