Emil Kosa Jr. (November 28, 1903 โ November 4, 1968) was an American artist of Czech origin. He was the art director of 20th Century Pictures' special effects department for more than three decades, winning an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects along the way. As a painter of landscapes and urban scenes, he also became known as a prominent member of the California Scene Painting movement.
Kosa was credited with designing the first 20th Century Fox screeen logo from 1935.