Key Takeaways
- Dean Gild has been promoted to manager and producer at Mainstay Entertainment
- Gild started at Mainstay as an assistant in the talent department in August 2023 and was elevated to manager in 2025
- Mainstay Entertainment’s clients include notable celebrities such as Trevor Noah, Katherine Heigl, and Hayden Pannettiere
- The company has developed various film and television projects, including an adaptation of Trevor Noah’s memoir Born a Crime and a genre-bending vampire western
- Mainstay has produced several notable projects, including The Matchmaker with Patti Stanger and numerous comedy specials for Trevor Noah, Roy Wood Jr., and Maz Jobrani
Introduction to Dean Gild’s Promotion
Dean Gild has been promoted to manager and producer at Mainstay Entertainment, a significant milestone in his career. Gild started at Mainstay as an assistant in the talent department in August 2023, and his hard work and dedication have paid off, as he was elevated to department coordinator in January 2025. This promotion demonstrates the company’s confidence in his abilities and vision for the future. As a manager and producer, Gild will play a crucial role in shaping the careers of Mainstay’s talented roster of clients.
Background and Career
Gild’s journey to Mainstay Entertainment began in Australia, where he graduated from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the Victorian College of the Arts. He then relocated to the United States to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Gild started his career in New York with Jean Doumanian Productions, where he supported the creative development team across a diverse slate of theatre, film, and television projects. He later moved to Los Angeles and joined the now-defunct A3 Artists Agency’s Talent Division before making his way to Mainstay. Gild’s experience and skills have equipped him to navigate the complex world of talent representation and production.
Mainstay Entertainment’s Clients and Projects
Mainstay Entertainment, founded by Norman Aladjem in March 2017, boasts an impressive roster of clients, including David Archuleta, Tisha Campbell, Kim Coates, Rachael Leigh Cook, James Frain, Samantha Hanratty, Katherine Heigl, Laurie Holden, Chris Lee, Maz Jobrani, Aaron McGruder, Omar Benson Miller, Trevor Noah, Hayden Pannettiere, Danielle Pinnock, Laura Prepon, Zach Sang, and Roy Wood Jr., among others. The company has developed a range of film and television projects, including an adaptation of Trevor Noah’s bestselling memoir Born a Crime and the genre-bending Lionsgate vampire western The Sun Always Sets in the West, which is set to shoot this year. Mainstay has also produced several notable projects, including The Matchmaker with Patti Stanger at The CW, All Access Grand Rapids PD at Discovery ID, and Viajes Con Los Derbez at Univision/Amazon International.
Previous Projects and Accolades
Mainstay Entertainment has a track record of producing high-quality content, including the rom-com A Simple Wedding; Before I Go; the Blumhouse thriller I’m Just F**ing With You, which premiered as part of Hulu’s Originals slate; Black Jesus from creator Aaron McGruder; Nickelodeon’s Kid of the Year franchise; and numerous comedy specials, including for Trevor Noah (Netflix), Roy Wood Jr. (Comedy Central), and Maz Jobrani (Netflix). The company received a Critics Choice Award nomination for producing Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia in 2019 and also produces The Great American Joke Off. These projects demonstrate Mainstay’s commitment to creating innovative and engaging content that resonates with audiences.
Future Prospects
With Dean Gild’s promotion to manager and producer, Mainstay Entertainment is well-positioned for continued success in the entertainment industry. The company’s diverse roster of clients and range of projects in development demonstrate its commitment to fostering creativity and innovation. As Gild continues to shape the careers of Mainstay’s talented clients, the company is likely to remain a major player in the entertainment industry. With its focus on building bold, multidimensional careers, Mainstay Entertainment is poised to make a lasting impact on the world of film and television. As Co-CEOs Ray Moheet and Derek Van Pelt noted, Gild "represents the next generation of manager/producers—globally minded, creatively fluent, and focused on building bold, multidimensional careers."
