SUZ THOMPSON
Post Production, Producer, Filmmaker
“Suz” is a post-production and VFX veteran working across Film and HETV.
With over two decades of experience Suz has been on the front lines as technology, workflows, creative tools and the industry itself have evolved. Starting their career operating a camera and then eventually moving into working at world class Post Production & VFX Studios as an Executive Leader, responsible for talent teams upwards of 500+ and nurturing deep client relationships with every major Studio and Streamer. Suz is an innovative thinker, has a skilled eye for visual storytelling, creative and business instincts, and a keen collaborator.
Most recently, Suz joined Bones of Crows as Post-Production Producer. Bones of Crows is a 5 part Mini-Series and Feature Film by award winning Writer/Director Marie Clements.
Suz is also a co-founder and former chair of the Post Production Alliance of Vancouver, has served on the executive board with the Motion Picture Production Association of British Columbia and led the effort to lobby government in successfully including post production in the tax incentive programs for the creative Industries. An active member of the MPPIA equity and inclusion committee. A recipient of the WIFTV - Wayne Black Service Award – which honours a womxn or gender diverse person for their continued “behind the scenes” contribution within the film and tv community
Suz holds a double major BA in political science and environmental studies from UVIC, a certificate in transpersonal psychology for group facilitation and leadership as well as a graduate of the film production programs at Vancouver Film School and Trebas Institute.
Suz currently lives on the West Coast of Canada and holds US/Can dual citizenship. Suz cares deeply about social justice, the planet and advocating for it’s marginalized inhabitants. Suz is currently honing their scriptwriting skills as an emerging writer/filmmaker.