Takashi Yamazaki's 'Godzilla Minus One' Earns Oscar Nomination for Visual Effects

The film, made on a budget of $10-15 million, showcases groundbreaking VFX, rivalling Hollywood productions.

Takashi Yamazaki, writer, director, and visual effects supervisor of 'Godzilla Minus One', receives an Academy Award nomination for visual effects, marking a historic moment as the first director nominated in this category since Stanley Kubrick.
The film grossed over $105 million worldwide, proving to be a surprise hit with its compelling narrative and stunning visual effects on a modest budget.
Yamazaki credits the efficiency of having a unified vision and an in-house team of experts at Shirogumi studio for the film's high-quality VFX, avoiding the need for costly third-party VFX companies.
Despite its low budget, 'Godzilla Minus One' is praised for its innovative effects and storytelling, with some arguing it deserved more Oscar nominations across various categories.
The success of 'Godzilla Minus One' challenges the traditional Hollywood blockbuster model, demonstrating that remarkable visual effects can be achieved with limited resources.