Filmed in only 4 days.
Because AFI films are considered educational exercises, the director could utilize the Lobo characters and stories owned by DC Comics.
The budget was originally $2,400, but fans donated money when they heard about the movie.
Andrew Bryniarski had wanted to play Lobo on the big screen for a long time. In 1999 the actor had circulated make-up tests he had done, showing his uncanny resemblance to the main man.
The stainless steel walls that are behind Santa Claus are flats that were donated to AFI studios.