Rhys Salcombe facts for kids

Rhys Salcombe is a super talented visual effects artist from Wales and Canada. He helps create the amazing special effects you see in movies! Imagine all the cool explosions, magical creatures, or futuristic cities you see on screen – he helps make them look real. He even won an Academy Award (also known as an Oscar) for his work on the movie Dune: Part Two.

What is a Visual Effects Artist?

A visual effects (VFX) artist uses computers to add special effects to movies. These effects can be anything that's too hard, too dangerous, or impossible to film in real life. Think of spaceships, dragons, or even making a desert look like another planet! Rhys Salcombe is an expert at making these digital creations blend perfectly with the real actors and sets.

Winning Big Awards

Rhys Salcombe has won some of the biggest awards in the film world!

The Academy Award (Oscar)

The Academy Award (often called an Oscar) is one of the most famous awards for movies. Rhys won an Oscar for "Best Visual Effects" for his work on Dune: Part Two. This means his team created the most impressive visual effects of the year!

The BAFTA Award

He also won a BAFTA Award for "Best Special Visual Effects." BAFTA stands for the British Academy Film Awards. It's like the British version of the Oscars. He shared this award with three other talented artists: Paul Lambert, Stephen James, and Gerd Nefzer. They won this award at the 78th British Academy Film Awards.

Movies He Worked On

Rhys Salcombe has helped bring many exciting worlds to life on screen. One of his most notable works is:

• Dune: Part Two (2024)