
The Programme
From global VFX powerhouses to innovative indie studios, the programme for Rainbow Conference 2025 is live! Featuring Framestore, ILM, Nexus Studios, BlueBolt, Union Visual Effects, Vine FX, Blue Zoo, Dupe VFX, SideFX, No.8, DISAUTHORITY, The Animation Guys, Access VFX, and more – there’s something for every creative professional.

Prize Draw - 1:1 Coaching For VFX & Creative Professionals
Join a Prize Draw for a FREE 90 minute 'Spotlight Solutions' coaching session to one lucky person. (Usual cost £195 each) from Open Frame Coaching.


ILM: The VFX of Gladiator II
Join us for an in depth look at the VFX for Ridley Scott's epic Gladiator II. Showcasing behind the scenes material and processes, the talk will cover ILM's extensive work that brought to life Ridley's vision of the Roman Empire once again.

Demo: Producing A Career You Love
Diana Verba, Lead Creative Producer at The Animation Guys will share the twists and turns of her career journey, from animator to producer, along with insights and behind-the-scenes stories from some of her favourite projects.

All The Rage: Planning The Apocalypse - Union VFX's Path to Cinematic Chaos in 28 Years Later.
Join us for a keynote presentation by Dillan Nicholls, DFX Supervisor, and Noel O’Malley, On-set and CG Supervisor, as they delve into their work at Union VFX on Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later.”

Demo: Blue Zoo – Building Zookit
Blue Zoo building ZooKit — a set of tools for digital-first content inside Blender, aimed at shaping a workflow where a small team, or even a single artist, can take a project from initial design all the way to final render.

Creating the Haunting VFX for Robert Eggers' Nosferatu
BlueBolt VFX Supervisor David Scott will reveal how BlueBolt created the haunting VFX for Rober Eggers' horror masterpiece.

Beyond the Interface: Making Graphics a Character in The Amateur
In The Amateur, Vine FX’s debut graphics project, screen graphics stepped out of the background and onto centre stage, becoming storytellers in their own right.

BYOA Feedback Session
Join us for the BYOA event at the London ACM SIGGRAPH Rainbow Conference 2025, where students can receive personalized feedback on their portfolios from industry professionals in a speed networking format.

SideFX Workshop - What’s New in Houdini 21: A Hands-On Dive
Join Hijaz from SideFX for a deep dive into Houdini 21 — the latest release packed with next-gen solutions for both creative and technical workflows.
Supersized Storytelling: Nexus Studios Groundbreaking Collaboration with UFC at the Sphere
Nexus Studios collaborated with UFC to create five jaw-dropping short films for one of the most ambitious media platforms on the planet.

Black Doves, Buccaneers & VFX carbon reporting by DUPE VFX
Trail blazers in VFX sustainability 'DUPE VFX' showcase some of their leading shows and how they went about creating carbon reports for them.

Panel Discussion - Access VFX - Building a Career without Borders: the Power of Global Connections
Join leading voices from across VFX and animation for an inspiring conversation on building international careers, expanding creative opportunities, and thriving in a fast-changing industry.

DISAUTHORITY: An Innovative Studio Approach to Independent Filmmaking
DISAUTHORITY is redefining independent filmmaking by seamlessly integrating high-end post-production with creative production.

Framestore - The VFX of How To Train Your Dragon
Oscar and BAFTA-nominated Production VFX Supervisor Christian Mänz dives into the extraordinary world of How To Train Your Dragon, the blockbuster live action adaptation of the animated classic.

BYOComp Feedback Session
Join us for the BYOC event at the London ACM SIGGRAPH Rainbow Conference 2025, where students can receive personalized feedback on their portfolios from industry professionals in a speed networking format.

No.8 - Beyond the Frame, VFX in Advertising
Kate Gabriel, Creative Director at No8 will take you behind the scenes of several projects they’ve worked on at No.8, sharing the process from being on set to delivering the final pixel.

Nuke Masterclass presented by Victor Perez
Join Victor Perez is a renowned figure in the global visual effects industry for a two hour Nuke Compositing Masterclass. Victor’s career spans over 28 years so far, and he has worked in many areas of visual storytelling.