A Surbiton man has lost his bid to win an Oscar for his work on the latest Harry Potter film.

Christian Manz was nominated in the best visual effects category for giving house elf Dobby more human characteristics, and for creating his death scene.

He lost to American sci-fi film Inception, a result he predicted when he talked to the Surrey Comet last week.

He said: “When the nominations came out I was hovering over the refresh button on the BBC website and when I saw my name there I was absolutely amazed.

“I did not think I would get the nomination because Harry Potter is always overlooked.

“I'm going there with the thought Inception will win. What I have not prepared for is if we win. If we do win I guess I will just get inspiration at the time.

“Like my wedding, I will have a list of names in my pocket I can pull out to make sure I do not forget anyone.”