Nick Epstein

Biography

Nick Epstein is a visual effects supervisor at Wētā FX.

Epstein has worked on major studio features, including Alita: Battle Angel (2019) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). His work also extends to television, with The Last of Us (2023).

In addition to large-scale studio projects, Epstein has been involved with short-form filmmaking, including Die Like a Shark (2019). Epstein was a nominee for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie for The Last of Us (2023). His contributions to Alita: Battle Angel (2019) earned nominations from the Visual Effects Society, the Hollywood Critics Association, and the Seattle Film Critics Society, including recognition for Outstanding Virtual Cinematography in a CG Project. For Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), he shared the Hollywood Professional Association Award for Outstanding Visual Effects – Theatrical Feature. His short film work on Die Like a Shark (2019) also received Awards of Excellence from both Global Shorts Los Angeles and the Hollywood Critics Association.

Known For

Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films

Self - Wētā FX Visual Effects Supervisor

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role

Year	TV Show	Role
2025	Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films	Self - Wētā FX Visual Effects Supervisor