This movie is a non-profit adaptation of a beloved Japanese comic and children's television show. The creators were fans who were prompted to create a fan-film during the resurgence of Sailor Moon popularity in America.
The movie is based on the original manga "Sailor Moon", created by Naoko Takeuchi. Much of the material is influenced by what appears and occurs in the manga series, rather than the television show.
The movie was funded solely from donations from Sailor Moon fans worldwide, and from the producers' own personal savings.