Ars Electronica Festival · 2012

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

by Weta Digital

🏆 Award of Distinction · Prix Ars Electronica 2012

In 2012, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” by Weta Digital (Computer Animation) with an Award of Distinction. Explore 3 other works by Weta Digital below.

The story of _Rise of the Planet of the Apes_ is built around the character of Caesar as he moves from childhood to young adult and undergoes a transformation that gives him supra-human intelligence.

— Prix Ars Electronica Archive

About Weta Digital

Weta Digital (NZ) is one of the world’s premier visual effects companies. Led by Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Joe Letteri, Weta Digital is known for uncompromising creativity and commitment to developing innovative technology.

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