Day 2 at Rainbow Conference 2025 – Workshops, Keynotes & Demos, Screenings!

Written By Boyan (Bobby) Georgiev

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Rainbow Conference 2025 – Day 2 Programme

Day 2 is packed with hands-on learning, inspiring talks, and behind-the-scenes looks at some of the year’s most exciting projects. Don’t miss these standout sessions!

Featured Sessions – Friday, September 19

SideFX Workshop – What’s New in Houdini 21: A Hands-On Dive

📍 Conservatory – Exhibitor Area

🕒 14:30 – 17:30

Take a deep dive into Houdini 21 with Hijaz from SideFX. Explore the latest features and workflows shaping the future of 3D and VFX.

BYOAnimation Feedback Session

📍 Conservatory – Exhibitor Area

🕒 17:30 – 19:30

Students, bring your best work! Get tailored feedback from top industry professionals in this fast-paced networking session.

Beyond the Interface: Making Graphics a Character in The Amateur

📍 Frobisher Auditorium 1

🕒 17:30 – 18:30

Discover how screen graphics became central storytellers in Vine FX’s debut graphics project, The Amateur.

Creating the Haunting VFX for Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu

📍 Frobisher Auditorium 1

🕒 19:00 – 20:00

Join David Scott, VFX Supervisor at BlueBolt, for a deep dive into the haunting visuals behind Eggers’ chilling reimagining of a classic horror legend.

Demo: Blue Zoo – Building Zookit

📍 Conservatory Terrace

🕒 20:00 – 20:20

See how Blue Zoo developed Zookit, a Blender-based toolkit that empowers small teams and solo artists to deliver end-to-end content.

All The Rage: Union VFX’s Cinematic Chaos in 28 Years Later

📍 Frobisher Auditorium 1

🕒 20:20 – 21:20

Union VFX’s Dillan Nicholls and Noel O’Malley reveal how they created a post-apocalyptic London for Danny Boyle’s long-awaited sequel.

Demo: Producing A Career You Love

📍 Conservatory Terrace

🕒 21:20 – 21:40

Diana Verba, Lead Creative Producer at The Animation Guys, shares career tips and stories from her journey in animation and production.

ILM: The VFX of Gladiator II

📍 Frobisher Auditorium 1

🕒 21:40 – 22:25

Go behind the scenes with ILM on Ridley Scott’s epic sequel, showcasing the process of bringing Ancient Rome back to life.

FastForward Student Short Film Screening & Award

📍 Frobisher Auditorium 1

🕒 22:30 – 22:50

Celebrate student creativity with a screening of standout shorts and the announcement of this year’s FastForward Award.

🎁 Prize Draw – 1:1 Coaching for VFX & Creative Professionals

📍 Conservatory Terrace

🕒 23:00 – 23:10

One lucky attendee will win a FREE 90-minute coaching session from Open Frame Coaching (worth £195).

📅 Mark Your Calendar: 18-19 September 2025

🔗 Get Your Tickets: https://london.siggraph.org/rainbow-conference-2025

Don’t miss out! Secure your spot for the full Rainbow Conference 2025 experience.

Contact Information

For more details, please visit our website at https://london.siggraph.org/rainbow-conference-2025 or contact us from our Contact page.

Rainbow Conference 2025 – Bringing the Best in VFX, Animation, and Computer Graphics to London. See you at the Barbican Centre!

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Boyan (Bobby) Georgiev

Bobby is a creative artist specialising in Animation and VFX for Feature Films, with a strong passion for lights, camera, and story. He strives to express and challenge his creativity through learning new technologies and creative thinking. As a child of the digital generation, Bobby possesses knowledge and passion for the classic. He is fully immersed in the production of beautiful visuals—whether moving, static, or graphic. Photography and cinematography are his big passions, and technology and science excite and intrigue him.

https://boyangeorgiev.com
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