Biography

Jonni Darkko's career originated in Chicago, Illinois where he trained and worked as a professional photographer focusing on fashion. During this period, Jonni shot for many of the industry's top magazines.

Darkko moved to LA in 1998 and, wanting to apply his unique skills and experience to something new, began shooting erotic stills for JM Productions and Sin City, among other companies. Throughout this time, Jonni was training and extending his expertise and style into videography. He began to shoot second camera for Jill Kelly, then was given an opportunity to direct by Scott Taylor of New Sensations.

After his lighting and camerawork caught the eye of John Stagliano

John Stagliano

John Allen Stagliano , also known as Buttman, is an American entrepreneur, pornographic actor, producer and director, who founded and owns the Evil Angel pornographic film studio.-Early life and career:...

, Darkko was offered a directing deal with Evil Angel

Evil Angel (studio)

Evil Angel is a production company and distributor of pornographic films, founded and owned by John Stagliano.Stagliano and Evil Angel pioneered the Gonzo pornography genre in the late 1980s....

, broadening his audience and resources. In 2004, he formed Darkko Productions and has produced a number of popular releases such as the Bet Your Ass, Angels of Debauchery, Boob Bangers and Suck It Dry series and one-off titles like Tiffany & Cumpany and Load Sharing.

Awards

• 2006 AVN Award nominee – Best Director of a Non-Feature (Angels of Debauchery 2)
• 2006 AVN Award nominee – Best Oral Sex Scene in a Video (Suck it Dry)
• 2007 AVN Award nominee – Director of the Year
• 2007 AVN Award nominee – Best Oral Sex Scene in a Video (Suck It Dry 2)
• 2010 AVN Award nominee – Best Director, Ethnic Video – Asian Fucking Nation 3

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