Sticks and Stones

An Anti-Bullying PSA goes wrong when Adam, a nerd, hires a hitman to take care of bullies

  • Chad Hamel
    Director
    Technically Amish
  • Chad Hamel
    Writer
    Technically Amish
  • Brian Nguyen
    Producer
    Heritage
  • Aaron Jagielski
    Key Cast
    "Adam"
  • Eli Daughtry
    Key Cast
    "Cain"
  • Jacob Ruwe
    Key Cast
    "Dimitri"
  • Brian Nguyen
    Director of Photography
    Heritage
  • Shona Dowdie
    Production Design
    Just Breathe
  • Jacob Ruwe
    Stunt Coordinator
  • Joshua Heldreth
    Sound Design
    Technically Amish
  • Chad Hamel
    Editor
    Technically Amish
  • Parker Nicely
    Assistant Director
    Boombox
  • Caleb Jarvis
    Assistant Camera
    A Most Important Question
  • Kirkland Judd
    Gaffer
    Blank Canvas
  • Carolyn Matthews
    Grips
    A Sip Back to Reality
  • Kirkland Judd
    Grips
    Blank Canvas
  • Joshua Heldreth
    Extras
  • Chad Hamel
    Extras
  • Cecelia Hernandez
    Extras
  • Benjamin Hourigan
    Extras
  • Carolyn Matthews
    Extras
  • Jaylen Arnold
    Extras
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Action
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 2, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 35mm, Blackmagic 6K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Southeastern University
Director Biography - Chad Hamel

Actor, director, and screenwriter Chad Hamel grew up homeschooled in Brandon, Florida. Though he initially began his entertainment career in theatre, he always had a strong passion for film - especially comedies - and plans to pursue a career in creating comedic films with heartfelt, Christian messages at their core.

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Director Statement

What I admire most about this film is its central theme at its core. Amidst all the hilarity that ensues, there is a real message about the dangers of revenge and anger. There is so much injustice happening in our nation fueled by anger - injustices that some try to justify. That said, we are still called to love our enemies and speak life into those around us. Stand up to hate.