Due to the darker, more realistic tone and content of the film, it was difficult to lock film locations. The location scouting crew received 12+ 'no's before they finally found locations that agreed to allow the production to film there.
THE NIGHT AND GAIL was filmed in 13 days.
Director Benjamin Ehnert and his wife-producer, Heidi, were homeless (2017-2019). They moved back and forth between hotels, motels, and family members' homes. Ben's personal struggles inspired the story and his dedication to making the film.
The creation of the main character, 'Gail', was inspired by Director Benjamin Ehnert's own life and personal struggles. He could relate to her passion of longing to work hard to achieve a better, more successful life.
"All of the young kids in the film were very professional. Some of the most memorable, funny moments happened when the cameras weren't rolling," said Director Benjamin Ehnert. (2022)