Writer/Lead Actor Patrick McElroy and Composer Brian Crimmins have been friends since they were four years old. They went to preschool together.
The movie was filmed over three days in Los Angeles, CA and Joshua Tree, CA.
Director Scott Simerly Jr. and Writer/Lead Actor Patrick McElroy were inspired by the movie Brigsby Bear (2017).
The film is based on the Instagram character "Alien Guy Tim" developed by Patrick McElroy and his brother Rory McElroy after watching a lot of Ancient Aliens (2009).
Writer/Lead Actor Patrick McElroy cited his love for mockumentaries like This Is Spinal Tap (1984) and Best in Show (2000) for choosing this style of movie.