Rick Pour Wilmington, North Carolina, Family and Film Community Mourn Loss of Talented Artist And Cherished Friend
The Wilmington, North Carolina film industry is mourning the loss of Rick Pour, a respected special effects and makeup department head whose two-decade career touched some of the biggest productions to come through the region and beyond.
Colleagues describe Pour as a gifted artist known for his dark sense of humor, sharp wit, and distinctive taste in music — qualities that made him a memorable presence both on set and in the trailers where crews spend countless hours between takes. Those who worked alongside him say he earned deep respect within the tight-knit film family that has grown around Wilmington’s production scene, a hub that has hosted major film and television work for years.
Pour’s credits include CBS’ “Under the Dome,” where he first connected with many of his longtime collaborators, as well as “Swamp Thing,” “Halloween Kills,” “The Black Phone,” and “Scream 5.” His most recent project was Netflix’s “The Waterfront.”
Friends and coworkers have been sharing memories of Pour’s craftsmanship and camaraderie, noting how his artistry earned admiration from peers even across different departments. For many in the close-knit world of on-set production, where crews often spend more waking hours together than with their own families, his loss is being felt personally as well as professionally.
Rick Pour’s work leaves a lasting mark on the productions he helped bring to life. He will be remembered by those who knew him as both a talented artist and a cherished friend.
