The Team

Don Thompson

President and Founder

Don Thompson is the President and Founder of Finalé Post Production Inc. and has built the company based on a single well known principle – lead by example. As a well respected editor, Don was very active in the development of the company’s editorial style and commitment to clients.

From Live Concerts with Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams, to Major League Sports coverage for CBC and TSN, to sensitive documentaries and news coverage, his years of experience in all facets of the production industry have benefitted many major network television productions.

As well, his past corporate leadership has contributed to the growth and establishment of a number of Western Canada’s leading production and facilities companies including Shooters Production Services, Image Engine Design, Airwaves Sound Design, and The Eyes Multimedia Productions. Don is also an active member Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of BC (Leo Awards) and MPPIA.

Allan Pinvidic

Senior Editor & Colorist

Allan Pinvidic has earned a national reputation for superior editing in commercials, drama, variety and documentaries. His 25 plus years of broadcast and post experience provide the background for his keen sense of visual continuity and story-telling, as well as his mastery of today’s tools. His key attributes – creativity, timing, story-telling, attention to detail, technical competence and a “can do” work ethic – have been a contributing factor to many award winning projects.

Allan has received 2 nominations for Best Picture Editing at the Leo Awards. His editing talents have also contributed to an Emmy award for Best Children’s Program, a Leo Award for Best Documentary and a Gemini Award for Best Sports Program (documentary) as well as a New York Festivals Gold World Medal (doc up to 60 min.).

Beyond his creative offline and online editorial skills, Allan has also received notice for his work as a colorist. Working on innumerable series, features, commercials and documentaries with Finalé over the past 20 years, Allan has built a reputation for exemplary work. When he's not squinting sideways at an LCD monitor, he can be found singing 4 part acapella harmony, coaching kids’ sports, and playing Guitar Hero with his children.

Lorne Wright

Editor & Colorist

When he was young, Lorne Wright dreamed of being a radio announcer when he grew up. But when he reached college he discovered television, where you get to play with the pictures as well as the sounds. From that point, television became his new dream and he never looked back.

Lorne has over twenty years production and post-production experience across Canada, but since 1997 he’s called Vancouver home. He started in master control at CKPG-TV, Prince George, and then moved into directing the news. In 1995, he moved to MTN Manitoba to do non-linear editing for the promotions department. This led him to Showcase Television, VTV and eventually post production at Finalé. In 2005, Lorne worked on a Documentary, Prisoners of Age, which won a Gemini and five Leo awards.

When not doing HD finishing, editorial and color grading for national and international clients, Lorne enjoys camping, kayaking, cigars, scotch and travelling with his wife (though not necessarily in that order!)

Dave Rice

DVD Authoring & Graphic Design

Dave Rice brings his background of creative design and independent filmmaking to Finalé’s creative team. A team player with strong editorial, design, and compositing skills, Dave brings his entire creative toolset to client projects.

A graduate of Art Institute Vancouver and Skyline College, CA, Dave now leads up our DVD Authoring department and is a key element to our new Final Cut Creative Lounge concept.

Michelle Craig

Project Manager

Michelle Craig comes to Finalé with over 10 years of experience in broadcasting and post production. Michelle works to maintain a balance between client and facility to ensure their projects run smoothly, on time and on budget. Her keen sense of humour and ability to problem solve are welcome additions to our team.

Michelle first landed a Supervisor job in Master Control and VTR Operations at CHNU Television, where she also had the opportunity to work in the editing, traffic and promotions department. In 2004 she won a TVB Retail Commercial Award – Honorable Mention “Travel & Tourism” for editing.

Bogdan Grigorescu

Senior Engineer

Bogdan Grigorescu began his career at Media Pro in Bucharest as their Senior Engineer and later was promoted as Managing Director for GVS, their System Integration Division. There he coordinated the design and installation of film post and television facilities, as well as overseeing a team of 10 engineers.

Early 2002, he joined the Finalé team as Senior Broadcast Engineer. He manages and coordinates the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of the company state of the art facility in Vancouver. Bogdan serves as a technical specialist, advisor on design and operation and maintenance of television equipment.’

Bogdan has had the opportunity to teach a Television Theory class at the National University for Theatrical Art and Cinematography in Romania. He has had numerous articles and papers published over the past 10 years.

Rob Robinson

VTR Supervisor

With over 20 years broadcast experience, Rob Robinson has worked as a video switcher, directed newscasts and worked in radio as a Music Director and Producer. He worked on numerous Can Pro Award nominated and winning shows at CTV in Saskatchewan.

Rob moved to Vancouver in the mid-nineties, learned ProTools and worked in Sound Post at various facilities before moving into video post production. Since 2001, Rob has been a valued member of Finalé’s team, sharing his technical knowledge and exceptional customer service to assist countless producers meet their deliveries.

All through this period, Rob has taught and played live music and mixed sound throughout the province.