A 5-Day, in-person post-production workshop in Trinidad & Tobago. Presented by Josiah Persad, Filmmaker & Creative Strategist.
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
A 5-day, in-person intensive hosted by D Post Office and Twin Island Company, built to take aspiring editors in Trinidad & Tobago from fundamentals to industry-ready — no formal media training required. Each day covers a different stage of the craft — workflow, cutting, color, and VFX — through hands-on projects, guided critiques, and direct feedback from working professionals.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
Five Days intensive classes
DAY 1
Foundations & Workflow
Software intro (Premiere, Resolve, After Effects), file organization, hard drives, and workflow templates — plus the basics of the cut and a conversation on work ethic and reliability.
DAY 2
Cutting, Syncing, Pacing
Multi-cam sync, dialogue cuts, and rhythm & pacing techniques suited to your project's genre. Final assignment given at the end of the day.
DAY 3
File Types & Color Grading
Color science across RAW, ProRes, and LUTs, DaVinci Resolve basics, skin tones, color theory, and exporting — working across multiple software with ease.
DAY 4
Assignment Work Day
Group editing session, one-on-one feedback rounds, export settings for broadcast and social delivery.
DAY 5
VFX, AI, & Editing Showcase
AE motion graphics, green screen, tracking, final showcase & critique.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Josiah Persad
Josiah Persad is a Trinidadian-American film director and editor based in Atlanta, GA. With 14+ years directing and editing music videos, commercials, and branded content for major artists and brands across the Caribbean and U.S., he now runs Twin Island Company LLC — producing work across the region and building the pipeline this workshop feeds directly into.
OUR PARTNERS
Global TT / Film TT and Monk Music Group are proud official partners of The Edit Lab, supporting the hosting and on-the-ground facilitation of the workshop. Monk Music Group will also serve as an ongoing resource for post-production opportunities for select participants following the program.
LOGO PLACEHOLDER
Global TT / Film TT
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Monk Music Group
WHAT YOU GAIN
More Than a Workshop
Certificate
Certificate of completion from The Edit Lab.
Digital Templates
Editing templates to speed up your workflow.
Follow-Up Advice
Continued mentorship and feedback after the workshop ends.
Project Footage
Raw footage from hands-on workshop projects to build your reel.
LUT's & Asset Files
Color grading LUT's and project assets used throughout the workshop.
Real Job Opportunities
Top-performing editors are offered freelance or full-time work with our production company immediately following the workshop — plus prizes like monitors and editing gear for standout work along the way. Your performance in the room is your first job interview.
PRICING
$2,000
TTD
PER PARTICIPANT
Includes all 5 days of hands-on training, project footage, templates, LUT's, a certificate of completion, and follow-up mentorship.
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Reserve Your Spot — dec 2026
Seats are limited to keep the workshop hands-on. Complete the form below and our team will follow up with payment and confirmation details.