Winner of the Ebenseer Bear in Gold Award at the 39th Festival of Nations.
Dylan's dog Bonnie was played by the producer's sister's dog with the same name.
Composer Michael Hines was the series producer/director of hit Scottish sitcom Still Game and he had previously cast Bill Murdoch twice for the series.
The unnamed Island the film is set on was actually shot on the main land in Tarbert Loch Fyne, although Tobermory on the Isle of Mull was specified in the screenplay.
Wilderness composer Martin Low was originally schedule to write the film's music score but had to step down after suffering a trapped nerve and schedule conflicts.