Brian Quintero, a multifaceted and accomplished individual, is a Costa Rican-Canadian actor and filmmaker who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
He has showcased his remarkable acting abilities in a variety of roles, including his performances in The Abandons, a Netflix original series, and The Umbrella Academy, another popular Netflix show. Additionally, he has appeared in Billy the Kid, a drama series aired on MGM+.
Quintero's talent has been recognized and rewarded with prestigious nominations and awards. He received a Best Ensemble nomination at the esteemed FilmQuest for his work on The Killgrin, a testament to his ability to work effectively with his peers. Furthermore, he was honored with the Best Actor in a Drama award at the Actors Awards, Los Angeles, for his outstanding performance in Narcissistic.
Brian, a multifaceted creative force, made his mark in the world of filmmaking with his writing and directing debut, Oldtimers, a horror-comedy short film that received widespread acclaim and numerous accolades.
Notably, Oldtimers took home the prestigious Silver Audience Award for Best Canadian Short Film at the esteemed Fantasia International Film Festival, cementing Brian's status as a rising talent in the industry.
Furthermore, the film earned the Youth Jury Prize and Best Audience Choice Award at the San Sebastián Horror & Fantasy Film Festival in Spain, a testament to its broad appeal and Brian's ability to craft a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.
As a result of his success with Oldtimers, Brian was selected to participate in the Blood in the Snow Horror Development Lab, a prestigious program designed to nurture and support emerging horror filmmakers.
In addition to his work on Oldtimers, Brian also directed As We Fall Silent, a narrative short film that won the Best Narrative Short award at the 512 ATX Film Festival, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished filmmaker.
Brian, a talented and ambitious individual, has made a name for himself in the film industry through his production company, Dead Mariachi Films. One of his notable projects is the feature film Last Resort, which was distributed by Gravitas Ventures and is currently available on various platforms, allowing a wide range of audiences to access and enjoy his work.
In addition to his feature film endeavors, Brian has also demonstrated his skill and creativity in the realm of short films. His sci-fi short, The Fore-Men, has garnered an impressive following, with over 500,000 views on the popular YouTube channel DUST. This remarkable achievement is a testament to Brian's ability to craft engaging and thought-provoking stories that resonate with audiences.
Brian has just been handpicked for the esteemed Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada's Diversity Showrunner Bootcamp, a prestigious program that offers him the unique opportunity to learn from and be mentored by the highly experienced and accomplished Anthony Farrell. This remarkable achievement marks a significant turning point in Brian's already impressive career, as he takes the first steps towards realizing his dream of becoming a television showrunner.
