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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.
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Vancouver based Los Angeles native Anthony Corsi has fine tuned his post production skills to create award-winning visual experiences for over two decades.
Early career credits include an assistant editors role on the team of “Pop Stars” — an Emmy Nominated, “Dead Like Me” Series for Outstanding Visual Effects as well as feature films “Any Given Sunday” and “The Perfect Storm”.
Following that, he transitioned from film and television to the video game world. Taking on the role of Lead Cinematic Editor at Electronic Arts (EA) working along side the industry’s top creative directors to create trailers and marketing assets for the Need For Speed and SKATE franchises.
Never settling on one position, his commitment to all aspects of post production led him to pursue the role “colorist”.
As a Colorist, Post Production Workflow Designer and DI assistant at Company 3, he had the satisfaction of adding some of popular cultures most recognized titles to his resume. These included 50 Shades Darker, 50 Shades Freed, The Maze Runner – Death Cure and the Netflix series Altered Carbon and Lemony Snickets – Season 1, Lost in Space, as well as a number of CW and Amazon shows. One of the highlights of that contract was helping design the infrastructure for the new Netflix show Altered Carbon, that was shooting on the newly released ARRI 65 and RED HELIUM Digital cinema cameras.
Seeking opportunities to discover the strengths in any position allowed him to hone his ability to “wear many hats” at his next position. As a DI and Workflow Producer at Streamland Media he worked on shows for Amazon, Netflix and Disney on recognizable titles that included: Upload, The InBetween, 90210: The Reunion, AWAY, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Malibu Rescue: The Series.
After years in the post production and visual effects world, he took his skills into the world of animation for a new challenge. One where a new world of pen and paper opened up working as online editor and head colorist at world renowned animation studio, Wild Brain in Vancouver.
But once in film always in film, he felt the push to get back into film and started back in the world that he knew so well.
Most recently Anthony has been working on The Suicide Squad, Zack Snyder’s Justice League’s most recently, The Batman, as well as HBO-The Nevers.
Notable commercial projects include an international commercial campaign for international luxury brand MOEN as VFX Producer.
If you are looking for Antony, you can find him living by his mantra, “Never settle, always evolve.”
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Eli started his sound career at an independent radio station in Istanbul and forged an international career in 18 years as a multi award-winning Sound Designer. He worked as a Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer on films screened at international festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, and Montreal.
Eli holds a Diploma in Sound Engineering from SAE and a Master’s Degree in Sound Technologies from Bahcesehir University. Besides his sound experience, he has been part of grassroots organizations and human rights advocacy groups for over a decade. He is the co-founder of a platform that aims to combat anti-Semitism. He believes in the importance of a collaborative community. He has been volunteering with the VPA for five years and co-chairing D&I Committee for two years.
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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.
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Sepideh began her Post Production career after finishing her Motion Picture Arts Bachelor’s Degree at Capilano University. Sepideh’s passion for film started at a young age and after completing internships on high profile movie sets, she knew film and television production was the career path she wanted to pursue.
Sepideh has been working in the film and television industry in the Post Production sector in British Columbia for more than 10 years. She has supervised Post Production and Delivery of 100+ productions for different platforms, including feature films and TV movies for Warner Brothers, Universal, Paramount, Disney, Lifetime and Hallmark. Her TV series work includes both scripted and unscripted episodic productions for eOne, DirecTV and Corus, amongst others. The productions she has supervised have won Emmy awards and numerous Leo awards.
As Sepideh continues her career, she hopes to contribute as one of the board members of the VPA and help the new generation of talent find a rewarding path forward.
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Sandra is a film and television editor from New York with 31 years of experience in features and series. Her career began syncing dailies on THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS featuring Daniel Day-Lewis at DuArt, a processing and post-production facility founded by Al Young, an Academy Award recipient for Technical Achievement.
In 1993, Sandra became a member of IATSE, Local 700 and quickly began working on major motion pictures out of Sound One, the center of New York’s film work located in NYC’s Brill Building. The skills she developed come from the generosity of those many editors and directors she worked with.
Her move to Vancouver in 2014 and membership with IATSE, Local 891 brought more opportunities to learn, grow and collaborate with the film makers. She’s passionate about editing and the many ways it can be used to tell our stories. She can often be found singing in a choir, most recently with the Aglaea Women’s Choir, West End Chamber Choir Society.
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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.
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Saeed is an Iranian-Canadian filmmaker, editor, and educator based in Vancouver. He studied filmmaking in Iran and further pursued his studies in film editing at the Film and Television Institute of India. With over 20 years of experience, his career spans various roles in the independent and professional film industry, including directing documentaries and short films and working in countless editing rooms. Through these experiences, he has gained valuable insights into the creative process and developed a nuanced approach to his work.
Saeed’s last short film, “We Were There” (2019), received accolades such as the Best Genre Award at the McMinnville Short Film Festival 2020, the Gold Remi Award at the Worldfest Houston Short Film Festival 2020, and the Best Drama award at the Southern Shorts Awards 2020, among others. When Saeed is not immersed in filmmaking or editing projects, he dedicates his time to mentoring young editors and filmmakers, supporting them on their journey in the industry.
Saeed’s aspirations include utilizing his position as a member of the VPA board to assist emerging creatives and immigrants in kickstarting their careers. He hopes to provide guidance and opportunities to those seeking to establish themselves in the industry, ensuring they have the necessary support to thrive and succeed.
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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.