Introduction
An organisation that is now at the forefront of the visual effects (VFX), animation, and creative technologies industries was announced as the recipient of this year’s Visual Effects Academy Award. This award was presented to the company.
This important prize was awarded to DNEG, which was the recipient of the prizes that were awarded.
The DNEG is responsible for the production of a wide variety of immersive entertainment, including films, television series, and other forms of entertainment. This includes the development of a wide range of immersive entertainment.
DNEG Honoured at the 97th Academy Awards
DNEG was awarded the prize for its contribution to the picture Dune: Part Two, which was presented at the 97th Academy Awards, which took place on Friday evening in Los Angeles. The awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles. A presentation of the award was made to DNEG.
In the evening, a ceremony was planned with the intention of presenting the awards to the individuals who had been selected as beneficiaries.
A person who has been recognised with the DNEG certificate in the past was the recipient of this highest honour.
Celebrating the Winning Team Behind the Visual Effects
The Production Visual Effects Supervisor Paul Lambert and the Special Effects Supervisor Gerd Nefzer were also among those who were successful in obtaining the prestigious award. In addition to the individuals who were able to successfully take the award, there were also those who were successful.
In addition, Rhys Salcombe and Stephen James, both of whom are Supervisors of Visual Effects at DNEG, were found to be among the individuals who were successful in accomplishing this.
DNEG’s Global Recognition for Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two was awarded the seventh Academy Award for India, and DNEG, which is owned by Namit Malhotra, was awarded the eighth Academy Award. Both of these awards were presented to different films. On the earlier part of this year, both honours were delivered. Both of these honours were presented to the recipient at an earlier point in this year.
These two Academy Awards were bestowed upon the movie as a result of the visual effects that were included into the production of the movie. These two awards were given to the movie that was watched by the audience members who were present at the time of the screening.
DNEG’s Legacy of Excellence in Visual Effects
Taking into mind the fact that the DNEG has been the recipient of a total of nine Academy Awards since the year 2011, this triumph at the Academy Awards represents the organization’s ninth victory overall throughout its whole history.
The Visual Effects Academy has presented the Visual Effects Oscar to DNEG in the past for their work on the films Dune: Part One (2022), Tenet (2021), First Man (2019), Blade Runner 2049 (2018), Ex Machina (2016), Interstellar (2015), and Inception (2011). These films may be found in the list of films that have received the award.
These directors of motion pictures have been honoured for the contributions they have made to the field of visual effects. The Academy Award for Visual Effects has been bestowed for each of these films, both individually and collectively, for its visual effects.
Indeed, DNEG is responsible for the production of each and every one of these videos. They were awarded for the contributions that they have made to the visual effects business, and they were also recognised for the activities that they have participated in. This was done in honour of the contributions that these individuals have made.
This particular person has been awarded with a great amount of honours over the course of their life, and the achievement that took place tonight is the most recent of those awards that they have received.
CEO Namit Malhotra Reflects on DNEG’s Achievement
“It is a milestone in our journey.”
“The fact that our team was honoured with this year’s Oscar for Visual Effects for Dune: Part Two is a step in the right direction.”
“We are extremely grateful for this opportunity.”
DNEG’s teams have been honoured with eight Visual Effects Academy Awards since the year 2011, an accomplishment that began in 2011. Ever since 2011, these awards have been presented on a yearly basis.
The fact that they have been able to display both creative and technical leadership over the course of a prolonged period of time is demonstrated by this. Our teams have once again demonstrated their outstanding creative and technical leadership during the course of the competition, as evidenced by the fact that they have been awarded this distinction by the Academy.
The fact that they have been awarded this accolade is more evidence of their remarkable accomplishment.
“I would like to take this chance to express my deepest thanks to Denis Villeneuve because, as a result of his actions, he has proved that he is capable of both leadership and vision.
I would like to take advantage of this opportunity.”
“As an additional point of interest, I would like to take this occasion to express my appreciation to Paul Lambert, Greig Fraser, and the other significant members of the team who contributed to the production of the screenplay.
I am appreciative of the contributions that they made.
It is my sincere appreciation to each and every one of them.”
“Additionally, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to Mary Parent and the entire team at Famous, as well as to everyone at Warner Bros., for providing us with the opportunity to once again be a part of the process of bringing this well-known story to the big screen.”
“We are extremely grateful to be in a position to take advantage of this opportunity.
Additionally, we have every intention of working together with each and every one of you in the years to come, and we are entirely committed to doing so.”
“Additionally, I would want to take this occasion to express my sincere congratulations and gratitude to the thousands of DNEG artists, technicians, and support staff members who are stationed in different parts of the world.
It is because to their unflagging dedication to their work and the tremendous efforts that they have put forth that they have been awarded this distinction.
We would like to use this opportunity to show our gratitude to you today for the contributions that you have made, which we have greatly appreciated.”
Accolades Throughout the 2025 Awards Season
DNEG’s victory at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards, in which the company’s work on Dune: Part Two was awarded the prize for Special Visual Effects, was the primary cause that contributed to the company’s achievement at the Academy Awards.
As a form of recognition and appreciation, these prizes were given to the team. These prizes were presented to the crew as a means of expressing gratitude and acknowledgement for their efforts.
After careful consideration, it was determined that DNEG was the recipient of these honours, which were presented in a wide variety of different categories. This result was made after going through a lot of thought.
These honours include the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Visual Effects, which was presented this year, as well as honours for Best Visual Effects and Best Film Visual/Special Effects, which were presented at the Saturn honours and the Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra awards, respectively. These awards were presented last year.
In addition, this year saw the presentation of the Critics’ Choice Award for the Best Visual Enhancements. This year was the year that these awards were announced to the competition.
In addition, a number of other prizes have been presented, one of which being the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Visual Effects. Additional awards have also been presented. During the course of the tournament, several awards were presented to the winners.
In addition, the company’s work was acknowledged in the Visual Effects category at the American Cinematheque’s “Tribute to the Crafts” event, which took place in the later half of this year during the festival. This was an additional achievement for the company that they had achieved.
The event took place in the United States of America as its intended venue. The occurrence that took place occurred in the year under consideration, namely during the month of June.
Statements from the Visual Effects Supervisors
Rhys Salcombe Reflects on the Academy Win
The individual who worked as the Visual Effects Supervisor for DNEG on Dune: Part Two, Rhys Salcombe, expressed his joy at the group’s performance when he was asked about the success of the team in winning the Academy Award for Visual Effects this year.
It was said by him that he was delighted with the accomplishments of the group. A query on the achievements of the team was the subject of his statement, which he was providing in response to.
It would be an understatement to say that it is a monument to the inventiveness and craftsmanship of the hundreds of artists and professionals from all over the world who participated in the project. They came from all over the world.
The project is a memorial to the inventiveness and craftsmanship of the people who worked on it since it was a direct result of the love and effort that went into it. As a result, it is a monument to the individuals who worked on it.
This outcome can be traced back to the project that was carried out in its entirety.
It is without a doubt that the contributions that they made were absolutely necessary for the fulfilment of the project, which would not have been ready for completion if they had not been involved in the process.
Given that the level of competition that was present this year was exceptionally high, I would want to take this opportunity to extend my compliments to the other nominees for the amazing efforts that they have put out. I believe that they have done an excellent job.
Their achievements have left me feeling extremely satisfied, and I would like to take this opportunity to show my admiration for them.
In light of what they have accomplished, it would be an understatement to say that I am amazed by what they have done. I must say that I am quite amazed.
I am incredibly grateful that I was given the opportunity to spend some time in your company today. It was a privilege to be able to spend some time with you, and I am thankful that I was given the chance.
Stephen James on Team Collaboration and Achievement
As the DNEG Visual Effects Supervisor for Dune: Part Two, Stephen James issued the following statement:
“I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who contributed to the production of this remarkable movie as a result of their efforts.”
During the event, we were able to produce graphics that not only broke new ground but also struck a tremendous chord with the audience members who participated in the event.
Our concerted efforts resulted in the successful completion of this activity. These visuals are the outcome of our collective efforts, which led to their creation.
One of the most important factors that contributed to our success in achieving this target was the fact that we are able to create visuals by ourselves.
I can say without a doubt that the time I spent working on Dune: Part Two with such a talented and committed group of individuals was without a doubt the most astounding and unforgettable experience I have ever had in my professional life.
This project is something that I will never forget, and the time that I have spent working on it is absolutely priceless. Having the opportunity to work together with them is something for which I am quite grateful. I am overjoyed to have reached this point in my life.
The Academy has bestowed upon us a magnificent honour in the form of an acknowledgement for the duty that we have successfully done, and this is something that is generally appreciated.
Conclusion
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