Ara Khanikian

Ara Khanikian is a visual effects supervisor at Rodeo FX. His film credits include Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014), The Aeronauts (2019), and Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). Much of his career has been associated with Rodeo FX in Montreal, where he advanced through roles in compositing and VFX supervision. Over approximately ten years, he transitioned from compositing responsibilities to broader supervisory duties, collaborating with multiple studios, including Buzz Image and Hybride. As of 2023, he had accumulated around 15 years at Rodeo FX, reflecting a long-term commitment and leadership within the company. Khanikian took on the role of a VFX Supervisor for Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022). In this capacity, he played a pivotal part in realising Middle-earth’s visuals—ranging from lush jungles to fantastical environments and creatures—in seasons 1 and 2 of the series. At the Visual Effects Society Awards, Khanikian was a winner in 2015 for Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014). He was also nominated for…

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