Joel Hynek

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Joel Hynek
Other names
  • Joel C. Hynek
  • Joel Hyneck
Occupation Visual effects artist
Years active1980–present
Parent J. Allen Hynek

Joel Hynek is a visual effects artist who has worked on over 30 films since 1980.

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Recognition

Oscar-nominations in the category of Best Visual Effects

Oscar award in the category of Scientific and Engineering

Joel is portrayed as a child on the History Channel's Project Blue Book show, which depicts the work and research of his father Dr. J. Allen Hynek.

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