Carl Bessai's REPEATERS at Post Modern Sound
We are in the midst of the final mix on Carl Bessai's latest feature, Repeaters. This finely tuned thriller features an assemble cast of drug addicts in rehab who are united in a seemingly endless recurrence of the same day. Repeaters will premiere during a special presentation series of veteran Canadian filmmakers at the Toronto International Film Festival. Congratulations, Carl!

Renowned producing and writing partners, Dan Angel and Billy Brown, bring Vancouver its latest series The Haunting Hour. Similar to Outer Limits but for kids, every episode of The Haunting Hour will be its own spooky story with new characters. The HUB TV Network (formerly Discovery Kids) will air The Haunting Hour starting this fall. Sound post on the first of the 18 half-hour episodes will begin at Post Modern in September.

CTV has renewed Brent Butt's hilarious series, HICCUPS, for another season. Congratulations to Brent, David Storey, Arvi Liimatainen and Laura Lightbown! Their winning combination assured the second season: a rare success story in Canada's current broadcast market. We look forward to welcoming the series back this fall!

Independent filmmaker, Michael Simard, is one step closer to completing his debut feature, BRUNO'S BLUES. Slated for audio post starting later this month, the film is a comedic profile of a struggling but exceedingly talented jazz musician. The film stars real life musician, Bruno Hubert, along with an ensemble of other skilled jazz players.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

We are very happy to report that two of this year's pilots have gone to series: Shattered and Hiccups, each for 13 episodes. Post Modern has recently wrapped the final mix on Hiccups and the first mix on Shattered.

Brent Butt has delivered a hilarious follow-up to his Corner Gas legacy. The first season of Hiccups features Butt's signature humour and the gifted performance of his co-star, Nancy Robertson as Millie Upton. CTV's promotion of the new series during the Olympics is partly credited for the premiere's record breaking audience of 1.9 million. Everyone involved is very hopeful the series will be renewed.

Shattered's dark storylines offer stark contrast to the lightness of Hiccups. The action-packed crime drama stars Callum Keith Rennie as Ben Sullivan, a homicide detective who has multiple personality disorder. Shattered is produced by Force Four Entertainment and will air on Global later this year.

Post Modern is well into post on the latest edition of Max Steel. Our work began in February with a series of interstitials and will wind up with the final mix on the movie in July. James Fonnyadt is back on board to sound design. These shows are intense but Post Modern's creative formula has proven to be a winner for Rainmaker Animation and their client, Mattel.

Post Modern welcomes Bernie Melanson and Aaron Gilbert and their TV movie, Paradox. Brenton Spencer directed this sci-fi action thriller starring Kevin Sorbo, a familiar face in the halls of Post Modern. Sorbo plays homicide detective Sean Nault, a cop on a parallel Earth whose technology is powered by magic. Post will continue on Paradox through May.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Congratulations to the Post Modern Sound team who received a Gemini nomination for Best Sound In A Dramatic Program for their work on the TV Movie, Elijah. Our nominees include Ken Biehl, Stephen Cheung, Ian Emberton, Don Harrison, Ian Mackie and Greg Stewart.

We are thrilled to have the fine cast from Fringe gracing our ADR stages for Season 2 of the successful series. Post Modern's purpose-built and dedicated looping stages are unique in the city.

We welcome back Carl Bessai with his follow-up feature to Mothers & Daughters. Fathers & Sons is the male equivalent of its sister film but has a very different sensibility befitting the nature of male relationships. Post Modern will begin audio post this month.

Post Modern Sound is very pleased to welcome Big Bad Boo Studios and their new animated series, 1001 Nights. The classic tales of the Arabian Nights are spun into cartoon stories designed for a young audience. Big Bad Boo Principals Shabnam Rezaei and Aly Jetha brought on board Producer Charmaine Lazaro and Director Chad Van De Keere to guide the new series. We look forward to a fun-filled season of genies, mermaids, emperors, thieves and more!

Crescent Entertainment has brought another pilot to life. In stark contrast to their dark and mysterious pilot, The Cult, from earlier this year, Fancy is a hilarious and colourful half-hour of laughs. Fancy is written and directed by Wendy Hopkins. The pilot's namesake Maureen Fancy (Kate Hewlett) is the perfect and perky Queen Maureen on a kids' TV show but in her off-screen life is full of insecurities. Jana Peck and Patrick McKenna round out the lead cast and bring a zany influence to the mix.

At summer's end 20th Century Fox returned to Post Modern for Flicka 2. When skateboarder Carrie McLaughlin (Tammin Sursok) is forced to live at her estranged father's ranch, she finds a kinship with a wild horse named Flicka who is equally unhappy. The Post Modern crew enjoyed working with Director Michael Damian and his wife, Producer Janeen Damian. The pair brought knowledge, creativity and levity to the audio post process.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Nickleodeon has ordered 26 episodes of Tommy Lynch Co.'s The Troop. The half-hour kids' show follows Jake (Nick Purcell), a typical teenager struggling through adolescence, who dreams of creating his own comic book. His school counsellor (John Marshall Jones) recruits him into the Troop, a secret society that protects the world from the monsters that walk among us. Teaming with the smart, athletic and popular Hayley (Gage Golightly) and annoying paranormal expert Felix (David Del Rio), Jake discovers a whole new existence. Larry Sugar's No Equal Entertainment is producing the series.

CTV has ordered 13 episodes of Hiccups, Brent Butt's new half-hour comedy. The series stars Corner Gas' Nancy Robertson, who plays the role of Millie Upton, a children's author with anger management issues which she says cause "hiccups," outbursts she can't control. She seeks the assistance of a self-appointed life coach played by Brent. Laura Lightbown and David Storey are executive producers.

CanWest Global has ordered 13 hours of Shattered. Starring Callum Keith Rennie and directed by Bobby Roth, Shattered follows the exploits of Kyle Logan, a brilliant detective, whose multiple-personality-disorder has a major impact on his job. Shattered is produced by E1 Entertainment and Force Four Films Ltd.

Post Modern joined forces with Rainmaker Entertainment to complete the next chapter in the Max Steel library with the latest feature, Max Steel: Balance of Power. James Fonnyadt brought his powerhouse of sound design to the project. Working closely with Mattel producers, Audu Paden and Vincent Edwards, and Director, Greg Richardson, James crafted the myriad design elements including the signature toy sounds and the cast of evil creatures. The final mix rocked the studio!

Ubisoft premiered Splinter Cell: Conviction at Microsoft's E3 convention in Los Angeles. Post Modern Sound had the opportunity to provide the sound design and mix for the Splinter Cell trailer produced by Rainmaker Entertainment. The trailer opened Ubisoft's presentation followed by a detailed demonstration of the game. View trailer for Splinter Cell.

The crew at Post Modern Sound has been nominated for their outstanding achievements in eight categories. The award recipients will be announced at the Leo Award Ceremonies on Friday May 8th at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. Good Luck!

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Excellent pilots abound this season and Post Modern has had the good fortune of posting three strong candidates in December and January. The first to pass through the studio was Brent Butt's comedy for CTV, Hiccups. The Cult came next: a mysterious, tension-filled hour produced by Crescent Entertainment for CBC. Rounding out the trio is Bobby Roth's crime drama Shattered, produced by Force Four Films for CanWest.

Post Modern was happy to welcome back filmmaker Carl Bessai at the helm on Cole, a character drama starring Richard de Klerk (Cole) and Kandyse McClure. The town of Lytton has a central role in this beautifully crafted portrayal of small town life and family strife. Cole is scheduled for release in 2009.

Jonathan Glatzer joined us for his feature writing and directorial debut on Safety Glass. This Insight Films project stars Steve Coogan and Hilary Duff. The quirky comic drama is set in the mid-1980's and follows Campbell Babbitt (Coogan) on his assignment to cover the Challenger Space Shuttle launch and his wayward indulgences with a group of confused youth.

Anagram Pictures returned to Post Modern with the thriller, The Thaw. Val Kilmer stars as a research scientist in Mark Lewis' global warming creature feature in which a melting polar ice cap releases a giant prehistoric parasite. The Thaw is scheduled for release later in 2009.

Insight Films began our New Year with the film Stan Helsing. Penned and directed by Bo Zenga, this spoof on creature features follows Stan Helsing, the classic unexpected and reluctant hero, while he does battle with a series of monsters.

David Doerksen (Waterfront Pictures) brought us our next two films, both suspense thrillers: Message Deleted and Fear Island. Matthew Lillard stars in Rob Cowan's Message Deleted as a bumbling writer/professor who is tricked into being the voyeur participant in a murderer's killing spree. Michael Storey's Fear Island features Lucy Hale and Haylie Duff among the ensemble cast who become marooned on an island and together try to fend off the murderous ambitions of a mysterious foe. Both films are scheduled for release later this year.

Post Modern is very proud to announce that we recently completed audio post on Rainmaker Animation's feature film The Nutty Professor: Facing The Fear. This high action adventure featuring the voice of Jerry Lewis will be released this December by The Weinstein Company.

Everyone's favourite trio of hockey hacks is back. The Hansons join Leslie Nielsen to star in Universal Home Entertainment's Slap Shot: The Junior League. This funny flick follows a challenged team's rise to glory. The large ensemble cast gels well in this addition to the Slap Shot series. Universal plans a quick release on this project which has just completed post at Post Modern.

Congratulations to Carl Bessai! His film Mothers & Daughters has been accepted into the Toronto International Film Festival. This funny and resonating piece examines the relationships between several pairs of women using a combination of interview and dramatic scenes. Set in Vancouver, Mothers & Daughters features a who's who of local talent and offers tour de force performances by the central women. Post Modern is in the midst of completing post on the film.

Michelle Pfeiffer, Ashton Kutcher and Kathy Bates star in David Hollander's feature Personal Effects for Insight Film. This is a beautifully languid film of loss, love and survival. The audience follows the characters' tortuous pull between despair and the need to continue living. Post Modern has completed editorial and will mix Personal Effects in early September.

Post Modern Sound is pleased to announce a 2008 Gemini nomination for our sound crew for their work on the series jPod. The crew included: Jeff Jackman, supervising sound editor; Greg Stewart and Ken Biehl, recording mixers; Stephen Cheung, dialogue editor; Don Mann, backgrounds editor; Rick Senechal, foley engineer; and Don Harrison and Ian Mackie, foley artists. Congratulations to our stellar crew! Post Modern extends thanks to Larry and J.B. Sugar for bringing us the exceptional series.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

January 25, 2006

IT’S ALL GONE PETE TONG GARNERS 8 GENIE NOMS!

Post Modern Sound Inc. is thrilled to announce It’s All Gone Pete Tong has garnered an impressive 8 Genie Nominations including Achievement in Overall Sound and Achievement in Sound Editing. It’s All Gone Pete Tong, winner of Best Canadian Film at Toronto International Film Festival and the British Columbian Leo Awards, is a fast and furious ride.

"This project was a showcase for sound. I’ve never worked on a piece that was so driven and defined by the sound mix. From a recording perspective, it was so rewarding to flex all of our skills and tools,” says Greg Stewart re-recording mixer. Pete Tong is also nominated for Best Motion Picture, Achievement in Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography, Editing and Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. The awards will be broadcast live on Monday March 13th on CityTV.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.

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July 25, 2005

POST MODERN SOUND PROMOTES NEW V.P.

Post Modern Sound Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Linda McAteer to the role of Vice President of Post Production. McAteer, formerly the facilities Production Manager, brings many years of film industry experience to the new role. She began her career in the late 1980s as project coordinator for the British Columbia Motion Picture Association as well as the Academy of Canadian Film and Television. McAteer then moved into production full time working with a variety of companies including Spelling Television, Stephen J. Cannell and Fox until her move into post production in 1999.

“We are very happy to have Linda advance into this new role”, says Menashe Arbel, President of Post Modern. “Her past experience, professionalism and knowledge of post production are critical for a studio such as ours. She brings many skills and talents to the table and is very well respected in our community.”

“I am thrilled to have this opportunity to further my position within Post Modern,” says McAteer. “Our talented mixers, editors and engineers make me extremely proud to be a part of this company. I am excited about our continued growth and look forward to furthering our tradition of unparalleled service.”

Post Modern is gearing up for a busy fall season. Upcoming projects include Everything’s Gone Green a co-production with True West Films and Toronto’s Radke Productions, and the Fox features Dolittle 3 and Like Mike 2. Vic Sarin’s epic film Partition is set to begin post in early 2006. In addition, the studio continues work on third seasons of The L Word, Romeo, and award winning series The Collector.
 
Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries. ____________________________________________________________________

May 31 2005

POST MODERN SOUND MIXES B.C’S BEST!

At the Leo Awards ceremony this past weekend, It’s All Gone Pete Tong won the prestigious honour of Best Feature Film.  The Collector, a dramatic series chronicling the life of a soul collector, took top honours as best series.   In a sweep, Post Modern Sound took home a record five trophies at the Leo Awards for both Pete Tong and The Collector.  Best Overall Sound and Best Sound Editing were awarded to the talented crew for both projects as well as Best Overall Sound in a Sports Program for Wrestling with the North. 
 
“We are thrilled with the quality of work that comes out of our facility and that our clients and mixers are getting the recognition they deserve,” says Menashe Arbel President of Post Modern Sound.
 
“With the director Mike Dowse, we pushed the limits with Pete Tong and the results are incredible,” says head mixer Greg Stewart.  “I can’t imagine a greater challenge for sound than a film about a DJ that goes deaf”.
 
In six separate categories and 13 nominations total, Post Modern crews are also celebrating the numerous nominations and awards by the company’s clients.   Post Modern provided post audio services for all of the nominated projects including the television series The L Word, Andromeda, Romeo, and Secret Central as well as A Beachcombers Christmas, the short film Drive, and the documentary The Life and Times of Arthur Erickson, the gold medal winner from the 2005 New York Festivals International film and video awards.
 
It’s All Gone Pete Tong opens in Canadian theatres on June 10th and has been receiving rave reviews in both the U.S. and the UK.  The Collector airs on CityTV and begins production for Season 3 in June.
 
The complete list of 2005 Leo Award winners is available online at www.leoawards.com.
 
Post Modern Sound is a full-service, all digital audio-post facility that offers a complete complement of sound post services for feature film projects, episodic television, movies of the week, and documentaries.
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