"This story is close to my heart," said director/writer Rachel Schrey. "I've overcome a lot of anxiety in my life and I want other people to know what that victory feels like."
Rachel Grant wrote, directed, produced, and starred in The Renewing while filming Hounds of Zaroff.
When not acting in any scenes, actor Timo Schrey lent his skilled hand with cinematography and helped Rachel map out shot sequences. They liked to use drawings and diagrams with labels to keep everything clear.
Actress Whitney Morrow and director/actress Rachel Schrey have been close friends since they were both in middle school.
Actress Jessica Trump and director/actress Rachel Schrey have known each other since middle school. They attended and graduated from Virginia Tech together and have been close friends ever since.