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New Art of VFX article on Mortal Kombat II!

Check out the great behind-the-scenes look at how the film’s visual effects came together. ️From the creative challenges to the technical craft, it highlights the collaboration across teams, including the work from Rising Sun Pictures.

Huge congratulations to all the talented artists and crew involved in bringing it to life.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/43JdzKm

Mortal Kombat II: Chris Godfrey (Production VFX Supervisor) & Brice Parker (Production VFX Producer) - The Art of VFX Back in 2017, Chris Godfrey took us behind the scenes of the visual effects created for Hacksaw Ridge. After working on Dance Academy: The Movie, he went on to join the Mortal Kombat universe. A veteran of the visual effects industry, Brice Parker has been creating visual effects for nearly 30 years...

Rising Sun Pictures is proud to announce Jason Billington’s appointment as Creative Director within Pitch Black’s global studio network.

Jason joins fellow Creative Directors Javier Roca (Pitch Black/El Ranchito), Brian Kubovcik (FOLKS) and Phil Prates (FOLKS), strengthening an exceptional collective of creative leadership across the group.

Bringing extensive experience from leading studios including Industrial Light & Magic, MPC, Weta FX, and Rodeo FX, they have collectively contributed to Academy Award- and BAFTA-recognized films, Emmy-nominated series, and multiple VES Award-winning projects.

In his role as Creative Director, Jason will serve as a senior creative partner across development, bidding, and production - working closely with filmmakers and studios to define visual strategies, unlock innovative solutions, and foster deeper creative collaboration from initial concept through final delivery.

Discover more about these appointments and how Pitch Black continues to invest in world-class creative leadership: https://hubs.la/Q04j7rvl0

Choose Your Fighter ⚔️

Rising Sun Pictures delivered over 600 visual effects shots for Mortal Kombat 2, with almost 300 artists and production staff contributing across more than a year of production.

From large-scale environments to complex, effects-driven sequences, the work spans some of the film’s most demanding moments.

Huge congratulations to the team on an outstanding achievement.

Flawless Victory for the Team ⚔️

Last week, RSP Adelaide and Brisbane gathered with friends and family for a private screening of Mortal Kombat 2, bringing the action off the screen and into a great night together.

Huge congratulations to the team for their incredible contributions across so much of the film.

Check out the latest Art of VFX feature on The Bluff!

Catch RSP's VFX Supervisor Guido Wolter breaking down the VFX work from the team behind the film. From integrating live-action boats with fully CG ocean simulations to overcoming scale and lighting challenges, it’s a great insight into the team's approach.

https://bit.ly/48VKcaX

The Bluff: James McQuaide – Production VFX Supervisor & Producer - The Art of VFX With a career spanning many years in visual effects, James McQuaide has built an impressive track record in the industry. As former Executive Vice President of Post & VFX at Lakeshore Entertainment, he supervised the visual effects for productions such as the Underworld series, Candyman, Bardo, Fals...

End of Trimester VFX Presentations!

Last week was a great opportunity to showcase the next generation of VFX talent from the Bachelor of Visual Effects, delivered in partnership with Rising Sun Pictures and Adelaide University.

Students presented their work to peers, lecturers, RSP staff and industry representatives, gaining valuable feedback ahead of final submissions across Compositing & Tracking, along with Dynamic Effects & Lighting.

Big thanks to all students and staff involved.

We’re hiring! 🎬
RSP is seeking artists across a range of disciplines to join our Adelaide and Brisbane studios, with remote opportunities available.

Ready to help create world-class visuals alongside a talented team? We’d love to hear from you.

Explore roles → https://bit.ly/4tYH5Yl

From streaming charts to the global box office!
From global streaming hits to the big screen, our work is part of stories resonating with audiences worldwide:

📺 Apex: #1 on Netflix
📺 Balls Up: #1 on Prime Video
🎬 Michael: #1 movie worldwide

The team is incredibly proud to have contributed VFX to these standout projects, alongside some truly talented collaborators.

Rockin’ With the Team to Michael 🎬

RSP Adelaide and Brisbane gathered for a private screening of Michael, a powerful new film celebrating the life and legacy of one of music’s greatest icons. Huge congratulations to our team for their exceptional contributions!