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As a proud community partner, the VPA is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Women in Post program!
The Women in Post program offers higher-level industry access and professional development for emerging to mid-level women-identifying and non-binary creatives working in all areas of post-production.
The programming includes strategic learning modules, creative and technical skills building, and hands-on mentorship with a post-production company, as well as opportunities to shadow roles related to post-production.
Applications will close on July 23rd, 2026, at 5 PM.
To learn more about Women In Post, visit their website: academy.ca/programs/womeninpost
And spread the word about this amazing program!
PRIDE ASADA
Happy Pride Month, VPA! Save the date — VPA Pride Asada
We’re so excited to announce our Pride event next month: the VPA Pride Asada!
Trout Lake Park, Vancouver, BC
July 30th 5:00pm – 7:00pm
A carne asada is more than just a meal — it’s a Mexican tradition rooted in community, family, and welcoming people in, like they belong. That’s exactly the spirit we want to bring to this event: a clear, joyful show of allyship and support for our 2SLGBTQIA+ members, hosted with the warmth and openness of a backyard asada.
This is a family-friendly event, with:
Carne and vegetarian tacos
Handmade tortillas
Mexican street corn
Fun activities for the kids
Space is limited, so stay tuned for RSVP details coming soon!
Happy Pride Month, VPA — we can’t wait to celebrate with you.
🌱 Sustainable post‑production isn’t just good for the planet – it’s good for the bottom line.
Join Reel Green™ and the Vancouver Post Alliance for a Lunch + Learn featuring two New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Vancouver case studies on how energy‑efficient post-production studios can reduce emissions and operating costs.
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Location: Online
Registration: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/…#/registration
📷 ASH (2019) Photo Credit: Craig Pulsifer
205 people. One patio. Countless conversations.
On June 1, we had the pleasure of welcoming over 200 members of Vancouver’s post-production community to another sold-out VPA Summer BBQ at Craft Beer Market in English Bay.
From reconnecting with colleagues and making new connections to enjoying great food, drinks, and one of the best waterfront views in the city, it was a fantastic way to kick off the summer together.
We’re also proud to share that, thanks to your generosity, we raised $1,500 for the BC Cancer Foundation through our raffle fundraiser! Congratulations to our raffle winners, and a huge thank you to our generous prize donors: Western Imperial, Line 21, and Oddfellows.
Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the support of our volunteers, sponsors, dedicated VPA team, and, most importantly, our incredible members. Thank you for celebrating with us, for supporting one another, and for being part of the Vancouver Post Alliance community. We can’t wait to do it again next year!
This event is for VES and VPA Members only. VPA members, please use the promo code
(emailed April 10th) at checkout for a free ticket to the event!
Save the Date: Vancouver Post Alliance Annual General Meeting
Monday, April 27
6:30 PM
Creekside Community Centre, Vancouver
We’d love for you to join us.
Join us for the Vancouver Post Alliance Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 27. Exclusively for VPA members, the AGM is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and board representatives, hear about the work and initiatives the VPA has undertaken over the past year, and learn about our plans for the year ahead.
We’ll also share an overview of each committee’s work and introduce the nominees for the 2026 Board of Directors, giving members a chance to meet them in person before casting their vote.
Interested in helping shape the future of the VPA? Applications for board nominations open March 27, and voting for the new Board of Directors will take place online following the AGM.
After the meeting, we’ll continue the conversation with a Town Hall discussion, where members are invited to ask questions, share feedback, and bring forward ideas. Your perspective helps shape the direction of the VPA, and we’d love to hear from you.
Warm regards,
The VPA Board of Directors
ANATOMY OF AN INDIE
Inside the Post of Award-Winning Film, “Akashi”
Ever wondered how an award-winning indie film comes together in post?
Join the Vancouver Post Alliance for a behind-the-scenes conversation with the team behind “Akashi”, winner of the Borsos Award for Best Canadian Feature (Whistler 2025) and Audience Choice at VIFF.
Writer/Director Mayumi Yoshida, Producer/Editor Nach Dudsdeemaytha, and David Tomiak of Elemental Post will discuss their creative post-production process, the film’s festival journey, and the realities of independent filmmaking.
Moderated by Marena Dix.
Culture Lab at The Cultch
Thursday, April 2
Doors 6:30 pm, Panel 7–8 pm
Industry reception & networking to follow
November 12:
Panel Discussion: What AI Means to Stakeholders in the Entertainment Industry
December 11:
The VPA Holiday Party!
Save the date for the Annual VPA Holiday Party, which will be held on Dec. 11th at Portside! More info to come!
October 20 via Zoom:
Student Talk – School’s Done, What Comes Next?
VPA is once again offering this FREE career development webinar perfect for the next wave of Vancouver’s Post talent. “School’s Done, What Comes Next?” will give film students and recent grads a chance to learn from a panel of established Post pros. How did their careers get started? What are the best first steps? Where’s the Post field headed? Oct 20 on Zoom.
October 11:
THE VPA AND VIFF PROUDLY PRESENT
– Bringing Monsters to Life
The VPA is thrilled to support VIFF and our community of local filmmakers. This year, we are presenting Bringing Monsters to Life, featuring VFX Supervisor Dennis Berardi, VFX Supervisor for Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.
Straight from the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival, Berardi will sit down with us on October 11 to discuss his belief that spectacular effects must always serve the narrative. Join us as he shares insights from his work, exploring how modern VFX techniques honour the legacy of practical effects while opening new storytelling possibilities.
Moderated by Michael Cliett, VFX Supervisor, Shōgun
October 8:
VIFF Industry Talk – Crafting the Cut. Post-Production as Creative Authorship
Featuring three VPA Members, this Industry panel explores the creative power of sound, colour, and VFX, and how AI is transforming workflows with innovation and sustainability.
Moderated by VPA Chair Kelsy Wittmann, speakers include VPA Board Member Edward J Douglas, VFX supervisor on independent and feature films including with Neon and A24; VPA Member Hugh Wielenga, two-time Emmy-nominated Sound Designer; Patrick Gong, Vancouver-based colourist with work on CBC, Telus, and global festivals; and Noah Rogers, Production Sustainability Manager and Chair of the DGC BC Sustainability Committee, who has led clean-tech initiatives with studios such as Disney and ABC.
October 8 @1:45PM – Beaumont Studios, Vancouver
Access this and other Industry Talks with a VIFF Artist and Industry Pass.
Join us for two interesting and informative discussion on new initiatives for post workflows on Thursday, October 2nd.
Avid – From Rough Cut to Final Frame: AI’s Role in the New Editorial Workflow A practical exploration of how AI is enhancing—not replacing—editorial creativity in modern Audio & video post-production. What tools are working, what’s hype, and how professionals are adapting. Presented by Guillaume Aubuchon of Avid.
Dolby – Not Just for Blockbusters:
A grounded, technical look at integrating Dolby Atmos in post & music recording studios – what it really takes, and how to get started. Cutting through the mystique and discovering how immersive audio is becoming more accessible for all budgets. Presented by Greg “Strike” Chin of Dolby.
Doors open at 5pm for networking and cocktails, with the first presentation starting at 6:30 pm.
• Free for VPA members (use the code in your inbox!)• $15 for non-members
Tickets can be purchased HERE
Come and march with VPA at the Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday, August 3rd!
VPA will be participating in the Vancouver Pride Parade for the first time, and we would love for you to join us!
On Sunday, August 3rd, we will march in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, celebrating inclusion and coming together for a fun and meaningful day. This is a wonderful opportunity to honour the diversity within our industry and to ensure that everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.
Whether this is your first Pride Parade or you have attended before, we invite you to walk with us and represent VPA. It’s a chance to demonstrate that we are a community that stands up for what matters.
If you have any questions or would like to participate, please email marketingcoordinator@vancouverpostalliance.com
VPA Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, April 29th at 7 pm
Creekside Community Recreation Center
Exclusively for VPA Members
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) provides a valuable opportunity for you to engage with the current board members, learn about our activities over the past year, and discuss our future initiatives. We will also give you a better understanding of each committee’s responsibilities and invite you to submit your nominations for the new board of directors to succeed our outgoing volunteers.
Following the AGM, there will be a Town Hall meeting, during which you can ask questions and share your thoughts and new ideas. We welcome your feedback and hope to see you all there in person!
Save The Date – Filmmaker’s Talk: The Monkey
Co-hosted by the VPA and the VES
March 17th at VFS Theatre, from 6:30 pm
Ed Douglas – VFX Supervisor, Greg Ng & Graham Fortin – Picture Editors
$5 for members, $15 for non-members
SOLD OUT! - Thank you!
Celebrate the festive season with your friends and colleagues a the VPA’s annual holiday party on December 3, 2024 starting at 7:00 PM.
Register soon because space is limited and tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets are $12 to current VPA members in good standing and limited to one per person.
$40 for non-members.
Happy Holidays to you all!
Come and march with VPA at the Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday, August 3rd!
VPA will be participating in the Vancouver Pride Parade for the first time, and we would love for you to join us!
On Sunday, August 3rd, we will march in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, celebrating inclusion and coming together for a fun and meaningful day. This is a wonderful opportunity to honour the diversity within our industry and to ensure that everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.
Whether this is your first Pride Parade or you have attended before, we invite you to walk with us and represent VPA. It’s a chance to demonstrate that we are a community that stands up for what matters.
If you have any questions or would like to participate, please email marketingcoordinator@vancouverpostalliance.com
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Vancouver Post Alliance is a proud sponsor of The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival, returning October 14–18! VHS brings audiences, filmmakers, and industry professionals together for five unforgettable days of premieres, filmmaker Q&As, industry events, and the best in independent horror cinema.
From emerging Canadian voices to international genre programming, VHS centers on bold films, engaged audiences, and meaningful connections between filmmakers and the horror fans who support their work.
🩸 All tickets are now on sale! Check out the link in our Bio.
@vancouverhorrorshow #horrorfilm #filmfestival #vpa #CanadianFilm #VancouverEvents
Oct 2
👀 Tune In
Whatcha Want
Feature Film
When a young trophy wife and recent immigrant from Hong Kong uncovers her wealthy husband’s betrayal, she reignites her passion for dance, forcing her to choose between the life she was given and the liberation she longs for.
Manifesting the rhythm and charm of Vancouver’s city streets, this earnest drama from acclaimed writer-director Mina Shum (Meditation Park, VIFF 2017) brings a zesty hip-hop flavour to her signature themes of self-discovery, personal liberation, and female solidarity in the Asian diaspora.
After premiering at TIFF last month, Mina Shum’s newest movie will have four showings at VIFF! Standby tickets are still available for October 2nd, 7th and 11th, with the 2nd and 7th hosting a filmmaker Q&A.
For more information about ticket purchasing or the full VIFF 2026 roster, visit the link in our bio!
Whatcha Want was entirely posted in Vancouver, and we congratulate all who were involved. Visit our website for the full list!. Link in Bio!
#TUNEIN #VancouverPost #PostProduction #WhatchaWant
Oct 1
The Unseen Soundtrack
Join us for an Artist & Industry panel featuring VPA members Natasha Duprey, Shayla Swanson, Eimear MacCarrick and Julia Niendorf at VIFF Artists & Industry 2026.
What happens to music between the creative decision and the final mix?
Go inside one of filmmaking’s least-discussed creative processes with two music editors, a music supervisor, and a post-production supervisor whose credits span Backrooms, The Monkey, My Life with the Walter Boys, Heretic, Allegiance, A Nice Indian Boy, and Mafia Most Wanted.
From the first temp track and early conversations with filmmakers through original score, song licensing, music editing, picture changes, technical delivery, and the final mix, discover the complex journey music takes before it reaches an audience.
This panel pulls back the curtain on the collaboration, problem-solving, and countless creative decisions happening behind the scenes—and the often-unseen team responsible for making music and picture work seamlessly together.
Date: Tuesday, Oct 6th
Location: Performance Works
Time: 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Moderator: Bailey Garno
Speakers: Natasha Duprey, Shayla Swanson, Eimear MacCarrick and Julia Niendorf
This talk is part of the VIFF Artist & Industry Series. Get access to Artist & Industry events throughout the festival by purchasing an Artist & Industry Pass.
VPA Member Perk: Save 20% on an Artist & Industry Pass. Check your inbox for details!
Get your Artist & Industry Pass at our link in bio.
You can also explore the full Artist & Industry programming available to passholders also available in our bio.
Presented by APM and supported by Vancouver Post Alliance
#VIFF #VIFFamp #ArtistandIndustryPass #vpa
Sep 28
👀 TUNE IN
Crew Girl
Streaming on Netflix Now!�
After being disgraced by her father’s financial fraud, a teen girl must escape with her mother to a small town where she ends up being the only female rower on the team at her new prep school. Crew Girl tells the story of Teagan Tao (Martineau), a gifted 16-year-old single sculler whose promising future is derailed by a family scandal.
This series was proudly posted in British Columbia. Visit the VPA website for the full local crew! Link in Bio.
#tuneIn #vpa #vncouverPost #CrewGirl #PostProduction #Netflix
Sep 21
The VPA and Creative BC proudly present
VHS Panel Series: THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF HORROR
How does a great horror film earn an audience’s attention before the story has barely begun?
The First Five Minutes of Horror brings together writer-directors Zach Lipovsky (Final Destination Bloodlines, Freaks), Eli Craig (Clown in a Cornfield, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil) and Rachel Talalay (Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Tank Girl and the upcoming YAGA) and editor Greg Ng (Backrooms, Longlegs).
Using opening sequences from specific films as a jumping-off point, the conversation will explore how filmmakers establish tone, character, stakes, visual language, pacing and genre promise — and how the choices made in a film’s opening moments can shape everything that follows.
October 16 at 11:00 AM PST
🎟️ Tickets available at link in bio!
#vancouverhorrorshow #VPA #creativeBC
Sep 17
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VPA is excited to support the 2026 Vancouver Queer Film Festival!
This year’s festival brings together 87 films exploring the many ways queer people imagine, build, celebrate, challenge, and care for their communities.
As a community partner for the Closing Night film, VPA has a limited number of tickets to share with our members!
👉️ VPA MEMBERS: Comment below if you’d like to attend! Members can claim up to 2 tickets per person, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can also check out the full 2026 VQFF programme at our link in Bio and find something to feast on.
We hope to see you there!
#VQFF #VPA #VancouverQueerFilmFestival
Sep 10
👀
TUNE IN
By Any Means
Now in theatres near you (Cineplex)
A notorious mafia hitman and a young Black FBI agent team up to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi.
Post-Production Producer: VPA Member Andria Spring
To watch the trailer, visit our website at the link in our Bio!
#byanymeans #vpa #PostProduction #vancouverpost #FilmINdustry #TuneIn
Sep 9
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Interested in helping shape Vancouver’s independent film community?
The Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) is looking for three Festival Co-Directors to help bring its 2027 festival to life!
VSFF is seeking:
• Co-Director, Programming — Lead film submissions, selection, and programming, and help shape industry programming.
• Co-Director, Development & Communications — Lead fundraising, sponsorships, grants, marketing, and communications.
• Co-Director, Operations — Oversee festival production, venues, scheduling, events, administration, and finances.
The roles run September 2026–August 2027, with a time commitment of approximately 5–25 hours per week, depending on the festival cycle. Most work can be done remotely, with some Vancouver meetings and events.
These are volunteer positions with a $500 honorarium, and all three Co-Directors will need to be in Vancouver for the 2027 festival in May.
👉️ Apply by September 7, 2026
Send a cover letter and resume to board@vsff.com.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Pass this along!
👉️ See the individual role descriptions for more details. Link in our Bio!
#VSFF #FilmJobs #FIlmIndustry #VancouverFilm #VPA
Aug 28
