Willie Mercer, a prominent figure in entertainment management and production, will be joining us for a live Q&A discussion in this exclusive workshop! After earning his degree from McGill Law School, Willie launched his career at the Just For Laughs Montreal International Comedy Festival, where he excelled as Director of Talent Development. In 1996, he co-founded Rozon-Mercer Management, which merged with Thruline Entertainment in 2006. Willie’s impressive producing credits include the Emmy-nominated documentary Believer, the Comedy Central series Roast Battle, and the Netflix series Bumping Mics. He also produced the 2022 romantic comedy Marry Me, starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. His roster of management clients features notable talents such as Annie Mumolo, Barry Julien, Michael Cera, Sean Giambrone, John Rogers, and Jay Baruchel. Don’t miss this chance to hear Willie share his expertise on talent management, production, and his remarkable career in the entertainment industry.