Sticks and Stones (2012)

It shouldn't hurt to be a child.

Director:

Kate Rees Davies

Writers:

Kate Rees Davies (co-writer), Taylor Grant (co-writer)

Stars:

Galit Bernstein, Hila Bernstein, Ronnie Bernstein

Cast

Credited cast:
Galit Bernstein	...	Teacher
Hila Bernstein	...	Kayla
Ronnie Bernstein	...	Child in Class
Jennifer Blanc-Biehn	...	Karen (as Jennifer Blanc)
Sam Cohen	...	Oliver
Cole Ewing	...	Sam
Maya Feuilladieu	...	Child in Class
Abigail Hopkins	...	Molly
Jaziel Jimenez	...	Child in Class
Jeremy Jimenez	...	Child in Class
Seily Jimenez	...	Child in Class
Mitchell F. Martin	...	Paul
Hunter O'Toole	...	Child in Yard
Michael Polak	...	Paul's father
Camden Singer	...	Mrs. Rooney

Storyline

Sticks & Stones is an inspiring short film about Sam, a 12 year old boy who is deemed as "different" by the children at his school. A talented artist, he is relentlessly bullied by his classmates. A delicate, fragile dreamer, who is shy and reserved he just wants to hide from the world. With thoughts of suicide and no friends to turn to he withdraws to his art for solace. As a last resort he turns to the internet for help.

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Taglines:

It shouldn't hurt to be a child

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Genres:

Short | Drama | Family

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Did You Know?

Trivia

First independent film to be shot on SONY F65. In 4K.

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Audacious Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

14 min

Color:

Color