Featured Member: Victoria Mercedes

How many years have you spent studying and/or working in the Vancouver Post Production industry? 2 years of work, 8 months of studies.

What is your favourite project that you've worked on, and why?
My first feature length film called "La Bruja" in the Dominican Republic. I edited sound backgrounds and some hard effects. Loved it because as a horror film, it allowed me to be very creative with the sounds I could edit.

Where did you get your start in the community? Dominican Republic.

What do you see as the biggest asset to your sector, relative to the industry in Vancouver? Many opportunities to work with incredible people on some really cool projects.

What do you see as the biggest hurdle for your sector, relative to the industry in Vancouver? Can be very competitive and stressful (deadlines).

Why did you join the VPA? To get to know people in the industry and be guided on how to showcase my work in the post industry.

Who was/is your mentor/inspiration/idol? My inspiration is my Grandfather who became a successful lawyer and was an amazing person who worked hard everyday. I wish to push myself and prove to him that I can succeed in what I love which is post sound.

If you could have worked on any series/film ever created, which one would it be, and why? "The Boys" even though I do not like superheroes, I love the premise of this show. It has so many opportunities to be creative and explore new sounds choices, for the "heroes" and the gore!

In one sentence, what advice do you wish someone had given you five years ago, relative to your career today? Connect with the projects you work on in order to understand them deeply and deliver a better job than you would if you just edited sounds blindly.

What is your favourite pastime outside of work? Yoga and fresh air.