Dennis Muren

Dennis Muren is the Senior Visual Effects Supervisor and Creative Director of Industrial Light Magic A recipient of nine Oscars for Best Achievement in Visual Effects and a Technical Achievement Academy Award Muren is actively involved in the evolution of the company as well as the design and development of new techniques and equipment In June 1999 Muren became the first visual effects artist to be honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame In February 2007 he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Visual Effects Society Muren is currently working on a book focusing on observation for digital artists As Creative Director of Industrial Light Magic Muren is a key member of the companys leadership team and collaborates with all of ILMs supervisors on each of the films that the company contributes to