Featured Member: Shayla Swanson

Shayla Swanson
Music Editor

“The four D’s of success.
Desire, dedication, determination and discipline.”
Professional Category
Music Editor
How many years have you spent working or studying in the post production industry?
6 Years
Website
imdb.com – Shayla Swanson
Social Handles & Hashtags
instagram.com/swanson.music
What is your favourite project that you’ve worked on, and why?
My favourite project so far has been Creepshow. Zombies, ghosts, monsters, George A. Romero … what’s not to love?
Where did you get your start in the community?
I got my start in music editing working for one of my favourite humans
– Hal Beckett.
What do you see as the biggest asset to your sector, relative to the industry in Vancouver?
I think the biggest asset in Vancouver’s industry is the community. I’ve always felt a lot of support and encouragement here, it’s great to be part of a community that uplifts each other.
Why did you join the VPA?
For the community!
Who was/is your mentor/inspiration/idol?
My family is my biggest inspiration by far. I am related to some of the hardest working, grittiest, optimistic, hilarious and upstanding people I have met.
If you could have worked on any series/film ever created, which one would it be, and why?
Anything A24!
What is your favourite pastime outside of work?
Coffee, reading and metal shows.
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