Debra Spidell

Debra Spidell is an experienced Line Producer/UPM with an impressive background in television production. With over 20 years of experience, this former member of the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America has contributed to the success of numerous TV series, such as EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OKAY, WEIRD CITY, ALONE TOGETHER, LOOSELY EXACTLY NICOLE, and WORKAHOLICS. Spidell has also worked on independent feature films, prime-time documentary series, and music videos.

Spidell is an expert in managing budgets, creating schedules, hiring and traveling crews, and negotiating with vendors. She has worked as a Producer, Supervising Producer, Line Producer, and Unit Production Manager for several production companies, including FreeForm, 50/50 Productions/Comedy Central, New Remote Productions/MTV, Avalon Entertainment/Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and ShoahTime Networks.

Spidell's educational background is in Film Production, having studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Oregon. She has affiliations with several professional organizations, including the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America.