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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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]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 […]
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.Flow Post Partners — a fresh creative collaboration between top post-production teams in Vancouver and Hollywood — celebrated their opening with a packed Open House, drawing […]
Opportunities in Post:
- Elemental Post is looking for a Project Manager to join their team.
Detailed job description and requirements here
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- Pacific Wild is looking for a feature documentary Video Editor.
Detailed job description here
Upcoming Events:
Save the Date: Vancouver Post Alliance Annual General Meeting
Monday, April 27
6:30 PM
Creekside Community Centre, Vancouver
We’d love for you to join us.
Join us for the Vancouver Post Alliance Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 27. Exclusively for VPA members, the AGM is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and board representatives, hear about the work and initiatives the VPA has undertaken over the past year, and learn about our plans for the year ahead.
We’ll also share an overview of each committee’s work and introduce the nominees for the 2026 Board of Directors, giving members a chance to meet them in person before casting their vote.
Interested in helping shape the future of the VPA? Applications for board nominations open March 27, and voting for the new Board of Directors will take place online following the AGM.
After the meeting, we’ll continue the conversation with a Town Hall discussion, where members are invited to ask questions, share feedback, and bring forward ideas. Your perspective helps shape the direction of the VPA, and we’d love to hear from you.
Warm regards,
The VPA Board of Directors
This event is for VES and VPA Members only. VPA members, please use the promo code
(emailed April 10th) at checkout for a free ticket to the event!
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 […]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 […]
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Vancouver Post Alliance is pleased to share an upcoming Film Talk on April 18th.
Join the VES for Filmmakers Series: Volume 4 – Tron: Ares
Get a behind-the-scenes look at this VFX blockbuster with an impressive panel:
David Seager, Production Visual Effects Supervisor
Vincent Papaix, Visual Effects Supervisor
Falk Boje, Associate Visual Effects Supervisor
Moderator: Edward Douglas - VES Vancouver Vice Chair / VPA Board Member / VFX Supervisor/Producer
April 18th | 2–5 PM | SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
Reserve your spot at our link in bio — don’t miss it!
VES Members: log in to RSVP at our link in bio
#tronares #ves #vfx #vancouverpost
@vfx_society @vesvancouver @tronares.movie
Apr 13
🎬️ Think you know your movies?
Put your knowledge to the test at Vancouver’s ultimate film trivia night!
Join fellow VES and VPA members for an evening of drinks, canapés, laughs, and competition — and compete for $350 in prizes. Come with a team, bring a friend, or join solo — we’ll match individuals with teams who need extra players.
Brewhall
Monday, May 4
Doors: 6:30 PM | Trivia: 7:00 PM
👉️ VPA Members, look for your promo code in your email this morning for a FREE ticket to the event, then get your ticket via our link in bio! Questions? Send us a DM.
It’s all about quick wits, teamwork, and bragging rights. Don’t miss this chance to show off your film expertise!
#triviaNight #VES #VPA #filmtrivia #vancouverpost #postProduction #filmCommunity @vesvancouver @vancouverpostalliance
Apr 10
📣 SOME GOOD NEWS!
VPA Members and Sponsors Shine in CRAZY8S 2026!
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-film challenge that provides support and funding to 6 emerging and mid-career filmmakers to produce a short film and offers training opportunities for the crew and cast. After a Gala Screening and Afterparty, the films go on to be seen by audiences worldwide at film festivals and on other distribution channels.
This year, a record number of VPA members lent their support to the six films showcasing at the April 11th gala.
THE THING INSIDE HER
Editor: Jason Hamill
Assistant Editor: Brittany Lewis
Composer: Jordan Andrew
VFX support by Corporate Member Wild FX
Post Production Services by Flow Post Partners (VPA Networking Sponsor)
Colorist: Aurora Shannon
Re-Recording Mixer: Justin Aucoin
FULL ASIAN
Sound Editor: Enrique Lopez
Colorist: Milana Knight
Re-Recording Mixer: Joe Watts
Composer: Brian Chan
THE DECISION
Colorist: Achim Kapitza
Composer: Josh Santos
Assistant Editor: Mario Manica
MOULD
Re-recording Mixer: Richard Maddock
Audio Services by Maverick Post (VPA Corporate Member)
THE LAST CALLER
Editor: David Borja
Sound Design and Re-Recording Mixer: Dave Chick
Composer: Jesus Caballero
Post Production Services by Alter Ego (VPA Growth Sponsor)
Colorist: Kipp Lightburn
GONE VIRAL
Assistant Editor and GFX: Talen Bentley-Michaud
Composer: Shayla Swanson
Audio Services by Sharpe Sound (VPA Networking Sponsor)
Post Production Services Provided by CO3 (VPA Growth Sponsor)
Re-Recording Mixer: Matt James
CRAZY8S EDITOR MENTOR: Greg Ng
CRAZY8S POST PRODUCER: Julia Niendorf
CRAZY8s CREDIT COORDINATOR: Buket Topalakci Biles
If you would like to support our members and film community, get tickets to the Crazy8s gala at our link in bio!
#gala #crazy8s #VPA #postproduction #shortfilms #vancouverpost
Apr 9
🎬️
ANATOMY OF AN INDIE
Inside the Post of Award-Winning Film, "Akashi"
Join the Vancouver Post Alliance for a behind-the-scenes conversation with the team behind "Akashi", winner of the Borsos Award for Best Canadian Feature (Whistler 2025) and Audience Choice at VIFF.
Writer/Director Mayumi Yoshida, Producer/Editor Nach Dudsdeemaytha, and David Tomiak of Elemental Post will discuss their creative post-production process, the film’s festival journey, and the realities of independent filmmaking.
Moderated by Marena Dix.
Culture Lab at The Cultch
Thursday, April 2
Doors 6:30 pm, Panel 7–8 pm
Industry reception & networking to follow
VPA Members: FREE (check your inbox for your code!)
Non-members: $15
Tickets at link in bio!
#VPA #IndieFilms #Akashi #PostProduction #VancouverPost #vancouverPostAlliance #filmIndustry
Apr 1
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TUNE IN
Cheetah Fast and Wild
CBC on 2 April, 9:00 PM 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 once called impossible: “wilding” captive-born cheetahs to become successful, self-sufficient hunters.
The documentary follows the emotional and perilous journey of Lilly and Iris, two orphaned cheetah sisters. Now, after two years in captivity, they have a shot at living wild. We follow these cats as they undergo the trials of learning to live as wild cheetahs.
The Vancouver post-production team included a host of VPA talent:
Editor: Kelly Morris
Colorist: Lionel Barton
Conform Artist: Jeremy Chen
Finishing Producer: Daryl Smith
Executive Producer: Brad Goodman
Visit the link in bio to watch the trailer and to learn more about the VPA talent that brought this documentary to life.
#CheetahFastAndWild #VPA #tunein #CBCGem #JoeKennedy #vancouverpost #postproduction
Mar 31
👀 TUNE IN!
Holy Days Premieres 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 is a road trip like no other. A comedic near-tragedy that keeps going South
This Independent Feature was filmed in New Zealand and finished in British Columbia.
VPA Corporate Member Elemental Post handled mix, colour grading, finishing, and theatrical delivery for this CA/NZ co-production, and further post-production roles included the following VPA talent:
Matt Drake: Re-recording Mixer, Sound Supervisor & Executive Producer
David Tomiak: Colorist & Executive Producer
Eva Madden: Sound Designer
Jay Cheetham: Backgrounds Editor
Visit link in bio to watch the trailer and to purchase tickets to the Premiere!
#holydays #vpa #postproduction #vancouverpost #parktheatre #elementalpost
Mar 26
🎬️
ANATOMY OF AN INDIE
Inside the Post of Award-Winning Film, "Akashi"
Ever wondered how an award-winning indie film comes together in post?
Join the Vancouver Post Alliance for a behind-the-scenes conversation with the team behind "Akashi", winner of the Borsos Award for Best Canadian Feature (Whistler 2025) and Audience Choice at VIFF.
Writer/Director Mayumi Yoshida, Producer/Editor Nach Dudsdeemaytha, and David Tomiak of Elemental Post will discuss their creative post-production process, the film’s festival journey, and the realities of independent filmmaking.
Moderated by Marena Dix.
Culture Lab at The Cultch
Thursday, April 2
Doors 6:30 pm, Panel 7–8 pm
Industry reception & networking to follow
VPA Members: FREE (check your inbox for your code!)
Non-members: $15
Tickets at link in bio!
#VPA #IndieFilms #Akashi #PostProduction #VancouverPost #vancouverPostAlliance #filmIndustry
Mar 25
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MENTORS NEEDED!
Attention all experienced Editors, Assistant Editors, Sound Editors, and Mixers! We invite you to join us as Mentors for the upcoming Vancouver Post Alliance Spring Mentorship Program, running April 11 - July 11.
This three-month program (virtual + in-person) connects VPA members in a supportive professional environment designed to foster growth, learning, and meaningful industry relationships.
This is a fantastic chance to actively contribute to the Post Community, share your knowledge, and connect with enthusiastic emerging talent in our city.
We are still looking for Editors, Assistant Editors, Sound Editors, and Mixers. If you are a VPA Member within these specialties with 5 + years of professional experience, we invite you to apply now at the link in our bio!
#vpa #mentorsip #editors #postproduction #postindustry #vncouverpost
Mar 24
