Writer/Director Barry Canty created the role of "Ethan Walker" specifically for fellow North Carolinian Brad Yoder.
Barry Canty's script was originally titled "LA Proper" but was changed to "L.A. Proper" (with periods following the L & A) after a few industry readers expected it to be a French film. For the record, however, the original abbreviation for the City of Angels is "LA" similar to "NYC" for New York City.
The character of Sean Park, played by Steve Myung, is loosely based on the actor's experiences of being an actor in Taiwan and having parents who own a Pico Rivera grocery store.
Pae Pae was cast as Eve Yoon four days before the start of principal photography, after another actress dropped out of the production.