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Bruce Cardozo
Cardozo in 1972
BornNovember 26, 1952
DiedApril 20, 2015 (Age 62)
Cause of deathStroke
EducationNew York University Tisch School of the Arts (1970-1974) Pura Belpre Public School 64 (1957-1964) Joseph H. Wade Junior High School 117 (1964-1967 Art And Design High School (1966-1970]]
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, Writer, Director And Visual Effects Artist
Known forVisual effects, director, writer
Notable workVoodoo Kid (1969), Spider-Man Versus Kraven The Hunter (1974), The Lost City of Cecil B. DeMille (2016).
Parents
  • Robert Cardozo (father)
  • Truda Cardozo (mother)

Bruce Cardozo (November 26, 1952 – April 20, 2015) was an American filmmaker, writer, director, and visual effects artist renowned for his contributions to some of the most iconic films in cinematic history. With a career spanning several decades, Cardozo left a lasting impact in Hollywood, particularly through his exceptional visual effects work on major blockbuster productions such as The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), and Thor (2011).

Early life and education

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Bruce Cardozo seen here on the Art And Design Highschool class of 1970

Bruce Cardozo was born on November 26, 1952 in Bronx, New York, to parents Robert and Truda Cardozo. Raised in a creative and supportive household, Cardozo exhibited an early passion for storytelling and visual artistry.

Bruce Cardozo attended Pura Belpré Public School 64 from 1957 to 1964 and continued his education at Joseph H. Wade Junior High School from 1964 to 1967. He later enrolled at the Art and Design High School from 1966 to 1970[1], where he cultivated his artistic talents. Cardozo later pursued higher education at New York University - Tisch School of the Arts from 1970 to 1974, earning a degree in film production and refining the skills that would define his career in filmmaking and visual effects.

Visual Effects

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Year Title Role Type
1980 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Optical Line Up (Uncredited) Feature Film
1983 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi Optical Line Up (Uncredited) Feature Film
1987 Superman IV: The Quest For Peace Optical: Cinema Research Corporation Feature Film
1987 Made in Heaven Optical Line Up Feature Film
1989 Robot Jox Optical Line Up Feature FIlm
1990 Ghost Dad Optical Line Up: The Chandler Group Feature Film
1995 Johnny Mnemonic line-up: Fantasy II Film Effects Feature Film
1996 One Good Turn Line Up Feature Film
1996 Mad Dog Time Optical Supervisor Feature FIlm
1997 Casualties Optical Supervisor Feature Film
1998 Bella Donna Optical Supervisor Feature Film
1998 Zack And Reba Optical Supervisor Feature Film
1998 Life in the Fast Lane Optical Supervisor Feature Film
1999 Election Optical Supervisor Feature Film
2001 My First Mister Digital lineup: The Image Resolution Inc, Optical lineup: The Image Resolution, Inc. Feature Film
2001 All You Need Optical Line Up Feature Film
2001 Firestrap Optical Line Up Feature Film
2001 Jane Doe Digital I/O Designer Feature Film
2002 Sunshine State Optical Supervisor Feature Film
2011 Thor Scanning And Recording: Efilm (Uncredited) Feature Film
2011 Captain America: The First Avenger Scanning And Recording: Efilm (Uncredited) Feature Film
2012 The Avangers Scanning And Recording (Uncredited) Feature Film

Films

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Year Title Role Type
1969 Voodoo Kid Director Short Film
1974 Spider-Man Versus Kraven The Hunter Director Short Film
2016 The Lost City Of Cecil B Demile Director Documentary Film

Career

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Bruce Cardozo began his career in the late 1960s, working on independent films such as (1969) Voodoo Kid, (1974) Spider-Man Versus Kraven the Hunter, and (2016) The Lost City of Cecil B. DeMille.[2][3][4] Cardozo continued to gradually make a name for himself as a talented visual effects artist, working at Cinema Research Corporation and Efilm. In 2004 he got nominated for best cinematography[5] at the Society of Camera Operators and continued to do so till his passing in 2015[6]

Legacy

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Bruce Cardozo passed away on April 20, 2015, at the age of 62 at his NJ home shortly after a stroke, his contributions to the film industry left an indelible mark, particularly in the realm of visual effects. Cardozo’s work continues to inspire filmmakers and visual effects artists, and his name is often cited among the pioneers of modern cinematic storytelling.

References

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  1. ^ "Classmates - Find your school, yearbooks and alumni online". secure.classmates.com. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  2. ^ Linden, Sheri (2017-06-13). "'The Lost City of Cecil B. DeMille': Film Review | DWF 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  3. ^ The Independent, Tim Walker (2015-12-26). "The Lost City of Cecil B DeMille: The film about unearthing a 1923 movie set that took 30 years to make". The Independent.
  4. ^ "A city under the sand: The Lost City of Cecil B DeMille". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  5. ^ "Camera Operator 2004 Spring/Summer by Society of Camera Operators - Issuu". issuu.com. 2015-11-12. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
  6. ^ "Camera Operator Spring 2015 by Society of Camera Operators - Issuu". issuu.com. 2015-04-06. Retrieved 2025-01-20.
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