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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.