Bernard MacMahon (filmmaker)

Bernard MacMahon
Bernard MacMahon
Born	Bernard MacMahon London, England
Residence	Santa Monica, CA
Nationality	British
Education	Winchester
Occupation	Director and writer
Known for	Director and writer of the body of work entitled American Epic, comprising four films, music releases and a book
Home town	Santa Monica, CA
Height	6 ft (183 cm) 1

Bernard MacMahon is an award winning film director and writer.

He is the director, creator and writer of American Epic, a body of work exploring the early history of American recorded musi c. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America, the Television Academy, The Writers Guild of America, West, The Sundance Institute, and the co-founder of Lo-Max Films.

MacMahon is the creator, writer and director of the three films that comprise the American Epic trilogy: American Epic: The Big Bang, American Epic: Blood and Soil, and American Epic: Out Of The Many The One. He also wrote, curated and directed The American Epic Sessions, a musical film featuring many top contemporary artists including Alabama Shakes, The Americans, The Avett Brothers, Beck, Frank Fairfield, Ana Gabriel, Rhiannon Giddens, Merle Haggard, Bobby Ingano, Elton John, Pokey LaFarge, Bettye LaVette, Los Lobos, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Taj Mahal, Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Fred Martin & The Levite Camp, Ashley Monroe, Nas, Willie Nelson, Blind Boy Paxton, Raphael Saadiq and Jack White.