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John Ellis
In short · Working since 1979, 3 decades active, 13 credits.
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The American President(1995)
digital operations manager: ILM
Alive(1993)
optical photography supervisor: ILM
Jurassic Park(1993)
visual effects optical supervisor: ILM
Hook(1991)
John EllisJohn Ellisoptical photography supervisor: ILM
Back to the Future Part III(1990)
optical photography supervisor: ILM
Back to the Future Part II(1989)
optical photography supervisor: ILM
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13 creditsThe American President(1995)
digital operations manager: ILM
Film
Alive(1993)
optical photography supervisor: ILM
FilmJurassic Park(1993)
visual effects optical supervisor: ILM
FilmHook(1991)
John EllisJohn Ellisoptical photography supervisor: ILM
FilmBack to the Future Part III(1990)
optical photography supervisor: ILM
FilmBack to the Future Part II(1989)
optical photography supervisor: ILM
Film
Who Framed Roger Rabbit(1988)
optical camera operator: ILM
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Empire of the Sun(1987)
additional optical effects: ILM
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Back to the Future(1985)
optical supervisor: ILM (uncredited)
Film
Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi(1983)
optical printer operator: ILM
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial(1982)
optical printer engineering: ILM
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Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981)
optical printer operator: ILM
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Star Trek: The Motion Picture(1979)
photographic effects camera
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1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom1985Oscar — Visual Effects
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