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March 3, 2026
Kelly Wong 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 […]
January 21, 2026
SCHOOL SPIRITS S3 IMDb New season premieres January 28 on Paramount+ Maddie, a teen stuck in the afterlife investigating her own disappearance, goes on a crime-solving mission as she adjusts to high-school purgatory. Season 3 Premiere: Maddie’s return upends Split […]
January 21, 2026
WILD CARDS S3 IMDb New season premieres January 26 on The CW & CBC GEM A blue-sky procedural with a comedic twist, Wild Cards follows the unlikely duo of Max (Vanessa Morgan), a spirited, clever con woman, and Ellis (Giacomo […]
January 21, 2026
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 […]
January 21, 2026
The new year seems to be coming in with a bit of a proverbial bang. All sorts of great opportunities are popping up on the calendar, from EditCon, hosted by CCE, to the VES awards in February. CreativeBC is putting […]
December 7, 2025
Like many of you, I find that the end of the year is both a time of reflection and an opportunity for optimism. I am very proud of the work that we, the Vancouver Post Alliance, has done this year […]
December 3, 2025
WEBSITE Big congratulations to Flow Post Partners on the launch of their brand-new Vancouver facility.Flow Post Partners — a fresh creative collaboration between top post-production teams in Vancouver and Hollywood — celebrated their opening with a packed Open House, drawing […]
December 3, 2025
STREAM ON THE NFB SITE Five Afghan women share their powerful stories of defiance and resilience in IN THE ROOM — a new feature documentary by Brishkay Ahmed, produced by the National Film Board of Canada. In The Room […]
December 3, 2025
KEEPER IMDb November 14 in theatres worldwide A romantic anniversary trip to a secluded cabin turns sinister when a dark presence reveals itself, forcing a couple to confront the property’s haunting past. Starring Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Claire Friesen Directed […]
December 3, 2025
Hisham Billal Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer “20 years of giving picture its voice: If you can see it, I’ll make you feel it.” Professional Category Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer How many years have you spent working or studying […]
December 3, 2025
ETERNITY IMDb November 26 in theatres everywhere In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, […]
October 7, 2025
Each February, the board of the VPA holds a Strategic Planning Session. We use the time to identify four key pillars: our strengths, our weaknesses, our opportunities, and the threats we believe our organization faces. This is truly time well […]
October 1, 2025
AFTER THE HUNT IMDb In Theatres October 10th A college professor finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues and a dark secret from her own past threatens […]
September 30, 2025
Brody Ratsoy Tell us a bit about your company? IN THE LOOP MOBILE ADR is a professional ADR and voice over studio on wheels. Being mobile allows us to be on location, production stages, at your residence or even in […]
August 21, 2025
Nobody 2 IMDb Wide Theatrical Release August 15 on 3200 screens Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt […]
July 16, 2025
I have been thinking a lot about the value of community lately, specifically our community. Its strength and compassion have been on full display over the past few months. We came together to celebrate great accomplishments, such as the huge […]
July 15, 2025
The 2025 VPA Summer Solstice BBQ 📸 Photography by: Carlos M. BonmatiView full photo album here On June 16th, we had the pleasure of hosting over 300 of Vancouver’s finest at another sold-out edition of our annual Summer Solstice Barbecue! […]
July 14, 2025
STREAM ON THE NFB SITE The National Film Board of Canada documentary THE STAND is now streaming free of charge on the NFB and Knowledge Network platforms. The Stand is directed by Christopher Auchter and edited and story-edited by VPA […]
July 14, 2025
COMPLETE NOMINEES LIST LEO AWARD WINNERS 2025 VPA members had an outstanding year, bringing home big wins at the Leo Awards this past weekend! We’re incredibly proud of your achievements and the excellence you bring to our community. Outstanding Achievement […]
July 9, 2025
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires IMDb Streaming now worldwide on Disney+ In the first three “ZOMBIES” movies, Zed and Addison brought human and monsterkind together in their hometown of Seabrook. Now, a new adventure dawns for the duo when […]
July 9, 2025
Craig Harris What are you working on right now? We’re currently collaborating on a wide range of projects—from commercials and television to features and independent films. What is a favourite project that you’ve worked on, and why?Mad Max: Fury Road […]
June 4, 2025
INDUSTRY UPDATE – June 2025 by Kelsy Wittmann I begin my first “Message from the Chair” by stating the obvious. As incoming chair, I am stepping into Don Thompson’s very large shoes. I hope to fill them by continuing his […]
May 29, 2025
COMPLETE NOMINEES LIST The Leo Nominations are out! VPA Members are well represented among the nominees for this year’s LEO Awards Nominations. Congratulations to all the nominees! The Awards will be held on July 12 and 13 at the Hyatt […]
May 29, 2025
Final Destination: Bloodlines IMDb In theatres and on IMAX Now The newest chapter in New Line Cinema’s bloody successful franchise takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death’s twisted sense of justice—“Final Destination Bloodlines.” Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college […]
May 29, 2025
Congratulations to long-time VPA Members Valerie Biggin and Natasha Duprey! COMPLETE AWARDS WINNERS LIST “On Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 at Annabel’s in Toronto, the Guild of Music Supervisors, Canada, with Departure Festival, held the 2025 Canadian Sync Awards, celebrating music supervisor […]
May 29, 2025
Edward Douglas | Visual Effects Supervisor How many years have you spent studying and/or working in the Vancouver Post Production industry?24 years, including Film & TV Post Production in the early 2000s, video game design & direction in later 2000s […]
May 29, 2025
‘IKINARI’ – Music Video Spotify / Apple Pre-Order Ikinari! Originally composed for a short film, this dynamic summer anthem is now being released as a standalone single—complete with a vibrant music video. The song/score was led by film composer Jordan […]
May 27, 2025
GET TICKETS HERE ON EVENTBRITE https://vimeo.com/1077728780 June 10, 2025 – The ALL 4 ONE PREMIERE—a second screening of the sold-out documentary that follows five teams racing quad tandem bikes and raising money for mental health.After the death of two close […]
April 16, 2025
Nominees Announced2025 CANADIAN CINEMA EDITORS AWARDS COMPLETE NOMINEES LIST The 15th Annual CCE Awards will be held on May 29 at the Delta Hotel in Toronto. The nominees were announced on April 14th and include some talented VPA Members: Best […]
April 15, 2025
Composer André Luiz Machado has released the official soundtrack for the film “Um Parque Para Viver” (EN: A Park for Life), featuring original music that captures the grandeur and richness of the Cerrado’s landscapes. IMDb Brazil’s ecosystems extend far beyond the breathtaking […]
April 15, 2025
Rakesh Malik | Compositor, VFX Artist How many years have you spent studying and/or working in the Vancouver Post Production industry?10+ years What is your favourite project that you’ve worked on, and why?Super-Anon. I got an opportunity to be both […]
April 15, 2025
INDUSTRY UPDATE – April 2025 by Don Thompson As this will be my last Message from the Chair, I thought I would reflect on some of the wins for our post community in the last year: The rise in independent […]
April 15, 2025
Adam Sharpe Your company motto is…We strive to make only the best soundtracks for our clients. From the largest to the smallest projects and with our hands on approach, we’ll deliver a world class sound mix every time. Tell us […]
March 6, 2025
INDUSTRY UPDATE – March 2025 by Don Thompson As we embark on a new production year amidst an uncertain landscape, your ongoing support of the VPA is invaluable. We welcome your feedback as a member, whether you have questions, ideas, […]
March 6, 2025
The Monkey IMDb Airing now on Amazon Prime House of David is an American historical drama series that tells the story of the ascent of biblical icon, David. As the once-mighty King Saul falls victim to his own pride, an […]
March 6, 2025
The Monkey IMDb In Theatres Nationwide Now When twin brothers Hal and Bill discover their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths starts occurring all around them. The brothers decide to throw the monkey away […]
March 5, 2025
Mafia: Most Wanted IMDb Bell Media – March 7, 2025 MAFIA: MOST WANTED offers audiences insight into the ‘Ndrangheta, a powerful Italian organized crime syndicate, and its deep roots in Canada, where its allegedly been involved in drug trafficking, theft, […]
March 5, 2025
Sweet Magnolias, Season 4 IMDb Streaming now on Netflix! Three South Carolina women, best friends since high school, shepherd one another through the complexities of romance, career and family. David Dewar Co-Producer Kandi Dibley Associate Producer Zeynep Gulsoy Post Coordinator […]
March 5, 2025
Love Hurts IMDb Wide Theatrical Release February 7, 2025 on 3200 screens From Universal Pictures and 87North comes a visceral, high-octane story of wrath and revenge. Oscar® winner Ke Huy Quan stars as Marvin Gable, a Milwaukee realtor thrust into […]
March 5, 2025
Sight Unseen – Season 2 IMDb Premiered January 20th on CTV and Crave, with new episodes dropping every Monday night. In Season 2 of SIGHT UNSEEN, Tess Avery (Dolly Lewis) and Sunny Patel (Agam Darshi) juggle thrilling new cases, the […]
March 5, 2025
Congratulations to VPA Member and VFX Editor, Bob Dewald, for his Children’s and Family Emmy nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Live Action Program IMDb Congratulations to VPA Member and VFX Editor, Bob Dewald, for his Children’s and Family […]
March 5, 2025
Clown in a Cornfield at SXSW SXSW 2025 Eli Craig’s (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) newest slasher flick, “Clown in a Cornfield” will be premiering at this year’s SXSW Festival on March 10th, before opening in theatres nation-wide on May […]
March 5, 2025
Max Bentsianov | Editor / Motion Graphics Designer How many years have you spent studying and/or working in the Vancouver Post Production industry?15 years What is your favourite project that you’ve worked on, and why?I would point to BlackStrathcona.com that […]
January 23, 2025
Amanda Cawley wins SOCAN Foundation Award amandacawley.com Amanda Cawley is an award-winning orchestral composer known for crafting fantastical themes for Film, Television and Games. A huge congratulations to Amanda for receiving the Grand Prize at the SOCAN Foundation Emerging Screen […]
January 23, 2025
INDUSTRY UPDATE – January 2025 by Don Thompson As we all wake up to 2025’s new realities for the industry, we can take a moment to be grateful for the projects and people we get to work with. Post and […]
January 23, 2025
Congratulations to the Talented Team behind the B.C.-filmed SHŌGUN (FX/Hulu) for Sweeping the Golden Globes ON IMDb Filmed in Vancouver, Port Moody, Coquitlam and Ucluelet, SHŌGUN triumphed in all four of its nominated categories in TV series – Drama, including […]
January 23, 2025
Robin Forst Your company motto is…suspending disbelief Tell us a bit about your company.We produce custom driving plates for the Canadian Film Industry both custom and from a library using a 9 camera custom built array. How many staff members […]
January 22, 2025
Jason Hamill | Editor / Assistant Editor How many years have you spent studying and/or working in the Vancouver Post Production industry?6 years What is your favourite project that you’ve worked on, and why?Earlier this year I cut a Horror […]
January 22, 2025
Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) Film IMDb January 23, Sundance film Festival & February 13 on Hulu and Disney+ An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone — the groundbreaking band led […]
November 13, 2024
Exclusively for VPA Visual Effects Professionals The VPA invites you to join your colleagues and peers on Monday, November 25th to discuss relevant topics regarding industry news, work viability, crew resources and general matters surrounding our post community. We welcome […]