Sticks and Stones is an animated story about a boy exploring his world, mediated by technology and social media. Are we a part of nature, or outside it? Is it "human nature" to be cruel? Through empathy, we learn everything is connected.

Director’s Statement:

In real life and online, kids are bullied. Innocent animals are also mistreated "for fun", or by those too young to know better. This film examines how technology and social media affect the way kids interact with each other and the world around them. This film is intended for all audiences, but particularly geared towards children. It can be used as an educational tool, as the themes of peer pressure, online responsibility, "nature deficiency disorder", and environmentalism are topical and pressing social issues.

Screenings and awards (click links for details)

Cine de las Yungas International Film Festival, Tafí Viejo, Tucuman, Argentina - Nov 12-14, 2016 WINNER - Best Short Film

Siciliambiente Film Festival, San Vito Lo Capo, Italy - July 14-19, 2015 WINNER - Best Animation

Japan Prize for Educational Media, Tokyo - Oct 15-21, 2014 UNICEF Award Finalist

Green Image Film Festival, Tokyo - Mar 23-25, 2016, WINNER - Green Image Award

Planet In Focus, Toronto - Nov. 6-9, 2014

Regent Park Film Festival, Toronto - Nov. 19-22, 2014

Wild and Scenic Film Festival "Student Sessions", Nevada City CA, USA - Jan. 13-14, 2015

Reelkids Film Festival, Peterborough, ON - Jan. 12-15, 2015

LIAF Kid's Club screenings, London UK - Feb. 2-7th, 2015

Animac, Lleida, Spain - Feb. 19-22, 2015

Byron Bay Int'l Film Festival, Australia - Mar. 6-15, 2015