Lou Pecora

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Lou Pecora
Alma mater California State University [1]
OccupationVisual effects artist

Lou Pecora is an American visual effects artist. [2] [3] [4] He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Visual Effects for the film X-Men: Days of Future Past . [5]

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References

  1. "Valley native receives Oscar nod for 'X-Men' work". ABC 30 Action News . January 15, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  2. Phillips, David (June 8, 2021). "Visual Effects Supervisor Lou Pecora on Bringing 'Oz' to FX's 'Fargo' Season 4". AwardsDaily. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  3. "Zoic Studios adds feature film vet Lou Pecora as VFX supervisor". postPerspective. September 26, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  4. Press Kitchen (September 22, 2017). "Zoic Studios Adds Academy Award-Nominated VFX Supervisor Lou Pecora". Little Black Book. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  5. "The 87th Academy Awards (2015) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved November 25, 2021.