Phil Tippett

Celebrated visual effects maestro, Phil Tippett was born in Berkeley, California, USA in 1951, and has been actively contributing to the film industry since 1975. His work mostly falls under the genres of action, adventure, and science fiction, with his outstanding contributions to the "Star Wars" franchise and "Jurassic Park" being particularly notable. Tippett has been honored with two Academy Awards for his unmatched expertise in visual effects and his authorial style is marked by his pioneering use of stop-motion techniques, and later, computer-generated imagery.

From a more personal perspective, Phil Tippett is not just a filmmaker, but a true magician, who has the ability to turn ordinary images into extraordinary cinematic experiences.