The car used in the film barely worked, the vehicle had to be towed to each location and could be only turned on 10 to 15 minutes at a time.
Scott Clingingsmith who played the businessman was casted last minute due to an actor not showing up because he was ill. Scott had to memorize his lines before each scene on the spot.
A person was on stand-by to give Jimmy cigarettes just to keep continuity for the scenes he was smoking in.
The convenient store clerk at the beginning of the film is the actual clerk. He was more than happy to play the part his name was Sal.
The opening scene at the convenient store is the hometown of the director. The city is Garland, Tx.