Rebecca Halpern is a documentary filmmaker whose work includes multiple seasons directing, writing and producing the hit series American Greed and Gangland, and the critically acclaimed six-part limited series Helter Skelter, which she co-executive produced for Epix. Her award-winning feature documentary Love, Charlie won Best of the Fest at the 2021 Chicago International Film Festival, and was acquired by Greenwich Entertainment.

Born in Chicago and raised in Madison, Wisconsin, co-founded Charlie Trotter's in Chicago after earning her master's degree in political science at Northwestern University. She established the restaurant's award-winning wine program and managed the front of the house before moving to the West Coast in the early 1990s to pursue a career in the wine and spirits industry.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Drake University, Anne spent 10 years in Recruitment Advertising at various ad agencies in Chicago. With the birth of her first of three daughters, Anne became an at home mother. There she took on numerous volunteer roles such as PVA Board Member, Auction Co-Chair and Religious Education Teacher at her children’s schools. Upon the passing of Charlie Trotter, Anne helped establish The Trotter Project in honor of her brother.