 The film has been generally well received by fans, and has been consistently mentioned in the press as a turning point in the development of fanfilms.The film has also won several awards, including Best Actress and Best Special Effects in the 2001 Force 3.75 Australian Fanfilm Festival.The film's entire budget of $12,000 went to vendors for camera and equipment rental, film, costume and prop creation, location permits, hotel rooms and food.