OUR TEAM

Sandra Gillis

Film and Television Agent & Talent Manager

(416) 461-6868 x22

Sandra Gillis

Film and Television Agent & Talent Manager

(416) 461-6868 x22

Sandra Gillis is a leading voice in Canadian entertainment representation, with over 25 years of experience championing artists across film, television, and theatre. Widely respected for her insight, advocacy, and integrity, Sandra has built a career rooted in meaningful relationships and an unwavering commitment to her clients’ success.
 

As Senior Agent and President of Premier Artists’ Management, Sandra is known for cultivating talent at every stage, from emerging performers to established professionals. Her clients have earned industry recognition across multiple platforms, and she maintains trusted relationships with casting directors throughout Canada, the U.S., and internationally.

Sandra served on the Talent and Managers Association of Canada (TAMAC) board from 2005 to 2025, including 11 years as President, where she played a key role in advancing ethical standards and professional practices within the industry. She continues to contribute her knowledge to other committees dedicated to strengthening the entertainment community.
A passionate advocate for artists, Sandra is recognized for her transparent communication style, mentorship, and dedication to fostering a more inclusive, ethical, and collaborative industry.
Sandra Gillis is a leading voice in Canadian entertainment representation, with over 25 years of experience championing artists across film, television, and theatre. Widely respected for her insight, advocacy, and integrity, Sandra has built a career rooted in meaningful relationships and an unwavering commitment to her clients’ success.
 

As Senior Agent and President of Premier Artists’ Management, Sandra is known for cultivating talent at every stage, from emerging performers to established professionals. Her clients have earned industry recognition across multiple platforms, and she maintains trusted relationships with casting directors throughout Canada, the U.S., and internationally.

Sandra served on the Talent and Managers Association of Canada (TAMAC) board from 2005 to 2025, including 11 years as President, where she played a key role in advancing ethical standards and professional practices within the industry. She continues to contribute her knowledge to other committees dedicated to strengthening the entertainment community.
A passionate advocate for artists, Sandra is recognized for her transparent communication style, mentorship, and dedication to fostering a more inclusive, ethical, and collaborative industry.

Sean Kaufmann

Commercial Agent & Talent Manager

(416) 461-6868 x23

Sean Kaufmann

Commercial Agent & Talent Manager

(416) 461-6868 x23

With more than 20 years of entertainment experience and counting, Sean Kaufmann has been using his insight & knowledge to become one of the industries quintessential talent agents. His ability to connect with all types of professionals earned him respect amongst many actors and industry heads. So, when opportunity knocked, Sean seized the chance to become one of the go to agents at Premier Artists’ Management Inc.

As an actor himself, Sean has numerous credits to his name and has worked alongside veteran casting directors on mainstream & independent projects. The culmination of Sean’s vast experience, both in front and behind the camera, gives him a unique perspective on the casting and acting process. As an agent, Sean utilizes his robust arsenal of industry knowledge to further benefit his clients in their blossoming careers and is a huge believer in fighting for the highest possible standards industry wide.

With more than 20 years of entertainment experience and counting, Sean Kaufmann has been using his insight & knowledge to become one of the industries quintessential talent agents. His ability to connect with all types of professionals earned him respect amongst many actors and industry heads. So, when opportunity knocked, Sean seized the chance to become one of the go to agents at Premier Artists’ Management Inc.

As an actor himself, Sean has numerous credits to his name and has worked alongside veteran casting directors on mainstream & independent projects. The culmination of Sean’s vast experience, both in front and behind the camera, gives him a unique perspective on the casting and acting process. As an agent, Sean utilizes his robust arsenal of industry knowledge to further benefit his clients in their blossoming careers and is a huge believer in fighting for the highest possible standards industry wide.

A Bachelor of Arts graduate of the University of Ottawa in Theatre, Melanie Liatsis spent her youth wowing audiences while performing in community theatre in Mississauga – along with studying at The Shakespeare School affiliated with the Stratford Festival.

Her natural ability to connect and understand what makes an actor “tick”, as well as her passion for all things entertainment based, has allowed Melanie to work in a wide variety of film and theatre industry fields including commercial casting, production, stage management and talent management for the past 15 years.

With an ear trained for finding the right voices and getting her clients to be heard, Melanie is also a connoisseur and aficionado of pop culture. An avid social media hunter & expert in the latest Canadian content trends, and has an unwavering passion for all things fashion, beauty, cooking, television, comedy and Reality TV. Melanie’s clients love working with her bubbly personality, kindness and calm demeanor.

A Bachelor of Arts graduate of the University of Ottawa in Theatre, Melanie Liatsis spent her youth wowing audiences while performing in community theatre in Mississauga – along with studying at The Shakespeare School affiliated with the Stratford Festival.

Her natural ability to connect and understand what makes an actor “tick”, as well as her passion for all things entertainment based, has allowed Melanie to work in a wide variety of film and theatre industry fields including commercial casting, production, stage management and talent management for the past 15 years.

With an ear trained for finding the right voices and getting her clients to be heard, Melanie is also a connoisseur and aficionado of pop culture. An avid social media hunter & expert in the latest Canadian content trends, and has an unwavering passion for all things fashion, beauty, cooking, television, comedy and Reality TV. Melanie’s clients love working with her bubbly personality, kindness and calm demeanor.

Melanie Liatsis

Voice Agent & Talent Manager

(416) 461-6868 x24

Melanie Liatsis

Voice Agent & Talent Manager

(416) 461-6868 x24

Juliet Forrester

Literary Agent & Manager

Juliet Forrester

Literary Agent & Manager

Considered by many in the industry to be the ultimate triple threat, Juliet Forrester is a powerhouse in the art of turning anything on paper into publishing, viewing, and listening gold. With a library of clients and publications to her credit, Juliet represents established literary professionals with a focus on adaptation to film, television, studio, and stage. Not stopping there, Juliet extends her talents and expertise as she is one of the lead producers at Top Left Entertainment.

And when words are simply not enough, Juliet turns her skills to where it all began – music. Having started in the industry as a professional musician, today Juliet produces musical recordings and performances with professional musicians in a wide array of genres ranging from classical, and musical theatre, to voice directing for some of today’s most well-known and established rap/pop stars. julietforrester.com

Considered by many in the industry to be the ultimate triple threat, Juliet Forrester is a powerhouse in the art of turning anything on paper into publishing, viewing, and listening gold. With a library of clients and publications to her credit, Juliet represents established literary professionals with a focus on adaptation to film, television, studio, and stage. Not stopping there, Juliet extends her talents and expertise as she is one of the lead producers at Top Left Entertainment.

And when words are simply not enough, Juliet turns her skills to where it all began – music. Having started in the industry as a professional musician, today Juliet produces musical recordings and performances with professional musicians in a wide array of genres ranging from classical, and musical theatre, to voice directing for some of today’s most well-known and established rap/pop stars. julietforrester.com

With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Sabrina plays a pivotal role at Premier Artists’ Management, working closely alongside Sandra to help drive the operations and momentum of a fast-paced environment. Drawing on an academic background in public relations, advertising, and business communications, she brings both strategic insight and a strong understanding of the industry to her role.
 
Sabrina began her journey with Premier as an intern and quickly distinguished herself through her initiative, attention to detail, and natural ability to anticipate the needs of clients, colleagues, and industry professionals. Her dedication and work ethic led to a rapid promotion, and today she is an integral part of the agency’s day-to-day operations. Known as Sandra’s “second set of eyes,” Sabrina’s problem-solving mindset and thoughtful approach to communication play a key role in coordinating the agency’s internal operations, while supporting client communications and industry outreach.
 
Deeply invested in the success of the talent she works with, Sabrina takes pride in fostering strong industry relationships and ensuring every client receives the highest level of care, advocacy, and strategic support.
With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Sabrina plays a pivotal role at Premier Artists’ Management, working closely alongside Sandra to help drive the operations and momentum of a fast-paced environment. Drawing on an academic background in public relations, advertising, and business communications, she brings both strategic insight and a strong understanding of the industry to her role.
 
Sabrina began her journey with Premier as an intern and quickly distinguished herself through her initiative, attention to detail, and natural ability to anticipate the needs of clients, colleagues, and industry professionals. Her dedication and work ethic led to a rapid promotion, and today she is an integral part of the agency’s day-to-day operations. Known as Sandra’s “second set of eyes,” Sabrina’s problem-solving mindset and thoughtful approach to communication play a key role in coordinating the agency’s internal operations, while supporting client communications and industry outreach.
 
Deeply invested in the success of the talent she works with, Sabrina takes pride in fostering strong industry relationships and ensuring every client receives the highest level of care, advocacy, and strategic support.

Sabrina Stone

Lead Executive Assistant

(416) 461-6868 x20

Sabrina Stone

Lead Executive Assistant

(416) 461-6868 x20