Michael Kanfer

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Michael Kanfer
Other namesMichael D. Kanfer
Occupation Visual effects artist
Years active1994-2006

Michael Kanfer is a visual effects artist who is best known for his work on Titanic and Apollo 13 .

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Oscars

Both of these are in the category of Best Visual Effects

Selected filmography

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