A huge fan of the film Scarecrows (1988), director Alex Wesley sold his apartment for a chance to work with the film's lead actor and producer Ted Vernon in person on Zombie Infection (2011). The money from selling his apartment was used for Ted to fly over to Siberia and star in Alex's film. While making the film, Alex had to live in his parents house. During a break from filming, he and Ted watched Scarecrows on VHS, afterwards Ted signed it. Alex described the whole experience working with Ted as great.
After Ted Vernon finished acting in his scenes for the film, he purchased gifts for director Alex Wesley and his parents before flying back home to Miami.