Actor Jeremiah Jahi was originally cast by Jeff Schubert in a short that was indefinitely delay by COVD-19. Schubert had him audition for "It's Not Me, It's YOU!, but did not tell Jeremiah he was the only one he hoped to read for the part. And he was.
The role of Vanessa was originally written for another actress. This actress said she loved the script but passed on it because she was concerned she would be "canceled" if she play the part.
Due to COVID-19, writer/director Jeff Schubert, indefinitely postponed a short film that was slated to be film in September of 2020. Instead, Jeff was inspired to write and produce "It's Not Me, It's YOU!" It had a much smaller cast, required a smaller crew and just one location.