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Featured Member: Kelly Wong
Kelly Wong
VFX Editor / 1st Assistant Editor
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 post production industry? |
| About 20 years |
| Website |
| imdb.com – Kelly Wong |
| What is your favourite project that you’ve worked on, and why? |
| I’ve had a lot of favourites, but one I recently worked on that I really love is The Recruit. It was my first time stepping into the VFX Editor role on my own. I also worked with an incredible group of people, and I truly hope I get to collaborate with them again. |
| Where did you get your start in the community? |
| My career began with some volunteer work after I graduated from UBC’s Film Production program. After that, I was fortunate enough to get a position as a telecine assistant at Technicolor. And about a year later, one of my volunteer roles eventually led to an opportunity to work as an Assistant Editor. |
| What do you see as the biggest hurdle for your sector, relative to the industry in Vancouver? |
| One of the biggest hurdles is that Vancouver post production is often overlooked by the major projects despite the fact that we have the talent and expertise these they want. |
| What support does the Vancouver post community need most now? |
| What I think the Vancouver post community really needs most now is recognition. There’s so much talent here, but it often goes unnoticed. Just being seen and appreciated would make a huge difference. And it would help more major projects realize just how much this community has to offer. |
| Why did you join the VPA? |
| I joined the VPA because I wanted to connect with others in the industry, expand my knowledge, and contribute in any way I could. |
| Who was/is your mentor/inspiration/idol? |
| There are so many people I could mention, but the one who really stands out as a mentor is Nicole Ratcliffe. She took a chance on me by hiring me as her assistant way back when, and over the years, she has always made time for me. |
| If you could have worked on any series/film ever created, which one would it be, and why? |
A project like The Mandalorian would be amazing to work on because it’s visually stunning and pushes the boundaries of storytelling and VFX … and I’d be lying if I said I wouldn’t mind running into Pedro Pascal!  |
| In one sentence, what advice do you wish someone had given you five years ago, relative to your career today? |
| Connect with as many people as you can and take every opportunity to learn from your coworkers. |
| What is your favourite pastime outside of work? |
| I love getting together with friends for dinner, enjoying family time, and catching up on all my favourite tv shows (I have a lot!) |