Geoffrey Baumann

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Geoffrey Baumann
OccupationVisual effects supervisor
Years active2002–present

Geoffrey Baumann is an American visual effects supervisor. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Visual Effects for the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . [1] [2]

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At the 72nd British Academy Film Awards, he won a BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects for the film Black Panther . His win was shared with Jesse James Chisholm, Craig Hammack and Dan Sudick. [3]

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References

  1. "The 95th Academy Awards (2023) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  2. 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 March 24, 2024.
  3. "Special Visual Effects in 2019". British Academy Film Awards . Retrieved March 24, 2024.