Alex Funke
Alex Funke (born October 12, 1944 in Santa Barbara , California , USA ) is an American special effects artist .
Life
Alex Funke initially studied biochemistry for a few years , but then moved to UCLA Film School in the early 1960s. He then worked with Charles and Ray Eames for eleven years . Probably the best-known project from this period is the short film Ten High . Then he was involved in the creation of miniature images at Kampfstern Galactica . As of 2001, he made primarily for his involvement in the Lord of the Rings - Trilogy attracted attention to him including two Oscars in the category Best Visual Effects earned.
In addition to his actual work in film productions, Funke also worked as a lecturer at UCLA and Loyola Marymount University and gave guest lectures in Italy and Norway.
Alex Funke is married and has five children.
Awards
- 1991 - Special Oscar in the Best Visual Effects category for Total Recall
- 2002 - British Academy Film Award for Best Visual Effects for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- 2002 - Golden Satellite Award in the Best Visual Effects category for The Lord of the Rings: The Companions
- 2003 - Oscar for Best Visual Effects for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- 2003 - British Academy Film Award for Best Visual Effects for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- 2003 - Sierra Award in the Best Visual Effects category for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- 2003 - Golden Satellite Award in the Best Visual Effects category for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- 2003 - VES Award in the category Best Visual Effects Photography in a Motion Picture for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- 2003 - VES Award in the category Best Visual Effects in an Effects Driven Motion Picture for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- 2004 - Oscar for Best Visual Effects for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- 2004 - British Academy Film Award for Best Visual Effects for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- 2004 - Saturn Award in the Best Special Effects category for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- 2004 - PFCS Award in the Best Visual Effects category for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Filmography
- 1969: tops
- 1970: The Black Ships
- 1973: Scream Bloody Murder (Scream Bloody Murder) (section)
- 1977: Ten high
- 1978: Battle Star Galactica
- 1979: Buck Rogers
- 1981: Heavy Metal
- 1988: The Blob
- 1989: Abyss - abyss of death
- 1990: Total Recall
- 1991: Grand Canyon - In the heart of the city
- 1992: Freejack - hostage of the future
- 1992: The lawnmower man
- 1994: Avalanche - hostage in the snow
- 1994: Mystery Lodge
- 1995: The Indian in the kitchen cupboard
- 1995: Waterworld
- 1996: lonely decision
- 1996: The Lawnmower Man 2 - Beyond Cyberspace
- 1997: Starship Troopers
- 1998: Game for time
- 1998: My great friend Joe
- 1999: Mystery Men
- 2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Companions
- 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- 2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- 2005: King Kong
- 2008: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian of Narnia
Web links
- Alex Funke in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- The Lord of the Rings Crew: Alex Funke
- Alex Funke in The New York Times database
- kinoweb: The Lord of the Rings - The Companions
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Spark, Alex |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American special effects artist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 12, 1944 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Santa Barbara , California , USA |