Brendan Wan is an AACTA-nominated writer, producer, director and performer based in Melbourne.

With a strong background in live comedy, Brendan has been an ensemble member at The Improv Conspiracy since 2017 and has performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Melbourne Fringe.

In 2020, Brendan was a recipient of ABC Fresh Start Fund and created the ABC TV web-series, Gourmet Lazy, which was nominated for the AACTA in 2021. 

In 2022, Brendan was selected to attended the AFTRS State Talent Camp and subsequently earned himself a place in the highly competitive 2022 AFTRS National Talent Camp.

Brendan recently wrote and directed his debut short film, The Best Dumplings in Melbourne, which premiered at Flickerfest 2023, an Academy Award and BAFTA recognised short film festival.