Volker Engel (born February 17, 1965) is a German special effects artist who is best known as one of the people who won at the

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for Best Visual Effects on the film ''

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''. He won with Douglas Smith, Clay Pinney and Joe Viskocil.

Selected filmography

*'' White House Down'' (2013) *'' Hugo'' (2011) *''

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'' (2009) *''

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'' (1998) *''

'' (1996)

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* Living people 1965 births People from Bremerhaven Best Visual Effects Academy Award winners German visual effects artists {{germany-film-bio-stub

Selected filmography

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