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Pitof
Born
Jean-Christophe Comar

(1957-07-04) 4 July 1957 (age 67)
Paris, France
Other names
  • Jean Christophe
  • J. C. Comar
  • Jean C. Comar
  • Johan Pitofsky
Occupation(s)Visual effects director, film director, screenwriter
Years active1991–present

Jean-Christophe "Pitof" Comar (born 4 July 1957) is a French visual effects supervisor and director notable for Vidocq and Catwoman.[1]

Early life

Pitof was born Jean-Christophe Comar on July 4, 1957 in Paris, France. From an early age, he harbored an interest in photography. As a teenager, he built a photography studio in the basement of his parents' house and landed a job as a photographer's assistant.

Career

Pitof entered the film industry in 1976 as an assistant director and film editor. He branched out into visual effects in 1986 when he co-founded Duran Duboi, a successful post-production studio. He continued working as a visual effects supervisor and assistant director until 2001, when his directorial debut, the supernatural thriller film Vidocq was released. The film was notable for being the first motion picture to be shot using entirely digital cinematography. It was a commercial success despite receiving mixed reviews from film critics.[2]

In 2004, Pitof made his English-language debut with Catwoman, starring Halle Berry and Sharon Stone.[1]

Filmography

Director

Second unit director

Producer

  • Closer Apart (2012)
  • The Coin (2012)
  • The Activist (2013)

Writer

  • Vidocq (2001)
  • Le pistolet (2003)

Visual effects supervisor

Awards and accolades

2005
2001
  • Silver Grand Prize of European Fantasy Film at Fantasporto for Vidocq
  • International Fantasy Film Award for Best Special Effects at Fantasporto for Vidocq
  • International Fantasy Film Award for Best Film (nominated) at Fantasporto for Vidocq
  • Best Film at Sitges for Vidocq
  • Citizen Kane Award to the Director Revelation at Sitges for Vidocq
  • Best Visual Effects at Sitges for Vidocq
  • Best Makeup Effects at Sitges for Vidocq
  • Best Original Score at Sitges for Vidocq
1999
  • Solutions Productions Achievement in Post-Production Award for Asterix & Obelix vs Caesar
1998
  • Saturn Award for Best Special Effects (nominated) for Alien: Resurrection
1997
  • Imagina Award for Best Visual Effects (second prize) for Alien: Resurrection
1996
  • Imagina Golden Teapot for "Homage to Jesse and Carl"
  • MIFED Golden Prize for "Homage to Jesse and Carl"
  • Master of Visual Effects in Paris for "Orangina the flipper"
1995
  • Best Use of Visual Effects at Spotitalia for "Mulino Bianco"
1994

References

  1. ^ a b Scott, A. O. (July 22, 2004). "Catwoman (2004) FILM REVIEW; Not-So-Cuddly Cat: This One Cracks a Mean Whip". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "Vidoq". Rotten Tomatoes.

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