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WHAT WE DO
VANCOUVER POST ALLIANCE
The VPA represents the interests of the Post Production industry in British Columbia.
We aim to promote and market our talent, create a platform to exchange knowledge, aid professional development,
and provide a forum for networking and collaboration. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages,
supports, and celebrates the diverse voices within our community, as we believe we are all stronger together.
WHAT WE DO
VANCOUVER POST ALLIANCE
The VPA represents the interests of the Post Production industry and it’s working professionals in BC.
We aim to promote and market our talent, create a platform to exchange knowledge, aid professional development, and provide a forum for networking and collaboration. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices within our community, as we believe
we are all stronger together!
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TUNE IN: SCHOOL SPIRITS S3
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 [ā¦]
TUNE IN: WILD CARDS S3
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 [ā¦]
Featured Member: Shayla Swanson
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 [ā¦]
GOOD NEWS: Flow Post Partners Launch New Vancouver Facility
WEBSITE Big congratulations to Flow Post Partners on the launch of their brand-new Vancouver facility.ā Flow Post Partners ā a fresh creative collaboration between top post-production teams in Vancouver and Hollywood ā celebrated their opening with a packed Open House, drawing [ā¦]
GOOD NEWS: IN THE ROOM Wins Audience Award at VIFF
STREAM ON THE NFB SITE Five Afghan women share their powerful stories of defiance and resilience in IN THE ROOM ā a new feature documentary by Brishkay Ahmed, produced by the National Film Board of Canada. Ā In The Room [ā¦]
TUNE IN: Keeper
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 [ā¦]
Featured Member: HishamĀ Billal
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 [ā¦]
TUNE IN: Eternity
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, [ā¦]
TUNE IN: After The Hunt
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 [ā¦]
Opportunities in Post:
- Elemental Post is looking for a Project Manager to join their team.
Detailed job description and requirements here
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- Pacific Wild is looking for a feature documentary Video Editor.
Detailed job description here
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VPA Message from the Chair: January 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 [ā¦]VPA Message from the Chair: December 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 [ā¦]VPA Message from the Chair: October 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 [ā¦]VPA Message from the Chair: July 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 [ā¦]
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Wild Cards S3ļæ½New season premieres TODAY on @thecwā
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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 Gianniotti), a by-the-book, sardonic cop.ā
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Season 3: Max is now an official police consultant, and her world is upended when Ellis returns to the force, and her mom suddenly reappears after faking her death 15 years ago to escape a dangerous crime lord.ā
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Click on the link in our bio for info on the VPA talent behind the season and for the official trailer! ā
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Jan 26
Featured Member: Shayla Swansonā
Music Editorā
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This month, weāre spotlighting Shayla Swanson, a Music Editor with six years of experience in post-production and a deep love for storytelling through sound. One of her favourite projects to date is Creepshowāa perfect fit for her enthusiasm for zombies, ghosts, monsters, and the legacy of George A. Romero.ā
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Shayla got her start in music editing working alongside one of her favourite collaborators and mentors, Hal Beckett, and credits the support, encouragement, and strong sense of connection within Vancouverās music editing community as what makes the work especially meaningful to her.ā
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She joined the Vancouver Post Alliance for exactly that reason: community. Inspired most by her familyāwhom she describes as hardworking, gritty, optimistic, and endlessly supportiveāShayla brings the same energy and dedication to her craft.ā
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If given the chance to work on any project ever made, sheād happily say yes to anything A24. Outside the studio, youāll likely find her enjoying great coffee, getting lost in a book, or at a metal show.ā
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Her personal mantra says it all: āThe four Dās of successādesire, dedication, determination, and discipline.āā
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Visit the link in our Bio for the full in-depth interview with Shayla. ā
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#vpa #featuredMember #postproduction #musicEditor #filmindustry
Jan 23
š½ļø SCREENING OF āNOPEā at The Park!ā
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Oscar-winning writer-director Jordan Peele disrupted and redefined modern horror with titles like GET OUT and US. In 2022, he re-imagined the summer movie with a new pop nightmare: the expansive horror epic, NOPE.ā
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The newly reopened @parktheatrevancouver has begun hosting special screenings featuring notable industry professionals. Kicking off the series this Sunday is a screening of Nope, followed by a Q&A with Jordan Peele`s editor Nicholas Monsour (Us, Nickel Boys).ā
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The discussion will be moderated by our very own Vancouver-based editor and long-time VPA member @greg_ng_editor (Longlegs, The Monkey).ā
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Sunday, Jan 25 at the Park Theatreā
Doors open 6:45 pm & screening 7:15 pm ā
Tickets are on sale at the link in our bio!ā
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#nope #nicholasmonsour #editor #JordanPeele #film #horror #VPA
Jan 20
šļø LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!ā
VPA Speed Mentoring: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 @ 7:30 PMā
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šļø Registration Deadline: January 23, 2026ā
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Ready to spark new connections and level up your post-production career?ā Speed Mentoring is a fast-paced, high-impact networking event where emerging talent meets seasoned industry pros for focused, one-on-one conversations.ā
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Rotate through multiple mentors ā picture editors, re-recording mixers, VFX producers, post supervisors, composers, and more ā with 5 minutes at each table to ask questions, get personalized advice, and discover new career pathways.ā
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This event is the perfect way to explore whether the VPA Spring Mentorship Program is right for you. Youāll get a firsthand feel for the programās goals before applications open ā and unlike the Spring program, this session spans all post-production sectors.ā
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šļø When: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026ā
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šļø Registration Deadline: January 23, 2026ā
Spots are limited for both mentors and mentees ā everyone must register in advance so we can tailor the evening.ā *No VPA membership required for this event*ā
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šļø Visit our website for eligibility guidelines and to register as a mentor or mentee. Link in bio!ā ā
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#vancouverpostalliance #vancouver #filmindustry #networking #mentorship #editor #sounddesign #sound #vfx #visualeffects #tv #filmmaking #filmcommunity #editing #vpa
Jan 19
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The Wellness Show: January 31 ā February 1 ā
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As part of our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, weāre pleased to share details about the 33rd Annual Wellness Show, a long-running event focused on holistic health, balance, and accessible lifestyle choices.ā
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For more than three decades, the Wellness Show has offered a space to explore a wide range of perspectives on well-being, bringing together 250+ exhibitors, 50+ speakers, and interactive experiences that reflect the diversity of approaches to health, nutrition, movement, and sustainable living.ā
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The event offers opportunities to:
ā¢ Learn from wellness practitioners and thought leaders
ā¢ Discover inclusive, innovative products and services
ā¢ Engage in live demos and hands-on experiences
ā¢ Explore different pathways to balance, self-care, and healthy livingā
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Weāre sharing this event as a resource for those interested in broad, community-based approaches to wellness that support different needs, backgrounds, and lifestyles.ā
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#CommunityWellness #WellnessShow #HealthyLiving #Accessibility ā
Jan 15
š¬ Industry Spotlight: EditCon 2026
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The Vancouver Post Alliance is pleased to help spread the word about EditCon 2026, presented by the Canadian Cinema Editors (CCE)āthe ninth annual conference dedicated to the art and craft of picture editing.
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February 6ā8, 2026ā
Virtual + In-Person Events in Toronto, MontrĆ©al, Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax & Winnipegā
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EditCon brings together post-production professionals from across Canada and beyond to celebrate the creative voices shaping storytelling through editing. With Canada continuing to set a global standard in post-productionāfrom editors and sound professionals to VFX artistsāthis yearās conference highlights the impact, innovation, and artistry of the talent behind the screen.ā
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The 2026 program features a mix of online and in-person panel discussions exploring editing across genres and formats, including film, documentary, television, and assisting. Itās an opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and gain insight into the evolving craft of post-production.ā
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Virtual panels released: February 6thā
In-Person Events: February 7thā
Virtual Breakout Rooms: February 8thā
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Find out more and purchase tickets at our link in bio!ā
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#EditCon2026 #CanadianCinemaEditors #PostProduction #FilmEditing #VancouverFilm
Jan 15
š£ Submissions Open for GEMSā Genre Film Lab!ā
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The Genre Film Lab is an accelerator program designed to support the development of feature films by providing effective finance, packaging and pitching strategies for female and gender-diverse filmmakers whose projects are at an advanced stage of development.ā
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Genre films can be (but are not limited to): westerns, horror, science fiction, fantasy, dark/surreal, comedy, and thrillersā¦ or a combination of these!ā
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The Genre Film Lab program will begin in May with a tailored masterclass and will culminate in a dedicated pitch session at the FrontiĆØres International Co-Production Market in July.ā
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Please note that applicants must be GEMS Members. For any questions regarding access needs or other barriers to participation, please contact @gemsvancouver.ā
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Submissions open until February 21 at the link in our Bio!ā
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#GEMSVancouver #GenreFilmLab #EquityInFilm #VancouverFilm #FilmWorkshop
Jan 14
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The MENA Film Festival starts tomorrow!ā
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January 15ā23: Vancouver + Online Streamingā
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The 7th edition of the MENA Film Festival is back! MENA 2026 showcases 40+ short and feature films from MENA/SWANA (Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia) communities worldwide.ā
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Opening Night is at the Vancouver Playhouse on Jan 15, featuring the Crush Bundle of shorts and a live performance by Sudanda, with regular screenings returning to the festivalās longtime home at the VIFF Centreāplus online streaming for broader access.ā
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šļø Celebrate powerful storytelling, diverse voices, and bold cinema from across the MENA/SWANA region. Get your passes and individual screening tickets now at the link in our bio!ā
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#MENAfilmfestival #MENA2026 #vancouverfilmfestival
Jan 14
