Domimic Brunt has said in interviews that he offered two directors the chance to direct but they asked too much money so he directed the film himself.
Before Dawn was born from an argument between husband and wife Dominic Brunt and Joanne Mitchell. The film's original concept came from two opposing opinions of what makes a good zombie film and what frequently makes a bad one. What was missing and what needed adding.
The idea, for the film, was to give a depth to the characters involved and tell a story which would captivate, build and intrigue, without forgetting its core purpose which was to entertain the gore hounds and fulfill the thrill seekers.
Before Dawn (2013) was in preproduction for more than a year while money, a crew, special effects, cast and a gap in everyone's calendar was found.