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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 / MESSAGES
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Tune In / Good News / Featured Member Profiles
GOOD NEWS: VPA Members nominated for 2026 LEO Awards
Congratulations to our members nominated for LEOs! LEO AWARDS WEBSITE Leo Award nominations are out! Congratulations to the VPA members acknowledged for their craftsmanship and talent (and apologies to any nominations we may have missed). Best Picture Editing Motion Picture [β¦]
TUNE IN: Visionary Gardeners, Season 3
Visionary Gardeners, Season 3 Documentary Television SERIES IMDb Mondays, starting June 8 on VisionTV (9pm ET / 6pm PT) Visionary Gardeners is a cinematic documentary series filmed across Canada. In the third season, we visit beautiful gardens and meet their [β¦]
GOOD NEWS:VPA Members and Sponsors Shine in CRAZY8S 2026!
Crazy8s.film Congratulations and a HUGE thank you to our VPA members and Sponsors who donated their time, talent and resources to this year’s Crazy8s Film Festival. Running since 1999, CRAZY8S is an annual 8-day short filmmaking challenge that provides support [β¦]
TUNE IN: CHEETAH FAST & WILD on CBC and CBC Gem – April 2
Cheetah Fast & Wild Documentary Television WATCH THE TRAILER CBC on Thursday April 2nd9:00PM (9:30 NF) and on CBC Gem. Directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker Joe Kennedy, Cheetah Fast and Wild provides exclusive access to a process many experts [β¦]
TUNE IN: HOLY DAYS Premiere at the Park March 27
HOLY DAYS Feature Film IMDb GET TICKETS TO THE PREMIERE Premiere at The Park Theatre – March 27th A lost boy in search of heaven, three odd nuns on a mission, a car powered by God (and stolen money). This [β¦]
GOOD NEWS: FIRST DATES selected for CREDO 23 Film Fest in LA
FIRST DATES – IMDb Congratulations to VPA member Aram Coen, whose short film First Dates has been selected for the CREDO 23 Film Festival in Los Angeles, where it will screen on Sunday, March 29. First Dates is a 2024 [β¦]
Featured Member: Kelly Wong
Kelly Wong VFX Editor / 1st Assistant Editor “I love combining creativity and technical skill to solve problems.” Preferred Pronouns She/Her Professional Category VFX Editor / 1st Assistant Editor How many years have you spent working or studying in the [β¦]
TUNE IN: SCHOOL SPIRITS S3
SCHOOL SPIRITS S3 IMDb New season premieres January 28 on Paramount+ Maddie, a teen stuck in the afterlife investigating her own disappearance, goes on a crime-solving mission as she adjusts to high-school purgatory. Season 3 Premiere: Maddie’s return upends Split [β¦]
TUNE IN: WILD CARDS S3
WILD CARDS S3 IMDb New season premieres January 26 on The CW & CBC GEM A blue-sky procedural with a comedic twist, Wild Cards follows the unlikely duo of Max (Vanessa Morgan), a spirited, clever con woman, and Ellis (Giacomo [β¦]Featured Member: Shayla Swanson
Shayla Swanson Music Editor “The four D’s of success. Desire, dedication, determination and discipline.” Professional Category Music Editor How many years have you spent working or studying in the post production industry? 6 Years Website imdb.com – Shayla Swanson Social [β¦]
GOOD NEWS: Flow Post Partners Launch New Vancouver Facility
WEBSITE Big congratulations to Flow Post Partners on the launch of their brand-new Vancouver facility.β Flow Post Partners β a fresh creative collaboration between top post-production teams in Vancouver and Hollywood β celebrated their opening with a packed Open House, drawing [β¦]
GOOD NEWS: IN THE ROOM Wins Audience Award at VIFF
STREAM ON THE NFB SITE Five Afghan women share their powerful stories of defiance and resilience in IN THE ROOM β a new feature documentary by Brishkay Ahmed, produced by the National Film Board of Canada. Β In The Room [β¦]
TUNE IN: Keeper
KEEPER IMDb November 14 in theatres worldwide A romantic anniversary trip to a secluded cabin turns sinister when a dark presence reveals itself, forcing a couple to confront the property’s haunting past. Starring Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Claire Friesen Directed [β¦]Featured Member: HishamΒ Billal
Hisham Billal Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer “20 years of giving picture its voice: If you can see it, I’ll make you feel it.” Professional Category Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer How many years have you spent working or studying [β¦]
TUNE IN: Eternity
ETERNITY IMDb November 26 in theatres everywhere In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, [β¦]
TUNE IN: After The Hunt
AFTER THE HUNT IMDb In Theatres October 10th A college professor finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues and a dark secret from her own past threatens [β¦]
Featured Corp Member: In the Loop Mobile ADR
Brody Ratsoy Tell us a bit about your company? IN THE LOOP MOBILE ADR is a professional ADR and voice over studio on wheels. Being mobile allows us to be on location, production stages, at your residence or even in [β¦]TUNE IN: Nobody 2
Nobody 2 IMDb Wide Theatrical Release August 15 on 3200 screens Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt [β¦]
EVENT RECAP: Summer BBQ 2025
The 2025 VPA Summer Solstice BBQ πΈ Photography by: Carlos M. BonmatiView full photo album here On June 16th, we had the pleasure of hosting over 300 of Vancouverβs finest at another sold-out edition of our annual Summer Solstice Barbecue! [β¦]GOOD NEWS: THE STAND – Now Streaming
STREAM ON THE NFB SITE The National Film Board of Canada documentary THE STAND is now streaming free of charge on the NFB and Knowledge Network platforms. β The Stand is directed by Christopher Auchter and edited and story-edited by VPA [β¦]
Happy Pride!
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Upcoming Events:
As a proud community partner, the VPA is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Women in Post program! β
The Women in Post program offers higher-level industry access and professional development for emerging to mid-level women-identifying and non-binary creatives working in all areas of post-production. β
The programming includes strategic learning modules, creative and technical skills building, and hands-on mentorship with a post-production company, as well as opportunities to shadow roles related to post-production. β
Applications will close on July 23rd, 2026, at 5 PM. β
To learn more about Women In Post, visit their website: academy.ca/programs/womeninpost
And spread the word about this amazing program!β
π± Sustainable postβproduction isnβt just good for the planet β itβs good for the bottom line.
Join Reel Greenβ’ and the Vancouver Post Alliance for a Lunch + Learn featuring two New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Vancouver case studies on how energyβefficient post-production studios can reduce emissions and operating costs.
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 β 12:45 pm
Location: Online
Registration: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/β¦#/registration
π· ASH (2019) Photo Credit: Craig Pulsifer
PRIDE ASADA
Happy Pride Month, VPA! Save the date β VPA Pride Asada
We’re so excited to announce our Pride event next month: the VPA Pride Asada!
Trout Lake Park, Vancouver, BC
July 30th 5:00pm β 7:00pm
A carne asada is more than just a meal β it’s a Mexican tradition rooted in community, family, and welcoming people in, like they belong. That’s exactly the spirit we want to bring to this event: a clear, joyful show of allyship and support for our 2SLGBTQIA+ members, hosted with the warmth and openness of a backyard asada.
This is a family-friendly event, with:
Carne and vegetarian tacos
Handmade tortillas
Mexican street corn
Fun activities for the kids
Space is limited, so stay tuned for RSVP details coming soon!
Happy Pride Month, VPA β we can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Recent Events:
Wild FX | Vaudeville | Nox Visual Effects
205 people. One patio. Countless conversations.
On June 1, we had the pleasure of welcoming over 200 members of Vancouverβs post-production community to another sold-out VPA Summer BBQ at Craft Beer Market in English Bay.
From reconnecting with colleagues and making new connections to enjoying great food, drinks, and one of the best waterfront views in the city, it was a fantastic way to kick off the summer together.
We’re also proud to share that, thanks to your generosity, we raised $1,500 for the BC Cancer Foundation through our raffle fundraiser! Congratulations to our raffle winners, and a huge thank you to our generous prize donors: Western Imperial, Line 21, and Oddfellows.
Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the support of our volunteers, sponsors, dedicated VPA team, and, most importantly, our incredible members. Thank you for celebrating with us, for supporting one another, and for being part of the Vancouver Post Alliance community. We can’t wait to do it again next year!
Messages from the Chair
VPA Message from the Chair: January 2026
The new year seems to be coming in with a bit of a proverbial bang. All sorts of great opportunities are popping up on the calendar, from EditCon, hosted by CCE, to the VES awards in February. CreativeBC is putting [β¦]VPA Message from the Chair: December 2025
Like many of you, I find that the end of the year is both a time of reflection and an opportunity for optimism. I am very proud of the work that we, the Vancouver Post Alliance, has done this year [β¦]
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2026 Leo Awards Nominees: Visual Effectsβ
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We`re excited to celebrate the many Vancouver Post Alliance members who made the 2026 Leo Awards nominations!β
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With VPA members recognized across more than 20 Leo Award categories this year, there were simply too many nominees to fit into a single post. So we`re spreading the congratulations across a series of posts highlighting the incredible talent in our community.β
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Next up: Visual Effects.β
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Whether it`s subtle invisible work or spectacular on-screen magic, this nominee helps turn ambitious ideas into unforgettable images.β
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Congratulations to all of this year`s nominees on this well-deserved recognition of your work and talent!β
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For a complete list of VPA nominees, visit our link in bio. β
Winners will be posted here soon!β
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Jul 7
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Help grow the VPA community this July!β
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Know someone in post-production who would benefit from joining the Vancouver Post Alliance?β
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For the entire month of July:β
ποΈ New members receive 15% off their first annual membership with code REFERVPAβ
ποΈ Referring members receive a $10 JJ Bean gift card as a thank-youβ
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Simply have the new member include your name and email address in the "How did you hear about the VPA?" section during registration so we know who to thank.β
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Together, we`re building a stronger, more connected post-production community.β
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Join at the link in bio!β
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Offer valid for first-year Annual Associate, Professional, and Student memberships only. Referring members may receive up to two JJ Bean gift cards.β
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Jul 7
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2026 Leo Awards Nominees: Soundβ
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The 2026 Leo Awards nominees are out, and we`re excited to celebrate the many Vancouver Post Alliance members who made the list!β
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Next up: Sound.β
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From dialogue and editing to mixing and supervision, these nominees are why the worlds on screen sound as good as they look.β
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Congratulations to all of this year`s nominees on this well-deserved recognition of your work and talent!β
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#vpa #soundDesign #postProduction #filmIndustry #vancouverFilm #leoAwards
Jul 3
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Sustainable postβproduction isnβt just good for the planet β itβs good for the bottom line.β
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Join Reel Greenβ’ and the Vancouver Post Alliance for a Lunch + Learn featuring two New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Vancouver case studies on how energyβefficient post-production studios can reduce emissions and operating costs.β
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Jul 1
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2026 Leo Awards Nominees: Picture Editingβ
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First up: Picture Editing.β
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From feature films and dramatic series to documentaries and television movies, these talented editors help shape the stories we love to watch.β
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Congratulations to all of this year`s nominees on this well-deserved recognition of your work and talent!β
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For a complete list of VPA nominees, visit our link in bio. β
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Jun 30
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Well, head down to The Polygon to watch a soccer movie that`s just as wild as the real thing β Shaolin Soccer, on the big screen, outdoors.β
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This is part of the Polygon`s Deckchair Cinema series β outdoor movie screenings happening all summer long on Cates Deck. Be sure to check it out! β
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Jun 30
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As a proud community partner, the VPA is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Women in Post program! β
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The Women in Post program offers higher-level industry access and professional development for emerging to mid-level women-identifying and non-binary creatives working in all areas of post-production. β
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The programming includes strategic learning modules, creative and technical skills-building, and hands-on mentorship with a post-production company, as well as opportunities to shadow post-production roles. β
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ποΈ Join the Info Session on Monday, June 29, at 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT. β
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Jun 25
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Happy Pride Month, VPA Family! π³οΈβπ β
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This month, we`re celebrating with so much love for our 2SLGBTQIA+ members β the editors, colorists, composers, sound designers, VFX artists, and post pros who bring stories to life and make our industry brighter every single day. πβ
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Over the years, our community has had a hand in some truly incredible queer films and stories β work we`re so proud to have been part of. Speaking of iconic queer cinema... did you know The Birdcage turns 30 this year?! π¬οΈπ¦ Thirty years of fabulous chaos, and it still holds up.β
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So tell us: what`s YOUR favourite queer film? Drop it in the comments β we want to hear them all this month! ποΈβ
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Happy Pride, everyone. We`re so glad you`re part of this community. πβ
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