A data pad used at multiple times including the briefing scene at the beginning, has symbols on it that are the same alphabet used in the Star Wars universe.
The characters Ash and Bishop are also the name of the androids from Alien and Aliens respectively.
Director/Writer Joey Curtis and Filmmaker/Executive Producer Kenneth K. Martinez Burgmaier have made 4 films together. The Sundance winner; Quattro Noza-Streets of Legend, Brother Tied-Directed by Derick Cianfrance-official Sundance Film Fest Selection, The Pimp & the Rose and 2307 Winter's Dream.
Working together for over 20 years!