WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
The Edit Lab is a 5-day intensive hosted by D Post Office & Twin Island Company, built to take aspiring editors in Trinidad & Tobago from fundamentals to industry-ready creatives. Each day covers a different stage of the craft: workflow, cutting, color, VFX, and more through hands-on projects, guided feedback, and direct tutorials.
WORKSHOP AGENDA
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
FEEDBACK & 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.
ABOUT THE HOST
Josiah Persad
Josiah Persad is a Trinidadian-American film director and editor based in Atlanta, GA. With 12+ years experience 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.
WHAT YOU GAIN
More Than a Workshop
Certificate
Certificate of completion from The Edit Lab.
LUT's & Asset Files
Color grading LUT's and project assets used throughout the workshop.
Project Footage
Raw footage from hands-on workshop projects to build your reel.
Follow-Up Advice
Continued mentorship and feedback after the workshop ends.
Digital Templates
Editing templates to speed up your workflow.
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.
SIGN UP
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.
