The first seventeen scenes of Guadalajara: The Experience scored an online indie film award from Hawaii Productions back in 2005.
Guadalajara was originally going to be a full live film until cast disputes broke the project apart. However, it was finished in animated format for the DVD release.
Cody Burns and Brittany Warner aren't only in love on the big screen, but have been dating since Guadalajara original scenes were shot in 2006. As of 2016, they are married and have one daughter, Lexi Ryan