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Public records list Eric Saindon as a visual effects supervisor. Born on December 5, 1969, Eric Saindon is from Bangor, Maine, United States. That works out to 56 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Academy Award for Best Visual Effects (2023).
My Take
Eric Saindon is exactly the kind of artist I love to spotlight: invisible to most audiences, yet responsible for some of cinema's most jaw-dropping imagery. From The Lord of the Rings and King Kong through Avatar, The Hobbit, and Alita, his fingerprints are on the films that defined a generation of visual spectacle, capped by his 2023 Academy Award. What moves me is the patience this craft demands, frame by frame, year after year, all so the magic feels effortless. A kid from Bangor, Maine helped reshape what movies can show us, and that quiet legacy deserves far more recognition.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Saindon
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・セインドン
- Reading
- えりっく・せいんどん
- Born
- December 5, 1969 (age 56)
- Origin
- Bangor, Maine, United States
- Occupation
- visual effects supervisor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2023 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Saindon born?
Born December 5, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Eric Saindon from?
Eric Saindon is from Bangor, Maine, United States.
What does Eric Saindon do?
Eric Saindon works as visual effects supervisor.