Achievements All 3 are in the category of Best Visual Effects 72nd Academy Awards-The Matrix, shared with Steve Courtley, John Gaeta and Jon Thum. Won. 83rd Academy Awards-Iron Manitoba 2, nomination shared with Ben Snow, Dan Sudick and Ged Wright. Lost to Inception. 85th Academy Awards-Marvel"s The Avengers, nomination shared with Dan Sudick, Jeff White and Guy Williams. Lost to Life of Pi.