"Silverlake Video the Movie" was actually filmed on location in the real Silverlake Video, and the owner is named Ben. The film came about because the filmmaker became good friends with Ben.
Silverlake Video is actually located in Atwater Village, which is Silver Lake adjacent.
The character of Roxie, was named after Roxy, the little Westie in the movie.
When the "celebrity" look alike orders her coffee at the end of the movie "Cappuccino wet with two splenda", that is actually the way the director takes his coffee.
Matteo Ribaudo was compelled to include the "Ms Shue" storyline into the script after meeting Deanna Cordano. He was so intrigued with their similarity he wanted to demonstrate the juxtaposition of resembling a famous actress so much, it actually hinders your career.