Tim Burke (visual effects supervisor)

Tim Burke is a visual effects supervisor. He has worked on several films and TV shows, such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 and Doctor Who.

Early life and career

He was born in 1965 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tyneside, England. Years after that he studied graphic design and did commercials, but then in 1996 started doing film effects with Ridley Scott's new company.[1] In 2013, Burke’s Bigger Picture Films will develope his ‘’Planet X’’ trilogy, Famous Player's Club,[2] modern day drama ‘‘The Second Coming’’, The Hangover style comedy ‘’Vegas Baby’’ and social media teen horror ‘‘Hashtag’’.[3]

Recognition

On January 24, 2012, he was nominated for an Academy Award for the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2.[4] He had previously been on the team that won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for Gladiator.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Interview at Metro
  2. ↑ Famous Players Club on IMDb
  3. ↑ "Executive Film Producer Tim Burke's The Bigger Picture Films Commences Work on High-Concept, Big Budget Movie Slate". Cision. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  4. ↑ Academy Awards 2012 | Road to the Oscars - IMDb
  5. ↑ Inside Oscar 2
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