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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!
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TUNE IN: Crew Girl
Crew Girl Series SERIES IMDb Streaming on Netflix Now! After being disgraced by her father’s financial fraud, a teen girl must escape with her mother to a small town where she ends up being the only female rower on the […]TUNE IN: By Any Means
By Any Means Feature Film FILM IMDb September 4, 2026 at theatres near you (Cineplex) A notorious mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent team up to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej8pjisr0Pc VPA […]TUNE IN: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland TV Movie SERIES IMDb Now Streaming on Disney+ After successfully rewriting the past in The Rise of Red, Red and Chloe return to what they assume is a flawless “happily ever after.” The Queen of Hearts is […]
TUNE IN: Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie Streaming Series SERIES IMDb Now Streaming on Netflix After more than four decades, the classic, much-beloved show Little House on the Prairie is returning to TV. While the bones of the show are the same […]
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 […]
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 […]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 […]
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 — a new feature documentary by Brishkay Ahmed, produced by the National Film Board of Canada. In The Room […]
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 […]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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Recent Events:
As a proud community partner, the VPA is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Women in Post program!
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.
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.
Applications will close on July 23rd, 2026, at 5 PM.
To learn more about Women In Post, visit their website: academy.ca/programs/womeninpost
And spread the word about this amazing program!
PRIDE ASADA
Happy Pride Month, VPA! Save the date — 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 – 7:00pm
A carne asada is more than just a meal — 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 — we can’t wait to celebrate with you.
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 Vancouver’s 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!
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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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The Unseen Soundtrack
Join us for an Artist & Industry panel featuring VPA members Natasha Duprey, Shayla Swanson, Eimear MacCarrick and Julia Niendorf at VIFF Artists & Industry 2026.
What happens to music between the creative decision and the final mix?
Go inside one of filmmaking’s least-discussed creative processes with two music editors, a music supervisor, and a post-production supervisor whose credits span Backrooms, The Monkey, My Life with the Walter Boys, Heretic, Allegiance, A Nice Indian Boy, and Mafia Most Wanted.
From the first temp track and early conversations with filmmakers through original score, song licensing, music editing, picture changes, technical delivery, and the final mix, discover the complex journey music takes before it reaches an audience.
This panel pulls back the curtain on the collaboration, problem-solving, and countless creative decisions happening behind the scenes—and the often-unseen team responsible for making music and picture work seamlessly together.
Date: Tuesday, Oct 6th
Location: Performance Works
Time: 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Moderator: Bailey Garno
Speakers: Natasha Duprey, Shayla Swanson, Eimear MacCarrick and Julia Niendorf
This talk is part of the VIFF Artist & Industry Series. Get access to Artist & Industry events throughout the festival by purchasing an Artist & Industry Pass.
VPA Member Perk: Save 20% on an Artist & Industry Pass. Check your inbox for details!
Get your Artist & Industry Pass at our link in bio.
You can also explore the full Artist & Industry programming available to passholders also available in our bio.
Presented by APM and supported by Vancouver Post Alliance
#VIFF #VIFFamp #ArtistandIndustryPass #vpa
Sep 28
👀 TUNE IN
Crew Girl
Streaming on Netflix Now!�
After being disgraced by her father’s financial fraud, a teen girl must escape with her mother to a small town where she ends up being the only female rower on the team at her new prep school. Crew Girl tells the story of Teagan Tao (Martineau), a gifted 16-year-old single sculler whose promising future is derailed by a family scandal.
This series was proudly posted in British Columbia. Visit the VPA website for the full local crew! Link in Bio.
#tuneIn #vpa #vncouverPost #CrewGirl #PostProduction #Netflix
Sep 21
The VPA and Creative BC proudly present
VHS Panel Series: THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF HORROR
How does a great horror film earn an audience’s attention before the story has barely begun?
The First Five Minutes of Horror brings together writer-directors Zach Lipovsky (Final Destination Bloodlines, Freaks), Eli Craig (Clown in a Cornfield, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil) and Rachel Talalay (Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Tank Girl and the upcoming YAGA) and editor Greg Ng (Backrooms, Longlegs).
Using opening sequences from specific films as a jumping-off point, the conversation will explore how filmmakers establish tone, character, stakes, visual language, pacing and genre promise — and how the choices made in a film’s opening moments can shape everything that follows.
October 16 at 11:00 AM PST
🎟️ Tickets available at link in bio!
#vancouverhorrorshow #VPA #creativeBC
Sep 17
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VPA is excited to support the 2026 Vancouver Queer Film Festival!
This year’s festival brings together 87 films exploring the many ways queer people imagine, build, celebrate, challenge, and care for their communities.
As a community partner for the Closing Night film, VPA has a limited number of tickets to share with our members!
👉️ VPA MEMBERS: Comment below if you’d like to attend! Members can claim up to 2 tickets per person, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can also check out the full 2026 VQFF programme at our link in Bio and find something to feast on.
We hope to see you there!
#VQFF #VPA #VancouverQueerFilmFestival
Sep 10
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TUNE IN
By Any Means
Now in theatres near you (Cineplex)
A notorious mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent team up to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi.
Post-Production Producer: VPA Member Andria Spring
To watch the trailer, visit our website at the link in our Bio!
#byanymeans #vpa #PostProduction #vancouverpost #FilmINdustry #TuneIn
Sep 9
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Interested in helping shape Vancouver’s independent film community?
The Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) is looking for three Festival Co-Directors to help bring its 2027 festival to life!
VSFF is seeking:
• Co-Director, Programming — Lead film submissions, selection, and programming, and help shape industry programming.
• Co-Director, Development & Communications — Lead fundraising, sponsorships, grants, marketing, and communications.
• Co-Director, Operations — Oversee festival production, venues, scheduling, events, administration, and finances.
The roles run September 2026–August 2027, with a time commitment of approximately 5–25 hours per week, depending on the festival cycle. Most work can be done remotely, with some Vancouver meetings and events.
These are volunteer positions with a $500 honorarium, and all three Co-Directors will need to be in Vancouver for the 2027 festival in May.
👉️ Apply by September 7, 2026
Send a cover letter and resume to board@vsff.com.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Pass this along!
👉️ See the individual role descriptions for more details. Link in our Bio!
#VSFF #FilmJobs #FIlmIndustry #VancouverFilm #VPA
Aug 28
🎬️ Big news!
Applications are now open for the 2026/27 Screen BC Short Film Award!
Since 2007, this award has supported emerging B.C. directors by providing them with the opportunity to bring an original short film project to life.
One filmmaker will receive:
• $15,000 cash
• Up to $100,000 in donated production services
• A world premiere at the 2027 Whistler Film Festival
Finalists will pitch their projects live at WFF 2026 (Dec. 2–6) before an industry jury.
👉️ Apply by September 15 at 4:00 PM PT via Creative BC at the link in our bio.
The award is made possible through the partnership of Creative BC, the Province of British Columbia, and the Whistler Film Festival Society, with generous support from B.C.’s motion picture production community.
Creators of all voices and perspectives are encouraged to apply!
#ScreenBC #WhistlerFilmFestival #CreativeBC #VPA #ShortFilmAward #FilmIndustry #BCFilmIndustry
Aug 26
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VIFF Artist & Industry Passes are now on sale!
If you’re a filmmaker, artist, producer, musician, or industry professional, VIFF’s Institute for the Moving Image is an ideal place to connect, learn, watch, and collaborate during this October’s festival.
The Institute brings together creative practitioners from across Canada and around the world for screenings, conversations, professional development, and opportunities to connect with peers and potential collaborators.
This year’s Artist & Industry Pass options include:
Artist & Industry Premium Pass — $450 early bird / $525 regular
Artist & Industry Regular Pass — $255
Artist & Industry Student Pass — $125
🎟️ Early-bird pricing for the Premium Pass is available until August 27, so get your passes now at the link in our Bio!
The Institute also includes Amp, VIFF’s music-in-media summit, as well as a range of programming for artists and industry professionals.
Interested in taking part? Check out the Artist & Industry Passes and see what’s on offer this year.
#VIFF #VancouverFilm #FIlmFestival #VIFFinstitute
Aug 21
