DENNIS MUREN

Dennis Muren is a mostly retired visual effects consultant who worked at Industrial Light & Magic from 1976-2018, starting with the original STAR WARS: EPISODE V – A NEW HOPE (1977).  Recipient of eight Academy Awards for Best Achievement in Visual Effects, Muren is still involved as a consultant, mainly with the design and development of new cinematic techniques. Muren was the first visual effects artist to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is currently working on a book on “art and emotion” for visual artists.