Ben Grossmann

Ben Grossmann is an accomplished visual effects supervisor and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California. Born on June 23, 1977, he is the co-founder and CEO of Magnopus, a cross-reality experience company.1 5

Career Highlights

Grossmann has had a distinguished career in visual effects, winning several prestigious awards:

Academy Award: He won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects for the film "Hugo" in 2012.1 4
Emmy Award: In 2006, he received an Emmy for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for the miniseries "The Triangle".1 4
Other Accolades: He has also won Visual Effects Society Awards and been nominated for BAFTA Awards.1 4

Before co-founding Magnopus in 2013, Grossmann worked as a visual effects artist and technician on Hollywood films, music videos, and commercials. He collaborated with renowned filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Roland Emmerich, J.J. Abrams, Tim Burton, and Jon Favreau.1

Magnopus

As CEO of Magnopus, Grossmann has led the company in creating innovative cross-reality experiences. Some notable projects include:

Directing the largest cross-reality geospatial metaverse to date at Expo 2020 Dubai
Developing experiences for the first holographic phone
Creating virtual reality and augmented reality applications for various industries3

The company's "Connected Spaces" platform was selected as one of Time's Best Inventions of 2022.1

Education and Early Career

Grossmann attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he started at age 16. He earned an associate degree but fell short of completing a bachelor's in international politics. During his time at UAF, he worked as a photojournalist in Fairbanks.2

Before his career in visual effects, Grossmann worked as a photojournalist, weatherman, and radio DJ in Fairbanks, Alaska.1

Personal Life

Ben Grossmann lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.2 He is known for his innovative approach to visual effects and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology in entertainment and beyond.