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Gorham native wins Oscar for work on 'Avatar' sequel

by Sam Wheeler, WGME

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Eric Saindon, who grew up in Gorham, was part of the visual effects crew for "Avatar: The Way of Water," which secured the Oscar in that category. (WGME)
Eric Saindon, who grew up in Gorham, was part of the visual effects crew for "Avatar: The Way of Water," which secured the Oscar in that category. (WGME)
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PORTLAND (WGME) – A Mainer took home some hardware at Sunday night's Oscars ceremony.

Eric Saindon, who grew up in Gorham, was part of the visual effects crew for "Avatar: The Way of Water," which secured the Oscar in that category.

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It was his third nomination, after also working on giant blockbuster projects like two of "The Hobbit" movies, but the "Avatar" sequel marks the first time he ended up winning the award.

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