Oriane Livingston is a French-American published novelist and filmmaker. Her second novel, The Guardians of Earth (Ariane Books, 2024), has been praised as “a female, eco-version of Harry Potter” and is the foundation of a planned multiverse franchise across books and films. She is also in pre-production on her first feature documentary, HOPE.
Her work and journey have been featured in Deadline, Rolling Stone, Le Figaro Littéraire, and KGET-TV. She has collaborated with Academy Award-winning producers and major studios in both Hollywood and Europe, including Gaumont, Relativity Media, and renowned film producers and Naples soccer team owners Aurelio & Luigi De Laurentiis, and worked with cult director Abel Ferrara in Rome on "Go Go Tales", selected at the Cannes Film Festival.
Born in Paris, Oriane began writing at the age of six, keeping a journal of her dreams, writing poetry, and winning children’s literary awards. Fascinated by the origins of the universe, her earliest stories were cosmological tales.
She first trained as a ballet dancer and in classical theatre, later studying acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London. Guided by her idealism, she first practiced criminal defense in Paris with Thierry Lévy, before returning to her true path of writing and cinema.
While in Rome, she wrote her first novel, published to critical acclaim by French major publisher XO Editions. In 2019, she joined the Slauson Rec Theatre Company in Los Angeles, co-creating and performing experimental theatre with actor Shia LaBeouf’s ensemble. Her second novel, The Guardians of Earth (Ariane Books, 2024), has been praised internationally.
She has lived in Rome, Beijing, New York, and Los Angeles, and speaks French, English, and Italian. Today, she spends most of her time in Los Angeles with her husky, Cosmos.
Literature, theatre, cinema, and her dog are the great loves of her life. Oriane is a vegan and an environmental advocate. She practices yoga, Shotokan karate, dance, and Transcendental Meditation.
"Writing is a form of activism", she has said about her work.
"The Guardians of Earth is a wonderfully crafted middle-grade fantasy that follows Oona, a young girl who discovers her ability to communicate with animals on the eve of her eleventh birthday. Summoned by Eterna, the spirit of Earth, Oona learns about her sacred mission to restore the planet's connection with humanity. The story is filled with adventure, mystery, and powerful messages about environmental stewardship. I enjoyed reading it not just for the enchanting plot but also for the way it inspires kids to appreciate and protect our planet-it's a perfect blend of imagination and important lessons!". ~ Abigail L.
"Your book is a true delight. I read it in French and I found it simply magnificent. The story is not only enjoyable and deeply philosophical, but the writing itself is remarkably beautiful. Thank you so much, I had an exceptional reading experience. I don’t think it is a book meant only for children." Bruno B.
