Eric Saindon (born December 5, 1970) is an American visual effects supervisor for movies, including '' Avatar: The Way of Water'', '' The Green Knight'', '' Pete's Dragon'', ''The Hobbit'' trilogy (2012–2014), ''

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Awards

Academy Award and BAFTA nominations

*'' Avatar: The Way of Water'' *'' The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'' *'' The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'' *'' The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey''

Visual Effects Society Awards

*'' Avatar: The Way of Water'' *''

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'' *'' The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'' *'' The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers''

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The Lord of the Rings
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saindon, Eric American special effects people American emigrants to New Zealand Best Visual Effects BAFTA Award winners Living people Best Visual Effects Academy Award winners 1970 births