# THE KING OF CON

The True Tale of Thomas Giacomaro: Con Man, Mob Guy, Fugitive, FBI Informant.

## Elevator pitch
STRAIGHT KING ENTERTAINMENT, INC., was created to develop, produce, and market a docuseries on the life story of Thomas Giacomaro, based on his memoir, "THE KING OF CON: How a Smooth-Talking Jersey Boy Made and Lost Billions, Baffled the FBI, Eluded the Mob, and Lived to Tell the Crooked Tale" written by Giacomaro and Natasha Stoynoff, published by BenBella Books.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/the.king.of.con.docuseries.2022
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:102570
- Last updated: 2026-06-22T05:03:27Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-22T15:39:32Z

## Quick facts
- 📙 Docuseries based on the memoir, THE KING Of CON, by Thomas Giacomaro and Natasha Stoynoff.
- 💲 Investors recoup 125% of their investment upon sale of the docuseries to a network.
- 🎬 A $1,200,000 development fund for Part 1 of a 3-part docuseries.
- 💰 After sale of the docuseries to a network, investors make 50% of ongoing profits.
- Our database includes thousands of pages of FBI files and interviews with Thomas Giacomaro.
- We have relationships with networks including Netflix, HBO, Showtime, Discovery, A&E, and more.

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:54780: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:54781: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## Story
Celebrated suspense novelist Mary Higgins Clark said of her one-time friend and business associate, Thomas Giacomaro: "I may have a great imagination...but I never could have invented Giacomaro."Thomas Giacomaro is both the talent and subject of this docuseries, in addition to being the only board member of the production company.📘 THE STORY 📘Thomas Giacomaro started his infamous career in the mob-laden New Jersey trucking industry as a teenaged office gopher. A charming, brash, natural salesman with street smarts and a genius-level IQ, he soon climbed to the top of any business he touched--a boy wonder. Until his lust for money, power, and his liaisons with organized crime sent him spiraling into a world of drugs and violence. Forced to go on the lam in South Africa and Europe, he returned to NJ with millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds stuffed in his underwear. And that's just for starters.Then came his deal with the FBI to become a Special Crime Informant. But Tommy's no rat--and no dummy. He strung the Feds along, kept the mob happy, and forged a new career as a white collar, high finance scammer who lured celebrities to invest millions in his new business schemes. All under the watchful eye of the FBI, wink-wink.Until...it all came crashing down again, and he ended up in prison. But even behind bars, he was the ultimate "king" of cons--hustling the wardens, the doctors, the guards, his fellow inmates. He thrived and got himself out early to boot.How'd he do it? Even his former friend and victim, whodunnit crime novelist Mary Higgins Clark, couldn't figure it out. With this docuseries, we'll find out from the King 👑  himself. 💲💲💲 WHAT DO INVESTORS GET? 💲💲💲📝 THE DEAL 📝Whether you invest $100 or $100,000, once we reach our production goal of $1.25 million and sell our series to a network...investors receive 125% of their investment and 50% of ongoing profits. 💰 THE PERKS 💰Investor’s name and photo will be included in the "Thank You" mosaic on THE KING OF CON website. Investor receives access to online, members-only video footage and updates during development and production of the docuseries. Plus, previous perk.Investor receives a special "Thank You" with Investor’s name in the credits of the docuseries. Plus, previous perks.Investor receives an autographed copy of the memoir, “The King of Con,” and an "Associate Producer" certificate. Plus, previous perks.The first 50 Investors receive invitations for two to the Cast and Crew Screening of the docuseries. Plus, previous perks.Investor receives an invitation to be an "Extra" cast member in the docuseries. Plus, previous perks.Investor receives a special invitation to an Exclusive Cast and Crew Meet & Greet Event. Plus, previous perks.The first 7 Investors receive an "Associate Producer" credit on the docuseries. Plus, previous perks.Investor receives an "Executive Producer" credit on the docuseries. Plus, previous perks. 🎉 THE BUZZ 🎉THE KING OF CON in PEOPLE magazine, October 2018:🏆 THE AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST behind the scenes...🏆⭐️ IN THE NEWS ⭐️ 📙 BOOK EXCERPT 📙 *The KING excerpt--Prologue.pdf🎶 AUDIO EXCERPT 🎶* The KOC Chapter 19.mp3📓 SELECTED BOOK REVIEW 📓*RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books 🎈 OUR 2018 BOOK KICK-OFF PARTY 🎈🎥 LET'S MAKE MAGIC TOGETHER 🎥Remember being a kid and sitting in a movie theatre? The lights dim, the crowd hushes: Magic Time. Everybody wants a part of it. Everyone loves a captivating character who takes us on a thrilling roller-coaster ride. With this docuseries we invite you to become a behind-the-scenes, mover-and-shaker in the Entertainment Biz like those bigwigs they gush about in Vanity Fair and Variety. Join our storytelling, money-earning, magic-making team and transform your destiny. Thomas Giacomaro is both the talent and subject of this docuseries, in addition to being the only board member of the production company.

## FAQ
1. **Hi, how long will it take to sell the project once funding is completed ? It's a 3 episodes project and each has a budget of 1,2 million. How much can an episode can be sold for ?**
   - FARID, FILMING AND SELLING A 3 PART DOCUSERIES WILL BE DONE IN ONE YEAR...A 3 PART/EPISODE DOCUSERIES WOULD SELL TO A NETWORK FOR EXAMPLE DISCOVERY FOR APPROXIMATELY $5 MILLION FOR A ONE YEAR DEAL ONLY....
2. **Is there a signed contract in place with Barry Levinson to direct?**
   - VERY GOOD QUESTION...YES THERE IS A CONTRACT...THE CONTRACT IS WITH THE LEVINSON FONTANA COMPANY WHICH INCLUDES BARRY LEVINSON...JASON SOSNOFF AND TOM FONTANA...THERE CREDENTIALS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES...THOMAS GIACOMARO
3. **Any news or updates on this project?**
   - YES...PILOT SCRIPT IS BEING PREPARED... PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL MAIL YOU AN AUTOGRAPHED KING OF CON BOOK... MY EMAIL IS: thomasgiacomaro@gmail.com IF YOU ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL... THOMAS GIACOMARO...
4. **Are you looking for actors or executive producers?**
   - THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST... NOT AT THIS TIME...
5. **Hello Thomas, Will the associate Producer get credit on the movie & IMDb? Thank you.**
   - HELLO SAM... REGARDING THE KING OF CON DOCUSERIES WEFUNDER INVESTMENT SITE UNDER LEVEL 8 INVESTMENT OF $25,000 AN INVESTOR WOULD RECEIVE "ASSOCIATE PRODUCER" CREDIT FOR THE KING OF CON DOCUSERIES ONLY... HOWEVER I WOULD BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS "ASSOCIATE PRODUCER" CREDIT FOR THE KING OF CON FEATURE FILM AND IMDB... PLEASE CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS FURTHER WHEN YOU ARE READY... THOMAS...

## Team
- Thomas GIACOMARO (President of Straight King Entertainment Inc)
- Natasha Stoynoff (Executive Producer/Writer/Interviewer)
- James Foytlin (Project Manager )
- Donald A Spohn (Financial Advisor)
-  Kristine DiGrigoli (Creative Director)

## Q&A
- Q: Hi. This has been sitting a loooong time. Is there any movement?
- Q: Hello good day , this investment opportunity has alot of potential! Will this campaign close and advance even though the full 1.2 million wasn’t reached ?
- Q: Hi! I hope you’re doing well. I noticed your project on WeFunder and wanted to ask if you’re currently looking for investors or supporters. If so, it might be helpful to connect with Cheryl Morgan, who has experience supporting creators and helping projects gain visibility. If you’re interested, feel free to reply here, and I can facilitate an introduction. It could be a nice opportunity to explore and see if it feels like a good fit for your project. Wishing you all the best as you move forward!
- Q: Hello Trust you are good? I am really impressed by your wefunder campaign. Are you currently looking for more Investors and backers to your campaign? Kindly contact at omotolaniunlocks@gmail.com to discuss
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- Q: Hi will the return be in perpetuity.
  - A: HALLO ABDALLA, PLEASE REVIEW ITEM NUMBER 2 AND 4 UNDER HIGHLIGHTS ON THE WEFUNDER KING OF CON DOCUSERIES INVESTMENT SITE FOR THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT... IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME... THOMAS GIACOMARO...
- Q: Hello Thomas, Will the associate Producer get credit on the movie & IMDb? Thank you.
  - A: HELLO SAM... REGARDING THE KING OF CON DOCUSERIES WEFUNDER INVESTMENT SITE UNDER LEVEL 8 INVESTMENT OF $25,000 AN INVESTOR WOULD RECEIVE "ASSOCIATE PRODUCER" CREDIT FOR THE KING OF CON DOCUSERIES ONLY... HOWEVER I WOULD BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS "ASSOCIATE PRODUCER" CREDIT FOR THE KING OF CON FEATURE FILM AND IMDB... PLEASE CONTACT ME TO DISCUSS FURTHER WHEN YOU ARE READY... THOMAS...
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- Q: If you're looking to raise awareness, you could consider an appearance on Mathew Cox's Inside True Crime Podcast, sounds like it might be a good fit.
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- Q: Are you looking for actors or executive producers?
  - A: THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST... NOT AT THIS TIME...
- Q: Any news or updates on this project?
  - A: YES...PILOT SCRIPT IS BEING PREPARED... PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR ADDRESS AND I WILL MAIL YOU AN AUTOGRAPHED KING OF CON BOOK... MY EMAIL IS: thomasgiacomaro@gmail.com IF YOU ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL... THOMAS GIACOMARO...
- Q: Is there a signed contract in place with Barry Levinson to direct?
  - A: VERY GOOD QUESTION...YES THERE IS A CONTRACT...THE CONTRACT IS WITH THE LEVINSON FONTANA COMPANY WHICH INCLUDES BARRY LEVINSON...JASON SOSNOFF AND TOM FONTANA...THERE CREDENTIALS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES...THOMAS GIACOMARO
- Q: Hi, how long will it take to sell the project once funding is completed ? It's a 3 episodes project and each has a budget of 1,2 million. How much can an episode can be sold for ?
  - A: FARID, FILMING AND SELLING A 3 PART DOCUSERIES WILL BE DONE IN ONE YEAR...A 3 PART/EPISODE DOCUSERIES WOULD SELL TO A NETWORK FOR EXAMPLE DISCOVERY FOR APPROXIMATELY $5 MILLION FOR A ONE YEAR DEAL ONLY....