Person · Visual Effects
Dennis Muren
- Also:
- Director
In short · Working since 1967, 7 decades active, 40 credits, 9 Academy Award wins.
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The Equinox... A Journey Into the Supernatural(1967)
Director
Jurassic World Rebirth(2025)
full-motion: dinosaurs
Jurassic World Dominion(2022)
full-motion dinosaurs
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker(2019)
consultant
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom(2018)
full motion-dinosaurs
Jurassic World(2015)
the filmmakers gratefully thank
Now & next
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Visual Effects
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Visual Effects
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Visual Effects
- Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Visual Effects
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3 credits
Cinematographer
1 credit
Editor
1 credit
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18 creditsJurassic World Rebirth(2025)
full-motion: dinosaurs
FilmJurassic World Dominion(2022)
full-motion dinosaurs
FilmStar Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker(2019)
consultant (uncredited)
FilmJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom(2018)
full motion-dinosaurs (uncredited)
Film
Jurassic World(2015)
the filmmakers gratefully thank
Film
Hulk(2003)
Dennis MurenDennis Murenproduction visual effects supervisor
Film
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones(2002)
production visual effects supervisor: ILM
Film
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace(1999)
production visual effects supervisor: ILM
Film
The Lost World: Jurassic Park(1997)
full-motion dinosaurs
Film
Casper(1995)
digital character supervision: ILM
Film
Jurassic Park(1993)
full-motion dinosaurs / production visual effects supervisor: ILM (uncredited)
Film
The Abyss(1989)
visual effects supervisor: ILM
Film
Empire of the Sun(1987)
additional optical effects
Film
Innerspace(1987)
visual effects supervisor: ILM
Film
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi(1983)
visual effects supervisor: ILM
Film
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial(1982)
visual effects supervisor: ILM
Film
Close Encounters of the Third Kind(1977)
mothership photography
Film
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory(1971)
effects assistant (uncredited)
Film
Awards & Nominations
9 wins · 7 nominationsAcademy Awards
- Nom2005Oscar — Visual Effects
- Nom2001Oscar — Visual Effects
- Nom1999Oscar — Visual Effects
- Nom1997Oscar — Visual Effects
- Won1993Oscar — Visual Effects
- Won1991Oscar — Visual Effects
- Won1989Oscar — Visual Effects
- Nom1988Oscar — Visual Effects
- Won1987Oscar — Visual Effects
- Nom1985Oscar — Visual Effects
- Won1984Oscar — Visual Effects
- Won1983Oscar — Special Achievement Award (visual Effects)
- Won1982Oscar — Visual Effects
- Won1981Oscar — Scientific and Technical Award (technical Achievement Award)
- Nom1981Oscar — Visual Effects
- Won1980Oscar — Special Achievement Award (visual Effects)
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Additional credits16Show
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- Lost to Time: Unearthing the PrimevalsSelf · 2024
- Classic Movies: The Story OfSelf - Visual Effects Supervisor ILM · 2023
- Light & MagicSelf - Camera Department · 2022
- Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and MonstersSelf · 2019
- Return to Jurassic Park: Dawn of a New EraSelf - Full Motion Dinosaurs · 2011
- Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001Self · 2007
- Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001Self · 2007
- The Pixar StorySelf · 2007
- Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden PlanetSelf · 2006
- The Sci-Fi BoysSelf · 2006
- From Morf to Morphing: The Dawn of Digital FilmmakingSelf - Senior Visual Effects Supervisor · 2001
- The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'Self · 2001
- The Harryhausen ChroniclesSelf · 1998
- The Making of 'The Lost World'Self · 1997
- Special EffectsSelf · 1996
- The Making of 'Jurassic Park'Self - Full-Motion Dinosaurs · 1995
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