Bryan McMahon

Bryan McMahon, born November 17, 1957, hails from the foggy hills of San Francisco. He’s one of those guys who probably has a thousand stories up his sleeve, and honestly, it kinda shows in his work. You might’ve spotted his name in the credits for “The Family Trees” (2007), a film that’s way more than just quirky relatives sitting around a table—think messy secrets, old grudges, and that bittersweet vibe you only get at real family reunions. There’s always tension simmering under the surface, and McMahon’s writing nails those awkward glances and sharp one-liners. Jump to “Live Fast, Die Young” (2008) and the tone shifts. This one’s got adrenaline—fast cars, bad decisions, the whole nine yards. It’s not just noise and chrome, though; there’s this raw, sometimes heartbreaking look at what happens when you chase thrills and end up burning out too soon. McMahon doesn’t sugarcoat the fallout, either. You get a front-row seat to the chaos, the regrets, and sometimes, the weird freedom that comes with crashing through your own limits. “First Strike” (2009) takes a different turn—more action, higher stakes, and yeah, a little more grit. Picture tight corners, tough choices, and a hero who’s rough around the edges. The characters don’t always say what they mean, which makes every conversation feel like it’s loaded with secrets. McMahon’s fingerprint is all over these stories—honest, a bit messy, and completely unafraid to dig into the complicated stuff most folks shy away from.