Sara Elizabeth Timmins

Sara Elizabeth Timmins is a savvy businessperson and producer whose gift for relationship and community building sets her movies apart. In 2008, she established Life Out Loud Films to balance business and art to create quality, inspiring films that make a positive impact behind the scenes and champion women in film. Her tenacity and drive first made an impression on the Virginia filmmaking community with the success of Lake Effects, which can be seen on the Hallmark Channel and in over 30 countries. Since, she co-produced/line-produced the feature Coming Through the Rye (distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films and released theatrically) with Chris Cooper playing legendary J.D Salinger, and Wish You Well, based on the novel by New York Times best-selling author David Baldacci on Starz/Showtime. She is in development on several films including Shoeless Wonders (2017), an inspirational sports drama based on a true Lynchburg, VA story. In 2010, Sara Elizabeth was inducted into the Opportunity Hall of Fame for her contribution through filmmaking to economic development in Virginia and was presented the 'Regional Advocate Award' by the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber for her impact. She is also a Qualified Independent Producer for NBCUniversal/IFTA and a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Xavier University. She also worked as a motivational speaker professionally for 10 years.