Gordon Sim

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Gordon Sim
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Other namesGord Sim
Occupation Set decorator
Years active1978-present

Gordon Sim is a Canadian set decorator. [1]

Oscar nominations

Both of these are in Best Art Direction

Selected filmography

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References

  1. "Toronto set decorator shocked by Oscar nom". CTV News, February 3, 2010.
  2. "The 75th Academy Awards (2003) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. AMPAS. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  3. "The 82nd Academy Awards (2010) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. AMPAS. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2014.