Mario Cassar
Mario Cassar (1953 - 2003) a Maltese born was the founder of the first Special Effects Team in Malta which is now a Company, managed by his successor, his son Kenneth Cassar.  He has worked on quite a big number of film sets, in many different countries with award winning directors such as Robert Altman, James Cameron, Roman Polanski, Ridley Scott, Martin Scorsese and many others.  In 1995 Mario Cassar won the 'Pravo Real' for the Best Special Effects  for Repsol, 'Mar del Norte'.

 

Feature Films - Special Effects

  1. Troy (2004) (special effects: Malta)
  2. Helen of Troy (2003) (TV) (special effects foreman)
  3. Julius Caesar (2002) (TV) (special effects foreman: Malta - Bulgaria)
  4. Gangs of New York (2002) (special effects technician: Rome)
  5. The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) (special effects technician: Ireland)
  6. Vajont (2001) (special effects technician: Venice - Rome)
  7. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (special effects technician: Los Angeles)
  8. Pirelli Tyers (2000) (special effects technician: Los Angeles - Utah) 
  9. U-571 (2000) (special effects technician: Malta - Rome)
  10. Channel (1998) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  11. White Squall (1996) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  12. Cutthroat Island (1995) (head of special effects: Malta - Thailand)
  13. Casque Blue (1993) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  14. Voyage (1993) (TV) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  15. Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  16. Archipelago (1990) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  17. Skipper, Der (1990) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  18. Erick the Viking (1988) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  19. Iron Warrior (1987) (special effects supervisor: Rome)
  20. Black Eagle (1987) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  21. Sign of Four (1987) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  22. Inside Story (1986) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  23. Pirates (1986) (special effects foreman: Tunisa - Seychelles)
  24. Joan Lui (1985) (special effects technician: Rome)
  25. Final Justice (1985) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  26. Among Wolves (1984) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  27. Naumacos (1983) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  28. Snowman (1983) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  29. Trenchcoat (1982) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  30. Piranha (1982) (special effects technician: Rome)
  31. Sammraat (1981) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  32. Popye (1980) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  33. Raise the Titanic (1980) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  34. Clash of the Titans (1979) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  35. Force Ten from Navarone (1978) (special effects foreman: Malta)
  36. Midnight Express (1977) (special effects technician: Malta)
  37. Warlords of Atlantis (1977) (special effects technician: Malta)
  38. Orca the Killer Whale (1976) (special effects technician: Malta)
  39. Shout at the Devil (1975) (special effects technician: Malta)
  40. Sinbad & the Eye of the Tiger (1974) (special effects technician: Malta)
  41. The Adventures of Morel (1971) (special effects technician: Malta)

 

Television Productions - Special Effects

  1. Howard's Way (1989) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  2. Riviera (1985) (special effects technician: Malta)
  3. The Fifth Missile (1985) (special effects technician: Malta)
  4. Christopher Columbus (1985) (mini) TV mini-series (special effects foreman: Malta - Spain)
  5. Remington Steel (1984)(special effects foreman: Malta)
  6. A Fine Romance (1984) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  7. Riley Ace of Spies (1982) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  8. Airline (1982) (special effects supervisor: Malta)
  9. Testament of Youth (1980) (special effects foreman: Malta)

 

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Kenneth Cassar

Born in Malta (June, 1976), to Mario Cassar and Isabelle Cassar, Kenneth Cassar was always his father's shadow.  He started working as special effects PA at a very young age were he earned enough skill to become the special effects coordinator of his father's team.  Kenneth Cassar today is following his father's footsteps but increased his expectations.  He is today the Director of the special effects company MC Effects and the Special Effects Field Supervisor of his team.  Kenneth is a person of high experience and knowledge, and this has led him to start producing.  He will be producing his first project later on this year. 

 

Feature Films - Special Effects

  1. Agora (2009) (filming) (special effects coordinator)
  2. Chelovek vostoka (2008) (post-production) (special effects coordinator)
    ... aka Man of East (International: English title: literal title)
  3. Tempelriddernes skat III: Mysteriet om slangekronen (2008) (special effects supervisor)
    ... aka The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar III: The Mystery of the Snake Crown (International: English title)
  4. Heroes and Villains: Napoleon (2007) (TV) (special effects coordinator: Malta)
  5. "The Roman Mysteries" (special effects coordinator) (1 episode, 2007)
        - The Assassins of Rome (2007) TV episode (special effects coordinator)
  6. Qerq (2007) (special effects supervisor)
  7. What We Did on Our Holiday (2006) (TV) (special effects supervisor)
  8. Munich (2005) (special effects technician: Malta)
  9. Malta George Cross (2005) (V) (special effects coordinator)
  10. Angli: The Movie (2005) (special effects technician)
  11. She's Gone (2004) (TV) (special effects coordinator)
  12. Troy (2004) (special effects: Malta)
  13. Helen of Troy (2003) (TV) (special effects assistant)
  14. Julius Caesar (2002) (TV) (special effects crew)
  15. "Dinotopia" (2002) (mini) TV mini-series (special effects crew)
  16. The Emperor's New Clothes (2001) (special effects crew) (uncredited)
  17. U-571 (2000) (special effects crew)

 
 

 
 
 
 
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