Greg Rencken

Greg Rencken’s a writer and casting director out in LA, but the guy’s roots are all desert. Tucson, Arizona, to be exact. Back in the day, he kicked things off with indie films and scrappy theatre stuff—just trying to make art where there wasn’t much of a scene, you know? He picked up a film degree from the University of Arizona, which honestly sounds about right, and then he just… kept going. He’s bounced between indie projects and big studio gigs, taking on whatever jobs came his way. The dude's been everywhere—behind the camera, in front of it, probably running to grab coffee too, knowing how film sets go. One of his standout moments? That’d be Killing Kitty, a dark comedy short he directed and starred in. The film snagged some awards in 2021, and for good reason. The plot’s wild—two friends, not exactly criminal masterminds, accidentally kill their influencer bestie at a Halloween party. Chaos, regrets, and a whole lot of absurdity follow. It’s twisted in that way only real-life screw-ups can be, but it’s also sharp, funny, and weirdly relatable if you’ve ever been part of a friend group that’s maybe a little too online. Greg’s style just kind of lands somewhere between gritty indie honesty and the polish of bigger productions, and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty—literally or creatively. So yeah, if you’re into stories that don’t shy away from the messy stuff, he’s one to keep an eye on.