Writer/Director Travis Grant was inspired to create the film while shooting his documentary, "The Empty Playground" a documentary about a separated father who doesn't get to see his children.
To get into mindset of someone who is depressed and withdrawn Writer/Director Travis Grant would often listen to the song: "Life and Death" a song from the TV show "Lost".
The script was written with Eldon Thiele specifically in mind to play Marc. Travis had worked briefly with Eldon on a TV movie a year prior.
While discussing the character in a mall food court, Travis asked Eldon if he could cry on command. When Travis looked up Eldon was in tears.
Alyssa Hayter was auditioned in an alleyway downtown Fredericton.