Financing and
Production
Robert Livingstone
Early retirement was not an option. Instead, as a former magazine publisher, serial entrepreneur, CEO, I chose to pursue a long-time passion: making movies.
First, I wrote a couple of screenplays. Then I quickly learned that the producers I encountered weren’t looking for scripts; they were looking for funds.
And since then, besides writing*, I have worked hard to develop a reliable and continuing funding source. Not an easy task. I know what many producers have gone through to see their projects get to the screen.
This is an ongoing exercise.
If you’re a producer with a business plan or pitch deck and a budget, we’ll try to help. A great script, of course, is the essential foundation.
*To see what I’ve written, go to robertlivingstone.com
Projects in Development or Preproduction
East of Yuma
Yuma City Marshal tracks down the killers of his uncle and deputy.
Director: Thadd Turner
Writers: D.J. Duncan (book)
Thadd Turner (screenplay)
Producers: Cynthia L. Turner, Thadd Turner
Executive Producer: Robert Livingstone
Cinematographer: Teddy Smith
Editor: Corky Ehlers
Minors in Business
Four millennials struggle in their careers and decide to open a babysitting company. To grow the business, they offer the children a cut of their babysitting fees if they convince their parents to hire the company. The children’s level of business savvy proves to match their level of high jinks.
Gregory Pellerito: Writer, Director, Producer
Rob Margolies: Producer
Wain Bradley: Producer, Film Editor, Sound Designer
Robert Livingstone: Executive Producer
MariAnne Conlon: Executive Producer
Tim Carney: Associate Producer
Silent Voice
Unable to speak, young Jason meets beautiful young Ella who helps him find his voice through sign language, empowering him to battle for his life, his love, and his dream to become a rapper.
Location: New Orleans, LA
Director: Monti Sharp
Producer: Arlene Knight
Executive Producer: Robert Livingstone
Executive Producer: MariAnne Conlon
Executive Producer: Monti Sharp
Line Producer: Dianne Cornell
Director of Photography: Patrick Cady
Production Coordinator: Carole Bidault d’Lisle
Principal Cast:
Academy Award Winner Marlee Matlin
Nia Long
Wendell Pierce
Contact: Robert@livingstonepictures.com