The film was shot using a choreographed two camera system.
During filming, the cab was pulled over twice by police for lack of seat belts, however no tickets were issued once police discovered it was a movie.
The grocery store was found that morning because the original location decided it no longer wanted to be filmed.
The story was written after Eric (the writer) watch Crash (2004) and Syriana (2005). He wanted something that took place in his home city of New York with more common people.
The film is shot in Queens, NY the birthplace of both the producer and director.