Pre-production became a process of matching the story to what could actually be reached: available actors, real locations, practical props, and a schedule with almost no margin for error.
Emily Klavun and classmates Matthew Sanda and Melissa Bickey joined as the primary cast. Benjamin Pender-Cudlip volunteered as cameraman. Local actors including Andrew Bolevice and Laurie McLeod helped fill out the world of the film.
The shoot was planned for roughly ten days, with a makeshift crew and an approach built around moving quickly rather than waiting for ideal circumstances.