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WHAT WE DO
VANCOUVER POST ALLIANCE
The VPA represents the interests of the Post Production industry in British Columbia.
We aim to promote and market our talent, create a platform to exchange knowledge, aid professional development,
and provide a forum for networking and collaboration. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages,
supports, and celebrates the diverse voices within our community, as we believe we are all stronger together.
WHAT WE DO
VANCOUVER POST ALLIANCE
The VPA represents the interests of the Post Production industry and it’s working professionals in BC.
We aim to promote and market our talent, create a platform to exchange knowledge, aid professional development, and provide a forum for networking and collaboration. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices within our community, as we believe
we are all stronger together!
NEWS & EVENTS
VPA News Blog:
Tune In / Good News / Featured Member Profiles
TUNE IN: House of David
The Monkey IMDb Airing now on Amazon Prime House of David is an American historical drama series that tells the story of the ascent of biblical icon, David. As the once-mighty King Saul falls victim to his own pride, an […]
TUNE IN: The Monkey
The Monkey IMDb In Theatres Nationwide Now When twin brothers Hal and Bill discover their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths starts occurring all around them. The brothers decide to throw the monkey away […]
TUNE IN: Mafia: Most Wanted
Mafia: Most Wanted IMDb Bell Media – March 7, 2025 MAFIA: MOST WANTED offers audiences insight into the ‘Ndrangheta, a powerful Italian organized crime syndicate, and its deep roots in Canada, where its allegedly been involved in drug trafficking, theft, […]
TUNE IN: Sweet Magnolias, Season 4
Sweet Magnolias, Season 4 IMDb Streaming now on Netflix! Three South Carolina women, best friends since high school, shepherd one another through the complexities of romance, career and family. David Dewar Co-Producer Kandi Dibley Associate Producer Zeynep Gulsoy Post Coordinator […]
TUNE IN: Love Hurts
Love Hurts IMDb Wide Theatrical Release February 7, 2025 on 3200 screens From Universal Pictures and 87North comes a visceral, high-octane story of wrath and revenge. Oscar® winner Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a Milwaukee realtor thrust into […]
TUNE IN: Sight Unseen Season 2
Sight Unseen – Season 2 IMDb Premiered January 20th on CTV and Crave, with new episodes dropping every Monday night. In Season 2 of SIGHT UNSEEN, Tess Avery (Dolly Lewis) and Sunny Patel (Agam Darshi) juggle thrilling new cases, the […]
GOOD NEWS: Bob Dewald Receives Children’s and Family Emmy Nomination
Congratulations to VPA Member and VFX Editor, Bob Dewald, for his Children’s and Family Emmy nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Live Action Program IMDb Congratulations to VPA Member and VFX Editor, Bob Dewald, for his Children’s and Family […]
GOOD NEWS: Clown in a Cornfield
Clown in a Cornfield at SXSW SXSW 2025 Eli Craig’s (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) newest slasher flick, “Clown in a Cornfield” will be premiering at this year’s SXSW Festival on March 10th, before opening in theatres nation-wide on May […]
Featured Member: Max Bentsianov
Max Bentsianov | Editor / Motion Graphics Designer How many years have you spent studying and/or working in the Vancouver Post Production industry?15 years What is your favourite project that you’ve worked on, and why?I would point to BlackStrathcona.com that […]
Messages from the Chair / Industry Updates
VPA Message from the Chair: March 2025
INDUSTRY UPDATE – March 2025 by Don Thompson As we embark on a new production year amidst an uncertain landscape, your ongoing support of the VPA is invaluable. We welcome your feedback as a member, whether you have questions, ideas, […]VPA Message from the Chair: January 2025
INDUSTRY UPDATE – January 2025 by Don Thompson As we all wake up to 2025’s new realities for the industry, we can take a moment to be grateful for the projects and people we get to work with. Post and […]
VPA Message from the Chair: November 2024
INDUSTRY UPDATE – November 2024 by Don Thompson Despite the recent downturn in production and post throughout the industry, it’s great to see a number of local teams in development and production of independent features and shorts. These are often […]
VPA Events:
VPA Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, April 29th at 7 pm
Creekside Community Recreation Center
Exclusively for VPA Members
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) provides a valuable opportunity for you to engage with the current board members, learn about our activities over the past year, and discuss our future initiatives. We will also give you a better understanding of each committee’s responsibilities and invite you to submit your nominations for the new board of directors to succeed our outgoing volunteers.
Following the AGM, there will be a Town Hall meeting, during which you can ask questions and share your thoughts and new ideas. We welcome your feedback and hope to see you all there in person!
Save The Date – Filmmaker’s Talk: The Monkey
Co-hosted by the VPA and the VES
March 17th at VFS Theatre, from 6:30 pm
Ed Douglas – VFX Supervisor, Greg Ng & Graham Fortin – Picture Editors
$5 for members, $15 for non-members
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TONIGHT: The VPA`s members-only Open Jam Session at the Anza Club!
This event is free for our professional members! Limited tickets for professional members and their bands remain via RSVP. Check your inbox for your exclusive invitation.
When: TONIGHT! March 18 at 6:30 PM
Where: The Anza Club, 3 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver
A huge thank you to our event sponsor, Post Modern Sound!
#vancouverpostalliance #vpa #postproduction jamsession #postmodernsound...
Mar 18
👀 TUNE IN!
Sweet Magnolias, Season 4
Streaming now on Netflix!
Three South Carolina women, best friends since high school, shepherd one another through the complexities of romance, career and family.
👏 The talented local post crew behind the popular series includes several VPA members:
David Dewar Co-Producer
Kandi Dibley Associate Producer
Zeynep Gulsoy Post Coordinator
Picture Editors: Mark Shearer, Jason Pielak, Lara Mazur, Sam Dewar, Troy...
Mar 18
Registration for the Vancouver Post Alliance Spring Mentorship Program has been extended to March 29!
Don`t miss out on this unique opportunity! The Spring Mentorship Program will be held virtually and in person from April 12 to July 20. This three-month program provides an excellent chance for members to connect in a respectful environment, promoting learning and the development of new relationships.
If you have 2+ years of post-production industry experience and are a...
Mar 15
👀 TUNE IN!
MAFIA: MOST WANTED
Bell Media
MAFIA: MOST WANTED offers audiences insight into the ‘Ndrangheta, the powerful Italian organized crime syndicate, and its deep roots in Canada, where it has allegedly been involved in drug trafficking, theft, financial fraud, extortion, and murder.
The series challenges the perception of the Mafia as an “open secret,” shedding light on the inner workings of a Toronto crime family, and the individuals behind the infamous names....
Mar 15
TUNE IN!
HOUSE OF DAVID
Airing now on Amazon Prime
House of David is an American historical drama series that tells the story of the ascent of biblical icon David. As the once-mighty King Saul falls victim to his pride, an outcast shepherd boy, David is anointed as the second king.
The talented local post crew behind the series includes several VPA members:
Post Producer: Todd Giroux
Picture Editor: Christopher A. Smith
Assistant Editors: Kelvin...
Mar 13
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!
The Filmmaker`s Series: A Conversation on "The Monkey"
Join us as we discuss the smash hit "The Monkey" with VFX Supervisor Ed Douglas and picture editors Greg Ng and Graham Fortin.
This event, co-hosted by the Vancouver Post Alliance and the Visual Effects Society, marks the first in our series of Filmmaker`s talks. Audiences will enjoy an intimate conversation with local filmmakers as they share their experiences working on some of today`s...
Mar 12
It’s just one week until the VPA`s members-only Open Jam Session at the Anza Club!
This event is free for our professional members! Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis via RSVP, so don’t wait. Check your inbox for your exclusive invitation.
When: March 18 at 6:30 PM
Where: The Anza Club, 3 W 8th Avenue, Vancouver
A huge thank you to our event sponsor, Post Modern Sound!
#vancouverpostalliance #vpa #postproduction jamsession...
Mar 12
This month`s featured member, Editor / Motion Graphics Designer Max Bentsianov, has worked in the post-production industry for 15 years. A graduate of Emily Carr University, Max has always been passionate about film and visual storytelling.
He draws inspiration from movie greats such as David Lynch and Lars von Trier, and would love to work on a surreal, poetry-infused film like Mirror by Tarkovsky, Antichrist by Lars von Trier or Mulholland Drive by David Lynch. He is also interested...
Mar 11
