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Mentorship
The VPA Spring Mentorship Program
MENTEE registration is now CLOSED,
but MENTOR registration is still OPEN!
The program pairs an eligible applicant with an experienced industry professional over the span of 3 months.
It is an invaluable opportunity for emerging talent to gain a deeper understanding of the Post Production industry’s business practices and culture. The program can be delivered in both virtual and in-person formats and will run from April to July 2026.
Spots are limited and fill up quickly, so make sure to register early!
SPEED MENTORING WAS A SUCCESS!
Thank you to all the Mentors, Mentees and Volunteers!
Next session will be announced late 2026
Participants are given a unique opportunity to rotate through and converse one-on-one with Mentors from different sides of Post Production; ranging from Picture Editors, Re-Recording Mixers, VFX Producers, Post Producers, Composers and many more!
It is also the perfect chance to see if our Spring Mentorship Program is right for you. Next session will be announced in late 2026. Full details and eligibility can be found here:
Coffee With a Mentor Program
This program runs year-round and is open to VPA Members & Non Members with no minimum years of experience required.
MORE INFO
MENTEE
Addison Pauli
Andrea Beça
Cindy Au Yeung
Eimear MacCarrick
Jordan Andrew
Kelvin Tseng
Scott Thompson
Talia Eylon
MENTOR
Sepideh Merchant
Gary Lam
Franco Pante
Steve London
Rich Walters
David Dewar
David Ramos
James Lawson
SPECIALTY
Post Producing
Assistant Picture Editing
Picture Editing
Composing
Composing
Post Producing
Composing
Assistant Picture Editing
Our Mission
We feel strongly that mentoring is a crucial part of our mission and that it is incumbent upon us to ensure that new generations in the film, television, and new media business are able to take advantage of the experiences of those who have preceded them.
The Vancouver Post Alliance Mentorship Program nurtures emerging talent in the post production entertainment industry by connecting accepted Mentees with established professionals who can offer advice and guidance. Mentees get the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the post production industry’s business practices and culture, focus their efforts, and hone their skills.
Mentors and Mentees are expected to maintain mutual respect, honesty, and confidentiality at all times.
