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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!
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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 [âŠ]
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 [âŠ]
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 [âŠ]
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 [âŠ]
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.â Flow Post Partners â a fresh creative collaboration between top post-production teams in Vancouver and Hollywood â celebrated their opening with a packed Open House, drawing [âŠ]
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 â a new feature documentary by Brishkay Ahmed, produced by the National Film Board of Canada.  In The Room [âŠ]
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 [âŠ]
Featured Member: Hisham 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 [âŠ]
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, [âŠ]
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
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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 [âŠ]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 [âŠ]VPA Message from the Chair: October 2025
Each February, the board of the VPA holds a Strategic Planning Session. We use the time to identify four key pillars: our strengths, our weaknesses, our opportunities, and the threats we believe our organization faces. This is truly time well [âŠ]VPA Message from the Chair: July 2025
I have been thinking a lot about the value of community lately, specifically our community. Its strength and compassion have been on full display over the past few months. We came together to celebrate great accomplishments, such as the huge [âŠ]
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As a Community Partner of GEMFest 2026, the Vancouver Post Alliance is giving away ONE Festival Pass to this yearâs events! đŹïžâšïžâ
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The draw is TODAY â Thursday, March 5!â
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Our friends at GEMS Vancouver are celebrating their 21st Annual International Film Festival, GEMFest, March 5â8 at VIFF Centre in downtown Vancouver. The festival features an incredible lineup of short and feature films by women and gender-diverse filmmakers from around the world, plus industry events.â
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How to enter:â
1ïžâŁ Follow us on Instagram (if you donât already!)â
2ïžâŁ Leave a comment and make our dayâ
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Weâll contact the winner this evening (check your DMs!) so you can jump right into tonightâs programming!â
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Learn more about the festival at our link in Bio!â
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#gemfest2026 #filmfestival #equityinfilm #womeninfilm #vancouverevents #indiefilm #vpa @gemsvancouver
Mar 5
đŹïž Filmable Presents: The Anatomy of an Edit â One Day This Kidâ
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Vancouver Post Alliance is pleased to share an upcoming masterclass from Filmable â a fantastic opportunity for our post-production community.â
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On March 14, 2026, Alexander Farah (writer/director/editor of One Day This Kid) will lead a one-day deep dive into how the film evolved in the edit â from early ideas and rough cuts to the final version.â
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This session explores:â
âą Practical approaches to editingâ
âą Rough cuts and problem scenesâ
âą Creative dead endsâ
âą How writing, directing, and editing informed each otherâ
âą The decisions that shaped the final cutâ
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The afternoon concludes with an open Q&A.â
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Franklin Commons â 1573 E Pender St, Vancouverâ
March 14, 2026 | 10amâ2pm (Doors 9:30am)â
$25 commitment feeâ
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If youâre an editor â or a filmmaker who understands that stories are discovered in the edit â this is a rare chance to see that process unpacked in detail.â
Spots are limited. Register at our link in Bio!â
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Mar 5
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Featured Member: Kelly Wongâ
VFX Editor / 1st Assistant Editorâ
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This month, weâre spotlighting VFX Editor / 1st Assistant Editor Kelly Wong. Kelly has spent nearly 20 years building her career in post-production and recently reached an exciting milestone â stepping into her first solo VFX Editor role on The Recruit. Itâs a project she counts as a true highlight, not only for the work itself but for the incredible team she collaborated with.â
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A graduate of UBCâs Film Production program, Kelly began her journey in the industry through volunteer work before landing a role at Technicolor as a telecine assistant. One of those early volunteer experiences eventually led to an opportunity as an Assistant Editor â setting the course for a long and evolving career in editorial and VFX.â
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Kelly is a strong believer in the power of mentorship and meaningful collaboration. She credits much of her growth to mentors who took a chance on her and generously shared their knowledge. That foundation continues to shape how she approaches her work today, combining creativity and technical precision to solve complex storytelling challenges with confidence and care. â
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Sheâs also passionate about the Vancouver post-production community and believes the depth of talent here deserves greater recognition on major projects.â
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Read Kellyâs full interview on our website, where she shares her journey, her perspective on the industry, and why working on The Mandalorian (and maybe running into Pedro Pascal đ) would be a dream. Link in bio!â
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Mar 4
SKILLS + TRAINING!â
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Inclusive Workplaces for Film & Television Workersâ
â Upcoming session: â Mar 25, 2026â
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This training initiative ensures every film worker understands their fundamental right to work in environments that prioritize psychological safety and mutual respect.â
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The full-day session will deepen film workersâ understanding of anti-discrimination, unconscious bias and cultural awareness. Using an Occupational Health & Safety lens, participants will complete the training with a knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities in creating an inclusive workplace.â
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Cost: Free! Creative Pathways and Elevate Inclusion Strategies Professional Development Programs are made possible by public provincial funds.â
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Delivery: Onlineâ
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For registration and more information, visit the link in our bio!â
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Mar 3
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Vancouver Post Alliance Spring Mentorship Program â Register by March 14!â
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Applications are open for the 2026 Spring Mentorship Program, running April 11 â July 11, 2026.â
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This three-month program (virtual + in-person) connects VPA members in a supportive, professional environment that fosters growth, learning, and meaningful industry relationships.â
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Participants are paired in one primary post-production discipline, including:â
âą Editorialâ
âą Post Soundâ
âą VFXâ
âą Musicâ
âą Post Producersâ
âą Post Coordinatorsâ
âą Post Accountingâ
âŠand many more post-production roles.â
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Eligibility:â
âą Mentees: Professional Members with 2+ years of Post experienceâ
âą Mentors: Members with 5+ years of experience (Professional or Corp B Members)â
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â° Registration closes March 14.â
Spots are limited â secure yours today!â
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Not yet a Vancouver Post Alliance member? Join at the link in our bio become eligible.â
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Mar 3
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We are excited to announce that our friends over at GEMS Vancouver are having their 21st Annual International Film Festival, GEMFest!â
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Join us from March 5-8,, 2026, at VIFF Centre, downtown Vancouverâ
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GEMS will showcase an incredible lineup of short and feature films by women and gender-diverse filmmakers from around the world, as well as host industry events.â
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Learn more about the festival at our link in Bio!â
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Mar 2
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Opportunity for Emerging & Mid-Level Picture Editorsâ
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The Canadian Film Centreâs Norman Jewison Film Program is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohortâ
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This full-time, 5Âœ-month professional accelerator is designed for emerging to mid-level Canadian filmmakers looking to strengthen their narrative storytelling, expand their creative community, and take the next meaningful step in their careers.â
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The program includes a dedicated lab for editors, with tailored mentorship and hands-on development opportunities. For picture editors ready for a focused, immersive experience and a supportive national network, this could be an incredible next step.â
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Residents gain:â
âą Hands-on experience across the full script-to-screen processâ
âą A professionally produced, festival-ready short filmâ
âą An expanded reel of narrative workâ
âą Strengthened collaboration and business skillsâ
âą A national creative network and clear next steps for career growthâ
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Applications close February 26 at 3 pm EST.â
Learn more and apply via the link in our Bio!â
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Feb 21
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DONâT MISS OUT!
Film + Food + Furiosa is TOMORROW!
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Join the Vancouver film community for an exclusive evening with senior colourist Eric Whipp, who will break down the colour grade of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The colourist behind multiple Oscar-winning films, including Mad Max: Fury Road, Eric is regarded as one of the worldâs leading colourists, blending creative storytelling and complex technical grading.â
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The evening will include a special FilmLight presentation unveiling the latest advances in colour grading technology and creative workflows.â
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The evening will wrap with a post-talk professional mixer, with food provided and a cash bar.â
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TOMORROW! Wednesday, February 18 from 7-9 pmâ
SFU Downtown - Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema - 149 W Hastings St, Vancouverâ
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$15 for non-membersâ
FREE for VPA members and sponsors. (Promo codes were emailed the week of February 2nd!)â
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Presented by the Vancouver Post Alliance, this community event celebrates Vancouverâs post-production talent and is proudly supported by VPA, Alter Ego, AnnexPro, and Filmlight.â
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Tickets are selling quicklyâsecure yours today at the link in our bio!â
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