SANTA MONICA, CA, April 15, 2008 - Elaine Strom Behnken has been promoted to Executive Producer at commercial production companies GARTNER, tight, and OUTSIDER USA. While maintaining distinct directorial rosters, the three companies operate under the aegis of Partners/Executive Producers Don Block and Rich Carter. Behnken previously served as Head of Production for the companies.
A native Los Angeleno, Behnken is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of University of Southern California, where she earned degrees in Theatre and English. She began her career at Aaron Spelling Productions in casting and production on such shows as Love Boat, Hotel, Dynasty and Dynasty 2: The Colbys; Behnken also assisted Spelling's partner, Douglas S. Cramer, for two years. Moving on to the LA office of Network 10 Australia, Behnken helped to promote and launch US television series for the Australian network, before taking a position at Amblin Entertainment, where she worked on the pilot and first season of SeaQuest, DSV.
Behnken's feature film experience includes working with director Bill Condon on Gods and Monsters; she freelanced in commercial and music video production for several years, ultimately becoming the bidder at Palomar Pictures, in 2000, a position she held until joining GARTNER as Head of Production in 2001.
Comments (10)
Excellent teamwork Gartner ! You have the best because you are the best. - GH
Posted by Ginger Hall | April 15, 2008 3:05 PM
Posted on April 15, 2008 15:05
Congratulations! You earned it. Go Princess...
Posted by Wendy | April 17, 2008 8:11 AM
Posted on April 17, 2008 08:11
I'm so proud of you!!! You have come a long way and you deserve only the best life has to give. Love you!! JHP
Posted by Janee Hull-Page | April 17, 2008 9:17 AM
Posted on April 17, 2008 09:17
Way to go sista! You are the best!
Posted by Leslie | April 18, 2008 3:12 PM
Posted on April 18, 2008 15:12
YEAH BABY! So very proud of you!OXOXOXOXOXOX
Posted by Debbra | April 19, 2008 11:28 AM
Posted on April 19, 2008 11:28
You Rock, and deserve everything that comes your way!
Posted by Al | April 22, 2008 8:33 AM
Posted on April 22, 2008 08:33
The secrets out, now the world knows what we always have......YOUR THE BEST!
Posted by Marcy | April 22, 2008 11:53 AM
Posted on April 22, 2008 11:53
CONGRATULATIONS ELAINE,
REGARDS FROM GUATEMALA,CENTRAL AMERICA,
CARGILL COMMERCIAL
LUCKY CHANG
PRODUCER
(502)52026075
Posted by Lucky Chang | April 28, 2008 12:25 PM
Posted on April 28, 2008 12:25
Congrats Elaine!
We just received Reno's Thank you e-card.!
We had a great time with you all and hopefully we will be able to do it agaoin.Jack and Maxine
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