Lumina is a co-designed Neuro-inclusive VFX Specialists Program, delivering a 30 week hands on and practical program and 12 week paid internship, giving you the tools and skills to begin your career in VFX.
Meet Rob O’Neill your Workshop Leader and VFX Specialist
Program Overview
Lumina is a 30 week program with 4 workshops each week. Each workshop goes for 4 hours and will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays.
The workshops will run from 10am-2pm Sydney Time.
There will be tasks you are required to complete as part of the program.
Following the 30 weeks there is a 12 week paid internship with Spectrum Films where you will have the opportunity to work on live examples and continue to demonstrate your skills in a real world setting.
Support
Bus Stop Films will be providing support throughout your enrolment in the Lumina Program.
All workshops are supported by 2 support workers alongside a representative from Spectrum Films, Virginia Moir.
Outside of workshop hours you can contact us via lumina@busstopfilms.com.au
Welcome to Lumina a National Online Program!
| Block | Duration | Skills and Development Outcomes |
| Block 1 | October 15, 2025- 19 December 2025 |
Build an understanding of Silhouette Basic understanding of VFX and the industry. Developing work ready skills |
| Block 2 | January 12, 2026-March 20, 2026 |
Starting to master the tools within BorisFX. Starting to be able to apply these practically to real life projects. Developing work ready skills |
| Block 3 | 30 March 2026- June 6, 2026 |
Confidence with BorisFX tools and software. Confidence on how to select the appropriate tool and applying this correctly. Developing work ready skills and prepare for internship. |
How to access your workshops
Scroll down to “Program Content” then click on the Block you need.
Zoom links
Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays please use the zoom link below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83874873667?pwd=g0WC6cuAVUqW7LVOlWbkU3ChvlONKy.1
Meeting ID: 838 7487 3667
Passcode: 546768
Fridays please use the zoom link below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85307429205?pwd=wCl93Zs2uVHibEwQaYKhBonqluqjPz.1
Meeting ID: 853 0742 9205
Passcode: 953633
Weekly One on One sessions
Thursdays each week will be a chance for you and the Workshop Facilitator to go through your progress and reflect on the learning.
You will need to ensure you complete the form below prior to the one on one session.
Participant Weekly Self-Reflection (1)
How to gain support
If you need support using the portal, accessing the workshop material, or anything else, please email: lumina@busstopfilms.com.au
Our Agreed Golden Rules
As a group we agreed on the following 5 golden rules that we will hold each other accountable to:
- Ask for help, there are no silly questions.
- Be respectful of how others need to work, might be feeling and play to each other’s strengths and skills.
- Active participation and listening throughout the program and delivering to the best of your capacity.
- Have an open mind, don’t disregard anyone else’s opinion and give space for others.
- Have trust in each other.
Photos from Face to Face Orientation Day
Individual photos with Netflix N– We are working on a press release for next week, please don’t post till after the 14th of November 2025.
Netflix Sizzle Reel from our Orientation day
Program Content
Please select the date that matches the week within the Block.