Richard Baneham
Richard Baneham is a talented visual effects artist and a graduate of Ballyfermot College of Further Education in Ireland. He has gained recognition in the film industry for his exceptional work, receiving two Academy Awards for his contributions to the visual effects in major films, including 'Avatar: The Way of Water.' Baneham's journey from a local school in Tallaght to international acclaim highlights the potential of further education in nurturing creative talent and connecting graduates with opportunities in Hollywood.
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Recent news mentions
Richard Baneham is nominated for best visual effects for the film Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The Irish film that’s making a big splash worldwide – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-07
Richard Baneham is nominated in best visual effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Irish talent and investment rewarded – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-24
Richard Baneham was nominated in visual effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Jessie Buckley is in strong position to win Ireland’s first best actress award – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Richard Baneham, a two-time Oscar winner, is tipped to pick up a third nod for his work on the Avatar films.
Jessie Buckley expected to lead Irish charge for role in Hamnet – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Richard Baneham will surely be again up in the visual-effects category for his work on the Avatar sequence.
Is Jessie Buckley a dead cert for a nomination? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-21
He received his second academy award for visual effects on Avatar: The Way of Water.
‘The little college with big Oscar success’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
