Tom Flores walks through what actually happens once the camera stops rolling — how footage moves from set to edit, who touches it along the way, and where a new person realistically fits in. You'll understand how the post chain is staffed, what the entry-level jobs really involve day to day, and why the hours get long at the back end of a schedule when everyone else has wrapped and post is still delivering.

Useful if you're weighing up post as a career, or if you've been applying to edit and VFX roles without a clear picture of how the department runs.

This workshop is for ALL MFJF Members. You do NOT need to be a PRO Member to join this workshop.

When: Thursday October 22nd at 7:00pm EDT
Where: Online Zoom Video Call
Who: Open to all Members
Cost: Free!

Tom Flores has spent 30 years in scripted television, building a career that began as a post-production PA and grew into producing. Along the way, he’s worked on productions that ran smoothly and others that tested every problem-solving skill he had. Each experience shaped his understanding of how television gets made—and what it takes to get it across the finish line.

His credits include Smallville, Southland, Charlie’s Angels, Witches of East End, Mad Dogs, The Shannara Chronicles, Queen of the South, Training Day, Swamp Thing, Titans, and Gotham Knights.

A self-described chief problem solver, creative fixer, and occasional magician, Tom brings resourcefulness and a practical perspective to getting the job done. As technology continues to reshape editing, VFX, sound, and finishing workflows, he’s focused on staying ahead of those changes while drawing on the experience that has guided him throughout his career.

Career Snapshot

• Tom Flores gives us an inside look into the career of an accomplished Post Producer.
• Tom’s journey into the world of Post, including his first opportunities, key career decisions, and what he wishes he had known when just starting out.
• What a typical workday looks like for the position he’s in and how it changes from project to project.

My First Job In Film

• Getting a foot in the editorial door. The early experiences and the relationships that helped him build momentum.
• The biggest and toughest lessons learned from that initial first job.

Post Production 101

• When Post begins: The importance of Post’s start date and lead time.
• When is Final Delivery of the first episode? This is what starts all of it!
• From footage to finished show: an accessible walkthrough of editorial, picture lock, sound editing and mixing, music, visual effects, color, quality control, and delivery.
• Get to know the Post Production staff and crew: Breakdown of each position and their role/responsibilities.
• The Post Schedule and it’s important timelines.

Might Post be the Perfect Fit for You?

• Why get into post?
• Tom explores the creative, technical and logistical side of Post. What areas within this department resonates with you most?
• Discussion of realistic expectations: learning takes time, career paths vary, and enthusiasm needs to be supported by reliability and practical skills.

How Does One Get into Post? / Advice from Post Producer

• The most common starting points for those seeking work or a career in Post.
• Where to explore opportunities: post facilities, production companies, editorial teams, professional contacts, and MFJF job listings.
• What are the necessary skills needed to even be considered for an entry-level Post Production gig?
• Skills worth building now to get noticed, and what skills help someone just starting out in the Post world.
• What makes an entry-level candidate stand out, and what helps someone succeed once hired.
• Choosing training around the role you want, with Tom’s recommendations for skills and resources to explore.

Q+A Session

• An opportunity for members to ask Tom about post careers, getting started, workplace expectations, and the challenges of the job.

Member Take-Aways

• A clearer understanding of the post process, the range of roles available, and what YOU can do next to explore a career in the Editorial Department.

Any MFJF Member can attend regardless of prior film industry experience or knowledge. No experience is required, if you are simply curious about a career in film or are a recent film graduate, we welcome you to join us.