This short film is a proof-of-concept for the feature film telling of the story.
When filming on the soundstage, the filmmakers used an old crib from Ikea (found on Craigslist) to be the sliding prison doors in front of the camera.
The majority of the film was filmed using available light and when studio lights were used, the setup only had 3 lights.
This film shot at 3 different locations: an actual functioning prison facility in Queens, NY, a soundstage in Long Island City, NY, and exteriors at a private property in Larchmont, NY.
The visual effect that was used in the prison visitation scene was actually in-camera and not a VFX effect.