# Lighter Darker | EP 012: Wicked & Alien: Romulus

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This week, we discuss the work behind two films nominated for Oscars in Best Visual Effects. From the whimsical world of Wicked and the acidic atmosphere of Alien: Romulus—Pablo Helman, David Shirk, and Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser share their insights and learnings in crafting the visual effects behind these blockbuster hits.

Chapter Markers \[00:00:00\] Intro \[00:02:45\] Questions From the Mailbag \[00:10:36\] Alien: Romulus \[00:23:29\] Wicked \[00:51:47\] The Martini \[01:02:00\] Outro

Episode Links Nelson Sepulveda - IMDb Pablo Helman - IMDb David Shirk - IMDb GET IN THE DOOR Alien: Romulus (2024) - IMDb Wicked (2024) - IMDb The 97th Academy Awards | 2025

- What it is: Full episode
- Series: [Lighter Darker](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/library/rights-holders/series/186073a4d615)
- Previous episode: [Lighter Darker | Ep 11: VFX Oscar Nominations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/rights-holders/DbOpgww6q7w)
- Next episode: [Lighter Darker | EP 013: Virtual Production](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/rights-holders/8BDHTacpafc)
- Length: 1 h 3 min
- Rights holder: [Lucasfilm Ltd](https://www.ilm.com/) (its site links the channel: https://www.ilm.com/)
- Channel: [Industrial Light & Magic](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjnYk44Aj9E634TPucpIXnQ)
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