The People Behind It

Cast & Crew

Cast

On Screen

Zach Hurley

as Jude

Brings an extensive and varied background in both film and theater. A seasoned actor known for versatile performances and compelling screen presence, with critically acclaimed roles across independent films and major theatrical productions.

Daniel J. Lennox

as Mac

Steps into the spotlight as Mac, marking his screen debut in a leading role. With nearly two decades of experience behind the camera as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and director, his transition to the forefront of the camera brings a rich, filmmaker's understanding to a key figure in this gripping, post-apocalyptic drama.

Deacon Grasty

as Samuel

Brings a vibrant stage presence honed through an impressive array of performances to the screen, with roots in theater at Hazelwood Theater Arts, Performing Arts Louisville, and the prestigious Derby Dinner Theater in Clarksville, Indiana. Known for powerful emotional range and captivating character interpretations, and Best Actor at the Christian Online Film Festival for this role.

Aidan Brooks

as Elijah

A musical theater major from the Youth Performing Arts School, immersed in acting since age eight, with an early start that saw him shine in numerous commercials and print campaigns. His role as Elijah draws on a nuanced understanding of performance built across stage and camera.

Crew

Behind the Camera

Several of this team reunited after nearly a decade to make The Reckoning, the same core group behind Daniel J. Lennox's first feature, Jackson's Run (2012), winner of Best Feature at the CMM Film Festival.

Daniel J. Lennox

Writer & Director

Award-winning writer, director, and filmmaker. His debut feature, Jackson's Run, premiered to acclaim at the 2012 CMM Film Festival in New York City, winning Best Feature plus nine additional nominations. Known since for bold, impactful narratives exploring the gritty and often unsettling realities of the human experience.

Chris Robinson

Executive Producer & Co-Writer

Award-winning actor, producer, and screenwriter. After decades writing, directing, and acting on stage, he partnered with Daniel Lennox to create the acclaimed Christian feature Jackson's Run. A prominent Christian evangelist and artist in southern Indiana, he reunites with the original Jackson's Run team for this film.

Nate Savidge

Director of Photography

Cinematographer bringing the film's stark, wide-open visual language to life.

Thomas Johnson

Production Sound

Based in Pendleton, Indiana, with a sound career spanning back to 1997.

Kimberly J. Richardson

Casting Director

Actress and producer with credits including America's Prayer and The First 30 Days.

Raegan Jones

Hair & Makeup

Winner, Best Hair & Makeup (Christian Online Film Festival, 2025).

1st Assistant Director	Kyle Bates
Key Grip	Micah Gerber
Wardrobe	Mike Constable (Best Costumes & Props, Christian Online Film Festival, 2025)
Original Score	Liz Erving
Music Supervisor	Joel Jackson
Script Supervisor	Melissa Coles
Supervising Editor	Ana Whitlock
Catering / Craft Services	Julie Luna, Teresa Robinson