Apple Pie was inspired by five different films, plus one TV show.
On a technical level, Manchester à Beira-Mar (2016) and O Regresso (2015) inspired Apple Pie.
The dynamic of Danielle and Paige was loosely inspired by the dynamic of Adora and Catra in She-Ra e as Princesas do Poder (2018). The remaining three films inspired the themes within the short: 50% (2011), Uma Prova de Amor (2009) and A Culpa é das Estrelas (2014).
The only difference is Danielle and Paige are not/were not ever seeking romance with each other.
The only difference is Danielle and Paige are not/were not ever seeking romance with each other.
This film was originally budgeted at £330 with a stretch goal of £550 - but it managed to hit £880 in its campaign! Given the 10% that the fundraiser platform asked for, the budget was originally £300, with a stretch of £500, but hit £800.