Bryan Litson

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Bryan Litson
OccupationVisual effects artist

Bryan Litson is a Canadian [1] visual effects artist. [2] He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Visual Effects for the film Top Gun: Maverick . [3] [4]

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References

  1. DeRosa, Katie (March 11, 2023). "Vancouverite nominated for Oscar in visual effects category". Vancouver Sun . Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  2. Santvoort, Albert Van (January 24, 2023). "Another Oscar could soon be coming to Vancouver". Business Intelligence For B.C. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "The 95th Academy Awards (2023) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. Lang, Brent; Earl, William (March 12, 2023). "'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Dominates Oscars With Seven Wins, Including Best Picture (Full Winners List)". Variety . Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  5. Lynch, Joe (March 12, 2023). "Here Are All the Winners From the 2023 Oscars: Complete List". Billboard . Retrieved May 5, 2024.