Deepwater Horizon

Academy Award® Nominee - Outstanding Achievement in Visual Effects

VISUAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR: ILOURA

Supervised a team of approximately 125 artists across Iloura’s Sydney and Melbourne studios, delivering high-quality VFX for key action sequences.

Led the development of photoreal fire, smoke, explosions, and CG water effects, seamlessly integrating large-scale destruction with live-action stunt work across 400+ shots in collaboration with ILM.

Oversaw complex environmental effects, including CG flames, embers, digital mud, set extensions, and the generator room ceiling collapse, enhancing the film’s realism and intensity.

DIRECTOR
Peter Berg

STUDIO
Lionsgate

RELEASE DATE
2016

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