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Adam Howard(I)

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Adam Howard
Adam Howard is an accomplished visual effects supervisor, compositor, director and producer with decades of experience in feature films and high-end television. He has played a key creative and technical role on large-scale, effects-driven productions, contributing to globally recognized franchises including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Star Trek and Pirates of the Caribbean. Throughout his career, Adam has overseen complex visual effects sequences involving digital compositing, CG integration, matte painting, and on-set supervision. Known for his meticulous eye and collaborative leadership style, he works closely with directors, cinematographers, and production teams to ensure that visual effects seamlessly enhance story and performance. His expertise bridges both the artistic and technical sides of filmmaking, enabling him to guide projects from previsualization through final delivery.

Adam’s contributions to the industry have earned him multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and widespread recognition among peers for excellence in visual storytelling. Beyond his production work, he is also respected as a mentor and advocate for emerging talent in the VFX community, regularly sharing his knowledge and experience to help shape the next generation of artists.

With a career defined by innovation, precision, and cinematic impact, Adam Howard continues to push the boundaries of visual effects and film production in general, bringing imagination to life on screen for audiences worldwide.
BornNovember 17, 1962
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    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 6 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Known for

    Nell Tiger Free in Servant (2019)
    Servant
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Visual Effects
    Samuel L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, James Earl Jones, Frank Oz, Ian McDiarmid, Hayden Christensen, and Gene Bryant in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
    Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
    7.7
    • Visual Effects
    • 2005
    Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
    7.4
    • Visual Effects
    • 2006
    Alice Krige, Brent Spiner, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
    Star Trek: First Contact
    7.6
    • Visual Effects
    • 1996

    Credits

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    Visual Effects



    • Aasif Mandvi, Katja Herbers, and Mike Colter in Evil (2019)
      Evil
      7.7
      TV Series
      • visual effects supervisor: Powerhouse VFX
      • VFX Supervisor: Powerhouse VFX
      • 2024
    • Josh Lucas, Carlos Solórzano, Fernanda Urrejola, and Venus Ariel in The Black Demon (2023)
      The Black Demon
      3.7
      • visual effects supervisor
      • 2023
    • Nell Tiger Free in Servant (2019)
      Servant
      7.4
      TV Series
      • visual effects supervisor: Powerhouse VFX
      • 2023
    • Queer as Folk (2022)
      Queer as Folk
      5.8
      TV Series
      • visual effects supervisor
      • 2022
    • Ryan Phillippe, Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, and Justin Long in Lady of the Manor (2021)
      Lady of the Manor
      5.4
      • visual effects supervisor
      • 2021
    • Harry Connick Jr., Katherine Heigl, Israel Broussard, and Madison Iseman in Fear of Rain (2021)
      Fear of Rain
      6.0
      • visual effects supervisor
      • 2021
    • The Hurricane Heist (2018)
      The Hurricane Heist
      5.2
      • visual effects supervisor
      • 2018
    • Michael Madsen, Olesya Rulin, Sharlto Copley, Logan Browning, Susan Heyward, and Raul Casso in Powers (2015)
      Powers
      6.6
      TV Series
      • visual effects supervisor
      • 2016
    • Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016)
      Pee-wee's Big Holiday
      6.1
      • visual effects supervisor
      • 2016
    • Ben Kingsley and Ryan Reynolds in Self/less (2015)
      Self/less
      6.5
      • visual effects supervisor (uncredited)
      • 2015
    • Away and Back (2015)
      Away and Back
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • on-set visual effects coordinator
      • 2015
    • Edward Norton, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Ryan, Naomi Watts, Emma Stone, and Andrea Riseborough in Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
      Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
      7.7
      • visual effects supervisor (uncredited)
      • 2014
    • Emmanuelle Béart and Harrison Sloan Gilbertson in My Mistress (2014)
      My Mistress
      5.4
      • additional visual effects
      • 2014
    • Prelude to Axanar (2014)
      Prelude to Axanar
      8.2
      Short
      • on-set visual effects supervisor
      • 2014
    • Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (2014)
      Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
      9.2
      TV Mini Series
      • visual effects consultant
      • 2014

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    Personal details

    • Official sites
      • CAMEO
      • Official Art & VFX Site
    • Height
      • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
    • Born
      • November 17, 1962
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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      2003-2006 Senior Artist at Industrial Light & Magic. Sabre Department. Kerner Blvd San Rafael & The Presidio, San Francisco California.

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