Rena Stephens

History

Rena Stephens, a St. Louis native, and SAG/AFTRA member, has participated in principle roles on the Television programs America's Most Wanted and Unsolved Mysteries. She has worked on multiple independent film projects including Scraps and Beethopia: The Grand Delusion, in addition to the more commercial ventures that also have been valuable experiences. Represented by the Talent Plus Agency, she worked on two indie films simultaneously in late 2012, "When the Heart Stops", and "To Inflict".

Movies

To Inflict

Psychiatrist

A young man under strain must come to grips with his anger when it threatens to jeopardize the most important relationship he's had thus far. The film follows a man (Gage Bladik) who's anger issues threaten to upset the relationships in his life. Themes include that of brotherly love, and the desire to change oneself for another person. Gage's Fiance (Chelsea Sanworth) works with him to curb his temper. She loves him but fears their relationship is turning into a violent one. As a result, she offers an ultimatum on their impending marriage: get help, or the wedding is off. This story is depicted through a first hand set of experiences with a man named Gage who has anger and road rage issues. Chelsea, his fiance and his autistic brother experience an impact outcome on their lives due to Gage's unleashing of anger. These undesirable but understandable emotions and actions catch up with Gage -- just as he's trying to put his life together.

Scraps

Sister Lucia

Eva is a young, compassionate woman who decides to travel amidst a grim urban jungle. She's accepted by a select few who see her as a shining light in the darkness while shunned by everyone else as a wandering vagrant. Eva must prove herself to a judgmental, image obsessed world by showing how one simple selfless act of love can affect the entire community in ways they may not even realize.