Brian McCarthy

BIO
Brian McCarthy served two terms as President of the Alameda Writers Group. Before coming to writing, Brian received his M.F.A. on fellowship at Temple University in Philadelphia where he worked as a professional actor in theater, television and film.

Since moving to Los Angeles in 2000, he has dedicated himself full time to writing and twice been a semi-finalist in the Chesterfield Screenplay competition. He is currently represented by Dick Shepherd of The Artists Agency.

Brian lives in Van Nuys, California with his wife, Sarah. When he isn't writing he can usually be found watching a movie, hiking or camping with Sarah...or working on AWG administrative matters.

CONTACT THE WRITER
Email Brian McCarthy
Or call 818/749-6966

CURRENT PROJECTS

"Evergreen" OPTIONED
Sometimes the best mourning is a celebration

"2/17"
It's one day to change a whole life
This gritty, urban drama centers on Dom Wallace, a convicted drug dealer determined to start over. From the time he’s released from prison, he battles to control his addiction, regain the trust of his father and the love of his girlfriend, the mother of his infant son.

But not everyone wants Dom leave the thug life, especially his former drug boss, Swiss, who takes Dom's desire for a new life as a threat. Now Dom will have to take drastic actions to save his life and the lives of his entire family--actions that threaten to put him back in jail before the day is through. Click here for an excerpt of this script.

"Wide Awake" OPTIONED
What Cassie learns about sleep will give you nightmares
When study patients at Stanford’s Center for Narcolepsy Research die during an experimental drug trial, a clinical researcher’s life is thrown into turmoil. But when other researchers are murdered she realizes too late that someone is desperate to discredit the drug and destroy the research. And she's the prime suspect.

Now she’ll have to stay one step ahead of the killers and two steps ahead of the police--a nearly insurmountable task since she doesn’t just study narcolepsy, she suffers from it. She’s got to stay awake to stay alive!

"Wild Dogs"
Three people survive a plague. One is the enemy.
More coming soon!

"Our TimeZ"
Forget the NY Times and LA Times. These are Our TimeZ.
A riveting and revealing documentary series about and by incarcerated juvenile delinquents as they get ready to return to some of America's toughest neighborhoods. Get ready to find out how the younger half lives.