Brian Scott Mednick is an author, filmmaker, and stand-up comedian who graduated New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Film and Television in 1995. Brian spent fifteen years writing and researching a biography of Gene Wilder entitled Gene Wilder: Funny and Sad, which is being published in February 2011 by BearManor Media. Brian is widely considered the only authority on Mr. Wilder and his work, and his book has already been cited in publications in the United States, Europe, and India.

From 1990 – 93, Brian served as producer of the syndicated radio program Soap Opera Radio, which featured interviews with the stars of daytime television.  Brian has been active in the New York independent film scene and has worked for Geraldo Rivera’s Investigative News Group, Gramercy Pictures, Shooting Gallery, and New Line Cinema.

Brian Scott Mednick wrote, produced, and directed the 1992 short film Confessions of a Male Prostitute, which received a rave from Rex Reed, who wrote, "I am a bit speechless. This is exemplary work...revealing much sensitivity and intelligence. I actually could have hung in there with [these] characters for another hour or so." Mr. Reed further said that Brian has "obvious talent" and concluded, "This short film is so good I would be very keen to see what [Brian Scott Mednick comes] up with in the next few years."

Brian has reviewed film and theater for such publications as Show Business Weekly and Good Times.  His political writing has appeared in the New York Post and Metro.  Over the years, he has interviewed such celebrities as talk show hosts Alan Colmes and Joy Behar, former New York Governor Mario Cuomo, former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank, directors Arthur Hiller (Love Story, Silver Streak), Bud Yorkin (Start the Revolution Without Me, Twice in a Lifetime), and Mel Stuart (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory), producer Mace Neufeld (The Frisco Kid, The Hunt for Red October), and actress Kelly LeBrock (The Woman in Red, Weird Science).

He has performed stand-up comedy at many New York City clubs including The Duplex and Don't Tell Mama.  He is currently writing a novel and contributes to the Web site Parcbench.