Above the Line

Jenn Whittaker

Writer +

Creative Producer

Jenn is a cum laude graduate of The University of Tampa's Writing and Honors programs. She earned her Bachelor of Arts after leaving a career in the federal government to follow her passion for writing.

She is an award-winning writer in fiction and nonfiction, including short stories, essays, and short scripts. Jenn is a fan of flash, micro, and nano fiction, which has helped her sharpen her skills for screenwriting.

The Butcher Tree is Jenn's first independent horror genre production. As the Creative Producer, her primary responsibility is to ensure that the artistic vision of The Butcher Tree is brought to life, working closely with key creatives and resolving any creative or logistical issues that come up during filming, all while preserving the project's integrity.

Finally, Jenn will make sure the final product aligns with the original creative concept of The Butcher Tree and achieves the project's practical realities of production, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to precise quality.

Julie Mankowski
Producer + Line Producer

As Line Producer, Julie is the logistical and financial backbone of The Butcher Tree production. On set, she will oversee daily operations, manage the budget, coordinate crew and resources, and act as a liaison between various departments and the producers.

With over 25 years of experience in Feature Film Production and Accounting, Julie has been blessed to work on dozens of incredible projects at various stages: development, pre-production, production, and post-production. Her focus includes budget development, incentive analysis, finance, production accounting, securing locations, and hiring.

Julie's Film Credits Library (small sampling)

Julie has been instrumental in Independent Films, alongside worldwide Hollywood blockbusters!

Paul Wilson

Actor

Paul Wilson studied acting in London and spent his formative years on stage performing Shakespeare, and is a 25-year featured vocalist singing with orchestras and symphonies throughout Florida. His film and TV pursuits have earned him dozens of credits as an actor, writer, and producer.

He appeared opposite Jenna Elfman with his brother, Patrick Wilson, who, along with Ashley Judd and Whoopi Goldberg, starred in Adriana Trigiani's motion picture Big Stone Gap (2014) in 2015.

In 2021, Paul appeared again on screen opposite his brother, Patrick, in the third installment of James Wan's Conjuring series, as the beleaguered father Carl Glatzel in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021). He also portrayed President Richard M. Nixon in Showtime's TV series The First Lady (2022).

As the CEO of Lonesome Pine Pictures, Paul has a contact list that includes A-list actors and studio heads alike.

Paul Wilson also studied law, business, and acting at FSU and USF. Paul's marketing agency, Wilson Media, has earned accolades for its work with regional and national brands in a variety of industries. He has helmed marketing and publicity for major studios like Warner Bros, CBS-Paramount, and Universal.

These experiences make Paul a triple threat in the entertainment industry as a professional with equal expertise in business affairs, marketing, and creative development.

+Associate Producer

Wilson Media

Paul Wilson brings a lifetime of experience to the Agency he founded and still leads, since its inception in 1999. With its primary focus on media and creative strategy, with emphasis on brand management, Wilson Media offers a modern communications approach for modern problems.

Wilson Media specialities include: Branding, advertising, media buying and placement, creative production, legal advertising and marketing services, media relations and publicity, negotiation and analysis, and entertainment and event management, publicity, motion picture development, and go-to-market strategy for professional services.