Brian McCarthy

Brian McCarthy a screenwriter living in Newport Beach, CA, USA. Passion for travel and developing scripts from my experiences, The screenplays focus primarily on Horror and Strong Thrillers.
BRIAN McCARTHY
313 34Th Street, Newport Beach, CA, 92663 briancmccarthy@sbcglobal.net 949.307.6780
Dynamic writer delivering award-winning scripts, and development projects for film and television. Creating unique projects capturing complex characters, personalities, and perspectives. A collaborative approach, working to provide content, that elevates our work in quality, storytelling, timeline, and impact. Separating us from all others.
Montra: Develop stories from real-life experiences, friends, family, and a life living on the edge.
Background: 30 years of executive corporate leadership. Avid traveler usually focused on the extreme. Retired. Now, creating stories based on those experiences… Never stopping!

Professional Experience
Screenwriter
Freelance, independent
• Written over 10 award-winning scripts.
• Working with REEL SHORT projects
• Mentoring and collaborating with the LIFT-OFF script development program.
• Coordinate with industry professionals to edit and revise projects for pitching.
• Active traveling, developing new ideas for projects.
Education
MBA, Stanford University, Finance
MBA, Illinois Institute of Technology, International Business & Law
On-line certifications, Self-taught Script Writing, Formatting and Structure
Continuous learning through education and mentoring
Key Skills
Screenwriting
Narrative Storytelling
Character Development
Character Dialogue
Collaboration
Project Deliverable to a Timeline
… Fun to work with & energized
Laurels: Multiple Award Winners
1. Lift-Off Script program
a. Austin
b. New York
2. Los Angeles International Screenplay
3. Santa Barbara International Script
4. Crime & Mystery Script
5. Los Angeles Crime and Horror
6. Cambridge Script Awards
7. Sci-Fi and Horror Awards
8. Ranked top scripts on Coverfly