While on location in the Cook Islands, David Fane was frequently mobbed by fans who recognized him as "Bolo" from Samoan Wedding (2006) [aka Sione's Wedding].
Megan Stevenson was hired because the directors were big fans of Megan's TV comedy series Review (2014).
The film was released online via the NZME website following its theatrical release in New Zealand.
Star Josh Thomson said of the production: "They made me take my pants off. I think it was just for their own personal amusement because surely no one wants to see that on the big screen."