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Manolo Mantero, from Spain, graduated from the University of Wolverhampton with a degree in computer graphics and fine art. Today he is a special visual effects leader with 20 years' experience in the industry. He received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his work on Netflix's Stranger Things season 4 and also featured on the highly acclaimed Dune, which won an Oscar and a Bafta for Best Visual Effects.
Class of 1998 - BA (Hons) Electronic Media
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What was the role of the university of Wolverhampton in my career? Wow, I think I wouldn’t be here without that degree.