OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ☺️ Tuesday May 28th, 2024Creekside Community Recreation Centre1 Athletes Way, Vancouver Check-in at 6:30pm | Meeting starts promptly at 7:00pmComplimentary snacks and beverages will be served Come hear what we've been up to […]
The VPA is proud to support #Crazy8sFilms24!
Advance tickets $40 now on sale for the Crazy8s 2024 Gala Screening & Afterparty celebrating 6 brand new Crazy8s short films, and 25 crazy years, on Sat Apr 20.
Visit http://crazy8s.film for more details, link in bio!
Apr 18
👀 TUNE IN: Challengers
Challengers is a highly anticipated, high-octane sports drama, that follows three pro athletes and their volatile love triangle.
We`re excited to witness VPA member Craig Berkey`s re-recording mixer/supervising sound editor work in theatres starting April 26.
👉 Visit our website to watch the trailers, link in bio.
#vancouverpostalliance #vpa #postproduction #thingstowatch #tunein
Apr 11
👀 TUNE IN: Under the Bridge - Season 1
Under the Bridge is based on Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year old Reena Virk who went to join friends at a party and never returned home.
🎬✨Premieres April 17 on Hulu
👏 Principal photography took place in Vancouver, with the bulk of post editorial handled by local editors and VPA members:
*Editors*
Justin Li
Sabrina Pitre
Kye Meechan
*Assistant Editors*
Rehan Khokhar
Jason Voss
*Post Supervisor*
Meredith Murgatroyd
Supervising Sound Editor - Sandra Portman
*Re-recording Mixer*
Kelly Cole
Bill Mellow
Rob Coxford
Dan Cardona
*Sound Effects Editors*
Craig George
Eva Madden
Sound Designer - Chris Baker
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Dailies & Finishing Services by:
Company 3 Vancouver
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All Post-Audio by:
Sharpe Sound Studios
👉 Visit our website for more details, link in bio.
#vancouverpostalliance #vpa #postproduction #thingstowatch #tunein
Apr 10
👀 TUNE IN: Monkey Man
Dev Patel`s directing debut is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.
🎬✨ In theatres now!
👏 Congrats to the VPA Members working on this film for the Vancouver leg of post production, or longer:
Andria Spring – Executive Producer
Scott Watson – Post Production Supervisor
Sam Trounce – Post Production Executive
Scotti Gibson – Post Production Coordinator
Sam Dewar – First Assistant Editor
Kelvin Tseng – Second Assistant Editor
Ken Smith – VFX Editor
Kelly Cole –Re-recording Mixer
Bill Mellow –Re-recording Mixer
Sandra Portman AMPS MPSE – Supervising Sound Editor
Rich Walters – Music Editor
Gregorio Gomez – Lead Sound Designer
Jay Cheetham – Background SFX Editor
Joselyn Hernandez – Assistant Sound Editor
Candice Kim – DI Producer
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Post Production Sound Services by VPA Corporate Member
Sharpe Sound Studios
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Digital Intermediate Provided by VPA Corporate Member
Picture Shop
Visit our website for an in-depth synopsis and catch the trailers. (Link in bio)
#vancouverpostalliance #vpa #postproduction #thingstowatch #tunein
Apr 9
📽️ FEATURED MEMBER:
Eimear MacCarrick, Composer/Music Editor, relocated to Vancouver from Ireland 8 years ago, and shares what she`s learned so far thanks to a welcoming and supportive post community.
Read the full interview, link in bio.
#vancouverpostalliance #vpa #postproduction #featuredmember
Apr 8
In celebration of ✨ Women’s History Month ✨ this March, VPA is calling all its members who identify as female, womxn, non-binary, 2-spirit, and gender diverse to submit a photo of yourself at work!
Your photo can be in front of your desk, a film poster, an edit or music session, or even an excel spreadsheet - it is up to your creativity! VPA will put together a fun photo collage of all members who have submitted their photo at the end of the month!
Submit your photo ☞ Link in bio
Please submit by March 31, 2024 to be included in the collage!
#vancouverpostalliance #vpa #postproduction #womeninpost
Mar 25
CALLING FOR MENTORS!
🌱 SPRING MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
APPLY TODAY!
Calling all experienced Picture Editors, Assistant Editors, and Sound Professionals to join us as Mentors for the 3-Month Spring Program!
This is an invaluable opportunity to meaningfully build the Post community, share your knowledge, and meet eager emerging talent in our city.
If you have 5+ years of professional experience, we invite you to apply now!
☞ Link in bio
The deadline for Mentors to register is Friday, March 29 at 10 p.m.
#vancouverpostalliance #vpa #postproduction #mentorship
Mar 22
This year`s Crazy8s teams are furiously completing post on their films this week. The legendary film competition features 6 teams who shot over 3 days last weekend, and have 5 days to post and deliver their short.
🙌 VPA members feature prominently on the crews and with facility sponsors involved this year:
🌟 Post Sponsors:
Maverick Post Group
Company 3
dbc sound inc.
Post Modern Sound
FrameRiver
Christopher Clark
David Chick
🎥 Toepick:
Sam Staples (Sound Editor)
🎥 Astronaut:
Evelyn Starks (Picture Editor)
Matthew Chan (Title Graphics)
What To Do With Your Hands:
Sierra Wilson-Furr (Assistant Editor)
Shayla Swanson (Composer)
🎥 Our Long Goodbye:
Emily Clulow (Picture Editor)
David Chick (Song Producer, Composer, Sound Designer, Sound Editor/Mixer)
🌟 Crazy8s Post Production Producer - Julia Niendorf
Edit Mentor - Daniel Krieger
🗓️ You`ll be able to watch the final films at the Crazy8s Gala on April 20. Congrats!!
Visit the Cray8s website -> Link in bio
Mar 15
Lindsay Elizabeth Donovan has worked in the film industry in production, on set, in gear houses and for the last decade+ in post production. Her current position as VP, Sales for Company 3 Vancouver has given her the opportunity to focus on the Vancouver industry from a global perspective, promoting our local artists to worldwide audiences while fostering local growth with the support of the international community. She loves supporting artists, especially in the realm of mentorship and EDI efforts, and works to continue finding new ways to allow BC filmmakers’ stories and voices to thrive. When not working, you’re likely to find her at a comedy show, binging series and weird horror movies, or poorly but enthusiastically wailing along to her favorite punk music.
Kelsy, a 20-year veteran of the animation and VFX industry, is a firm believer in doing her part to create a more progressive and diverse professional community and to help pave the way for the next generation of filmmakers. She volunteers her time to several professional organizations and is an active mentor within the community.
Kelsy’s day job is as the Executive Producer at Mr. Wolf Vancouver. While there, she works on all sorts of shows (films such as Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Fast & Furious 7, 50 Shades of Grey, and TV favourites such as Lost in Space, Superman & Lois, Charmed, and The Mist) with all sorts of clients (Netflix, Marvel, EA, HBO, Paramount, Disney, Sinking Ship, Boat Rocker, Apple, and more). Kelsy is a very proud enabler of creative talent and technical innovators.
Eli started his sound career at an independent radio station in Istanbul and forged an international career in 18 years as a multi award-winning Sound Designer. He worked as a Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer on films screened at international festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, and Montreal.
Eli holds a Diploma in Sound Engineering from SAE and a Master’s Degree in Sound Technologies from Bahcesehir University. Besides his sound experience, he has been part of grassroots organizations and human rights advocacy groups for over a decade. He is the co-founder of a platform that aims to combat anti-Semitism. He believes in the importance of a collaborative community. He has been volunteering with the VPA for five years and co-chairing D&I Committee for two years.
Saeed is an Iranian-Canadian filmmaker, editor, and educator based in Vancouver. He studied filmmaking in Iran and further pursued his studies in film editing at the Film and Television Institute of India. With over 20 years of experience, his career spans various roles in the independent and professional film industry, including directing documentaries and short films and working in countless editing rooms. Through these experiences, he has gained valuable insights into the creative process and developed a nuanced approach to his work.
Saeed’s last short film, “We Were There” (2019), received accolades such as the Best Genre Award at the McMinnville Short Film Festival 2020, the Gold Remi Award at the Worldfest Houston Short Film Festival 2020, and the Best Drama award at the Southern Shorts Awards 2020, among others. When Saeed is not immersed in filmmaking or editing projects, he dedicates his time to mentoring young editors and filmmakers, supporting them on their journey in the industry.
Saeed’s aspirations include utilizing his position as a member of the VPA board to assist emerging creatives and immigrants in kickstarting their careers. He hopes to provide guidance and opportunities to those seeking to establish themselves in the industry, ensuring they have the necessary support to thrive and succeed.
Sepideh began her Post Production career after finishing her Motion Picture Arts Bachelor’s Degree at Capilano University. Sepideh’s passion for film started at a young age and after completing internships on high profile movie sets, she knew film and television production was the career path she wanted to pursue.
Sepideh has been working in the film and television industry in the Post Production sector in British Columbia for more than 10 years. She has supervised Post Production and Delivery of 100+ productions for different platforms, including feature films and TV movies for Warner Brothers, Universal, Paramount, Disney, Lifetime and Hallmark. Her TV series work includes both scripted and unscripted episodic productions for eOne, DirecTV and Corus, amongst others. The productions she has supervised have won Emmy awards and numerous Leo awards.
As Sepideh continues her career, she hopes to contribute as one of the board members of the VPA and help the new generation of talent find a rewarding path forward.
Arlein is a Mexican Canadian Filmmaker who has been an Editor for almost 20 years. Inspired by Mexican folklore, tall tales, and surrealism, Arlein credits her love of stories to her Grandfather.
Not long after she graduated university, she rose through the ranks at the National Mexican television network, where she quickly became the youngest senior editor within the company. After accepting an opportunity to study in Canada, Arlein moved to Vancouver, where she spent the next 13 years working in various Film and TV shows inside the Post Production field, along with teaching Post Production.
Arlein’s vast editorial experience in the Film and Television industry has inspired her to continue shaping her craft and share her knowledge. Her bigger focus in the Vancouver Post Production community is to find equal ground for everyone who desires to enter the Editorial department; guiding people and training them to find better opportunities within their careers.
When she isn’t working, Arlein enjoys boxing, cooking traditional Mexican food, and barbecuing with her wife. She is the crazy aunt to her niece & nephews, and doting mom to two spoiled cats.
Cindy Au Yeung is a Chinese-Canadian editor and filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. She has worked in post production for the past 7 years and has been a 1st Assistant Editor on various documentaries such as I AM JOHNNY CASH and scripted television series such as DATE MY DAD, HIT THE ROAD, LOUDERMILK S3, and DAY OF THE DEAD.
Most recently, she has edited an APTN Lumi webseries SHADOW OF THE ROUGAROU, produced and edited a stand-up comedy series COMEDY INVASION, and is currently editing her first feature-length film, JONAH. On the side, Cindy also makes her own documentaries involved with #Elimin8hate, an organization dedicated to eliminating anti-Asian racism through the power of film, arts, and media. Nevertheless, documentaries will always remain as Cindy’s first love into filmmaking!
Originally from Nova Scotia, Gregor moved west with music as his main passion.
Following a BA in jazz studies from Capilano University, playing and touring with bands segued into composing which eventually lead to an interest in sound design and post production for film.
In 2010 Gregor started Cinescope Sound, a boutique facility that serviced a broad array of feature films, TV series and documentaries.
In 2020 his company merged with Bionic Audio to form Maverick Post Group, a new facility built from the ground up to serve the needs of the Vancouver industry and beyond.
As a re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor Gregor is also involved in the day to day operations of running a full service post facility.
Vancouver has an incredible wealth of talent and Gregor welcomes the opportunity to play a role in advocating for this community as we continue to grow and push for new opportunities.
Caleb is a composer and musician. With an aptitude to create music that reaches diverse audiences, his range of work spans from independent projects and short films, to televised series and theatrical features. Frequently writing with his brother Brian, their work has been featured on many notable animated and live-action projects, including recent series with DreamWorks and Netflix.
Caleb has called Vancouver home since immigrating from Hong Kong in 1997 and holds a Master of Music Composition degree from the University of Toronto. He is pleased to join the VPA board to serve the growing industry in the city.
Don’s Post Production experience includes work as a Facility Owner/Executive, Post Supervisor and Editor for over 30 years with Finale Post (Picture Shop Vancouver) and its related companies. His credits include a wide range of feature, television, commercials, music videos, and cutting-edge documentaries.
He is actively involved in the Production and Post Production community in Vancouver, and frequently travels to LA for industry relations, marketing and sales initiatives with the major studios, networks and production companies.
Don currently sits on the Board of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association (MPPIA), the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia (Leo Awards), is a Founding Director of the Vancouver Post Alliance (VPA), Founder of the Vancouver Creative Lounge, and past Chair of the Whistler Film Festival.
He is also proud of the recent work he is doing as a member of the BC Motion Picture Industry COVID-19 Best Practices Coalition and as Chair of the BC Post Production Health & Safety Task Force.
Don is passionate about seeing Vancouver’s post production community reach its full potential, and looks forward to continuing to contribute to the success of its workforce and facilities.
Buket is a Post Coordinator/Supervisor who draws on her experience from working across multiple departments of Post Production for over 15 years.
Her interest in post started in the first year of university, when she followed her passion in picture and sound editing as well as post supervising. After freelancing and managing an award-winning sound studio in her hometown of Istanbul, she moved to Vancouver in 2013, where she has since worked on a wide range of projects both in management and editorial teams. Her most recent work is the first season of Snowpiercer.
Buket’s journey with the VPA began in 2015 when she volunteered for the Events Committee and joined the VPA board in 2018. During her time as a director, she continued to work with events, support the Membership Committee, and was an integral forming member of the Mentorship Committee as well as the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Buket understands that the VPA provides a much-needed platform for our community to stay connected. As our growing community is becoming more and more diverse every day, she believes it is important to create equal opportunities for all genders, ages, ethnicities and abilities. She has a passion for promoting engagement with a more diverse community and giving voice to those who deserve greater representation.
When Trevor isn’t finding the magic in film footage from other film projects, he’s filming his own. Trevor is an award winning filmmaker who has vast editing experience in both feature films and television. He continues to shape his editing style through genre, action and drama films. Wherever you are located, Trevor can execute your project while keeping collaboration intact. Among his many career highlights Trevor has worked with editor Dede Allen (Breakfast Club, Dog Day Afternoon, Bonnie and Clyde). In addition to working on the membership committee with the Vancouver Post Alliance, Trevor also serves as the British Columbia chair for CCE (Canadian Cinema Editors).
A native of Toronto, Sabrina moved out to Vancouver to attend UBC’s film production program. After earning her BFA, she landed her first job in the industry working in Post Production back in 2006 and has since risen to become an established, award-winning Picture Editor within the film community.
When she’s not glued to her computer, she sidelines as a voice actor for cartoons as well!
Kerry McDowall has been involved in Vancouver’s post-production sector for almost 20 years, working closely with Netflix, Disney, CBC, AMC Studios and NBCUniversal. As an Associate Producer, she leads post production departments on both series television and feature length movies, overseeing everything from budgets to final deliveries (and everything that occurs in between).
She currently dedicates her time and energy at the VPA to uniting and promoting our talented post production community and advocating for equity and inclusion in the broader film industry.
