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Phil McLaren
In short · Working since 2001, 3 decades active, 14 credits.
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Klara and the Sun(2026)
senior special effects technician
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power(2022)
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Avatar: The Way of Water(2022)
Phil McLarenPhil McLarenspecial effects floor supervisor
F9: The Fast Saga(2021)
Phil McLarenPhil McLarenspecial effects technician: second unit, Georgia
Mechanic: Resurrection(2016)
special effects floor supervisor
Into the Woods(2014)
special effects technician
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13 creditsKlara and the Sun(2026)
senior special effects technician
FilmAvatar: The Way of Water(2022)
Phil McLarenPhil McLarenspecial effects floor supervisor
FilmF9: The Fast Saga(2021)
Phil McLarenPhil McLarenspecial effects technician: second unit, Georgia
FilmMechanic: Resurrection(2016)
special effects floor supervisor
FilmInto the Woods(2014)
special effects technician
Film
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug(2013)
special effects floor supervisor
Film
District 9(2009)
special effects coordinator: second & pick-up units
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Avatar(2009)
Phil McLarenPhil McLarenspecial effects technician
Film
X-Men: The Last Stand(2006)
Phil McLarenPhil McLarenspecial effects technician: pick-ups & elements shoot, New Zealand (uncredited)
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The Last Samurai(2003)
special effects technician
Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003)
physical effects technician
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(2002)
physical effects technician
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001)
physical effects technician
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