The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 2025 Academy Award nominations and ILM visual effects teams received two nominations in the Visual Effects category. ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser was nominated for his work on Fede lvarezs sci-fi/horror-thriller Alien: Romulus and ILMs Pablo Helman and David Shirk were each nominated for their contributions to Jon M. Chus musical fantasy film Wicked. In addition to its nomination for visual effects, Wicked received nominations in nine other categories.Sepulveda-Fauser said, Working on Alien: Romulus with Fede, a director with such a bold and compelling vision, was an absolute pleasure. I am incredibly proud of the beautiful imagery ILMs Sydney and San Francisco teams brought to the screen. Bringing this project to life has been nothing short of extraordinary.Helman and Shirk were equally effusive in their praise for their teams on Wicked with Shirk noting, Im so excited for our nomination and honored to be part of such an amazing team! I was frequently awed by the artistry and passion of the crew. Its an incredible thrill to see our contribution recognized for a film that is so emotional, and optimistic and has connected so strongly with audiences. Helman added, It was such an incredible experience to be part of the production of Wicked and I feel so honored to be nominated! This film was such a passion project for every member of the cast and crew. Our effects teams around the world put their heart and soul into the work and I couldnt be more proud of the teams effort, it truly defied gravity. The nominated films were selected by the Academys Visual Effects branch based on peer voting at the annual Visual Effects Bake-off event. Of the 10 films invited to participate ILM contributed to half of those in contention including Alien: Romulus, Deadpool & Wolverine, Gladiator II, Twisters, and Wicked. The 97th Oscars will still be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and air live in more than 200 territories worldwide.