about Behind The Lens and debbie lynn elias. . .
A noted film critic (Tomatometer-approved on Rotten Tomatoes, approved “Cherry Picker” for CherryPicks), debbie lynn elias has been a published journalist for over 45 years, writing everything from hard news to public service announcements, travel pieces, celebrity interviews and profiles, book-theater-restaurant reviews, legal briefs, informational news stories, and, for the past 40+ years, film reviews. She previously served as managing editor and writer for a national legal magazine, and is author of the children’s book, ‘Narcissa Cooks the Kitchen’.
An award-winning producer and writer, she spent years honing her technical and creative skills in tv and film production, as well as journalism. Starting in the early days of cable television and news broadcasting and then moving into episodic tv, feature films, PSA’s and music videos, debbie easily vacillated between the different formats and different job capacities, working on crews with then fellow novices and burgeoning directors/producers, among them, Roger Spottiswoode, Don Coscarelli, and Stephen J. Cannell. Combining her practical training and experience and knowledge, and love of film & television with her journalistic expertise and years of education, experience, and personal connections in the television and film business, now, in her capacity as a film critic, debbie brings unique and interesting perspectives to her film reviews and interviews.
A member of the prestigious Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, debbie is one of the few film critics in the country to have worked in both the technical and creative ends of the tv and film industries. Her movie reviews and interviews are carried in print and online entertainment sites worldwide.
Still active in the production end of film and tv, debbie is a champion of independent film and filmmakers, and not only serves as a consultant to first-time and independent filmmakers but remains hands-on with production, including but not limited to: as Executive Producer of the award-winning web series, Co-Op of the Damned; Executive Producer of the award-winning short film Bunker; the experimental short film like/comment/subscribe ; The Cat’s Cradle directed by award-winning director David Spaltro; the Halloween comedy horror short Bitter; The Bartender; Associate Producer of the award-winning Cathedrals; Co-Producer of Social Distance, a mystery thriller shot during the lengthy 2020 period of social distancing while social distancing; and most recently, Consulting Producer on the exciting superhero short film, The New Knight.
You can also find debbie on the red carpet at events like TCM Classic Film Festival, Dances With Films, film premieres, and more. A favorite with distributors, publicists, and talent alike as a moderator for screenings and panels, debbie also moderates/hosts premieres, post-screening Q&A’s, in-depth panel discussions, and more, adding that extra spark and extra thought to engage an audience and the talent just a bit more.
For the past 12+ years, debbie has expanded her media complement to include radio and podcasts. As creator and host of “Behind the Lens,” you can catch debbie every Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET on YouTube, Podbean, Apple, iHeart, Podbay, Podchaser, Spotify, and more, including right here at BehindTheLensOnline.net. You can also find every radio show and podcast episode for the past 12+ years, along with hundreds of movie reviews and interviews over the past several decades!
With a motto of “Educate, Enlighten and Entertain”, debbie is just that in every facet of her work.
Memberships
Los Angeles Press Club
Society of Professional Journalists
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia
Approved critic for CherryPicks
Tomatometer-approved critic for Rotten Tomatoes
