Calgary Economic Development presents this panel on post-production in Alberta.

“We’ll fix it in post” is a familiar promise, but what does the future of post-production look like in Alberta?

As Alberta’s screen industry continues to grow, so does the opportunity to strengthen the post-production ecosystem and build sustainable careers for the next generation of editors and post-production professionals. This panel brings together industry leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector.

The conversation will explore stronger mentorship and career pathways for emerging talent, including paid assisting roles and meaningful knowledge transfer. It will also look at how Alberta can build a more connected post-production ecosystem and become a stronger part of the conversation when producers are planning to shoot here.

And, of course, one of the industry’s biggest emerging questions is AI in the edit suite. What role should these tools play, and how can we embrace innovation while protecting the value of human creativity and craft?

Whether you’re entering the post-production sector, building a career, producing a project, or looking to strengthen Alberta’s screen industry, this is a conversation about what comes after production—and how we can make it work better for everyone.

[PANELIST] Sarah Taylor, CCE is an award-winning editor and filmmaker drawn to stories about what lights people up. Her work has screened at festivals including Tribeca, TIFF, and Sundance, and aired on CBC, BBC, PBS, APTN, and AMI. She recently completed her debut feature documentary, INVISIBLE IMAGINATION, currently screening at festivals and airing on CBC in early 2027.

[PANELIST] Dan McManus has over 20 years of experience as a music supervisor and voice director in the commercial, film and television industry. Dan’s credits include work for ESPN, RBC, Air Canada, Telus, IOC, Paramount Pictures and Volkswagon. As a music supervisor and voice-director, his work has won multiple top honours at the MAS Awards, AMPIA and Marketing Awards as well as nominations for Sports Emmy’s.

[PANELIST] Mark Wood is the Vice-chair of the Alberta Post Production Association and a partner and general manager of Studio Post in Edmonton.

[MODERATOR] Lisa Moreau Webber serves as the  Specialist, Creative Industries at Calgary Economic Development.