The short film was shot guerrilla-style at Somerset Mansions Condominium in Leveriza, Vito Cruz, where the Joson family was staying. During production, neighbors grew alarmed upon seeing candles arranged around the emergency exit, prompting them to call security.
Initially developed as a class project under renowned filmmaker Jade Castro at the Asia Pacific Film Institute, the film transcended its academic origins with its breathtaking cinematography and masterfully woven screenplay. Earning acclaim from audiences and critics alike, Joson ultimately chose to make it widely accessible by releasing it for free on YouTube.
Moved by Sharon Cuneta's poignant scene in Lino Brocka's "Pasan Ko ang Daigdig", Joson deliberately chose "Gaano Kita Kamahal" to be performed by her niece, Alyssa Barlan, aiming to evoke an eerie yet profound emotional depth in her mini-film.
Joson originally planned to cast Melissa Ricks, Erich Gonzales, and Dindin Llarena as the lead characters. However, with the project deadline for Jade Castro's class rapidly approaching, she opted for a more practical decision. She ultimately chose her niece, Alyssa Barlan, along with her former Letran-Manila classmates, Danica Abonal and Jocelyn Sabino, who was a member of Theatro at the time.
The film received a standing ovation during its premiere at the University of the Philippines Diliman, earning widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics. It was particularly praised for its sharp dialogue and unexpected twists, it made even more remarkable by the fact that it was crafted by a teenage Emille Joson at the time.
