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How many years have you spent working or studying in the Vancouver post production industry? I’m just now passing the 23 year mark. I’m a teeny tiny bit away from it being half my life actually, weird hey? Time really does go by too fast.
Where did you get your start in our community? After film school i stuck it out for a year and got nowhere until a friend got my foot into the door at Shavick Entertainment. It was at Shavick i'd meet the people who basically set me on my path by giving me opportunity and training, as well be lifelong friends. Then (with those same folks) we went to Brightlight Pictures when it started and I was there for many years. After that I just started getting work from various studios so I've been jumping about for the last while trying to work for a wide range people.
What do you see as the biggest asset to your sector, relative to the industry in Vancouver? The biggest asset in my sector would be the talent. We have awesome people in all areas of post to work with here in town.
What do you see as the biggest hurdle for your sector, relative to the Vancouver industry? The biggest hurdle is getting the big shows to come in and finish here. On occasion they do and if you are really lucky it's a film like Nobody. That film ultimately finished in LA, but that was due to covid. It was originally to finish here. That being said, we worked in Vancouver all the way up to completion, we even sent EDLs on the absolute last day. Also having filmmakers from here helps, that's what was so special about the Neill Bloomkamp films, he lives here so we do the work here.
What support does the Vancouver post community need most now? We need shows to stay for post here. Our world class crews extend into post production as well and it would be nice when this virus mess is behind us that we can show that off once again. Studios often want to come up here and do a midrange (10-30 million) project and take full advantage of our tax credits. Let's hope that continues.
Why did you join the VPA? Just to be part of the community.
Who was/is your mentor/inspiration/idol? Well, I'm a huge David Lynch fan. Creativity and imagination are the greatest things we have.
If you could have worked on any series/film ever created, which one would it be, and why? Twin Peaks. I was obsessed since it first came out, and we really did see each other again 25 years later. So cool.
What is your favourite project that you've worked on, and why? Well there isn't just one. I can say my most recent gig (Nobody) was easily in my top 5. That was the perfect storm of nice people, great actors and violence. It was never a hardship to go to work on that film. Absolutely all involved were just the best people. Others would be Elysium and Chappie - two of the biggest films to finish up here, also with great people. I'd also have to put Tomorrowland up there. Working with Walter Murch on a 200 million dollar picture for over six months was an incredible experience just for all the lunchtime stories alone, not to mention working with a legend in the industry. We finished The Shack up here too and working with Bill Steinkamp was a lot of fun as well.
In one sentence, what advice do you wish someone had given you five years ago, relative to your career today? Stand up for yourself.
What is your favourite pastime outside of work? Anything outside. I ride my one wheel, my bike, I go to the beach and chill out, read books, etc. Vancouver is a pretty awesome place and there is lots to do.
Cindy Au Yeung is a Chinese-Canadian editor and filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC. She has worked in post production for the past 7 years and has been a 1st Assistant Editor on various documentaries such as I AM JOHNNY CASH and scripted television series such as DATE MY DAD, HIT THE ROAD, LOUDERMILK S3, and DAY OF THE DEAD.
Most recently, she has edited an APTN Lumi webseries SHADOW OF THE ROUGAROU, produced and edited a stand-up comedy series COMEDY INVASION, and is currently editing her first feature-length film, JONAH. On the side, Cindy also makes her own documentaries involved with #Elimin8hate, an organization dedicated to eliminating anti-Asian racism through the power of film, arts, and media. Nevertheless, documentaries will always remain as Cindy’s first love into filmmaking!
Originally from Nova Scotia, Gregor moved west with music as his main passion.
Following a BA in jazz studies from Capilano University, playing and touring with bands segued into composing which eventually lead to an interest in sound design and post production for film.
In 2010 Gregor started Cinescope Sound, a boutique facility that serviced a broad array of feature films, TV series and documentaries.
In 2020 his company merged with Bionic Audio to form Maverick Post Group, a new facility built from the ground up to serve the needs of the Vancouver industry and beyond.
As a re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor Gregor is also involved in the day to day operations of running a full service post facility.
Vancouver has an incredible wealth of talent and Gregor welcomes the opportunity to play a role in advocating for this community as we continue to grow and push for new opportunities.
Caleb is a composer and musician. With an aptitude to create music that reaches diverse audiences, his range of work spans from independent projects and short films, to televised series and theatrical features. Frequently writing with his brother Brian, their work has been featured on many notable animated and live-action projects, including recent series with DreamWorks and Netflix.
Caleb has called Vancouver home since immigrating from Hong Kong in 1997 and holds a Master of Music Composition degree from the University of Toronto. He is pleased to join the VPA board to serve the growing industry in the city.
A native Canadian with an early interest in television, Keri began her career as a PA on the sets of productions shooting in Vancouver. Connecting with Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation led to a focus in animation, and a move to Los Angeles, where she landed on the pilot of The Simpsons and began a diverse career in producing and supervising post production and visual effects. With over 200 hours of network and cable television credits, career highlights include four seasons of Ugly Betty, The Outer Limits, 12 Monkeys, The Crossing, and more recently Ted Lasso and Big Sky.
Keri has developed many relationships working both on the creative and technical side of production and post, and is happiest when connecting talented people with others who share her passion for storytelling. She recently settled back home in Vancouver with her daughter Emelia, and joined the exceptional team of artists at Barnstorm Visual Effects.
Keri is a proud member of the Vancouver Post Alliance Board, Women in Animation, The Producers Guild of America, The Leo Awards Board, The Visual Effects Society and the Animation & VFX Alliance of BC.
Don’s Post Production experience includes work as a Facility Owner/Executive, Post Supervisor and Editor for over 30 years with Finale Post (Picture Shop Vancouver) and its related companies. His credits include a wide range of feature, television, commercials, music videos, and cutting-edge documentaries.
He is actively involved in the Production and Post Production community in Vancouver, and frequently travels to LA for industry relations, marketing and sales initiatives with the major studios, networks and production companies.
Don currently sits on the Board of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association (MPPIA), the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia (Leo Awards), is a Founding Director of the Vancouver Post Alliance (VPA), Founder of the Vancouver Creative Lounge, and past Chair of the Whistler Film Festival.
He is also proud of the recent work he is doing as a member of the BC Motion Picture Industry COVID-19 Best Practices Coalition and as Chair of the BC Post Production Health & Safety Task Force.
Don is passionate about seeing Vancouver’s post production community reach its full potential, and looks forward to continuing to contribute to the success of its workforce and facilities.
Michelle has been working in Vancouver’s Post Production division for the past 18+ years. She started her career working in Master Control at a local television network which threw her into the fast-paced live on-air world. After 8 years she moved onto Senior Project Management at Finale Post (Pictureshop Vancouver) and Encore (Company 3). She is currently working on the client side as a Post Coordinator/Supervisor.
Michelle prides herself on her strong work ethic and excellent management skills. This array of roles has given her a top down view of her surroundings and allows her to work in all departments of a post-productions pipeline.
Michelle’s passion is raising her 4 year old son and seeing the world through his eyes.
Buket is a Post Coordinator/Supervisor who draws on her experience from working across multiple departments of Post Production for over 15 years.
Her interest in post started in the first year of university, when she followed her passion in picture and sound editing as well as post supervising. After freelancing and managing an award-winning sound studio in her hometown of Istanbul, she moved to Vancouver in 2013, where she has since worked on a wide range of projects both in management and editorial teams. Her most recent work is the first season of Snowpiercer.
Buket’s journey with the VPA began in 2015 when she volunteered for the Events Committee and joined the VPA board in 2018. During her time as a director, she continued to work with events, support the Membership Committee, and was an integral forming member of the Mentorship Committee as well as the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Buket understands that the VPA provides a much-needed platform for our community to stay connected. As our growing community is becoming more and more diverse every day, she believes it is important to create equal opportunities for all genders, ages, ethnicities and abilities. She has a passion for promoting engagement with a more diverse community and giving voice to those who deserve greater representation.
Kelsy Wittmann has spent the past 20 years immersed in the film and television industry. She has had the privilege of working across the broad spectrum our industry has to offer; as a producer for live action, animation, and VFX projects. She is proud to have collaborated with clients such as Netflix, Marvel, EA, HBO, Paramount, and the local Atomic Cartoons. Her credit list includes high profile film projects such as Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Fast & Furious 7, 50 Shades of Grey and TV favourites such as Johnny Test, The Mist, The Order S2, and Wu Assassins. She is currently working hard at Animism Studios; where she is the Head of Production. Kelsy is a proud enabler of creative talent and technical innovators.
When Trevor isn’t finding the magic in film footage from other film projects, he’s filming his own. Trevor is an award winning filmmaker who has vast editing experience in both feature films and television. He continues to shape his editing style through genre, action and drama films. Wherever you are located, Trevor can execute your project while keeping collaboration intact. Among his many career highlights Trevor has worked with editor Dede Allen (Breakfast Club, Dog Day Afternoon, Bonnie and Clyde). In addition to working on the membership committee with the Vancouver Post Alliance, Trevor also serves as the British Columbia chair for CCE (Canadian Cinema Editors).
A native of Toronto, Sabrina moved out to Vancouver to attend UBC’s film production program. After earning her BFA, she landed her first job in the industry working in Post Production back in 2006 and has since risen to become an established, award-winning Picture Editor within the film community.
When she’s not glued to her computer, she sidelines as a voice actor for cartoons as well!
Kerry McDowall has been involved in Vancouver’s post-production sector for almost 20 years, working closely with Netflix, Disney, CBC, AMC Studios and NBCUniversal. As an Associate Producer, she leads post production departments on both series television and feature length movies, overseeing everything from budgets to final deliveries (and everything that occurs in between).
She currently dedicates her time and energy at the VPA to uniting and promoting our talented post production community and advocating for equity and inclusion in the broader film industry.
Eli started his sound career at an independent radio station in Istanbul and forged an international career in audio post-production over a decade. He has been honoured with 5 awards and 4 nominations. He worked as a Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer on films that screened at international film festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, Montreal, SXSW, and Sitges International Film Festival.
Eli holds a Diploma in Sound Engineering from SAE Sound Engineering School and a Master’s Degree in Sound Technologies from Bahcesehir University.
Besides his sound experience, he has been a part of grassroots organizations and advocacy groups about human rights and climate change for more than 15 years. He is the co-founder of a platform that aims to combat anti-Semitism. He believes in the importance of a collaborative community and has been volunteering with the VPA for 3 years.