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Board of Directors
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive:
Chair
Committees:
COMMUNICATIONS
MEMBERSHIP
SPONSORSHIP / COMMUNITY
Kelsy, a 20-year veteran of the animation and VFX industry, is a firm believer in doing her part to create a more progressive and diverse professional community and to help pave the way for the next generation of filmmakers. She volunteers her time to several professional organizations and is an active mentor within the community.
Kelsy’s day job is as the Executive Producer at Mr. Wolf Vancouver. While there, she works on all sorts of shows (films such as Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Fast & Furious 7, 50 Shades of Grey, and TV favourites such as Lost in Space, Superman & Lois, Charmed, and The Mist) with all sorts of clients (Netflix, Marvel, EA, HBO, Paramount, Disney, Sinking Ship, Boat Rocker, Apple, and more). Kelsy is a very proud enabler of creative talent and technical innovators.
Vice Chair
Committees:
EVENTS
SPONSORSHIP / COMMUNITY
Started working in post-production in 2004 and never looked back. My career has allowed me to touch all areas of post; from data management, story editing, editorial, post supervision and online. After spending many great years at Finale Post which turned into Picture Shop as their Director of Post/Head of Production, I currently manage post facility CoPilot and post supervise, whilst also donating my time to mentorship and education to support new talent in our post industry.
Treasurer
Committees:
EVENTS
MEMBERSHIP
Secretary
Committees:
MEMBERSHIP
SPONSORSHIP / COMMUNITY
DIRECTORS
(alphabetical)
Director
Committees:
MEMBERSHIP
MENTORSHIP
Marco Abraham is an experienced Film and TV Colorist and Finishing Producer with over a decade in the industry. Born in Cancún, Mexico, Marco began his career in live television and film before relocating to Vancouver, Canada, where he built a career in high-end post-production. He has worked with major studios and networks including Netflix, Disney, Lionsgate, History Channel, and Hallmark. With a strong focus on colour grading and finishing, Marco brings expertise in HDR and Dolby Vision workflows, combining technical precision with a keen visual sensibility.
Director
Committees:
COMMUNICATIONS
EDI
EVENTS
Jordan is a Vancouver-based music composer and sound designer with a unique background which offers an uncommon skill set in the world of film composition.
Today, Jordan is currently writing additional music on two network TV series underneath Caleb and Brian Chan; CBC’s Allegiance, as well as Fox TV’s Alert.
He recently scored a horror film, Lowlifes, that was released on Crave/Tubi in the Spring of 2024. His score for Lowlifes earned him a 2024 Canadian Screen Music Award nomination (CASMA) for Best Score for a TV Special.
Jordan also holds a diploma from Vancouver Film School’s Sound Design for Visual Media program, where he became certified in Pro Tools and well versed in the world of post production sound. He still keeps a great relationship with his teachers/mentors and occasionally teaches music editing workshops.
A retired skateboarder and an unrealistic golfer who loves a good laugh, he hopes to score a diverse range of projects with a variety of musicians. Jordan is always excited to discuss future collaborations and ideas waiting to be brought to life –
any excuse to nerd out!
Director
Committee:
COMMUNICATIONS
MENTORSHIP
WEB SITE
Dave is a composer, sound designer and re-recording mixer whose professional collaborations with directors, producers and other creatives spans almost two decades. His career began and is still rooted in music composition. Dave’s love of continuous learning and pushing his boundaries led him to start exploring other aspects of the film audio department: sound design, foley, re-recording mixing and even location sound.
Dave started piano at the age of five and continued studying classical piano through high school. He studied at the University of Western Ontario where he received a degree in Music Education. Subsequent to that he received a Masters of Business Administration degree from McMaster University. After a decade-long career in computer systems consulting, Dave turned back to the arts – specifically film composing – after helping open Paul Allen’s Experience Music Project in Seattle.
Dave currently works out of his studio, Hatched Productions in Vancouver BC
Director
Committees:
EVENTS
MEMBERSHIP
Edward is a Vancouver-based Visual Effects Supervisor known for his collaborations with director Osgood Perkins, including the smash-hit Longlegs, The Monkey, and the upcoming Keeper. Previous credits include direction and virtual cinematography on blockbuster videogame franchises including Mass Effect, Need for Speed, and Tom Clancy, and was the co-founder of Flying Helmet Games.
Director
Committee:
SPONSORSHIP / COMMUNITY
Craig Harris values the strength of community and the importance of building it together.
With close to two decades in the film industry, he has built his career around post-production, with a focus on the craft of colour grading. Today, he is a partner at Alter Ego Vancouver, a world-class colour facility whose credits include critically acclaimed films like Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa.
Through the Vancouver Post Alliance, he is committed to honoring the legacy of previous members while advancing initiatives that strengthen the local postproduction community and further establish Vancouver as a leading destination for filmmakers and producers worldwide.
When not working, he loves spending time with his family and friends, playing music, or eating Hobbs pickles (full sour and dill mostly).
Director
Committees:
EVENTS
MEMBERSHIP
Noël has spent over a decade in the fast-paced world of VFX and post-production. After studying the arts with a major in English—with plans to become a teacher—she took a summer job at Method Studios and never left the building. Noël worked her way through studio operations, spent several years in VFX production, and ultimately found her way back to Operations, where her passion truly lies.Now the Head of Operations at Company 3 Vancouver, Noël oversees facility operations to ensure everything runs smoothly, while also leading the Client Services Team with a focus on exceptional, client-first experiences. She also serves on the Vancouver Visual Effects Board and is passionate about supporting the post-production community through people, events, and meaningful connections.As a board member of the Vancouver Post Alliance, Noël is excited to help create spaces for members to network, grow, and succeed, while continuing to give back to the Vancouver creative community.
Director
Committees:
EDI
MENTORSHIP
SPONSORSHIP / COMMUNITY
Jalal is an accomplished Operations Manager at 24 Frames Digital Films, with over 15 years of experience in post-production and sound engineering. He engineered new workflows, transforming the company from producing one movie per year to 40. His expertise includes budgeting, scheduling, and deliveries. Jalal hopes to inspire young professionals entering the post-production field and contribute to the continual evolution and simplification of workflows in the industry.
Director
Committees:
EDI
MENTORSHIP
Arlein is a Mexican Canadian Filmmaker who has been an Editor for almost 20 years. Inspired by Mexican folklore, tall tales, and surrealism, Arlein credits her love of stories to her Grandfather.
Not long after she graduated university, she rose through the ranks at the National Mexican television network, where she quickly became the youngest senior editor within the company. After accepting an opportunity to study in Canada, Arlein moved to Vancouver, where she spent the next 13 years working in various Film and TV shows inside the Post Production field, along with teaching Post Production.
Arlein’s vast editorial experience in the Film and Television industry has inspired her to continue shaping her craft and share her knowledge. Her bigger focus in the Vancouver Post Production community is to find equal ground for everyone who desires to enter the Editorial department; guiding people and training them to find better opportunities within their careers.
When she isn’t working, Arlein enjoys boxing, cooking traditional Mexican food, and barbecuing with her wife. She is the crazy aunt to her niece & nephews, and doting mom to two spoiled cats.
