Debbie Durkin

Current

• CEO at Durkin Entertainment, Inc.

Past

• CEO at Durkin Artists Agency
• Fashion Photographer (Self-employed)

Education

• Northwestern University
• Chicago Academy of Fine Art
• School of The Art Institute

• Northern Illinois University
• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
• Bradley University

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Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Entertainment

Websites

• My Company
• Marina Del Rey Film Festival
• My Portfolio

Debbie Durkin’s Summary

The Expendables, Brand Integration Producer, Lionsgate April 2010
National Lampoon's Cattle Call,Co-Producer,Lionsgate DVD Release May 13, 2008
Sexiest Women of Reality TV 2008, Print Calendar/DVD, Co-Producer
Main Event Red Carpet Lounges & Green Suites, Founder/Producer, (during Sundance, Oscars, Emmys )
Blades of Glory ( product placement) 2007
Sundance Celebrity Swag Hunt, Associate Producer 2007
Voices From The Graves, Associate Producer 2007
Rocky Balboa, Special Thanks ( brand integration) 2006
Dirt Bike Television Series, Co-Producer, Brand Integration 2006
Marina Del Rey Film Festival- Founder- TBA
Salty Horror Film Festival, Sponsorship Director, 2010.
Beverly HillsFilm Festival, Sponsorship Associate 2006.
Durkin Entertainment, Inc., CEO, TV/Film Production, 2003-present
Sound Factory, Documentary Film, Co- Producer 2003
24/7-The Business News Magazine, TV Series, Hosted by Doug Llewelyn-Co-Producer 2001
TrendTV, #1 Magazine TV Series in SE Asia -on ABC5 in Manila-Producer/Director-1999 - 2000
The Killing Floor, Casting 1987
The Big Town, Casting 1985
America's Most Wanted, Casting 1984
Durkin Model & Talent/Durkin Artists Agency,CEO,Theatrical/Literary Agency, (Sag/Aftra/Equity/WGA), Chicago/Beverly Hills, 1979-99
Chicago Sting Pro Soccer, HoneyBees Cheerleading Squad Director,1981-2
Chicago Bears/NFL, Public Relations/Hospitality - 1975
Professional Fashion Photographer, Chicago, 1970-80
OverExposure, Short Film - Producer/Writer/Director/Camera/Editor, 1979
John Robert Powers- Sales/School Director, Chicago-1970-79
Women In Film- Beverly Hills- Guest Speaker
Learning Annex Instructor, Chicago- Print Modeling Business

Debbie Durkin’s Specialties:

TV/Film/Music Production, Brand/Product integration in Media properties, Brand product showcases, Celebrity Outreach, and Celebrity Giving/Gifting at private Charity events.

Debbie Durkin’s Experience

• CEO

  Durkin Entertainment, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Motion Pictures and Film industry)

  August 2003 — Present (6 years)

  TV/Film Production Company
  
  Brand Integration/Product Placement
  
  Production Company for Main Event Red Carpet Lounges & Green Suites during Sundance Film Festival, Oscars, Emmys

• CEO

  Durkin Artists Agency

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)

  August 1979 — December 1999 (20 years 5 months)

  Owner, Talent & Literary Agent/ TV, Film, Theatre, Writers & Directors, Print Models, Overseas Modeling Contracts, Trade Show Spokepersons.
  SAG-AFTRA-EQUITY-WGA franchised, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica.

• Fashion Photographer

  Self-employed

  (Self-Employed; Photography industry)

  June 1971 — August 1979 (8 years 3 months)

  Model, Headshot , Product Photography

Debbie Durkin’s Education

• Northwestern University

  Filmmaking 1978 — 1980

• Chicago Academy of Fine Art

  Painting, Silkscreen,Graphic Design 1974 — 1976

• School of The Art Institute

  Photography, Drawing, Painting 1971 — 1974

• Northern Illinois University

  Public Relations 1973 — 1973

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Art 1972 — 1973

• Bradley University

  Art, Graphic Design 1969 — 1971

Additional Information

Debbie Durkin’s Websites:

• My Company
• Marina Del Rey Film Festival
• My Portfolio

Debbie Durkin’s Interests:

Networking, Media Brand-building strategy, TV/Film Production, Celebrity Gifting, Charity Events, Certified Sea Captain, Student Pilot, Horseback Riding, Sailing/Yachting, Cycling, Photography, Film, Art, Theatre, Dance, Animal Rescue, Racquetball, Tennis, Piano, Adventure.

Debbie Durkin’s Groups:

Founder/Producer of the Main Event Red Carpet Lounges & Green Suites during Sundance, Oscars, Emmys Awards which benefit a variety of Charities.

Founder/ Marina Del Rey Film Festival TBA

Lamborghini Products- West Coast REP: August 2007-present: Ultra Exclusive Tonino Lamborghini Watches and Silver Gift Collection

•    Luxury & Lifestyle Professionals
•    Playing In Traffic: Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Exotic Car FANS
•    BizBash—Event Planners Gather
•    Branded Entertainment
•    Branded Content Strategy
•    Film TV Professionals
•    Green
•    Consumer Electronics Association
•    Sustainable Brands
•    Lamborghini
•    STRUT Vehicle Owners & Enthusiasts
•    Carbon Footprint Reduction Group
•    Event Peeps: For Live Event Industry Professionals
•    IEG's Sponsorship Community
•    West Loop Chiropractic

Debbie Durkin’s Honors:

spcaLA, Friends For Life: 2007 Appreciation Award

Animal-Assist Therapy Team member (with my Lab Retriever) - "Paws To Read" Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Debbie Durkin’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• business deals
• getting back in touch