Brian Strasmann worked for 22 years as a freelance screenwriter for major Hollywood studios (Warner Bros., Columbia Pictures, Universal, and 20th Century Fox) with producers including John Davis (Predator, The Firm, Die Hard), Wendy Finerman (Forest Gump, Devil Wears Prada, The Fan) and Keith Samples (Election, Big Night, Love Lies Bleeding).
Strasmann was an in-house writer for Columbia Pictures working on titles such as Gentle Ben, Ice Queen, and his own screenplay Cyclone. He also spent four years finishing films and television shows as a Post-Production Producer at Modern Video Film in Burbank California prepping titles including Smallville, The Real World, John Doe, and The Sopranos to FCC Broadcast Specs for air. In March 2008 Brian wrote and executive produced Love Lies Bleeding. starring Christian Slater, Jenna Dewan and Brian Geraghty. Brian also wrote, directed and produced the 35mm award winning short film Ghost Writer.
After a move to Utah, Brian began a teaching career at Snow Canyon High School in St. George Utah teaching Language Arts in addition to his work at Utah Tech University as an adjunct professor in the Digital Film Department.
In addition to his current duties, Strasmann plays electric guitar for the Southwest Utah Country Band Kimmee B. His current novels out for publication include Terminals, The Secret that Dogs Know, Flight, and The Field Guide for the Irresponsible Best Man. His current novel Next Adam is scheduled for release in December 2026.
Strasmann is a member of the Writer’s Guild of America.