DNEG Wins Oscar for Dune: Part Two’s Visual Effects
In a remarkable achievement, DNEG, a leading visual effects and animation company, secured the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for its work on Dune: Part Two at the 97th Academy Awards held in Los Angeles last night. The award was accepted by DNEG’s VFX Supervisors Stephen James and Rhys Salcombe, alongside Production VFX Supervisor Paul Lambert and Special Effects Supervisor Gerd Nefzer. This win marks DNEG’s eighth Oscar since 2011, solidifying its reputation in the industry.
Celebrating a Milestone Achievement
The Oscar win for Dune: Part Two is a significant milestone for DNEG, which has now garnered a total of eight Academy Awards for Visual Effects since 2011. Previous wins include accolades for Dune: Part One (2022), Tenet (2021), and Blade Runner 2049 (2018), among others. Namit Malhotra, the founder and CEO of DNEG, expressed immense pride in the team’s accomplishment. He acknowledged the creative vision of director Denis Villeneuve and the collaborative efforts of the entire filmmaking team, including Paul Lambert and Greig Fraser. Malhotra also extended his gratitude to the thousands of artists and technicians at DNEG who contributed to this success.
Recognition Across Awards Season
DNEG’s triumph at the Oscars follows a series of accolades during the 2025 awards season. The studio’s work on Dune: Part Two was previously honored with the award for Special Visual Effects at the EE BAFTA Film Awards. Additionally, DNEG received four awards at the 23rd Annual Visual Effects Society Awards and was recognized at the Critics Choice Awards for Best Visual Effects. The studio’s contributions were also celebrated at the Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra Awards and the Saturn Awards, further establishing DNEG as a leader in visual effects and animation.
Voices from the Team
Rhys Salcombe, one of the VFX Supervisors for Dune: Part Two, expressed his excitement over the Oscar win, attributing it to the dedication and talent of the global team involved in the project. He acknowledged the strong competition this year and congratulated fellow nominees for their outstanding work. Stephen James, another VFX Supervisor, highlighted the collaborative spirit that drove the creation of the film’s stunning visuals, emphasizing the connection those visuals made with audiences. Both supervisors noted that this recognition from the Academy is a testament to the hard work and passion of everyone at DNEG.
DNEG’s Oscar win not only celebrates its achievements but also reinforces its status as a premier visual effects partner for filmmakers around the world.
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