Don Thompson is an experienced leader within the Media & Entertainment industry, known for utilizing his creative and technical skills in problem solving, talent development and networking and collaboration to accelerate growth.

With an entrepreneurial influence, he has helped found or inspire growth and change across a broad range of companies in Vancouver, Toronto and LA including Finale Post (now Picture Shop Vancouver), The Foundation Post (LA), Image Engine VFX (Vancouver), The Eyes Productions and Shooters Production Services (Vancouver & TO). His production experience includes work as an Editor, Post Supervisor, Producer/Director, and Videographer. Don’s creative credits include a wide range of feature, television, commercial, live sports and music, and cutting-edge documentary productions. 

He is actively involved in the production community in Vancouver as Chair of the Vancouver Post Alliance (VPA) and board member of both the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC (MPPIA) and the Leo Awards, and frequently travels to LA for industry relations and marketing and sales initiatives with the major studios, networks and production companies. Don is passionate about seeing Canada’s production and post production community reach its full potential, and looks forward to continuing to contribute to the success of its talent, crews, production companies and facilities in the years ahead.