Whitney Elaine Wegman-Wood is an American actress, screenwriter and film producer who wrote, produced and starred in the film The Last Butterflies (2023), and appeared in the films Kung Fu Ghost (2022), Carbon (2019), and The Evil Rises (2018).
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| Born | Whitney Elaine Wegman Columbia, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Known for | The Last Butterflies |
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| Awards | 2023 Frances Marion Award at Coronado Island Film Festival |
Personal life edit
Wegman-Wood was born in Columbia, Missouri[1] to Fred Wegman and Sharon Hubenthal. She graduated from Washington High School and attended Avila University.[2] During her college sophomore year in 2005, Wegman-Wood was involved with the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief.[3] After living in Atlanta, Georgia, she pursued a Master of Fine Arts at the University of Virginia.[4]
Career edit
Wegman-Wood is an actress who frequently works in multiple markets across the country.[2] In 2023, she wrote, produced and acted in a short film called The Last Butterflies[5][6] and received the Frances Marion Award for outstanding achievement in screenwriting by a woman at Coronado Island Film Festival.[4]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Gulag Barashevo | Tatiana | [1] |
| 2018 | The Evil Rises | Lucy | [7] |
| Valhalla | Carson | [2] | |
| 2019 | Carbon | Carson | [8] |
| 2021 | Mystery Highway | Bonnie / Henrietta Hill | [7][1] |
| 2022 | Kung Fu Ghost | The Boss | [7] |
| 2023 | The Last Butterflies | Mom | Also screenwriter and producer[9][4][6] |
| The Mad Doctor of the Intercontinental Hotel | Eva | Screened at the 13th Oceanside International Film Festival[10] |
References edit
- ^ a b c "Whitney Wegman-Wood | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ a b c "Check Out Whitney Wegman-Wood's Story - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". VoyageLA. 2023-09-25. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ Strelluf, Brittnay (2005). Avila Welcomes Katrina Victims. Vol. XIV. Martha Smith Archives and Research Center, Avila University: Talon News Magazine. p. 3 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b c Hardison, Ryan (2024-01-10). "Local filmmaker turns personal nightmare into an artistic feat in 'The Last Butterflies'". North Coast Current. Archived from the original on 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ Black, Emilie (2024-03-06). "The Last Butterflies (2023)". Cinema Crazed. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ a b Sinks, Sydney (2024-02-08). "Filmmaker to Come to Godfrey with Apocalyptic Story Starring "The Walking Dead" Cast Member". EdGlenToday. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ a b c Morazzini, Jim (2022-08-02). "Kung Fu Ghost (2022) Review". Voices from the Balcony. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ Manson, Bill (2018-11-28). "Raul Urreola's night shoot | San Diego Reader". San Diego Reader. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ Hurrelbrink, Bill; Chapin, Grace (2022-11-07). "Short film being filmed in KC". KCTV. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "OIFF 2024 SCHEDULE - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 2024". Oceanside International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-03-10.