What is STICKS?
So glad you asked. STICKS is an original television dramedy poised for the festival circuit.
It follows the story of a secrets and scandals writer stuck in the sticks of a redneck town who turns to a celebrity drug dealer for career advice in order to keep her own secrets from being exposed.
That writer would be Ricky Richmond. And she’s the flashy character in the trailer, and in the yellow dress in the image above.
The 30-minute proof-of-concept was shot over a 5-day period in June of 2019, and stars Jeanine Bartel as Ricky Richmond. Filming took place in Pulaski, New York. We had the pleasure of shooting on an alpaca farm, inside an historic courthouse, in the local library, and even weaseled our way inside some residental homes. (With permission, we swear.)
The pilot was written and produced by Joleene DesRosiers. It was co-directed by Elena Melener and Joleene DesRosiers with Director of Photography Andy Wolf at the helm.
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Working with a pup is always fun! 
Sal Rendino prepares. 
Rest periods are essential. 
Sal Rendino plays DA Clark Richmond. 
Jeanine Bartel plays Ricky Richmond (aka Zoe Shurefire). 
The image that became the pilot poster. 
Actor Mu-Shaka Benson checks in with costumes. 
Monitor check! 
Devin Sherman plays the intelligent, but naughty, Mac Fisher. 
Late night shoot at Pulaski Academy. 
Actor Laura Stisser with director Elena Melener. 
Jack Jack on Sound Sound. 
Kayla Conroy lets out some rage! 
Joleene DesRosiers contemplating the next shot. 
Joleene DesRosiers in awe at how hot it is! 
Joleene checks in with
Mu-Shaka and Jeanine.
Joleene and Elena determine the next shot. 
Joleene in complete awe seeing her words alive. 
Jeanine and her new boyfriend. 
Rae Rosetti in-between takes. 
Jeanine Bartel plays a picture perfect Ricky Richmond. 
Jack Straton and perfect sound. 
The four leading ladies. 
Courthouse press conference. 
Mac Fisher being led to jail. 
Brian Reilly and Melody Fadness get notes. 
Matt Laty towers of the rest of the cast. 
Bill Joyce lets the puppy potty. 
United Friends of Homeless Animals donates a rescue for the scene. 
Intern Liam Jennings has no skeletons in his closet. 
First AD Samantha Winter behind director Elena Melener. 
Costumes. Lots of them. 
Editor and Assistant to the DP, Cody Wolf. 
Actor Chris Holliday with Kimberly Grader, costumes. 
Preparing a shot on a sunny day. 
Bill and Mr. Perkins (the pup.) 
Director of Photography Andy Wolf. 
Andy and Cody Wolf. 
Yes, an alpaca stars in the pilot. 
Alpaca Selfie! 
The Kallet Theatre welcomes cast and crew. 
Meeting before shooting. 
Joleene and Kimberly discuss costumes. 
Every shoot needs an official slate. 
Part of the cast and crew on the last day. 
Joleene DesRosiers with actress Jeanine Barel. 
The best crew on earth.