Alec Gillis

Appearing Fri, Sat, Sun

Alec Gillis' first professional job was on Roger Corman's low-budget space epic, Battle Beyond the Stars, where he worked with many other talented industry newcomers, most notably director James Cameron. Alec soon met future business partner Tom Woodruff, Jr., and formed Amalgamated Dynamics, Incorporated. Dedicated to the highest standards of quality in Animatronics and Special Make-up, Alec and Tom have created effects in such films as Death Becomes Her, for which the duo won the Best Visual Effects Oscar. Other career highlights include Jumanji, The Santa Clause and Starship Troopers.