Q&A WITH CASTING ASSOCIATE BRENDAN WILCOCKS, CSA, CDC - e411 - EP 16

Brendan has been immersed in Theatre, Film and Television for over 10 years, with much of his work being in casting. He graduated from Brock University with a BA in Film Studies before pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Filmmaking from Fanshawe College.
Following graduation, Brendan moved to Toronto to enter the industry as an intern for Stephanie Gorin. Over the years, he has learned the casting ropes, and risen the ranks to Casting Associate. In his spare time, he has also been a PA, an Assistant Director, and provided support to many who were looking to start a career as an actor, agent, or crew member.
He has worked on numerous projects over the years for companies such as Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon, Disney, as well as several theatre shows for Mirvish Productions. Brendan is a proud member of both the Casting Society of America (CSA) and the Casting Director's Society of Canada (CDC).
FOLLOW TINA ON SOCIAL MEDIA
IMDB: www.imdb.com/n...
FACEBOOK: / brendan.wilcocks
INSTAGRAM: / brendanwilcocks
LINKEDIN: / brendan-wilcocks-b87b1988
-------
YOUR HOST
FARID YAZDANI
Farid Yazdani is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Oscar Wallace in the upcoming series Moonshine (2021). Farid has also appeared in Suits (2011), Titans (2018), The Boys (2019) and more. He won Best Short at the Canadian Comedy Award in 2018 for his original pilot, Day Players (2024), of which he is the creator and series lead. Day Players (2024) is being developed into a series set to release in late 2024. Farid is a recipient of the 2023 Reelworld Trailblazer award.
Farid is represented by Bryan Misener of The Characters
FOLLOW FARID ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
FACEBOOK: faridyazdani
INSTAGRAM: / faridyazdani
TWITTER: / farid_yazdani
IMDB: www.imdb.me/faridyazdani
-------
OUR AMAZING TECH GUY
EVAN GILLMORE
Evan was born in Ottawa and moved to Vancouver to pursue acting. He has starred in productions like "A Dog's Way Home", "Man In The High Castle", and most recently "Alaska Daily". Though primarily pursuing acting, he is also technically minded, and enjoys doing behind the scenes work as well!
Evan is excited to be a part of this great team, and hopes to bring you lots more amazing and informative livestreams!
Evan is represented by Mauren Goodwill of Mo Good Talent
FOLLOW EVAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
TIKTOK: @gillmoreguy
INSTA: @gillmoreguy
FACEBOOK: Evan Gillmore
IMDB: www.imdb.com/n...
-------
OUR SPONSOR
MiTRIBE MEDIA
MiTribe Media is a multi-media entertainment company founded with the goal of growing and supporting the Vancouver film, television and music industries. Our mission is to provide a platform for emerging artists to create and share their work. The directors fresh out of film school, the writers ready to share their first draft, the actors eager for their first role on camera, and all others with creativity and talent who have not yet had their chance to shine; they are our tribe. We aim to amplify their voices, so they can share their stories with the world.
FOLLOW MITRIBE ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Website: www.mitribemed...
Facebook: / mitribemedia
Instagram: www.instagram....
-------
PRESENTED BY:
ENTERTAINMENT 411
'The Entertainment 411 Show' (formerly 10 Questions) is your ultimate backstage pass to the Canadian entertainment industry!! Hosted by Farid Yazdani and Co-Hosted by Sarah St. Fleur ... our mission is to make this show an exclusive gateway to the movers and shakers of the industry. Our goal is to sit down with A-list Performers, visionary Producers, acclaimed Directors, savvy Agents, and insightful Casting Directors, offering the audience unprecedented access to our Guests experiences, expertise and behind-the-scenes stories. From blockbuster hits to indie gems, from stage to screen, from art to dance ... we aim to give an insider's perspective on navigating in the world of showbiz."
-------
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
eBOSS CANADA
(E)ntertainment (B)usiness (O)ne-(S)top (S)hop
The news and information hub for the Canadian Entertainment Industry
FOLLOW eBOSS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
WEBSITE: www.ebosscanad...
FACEBOOK: / eboss.canada
TWITTER: / ebosscanada
INSTAGRAM: / ebosscanada
RUclips: / @ebosscanada