The Maranos had the rights for the movie for 10 years. They bought them when they were still very young from Alyson Noel, the author of the novel.
Laura and Vanessa Marano are actually sisters. Their mom, Ellen, also produced the movie.
Filmed from July 17th to August 5th.
Annie Jacob has worked with both Vanessa Marano and Katie Leclerc, the two protagonists of FreeForm's hit drama show Switched At Birth (2011).