Sean Noel Walker

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Sean Noel Walker
OccupationVisual effects artist

Sean Noel Walker is a New Zealand visual effects artist. [1] [2] [3] He was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Visual Effects for the film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings . [4]

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References

  1. Moye, Clarence (March 7, 2022). "VFX Supervisor Sean Walker on Bringing Authentic Magic to 'Shang-Chi'". Awards Daily . Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  2. Fleming, Ryan (January 24, 2022). "Weta Visual Effects Supervisor Sean Walker Breaks Down The Process Of Bringing Dragons To Life In 'Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 23, 2022.
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