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Jerome Chen joined Sony Pictures Imageworks shortly after its inception in 1992. He is an acknowledged expert in the technique of integrating digital imagery with live action, especially in the area of photorealistic effects. His film credits include 'Stuart Little', 'Godzilla', 'Contact', 'James and the Giant Peach', 'The Ghost and the Darkness' and 'In the Line of Fire'.
With 'Stuart Little', Chen earned his first Academy Award nomination for the groundbreaking visual effects in the creation of the title character. Chen was instrumental in the development and advancement of digital imagery techniques including innovations in digital lighting, compositing, fur and cloth.
Chen's peers have repeatedly recognised his contributions to visual effects. He is a two-time Monitor Award winner for Best Electronic Effects for his work on 'Stuart Little' and 'Contact' and also received Monitor Award nominations for 'Godzilla' and 'James and the Giant Peach'. Additionally, Chen was honoured with a 1998 ANNIE Award nomination for Best Special Effects Animation in a Feature Film for his effects animation work on 'Godzilla'.
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