Paul Butterworth

For over 25 years, Paul has been a leader in the ever-evolving world of visual effects. An innovator in his discipline, he has collaborated with a network of respected artists and technical experts to reimagine storytelling's visual conventions and revolutionise tools and practices across the media industry.Paul's repertoire of skills is a harmonious fusion of the classic and the avant-garde. His proficiency encompasses an impressive range from photography and graphic design to story and concept development, as well as effective team leadership. Of all his skills, the art of matte painting—a technique that masterfully marries fantasy with reality—resonates most deeply with him.In commercial directing, Paul has been at the helm of trailblazing campaigns for brands including Volkswagen, Ford, Virgin, and Panasonic. These campaigns are celebrated for their commercial success and ability to craft captivating narratives. These stories connect powerfully with audiences, capturing the essence of each brand and invoking a powerful blend of emotions and excitement.Paul's influence as a visual effects supervisor is unmistakable in the craft of feature films. He has contributed to the visual impact of blockbusters such as "Prometheus," "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," "Three Thousand Years of Longing," and "Mad Max Furiosa." Working alongside visionary directors such as Ridley Scott, David Michod, and George Miller, Paul's contributions have been pivotal in creating the enchanting cinematic experiences that have enthralled audiences worldwide.Paul's career is a testament to his passion for blending imaginative artistry with groundbreaking technology, consistently pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. His journey reflects a dedication to excellence and innovation in the dynamic field of visual effects, making him an inspirational figure for both contemporaries and aspiring artists.  Information above via their homepage.

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VFX Supervisor:
2022  Three Thousand Years of Longing

Visual Effects Designer:
2012  Prometheus
2022  Three Thousand Years of Longing

Visual Effects Supervisor:
2002  Dirty Deeds
2003  Riverworld
2003  The Night We Called It a Day
2011  Thor
2012  Prometheus
2013  Iron Man 3
2014  X-Men: Days of Future Past
2015  Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015  Insurgent
2016  Allegiant
2017  Alien: Covenant
2019  Captain Marvel
2022  Three Thousand Years of Longing

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While much of the above data are retrieved directly from outside APIs and other such sources, data from American Film Institute (AFI) and British Film Institute (BFI) were manually entered the old fashioned way into a MySQL database. Re BFI I took the following liberties:

  • I added "runners up" to Top 10 lists, treating them as ties where applicable and numbering them accordingly at the bottom of each list.
  • Regarding those polls wherein "franchise" movies were submitted as one project until BFI's policy changed to regard them separately, I treated them as ties and renumbered the affected lists accordingly (e.g. the Godfather films).

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Whether or not he still clings to an award which he won in 1986 as a film critic for his college's newspaper, Jeffrey Hartmann is not responsible for the texts of overviews and biographies supplied by external data sources.