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Blue Collar Post Collective Raises $10,000 for Emerging Talent
In its annual fundraiser, Blue Collar Post Collective raised over $10,000 and grew to over 10,000 members. Read More >>
BCPC Leadership Honored as StudioDaily Exceptional Women in Production and Post
BCPC board member and co-founder Katie Hinsen, co-president Kylee Peña, Director of Mentorship Meaghan Wilbur, and London VP Siân Fever were selected as 2018 StudioDaily Exceptional Women in Production and Post. Wilbur and Peña attended a ceremony in Hollywood. Read More >>
An Emerging Editor's First Trip to New York: Sight, Sound, and Story Recap
Brandon Marchionda was one of two recipients to be sent to NYC and Sight, Sound, and Story through BCPC's Professional Development Accessibility Program. He recaps his experience at the event and with the additional enrichment provided to him by the BCPC leadership.
BCPC Leadership Named in 2018 StudioDaily Top 50
BCPC co-president Kylee Peña and co-founder/board member Katie Hinsen were named to the StudioDaily 50 during the 2018 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The list recognizes the top technologists and creatives in the industry who are pushing the state of the creative arts.
Press Release: BCPC Expands to London
The Blue Collar Post Collective today announced the expansion of its on-the-ground activities to London, U.K., taking its signature accessible events and meet-ups to the Soho post production scene. The British edition of BCPC will be helmed by London-based editor Siân Fever.
Fever noted, “There are a number of post-related events and meet-ups here to choose from, but London has never seen anything like the BCPC. By keeping our events free and community-driven, we’re providing the access that underrepresented and underprivileged individuals need to thrive in post production. We listen to what our community wants, and we do that — no membership fees required.”
PDAP Recap: A Newbie Looks at EditFest LA
Oh. my. God. They picked me….Holy crap! They PICKED me!! I couldn’t believe it. Sitting there staring at the email a thousand thoughts went through my head. I pictured myself among legendary editors in a beautiful city I’ve never been to on the Disney Studios lot...of all places!! >READ MORE
BCPC's Katie Hinsen nominated as 'Most Inspiring Individual'
Blue Collar Post Collective founder Katie Hinsen is nominated for a NZ Innovation Award. The Awards recognize innovation that stands out and is adored by the New Zealand public.
Hinsen is a 20-year veteran of the film industry, and is considered an expert in many of the industry’s newest technologies. She helped establish the Blue Collar Post Collective - first in New York, and later in Los Angeles - which helps mentor the post production industry’s up & coming workforce. She is nominated as “Most Inspiring Individual” for the awards, which are open to voting through Friday, September 29th. >READ MORE
BLUE COLLAR POST COLLECTIVE: SUPPORTING TODAY’S EMERGING POST TALENT
Starting out as a tape op in the machine room is a common first step for a career in post production. But the path to better jobs isn’t the same now as it was twenty years ago, and that fact is part of the rationale behind the grassroots organization Blue Collar Post Collective (BCPC), which offers community and support to today’s emerging post talent. “I like everyone to keep in mind that the people coming up today have very different experiences,” says BCPC president Kylee Peña. “There is no clear ladder to climb.” >READ MORE
Opening Doors for Emerging Talent Key
International studies have shown that supporting emerging talent is a more effective way of improving diversity and sustaining the industry long-term than a top-down approach. Auckland’s Department of Post is committed to supporting New Zealand’s Screen Production industry, and have demonstrated this by introducing a number of unique initiatives targeted at bridging the gap between entry-level and established professionals in the community. >READ MORE
Blue Collar Post Collective (BCPC) Partners With NAB Show for Career Roundtables
The Blue Collar Post Collective (BCPC) will be participating as an education partner during this year’s National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in New York, a trade event for people of all areas of the broadcasting and entertainment industry. >READ MORE
NEWS: BCPC Evolves, Expands Leadership in New York and LA
July 2017: The Blue Collar Post Collective [501(c)3] announced today the revision and expansion of their leadership, including the promotion of former L.A. Vice President Kylee Peña to President of the organization. Ryan Penny will serve as New York’s VP and Chris Visser will rise to Los Angeles VP. >READ MORE
Feature: Bridging the Gap to Opportunity: A Conversation with 3 First-Time NAB Show Attendees
June 2017: Three recipients of Professional Development Accessibility Fund financial aid for the 2017 NAB Show talk to Creative COW about their first-time experience at the show and how this opportunity has changed their careers for the better. Read More on Creative COW >>
NAB 2016: Post Perspective Interview with Katie Hinsen
Post production veteran Katie Hinsen, senior finishing artist at Light Iron in NYC, talks about the grass roots organization Blue Collar Post Collective and its program for low-income post pros who might not be able to attend shows like NAB without some financial ads.
NAB For Free: How BCPC is Eliminating Financial Barriers for Trade Shows
March 2017: An interview with PDAP creator Katie Hinsen on why the program exists, how it works, and why it's important for the future of post production. Read more at Creative COW >>
Blue Collar Post Collective Appoints Board Gains Not-For-ProfitStatus
Two years ago, the Blue Collar Post Collective (BCPC) formed in New York City. It was created by young post professionals who wanted to promote a feeling of community and camaraderie. They started small with meet-ups in local pubs, and then they grew by inviting manufactures to take part and share info about their tools. Then came tech panels. Now they are expanding further with the appointment of an executive committee, various sub-committees and a board.
In addition, the group has also been awarded not-for-profit status as an organization, which allows the BCPC to accept funding and donations to develop additional programs that will assist low-income post pros in accessing resources.
“It is part of our mission to make sure we never charge for membership or entry to our events,” explains BCPC co-president Janis Vogel. “Although there is increasing support for freelancers and inclusivity in the film and television industry, there are still significant challenges to finding a financially sustainable career path in post production. By achieving not-for-profit status for BCPC, we are able to receive grants and funding to launch programs that directly benefit those in the post industry who need it most.”
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BCPC member Eugene Vernikov blogs from Manhattan Edit Workshop's event Sight Sound & Story
Just over a week ago, I sat it in on a number of panels at the Sight, Sound & Story event. All provided invaluable insights into the editing and creation of stories in four major sub-genres of entertainment editing — reality television, documentary, television (broadcast/streaming) and narrative.
The Sight Sound and Story event, organized by Manhattan Edit Workshop took place at the NYIT Auditorium in New York City. The first panel was on reality TV editing, which included Alanna Yudin (Ink Master, Mob Wives), Joe Schuck (Alaskan Bush People, Best Funeral Ever) and Julie “Bob” Lombardi (Teen Mom OG, Town of the Living Dead). While I’m not a huge fan of what reality TV has to offer I did find myself fascinated with the world of reality TV editors. The amount of creativity and originality they use for their edits amazed me. It was as if they could manipulate reality itself — helping create a more dramatic and interesting story.
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The growing grassroots group made up of New York-based young post professionals, the Blue Collar Post Collective (BCPC), will be having its post-NAB meet-up on April 23 in Manhattan. BCPC member William Rogers (pictured above) will be at NAB in Las Vegas, blogging for both the BCPC and postPerspective. In addition to reporting what he sees at the show, Rogers will be live tweeting while in Vegas and he’s encouraging you to tweet to@BCPCollective and suggest companies and product demos to visit. Rogers will then provide feedback via social media.
BCPC member Will Rogers blog posts from NAB:
1. A First of Trips
2. NAB Day 1: Me Myself and Monday
3. NAB We are a Lucky Bunch of Nerds
4. NAB Wrap Up: The Final Days
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Heidelberg, Germany-born and Martha’s Vineyard-raised Janis Vogel now resides in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, making her living editing documentaries, television documentary series, experimental films, fiction, music videos and promos.
In addition to Vogel’s broad background, she is on the leadership committee of the Blue Collar
Post Collective, a group of young post production professionals who have been having at
first informal and now more formal meet-ups in New York City.
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4 Feb 2015 NEW YORK — More than 60 young people from throughout New York's post production community got together last night at Amity Hall to network and celebrate the Blue Collar Post Collective's 2015 launch. The organization’s newly-appointed leadership committee of Katie Hinsen, James Reyes, Janis Vogel, Matthew Levy, Michael Hernandez and Pat Gerrity were on hand. The Blue Collar Post Collective is an accessible and focused grassroots initiative, supporting the younger generation of post production professionals in New York. The group got its start in 2014 as a small social meet up group and has since grown to over 250 members. The leadership committee is working with post houses and other industry organizations to foster education and career opportunities. You can learn more at the group’s Facebook Page.
17 Feb 2015 NEW YORK — The Blue Collar Post Collective is holding its 2015 launch party on Monday, February 23rd in New York City. The newly appointed leadership committee will be there and will detail the Collective’s plans for 2015. Members will also be on-hand, as the event is primarily social, giving young people in the post industry an opportunity to meet, network and share knowledge. The event will be held at Amity Hall (80 W.3rd Street) at 7pm. Those interested in attending can register online.
