How to find the venue?

Please head to the Silk Street entrance of Barbican Centre. There will be signs for Rainbow Conference that will point you in the direction to the lifts that you can take to Level 4 where the Conservatory Terrace is and where you can find the conference registration desk.

Will there be refreshments provided?

There will be some complimentary refreshments provided to each attendee, following that the bar will sell drinks to attendees. Refreshments kindly sponsored by Foundry

I am a member, how can I book my tickets?

Please head to your members page on the website, and use that link to get your tickets :)

What is the difference between DAY and Main Conference?

Members can access all DAY 2 conference sessions with their member ticket. General Admission tickets will have either an evening or afternoon session, and you are only allowed entry during the time specified on your ticket. You can book a ticket for the evening session and a ticket for the afternoon

Do I need to get a Workshop ticket if I am a member?

No, you can access the full conference with your Member ticket :)

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Friday, 19 September

Rainbow Conference 2025 - Day 2

By London ACM SIGGRAPH

Top studios, industry leaders, and universities unite at Rainbow Conference, the premier post-SIGGRAPH event in London.

Date and time

Location

Barbican Centre

Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS United Kingdom

Agenda

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

SideFX - Houdini Workshop

Hijaz Ahamed

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. This 3-hour session will offer a guided look at s...

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

VineFX: Beyond the Interface: Making Graphics a Character in The Amateur

Simon Carr

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.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

BYOA Feedback Session Part 1

Bring Your Own Animation at the conference to experienced animators who would give you feedback on your work. Please book your separate ticket to guarantee your slot.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

BYOA Feedback Session Part 2

Bring Your Own Animation at the conference to experienced animators who would give you feedback on your work. Please book your separate ticket to guarantee your slot.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Creating the Haunting VFX for Robert Eggers' Nosferatu

David Scott

BlueBolt VFX Supervisor David Scott will reveal how BlueBolt created the haunting VFX for Rober Eggers' horror masterpiece. Led by overall VFX Supervisor Angela Barson and David Scott, BlueBolt creat...

8:00 PM - 8:20 PM

Demo: Blue Zoo building ZooKit

Lisa-Mae Evans

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...

8:20 PM - 9:20 PM

Planning The Apocalypse - Union VFX's Path to Cinematic Chaos in 28 Years Late

Noel O'Malley

Dillan Nicholls

Join us for a 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.” Discover how ...

9:20 PM - 9:40 PM

The Animation Guys: Producing a career you love

Diana Verba

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...

10:40 PM - 11:00 PM

FastForward Student Short Film Screening and Award

We will show the top three student short films from out FastFoward showcase and award the winners.

9:40 PM - 10:40 PM

Keynote: More Information Coming Soon!

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Highlights

9 hours, 30 minutes
In person

About this event

Film & Media • TV

Rainbow Conference 2025 - London's Computer Graphics Conference

Join us at Rainbow Conference, the premier post-SIGGRAPH event organized by London ACM SIGGRAPH. This exciting conference will take place from 18-19th September 2025, at the prestigious Barbican Centre in London.

Event page: https://london.siggraph.org/rainbow-conference-2025

Rainbow Conference brings together the most exciting projects, studios, and talent in the VFX, Animation, and Games industry. Attendees will be able to gain valuable insights from keynote presentations by industry leaders & boutique post houses. Explore the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and groundbreaking projects that are shaping the industry.

Rainbow Conference brings together the most exciting projects, studios, and talent in the VFX, Animation, and Games industry. Attendees will be able to gain valuable insights from keynote presentations by industry leaders. Explore the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and groundbreaking projects that are shaping the industry.

In addition to the keynote presentations, the conference offers a dynamic show floor featuring studio recruitment booths, tech demonstrations, and the opportunity to engage with likeminded people.

Rainbow Conference is committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among industry professionals and students. Attendees can participate in Bring Your Own Animation (BYOA), where they can receive valuable feedback on their work from industry professionals.

Don't miss the thought-provoking panel discussion, where industry experts will share their insights and discuss the future of the CG industry.

Register now for this free event and be part of the vibrant CG community at Rainbow Conference. Visit our official website at www.london.siggraph.org for more information.

The schedule is subject to up to last minute changes.

Date: September 18-19, 2024

Location: Barbican Centre

Admission: Free

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Organised by

London ACM SIGGRAPH

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