Nathan McGuinness

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Nathan McGuinness
Born
Nathan Paul McGuinness
Occupation(s) Creative director
Visual effects supervisor
Years active1998–present
Website nathanmcguinness.com

Nathan Paul McGuinness is a creative director and visual effects supervisor. He was nominated for an Oscar for his work on the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) and won a BAFTA Award for his work on the film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008). [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Oscars 2004: The winners". BBC News . March 1, 2004. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  2. "Bafta Film Awards 2009: The winners". BBC News . February 8, 2009. Retrieved January 17, 2020.