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Visual Effects Oscar Winner Rhys Salcombe's Speech Cut Short

3/5/2025

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Rhys Salcombe, a member of the Oscar-winning team for best visual effects in "Dune: Part Two," felt a pang of disappointment when he was cut off before his acceptance speech. Yet, he cherished the chance for his fellow colleagues to share their words. Growing up in the picturesque countryside of Ceredigion, this Welsh-Canadian's passion for film was ignited by his roots.

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Rhys Salcombe, a member of the Oscar-winning team for best visual effects in "Dune: Part Two," felt a pang of disappointment when he was cut off before his acceptance speech. Yet, he cherished the chance for his fellow colleagues to share their words. Growing up in the picturesque countryside of Ceredigion, this Welsh-Canadian's passion for film was ignited by his roots.