Strongheart Pictures, LLC

strongheart pictures llc. is a start-up management/production company based in cranston, rhode island. founded in 2006 by ken guarino, it’s mission is to produce independent films – bringing 'fringe' and emerging directors and artists to a wider national audience. strongheart pictures is designed to facilitate the development, funding, production and distribution of these films. in 2006 the company invested in the theatrically released film “brooklyn rules.” set in brooklyn, circa 1985, against the backdrop of john gotti's rise to mafia power, "brooklyn rules" is a powerful story revolving around three lifelong friends whose different ambitions threaten to shake their enduring bond. starring alec baldwin, freddie prinze jr, mena suvari, scott caan and jerry ferrara, and scripted by “sopranos” emmy winning writer, terrence winters. in april of 2006 the company dramatically expanded its focus and began production of its first feature film, “the education of charlie banks”. the f