[2][3] Produced by Fabled Motion Pictures, which Sims owns with a partner, the film was given a limited theatrical release in November 2013.

With a history of land disputes with the Mitchells fresh on Frank’s mind, he tells his grandson that they have to hide the body deep in the woods.

Filming took place just outside the small town of Kingsland, Arkansas,[4] the boyhood home of director, Derrick Sims.

"[6]" According to the film's production diaries, the daytime temperature during the final days of shooting was 33 degrees and conditions were harried.

[8] The film is set in a distinct cultural part of Arkansas, and many minor roles were filled by local actors and non-actors.

Austin Fusion Magazine said the film was "a subtle yet profound emotional roller coaster that will pull on your heart strings and unsettle your reasonings".

[11] KUT, Austin's NPR member station, said, "It’s an intense trip through the darkness of the woods and the soul, with phenomenal performances from a cast of unknowns and breathtaking cinematography".

KQ102.3 did an on-air interview in October 2011 before the crew started shooting, with Sims, Zac Heath, Thomas Moore, Maurice Mejia, and Richard Ledbetter.

[10] On November 29, 2012, Sims and Come Morning were prominently featured on MPAA's website, TheCredits.org, in an article about rising filmmakers on the festival circuit.

In 2016, Fabled Motion Pictures reclaimed the rights to the film and released it exclusively on Amazon Prime.