The idea for this film took shape when director, Scott Storm, was walking in the woods near his family home. He found an apple tree in a very odd place, covered with garbage and graffiti. He carried the idea with him for over ten years and finally sat down to begin work on it in the winter of 2010.
The "HAT" worn by Tommy Willis in the movie was actually modeled after a hat gifted to director Scott Storm by his father on a 2009 trip to Austria. As the hat ended up being a touch too small, it went on to serve a great purpose and continues to be a prized possession.