[2] Block went to Yale University and pursued a degree in chemistry, and also enrolled in the pre-medical track, to become a physician.
She enjoyed writing screenplays as a hobby and met Sarnoski who was producing a zombie-themed short film.
Block went on to Keck School of Medicine of USC to pursue a master's degree in global medicine and became motivated to make a documentary about sexual violence in the Congo.
After The Testimony, she launched the BlockBox Entertainment banner, under which Pig was produced.
[1] Vanessa Block received several awards and nominations for the 2021 film Pig.