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Film Production Students & recent Grads!

Join us for a talk with Post industry professionals as we discuss what opportunities await after graduation and how you can prepare yourself to enter the workforce. Don’t miss this chance to learn from and connect with some of BC’s finest Post Production talent!

Registration is open to both Members and Non-Members of the VPA.

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BUKET BILES – Moderator
(Post Coordinator)

Buket Biles is a Post Coordinator/Supervisor who draws on her experience from working across multiple departments of Post Production for over 15 years.

Her interest in post started in the first year of university, when she followed her passion in picture and sound editing as well as post supervising. After freelancing and managing an award-winning sound studio in her hometown of Istanbul, she moved to Vancouver in 2013, where she has since worked on a wide range of projects both in management and editorial teams. Her most recent work is the first season of Snowpiercer.

Buket’s journey with the VPA began in 2015 when she volunteered for the Events Committee and joined the VPA board in 2018. During her time as a director, she continued to work with events, support the Membership Committee, and was an integral forming member of the Mentorship Committee as well as the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Buket understands that the VPA provides a much-needed platform for our community to stay connected. As our growing community is becoming more and more diverse every day, she believes it is important to create equal opportunities for all genders, ages, ethnicities and abilities. She has a passion for promoting engagement with a more diverse community and giving voice to those who deserve greater representation.

CRAIG BERKEY, CAS – Panelist
(Sound Designer, Supervisor & Re-Recording Mixer) 

Craig Berkey has been nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Achievement in Sound Mixing, for his work on Joel and Ethan Coen!s True Grit and No Country for Old Men (which won the Oscar for Best Picture); he was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Achievement in Sound Editing, for the former. Both movies also earned him BAFTA Award nominations for Best Sound; and brought him Cinema Audio Society (CAS) Awards. 

Mr. Berkey has been nominated for the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ (MPSE) Golden Reel Award 14 times, winning for his work on Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma and on the animated television series Spawn. 

A native of Vancouver, Mr. Berkey has explored since childhood a passion for — and fascination with — sound and its possibilities. After teaching classical guitar and studying music recording, he completed a program in recording arts. An introduction to the art form of post-production sound led to a job on the Canadian television series Mom P.I. He later relocated to Los Angeles, applying his skills as sound editor and/or sound mixer on feature films. He was sound effects editor on such hits as Alien: Resurrection, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and The X Files, directed by Rob Bowman. His first film as sound designer was Anna and the King, directed by Andy Tennant. 

Mr. Berkey has since enjoyed extensive creative collaborations with several film directors that have spanned many years and multiple projects. He has worked with Terrence Malick on The New World (which marked his first film as both sound designer and re-recording mixer), the Best Picture Oscar- nominated The Tree of Life, and To the Wonder; Joel and Ethan Coen, on movies including the aforementioned award-winning projects and the Best Picture Oscar-nominated A Serious Man; and Joe Wright, on seven features including (as re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor) the re- cent release Cyrano. His other recent projects include (as sound designer) Joel Coen!s The Tragedy of Macbeth and (as re-recording mixer) Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch. 

BRIAN CHAN – Panelist
(Composer) 

Brian Chan is a composer, recording engineer and multi-instrumentalist that has written music for a number of series and features. In screen media, his primary collaborator is his brother Caleb. As a duo, they have provided scores for Panhandle (Spectrum/Sony), Dreamworks’ Pinecone & Pony (Apple TV+), Team Zenko Go (Netflix), Angry Birds: Summer Madness (Netflix) and Sam Raimi’s anthology series 50 States of Fright (Roku).  As an audio engineer, he has had the privilege to work with some of Canada’s premiere ensembles and his work has been nominated for a Juno Award.

NATASHA DUPREY – Panelist
(Music Supervisor) 

Since 2003 Vancouver-based Natasha Duprey has supervised thousands of hours of episodic television including the series The L Word (Showtime), The Terror (AMC), Continuum (SyFy), The Order (Netflix) and Tiny Pretty Things (Netflix). She has worked on a host of MOWs, national ad campaigns, feature films such as Frankie & Alice (which garnered Halle Berry a Golden Globe nomination) and documentaries including the 4-part EPIX series PUNK! and 2020 Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Boys State.

Natasha has recently completed the series Kids In the Hall (Amazon), The Imperfects (Netflix), Fakes (CBC Gem/Netflix) and the kids movie trilogy Ivy & Bean (Netflix) and is currently working on the 4th and final season of Snowpiercer (TNT), My Life With The Walter Boys (Netflix), Family Law (The CW/Global) and Let The Right One In (Showtime) as well the Bobby Farrelly feature film Champions starring Woody Harrelson.

Natasha is also VP of the Guild of Music Supervisors Canada.
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TREVOR MIROSH – Panelist
(Picture Editor)

When Trevor isn’t finding the magic in film footage from other film projects, he’s filming his own. Trevor is an award winning filmmaker who has vast editing experience in both feature films and television. He continues to shape his editing style through genre, action and drama films. Wherever you are located, Trevor can execute your project while keeping collaboration intact. Among his many career highlights Trevor has worked with editor Dede Allen (Breakfast Club, Dog Day Afternoon, Bonnie and Clyde). In addition to working on the membership committee with the Vancouver Post Alliance, Trevor also serves as the British Columbia chair for CCE (Canadian Cinema Editors).

MICHELLE PANCHUK – Panelist
(Post Supervisor)

Michelle has been working in Vancouver’s Post Production division for the past 18+ years. She started her career working in Master Control at a local television network which threw her into the fast-paced live on-air world. After 8 years she moved onto Senior Project Management at Finale Post (Pictureshop Vancouver) and Encore (Company 3).  She is currently working on the client side as a Post Coordinator/Supervisor.

Michelle prides herself on her strong work ethic and excellent management skills.  This array of roles has given her a top down view of her surroundings and allows her to work in all departments of a post-productions pipeline.

Michelle’s passion is raising her 4 year old son and seeing the world through his eyes.

GARY SHAW – Panelist
(Colourist)

Gary Shaw, President and owner of Sidestreet Post and VFX, has been a Senior Colourist for over 35 years. He started his career at Gastown Post and Transfer, then went on Post Haste which ultimately became Technicolour in Vancouver. In 2010 he began Sidestreet Post and VFX, which today provides post-production services for over 30 movies a year in addition to documentaries, commercials, and reality series. He holds a depth of knowledge and creative experience from thousands of projects combined with a thirst for innovation in the ever-changing technological landscape. With a background in film and digital media, he understands that the critical balance of light, shadow and exposure is essential to realizing the intricate vision of Cinematographers and Directors. He holds a depth of knowledge and creative experience from thousands of projects combined with a thirst for innovation in the ever-changing technological landscape. With a background in film and digital media, he understands that the critical balance of light, shadow and exposure is essential to realizing the intricate vision of Cinematographers and Directors. 

ARLEIN WHARF-GARCIA – Panelist
(Picture Editor)

Hailing from Mexico City, Arlein Wharf-Garcia has spent 20 years in the Television and Film industry. Inspired by vivid surreal storytelling, her creativity thrives throughout various genres; including TV Movies and Series seen on Hallmark Channel, W Network, Lifetime, Global TV, History Channel, Hulu, Disney + and more.  She is happily married to her wonderful wife, as they drive together through this exotic world call life.

“Keep your memories in your heart and let them speak.”

KELSY WITTMANN – Panelist
(Head of Production, VFX)

Kelsy Wittmann has spent the past 20 years immersed in the film and television industry. She has had the privilege of working across the broad spectrum our industry has to offer; as a producer for live action, animation, and VFX projects. She is proud to have collaborated with clients such as Netflix, Marvel, EA, HBO, Paramount, and the local Atomic Cartoons. Her credit list includes high profile film projects such as Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Fast & Furious 7, 50 Shades of Grey and TV favourites such as Johnny Test, The Mist, The Order S2, and Wu Assassins. She is currently working hard at Animism Studios; where she is the Head of Production.

Kelsy is a proud enabler of creative talent and technical innovators.

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