Kleiman wanted special attention paid to the film's most scenic locations, the Los Angeles National Cemetery and a World War II military base. Both were written into the very first draft of the screenplay. "These places are special to me and Keith did them justice." Robinson used a Panavision Technocrane and extensive Steadicam to capture the scenic scope and fluidity Kleiman sought. Davis adds, "We spent a lot of time considering the contrast of smooth shots into handheld. Those transitions ratchet up and down the tension."

"Steve had the Forties-era ballad soundtrack figured out before we started shooting," Robinson explains. "Especially at the military base, it was like making a music video where the tone and pacing are governed by the music."

Kleiman adds, "I really love Vera Lynn, Kay Kyser, Deanna Durbin and the music of wartime America. They were singing about B-29s on fire, killing Nazis, kissing your girlfriend before shipping out. These popular ballads brought people together emotionally and for a vital patriotic purpose. It's the kind of shared experience and acknowledgement we don't get in our modern era." The film's music juxtaposes the more mundane reality of the main character's contemporary existence.

Davis adds, "When we got into the editing room we all looked at each other in amazement. Everything had fallen into place seamlessly."

Powers' Needle shot for one week in August 2003 in Los Angeles and Central California. Although no specific city is ever cited in the film, Kleiman explains, "We didn't want to be anchored by geography. It's a very small American story set in Anytown, America."

"We had a wonderful crew," comments Davis. "It's the kind of film where everyone knows there's not a ton of money but they come out anyway because they're a friend or just believe in the project." Robinson adds, "Everyday we saw new faces and we got lucky because they were talented folks and sensed this project was something different."

Kleiman doesn't believe Powers' Needle is a 'message' film. "If it is, I'm not sure what the message would be." After a ponderous few moments he adds, "I think if people walk away weighing in their own hearts what we so often take for granted in America, I'd feel pretty good."