Silvia Mathis
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Silvia "Punkin" Mathis was born Silvia Delores Mathis to Sylvester Mathis, Jr., a Builder and Business Owner, and Maye Catherine Mathis, a Title One Reading Teacher and Educational Activist, in Rockford, Illinois, USA.
She is a producer, actress, screenwriter, director, and vocalist known for roles including Alfree Grimes on A Woman's Place (1997), Screen Door Jesus (2003), City Girls (2007), and Dr. Wendy in the hit web series Between Women (2011) She has been married to Mitch Manning since January 30, 2008. They are a blended family, and together they have six children.
Silvia, the founder and CEO of Punkin Studios, has been instrumental in developing, selling, and producing a diverse range of films, shorts, documentaries, and series for over 20 years. Collaborating with emerging filmmakers, she has mentored and coached.
With an impressive three decades in the business, Silvia is renowned for her unwavering commitment to quality, compassionate demeanor, adaptable creativity, practical methodology, and knack for bringing people together, ultimately enhancing production value. Her astute decision-making abilities have allowed her to implement changes that positively impact teams across all production phases. This has garnered her the respect of high-level and esteemed film, television, and theater colleagues.
Punkin Studios was established with one goal: to conceive, source, and develop innovative multimedia content that nurtures kindness and ignites the imagination. It is a place where creative dreams become a reality!
In 2020, Silvia signed a first-look deal with TAPAS MEDIA (recently acquired by Korean entertainment giant Kakao for $510 million). In May 2023, she entered into an overall representation and development agreement with Sandstone Artists.
Silvia consistently shines across various industry sectors. As a distinguished songwriter, she received a Gold Record for her Co-Writing Quiet Time by Regina Belle and Barry White (Passion: CAPITOL Records).
As a versatile singer-songwriter and producer, Silvia has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning artists Bobby Caldwell, Fred Hammond, Roberta Flack, Ann Nesby, Carvin Haggins, and American Idol's Randy Jackson. In addition, she was instrumental in the production of an anniversary event celebrating Diana Ross' legendary Central Park concert in collaboration with Fathom Entertainment at New York's Paley Center.
She is a producer, actress, screenwriter, director, and vocalist known for roles including Alfree Grimes on A Woman's Place (1997), Screen Door Jesus (2003), City Girls (2007), and Dr. Wendy in the hit web series Between Women (2011) She has been married to Mitch Manning since January 30, 2008. They are a blended family, and together they have six children.
Silvia, the founder and CEO of Punkin Studios, has been instrumental in developing, selling, and producing a diverse range of films, shorts, documentaries, and series for over 20 years. Collaborating with emerging filmmakers, she has mentored and coached.
With an impressive three decades in the business, Silvia is renowned for her unwavering commitment to quality, compassionate demeanor, adaptable creativity, practical methodology, and knack for bringing people together, ultimately enhancing production value. Her astute decision-making abilities have allowed her to implement changes that positively impact teams across all production phases. This has garnered her the respect of high-level and esteemed film, television, and theater colleagues.
Punkin Studios was established with one goal: to conceive, source, and develop innovative multimedia content that nurtures kindness and ignites the imagination. It is a place where creative dreams become a reality!
In 2020, Silvia signed a first-look deal with TAPAS MEDIA (recently acquired by Korean entertainment giant Kakao for $510 million). In May 2023, she entered into an overall representation and development agreement with Sandstone Artists.
Silvia consistently shines across various industry sectors. As a distinguished songwriter, she received a Gold Record for her Co-Writing Quiet Time by Regina Belle and Barry White (Passion: CAPITOL Records).
As a versatile singer-songwriter and producer, Silvia has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning artists Bobby Caldwell, Fred Hammond, Roberta Flack, Ann Nesby, Carvin Haggins, and American Idol's Randy Jackson. In addition, she was instrumental in the production of an anniversary event celebrating Diana Ross' legendary Central Park concert in collaboration with Fathom Entertainment at New York's Paley Center.