'My Name is Jonas' screening applauded, alcohol implicated

TORONTO

Fans and well-wishers gathered at the Trash Palace Saturday night for a premiere screening of 'My Name is Jonas', a short film from the creators of 2007's 'The Birds and the Bees'. Sticks and Stones Films hosted the event, showcasing their latest work.

"I had four beers before I left the house," said director Andrew Niblo. "I'm introducing a film with this kind of subject matter to friends and family, and yeah, I need to be dipping into the deep end."

'Jonas' star Mitchell Rathgeb was on hand to answer questions about the origins of his character's story, which revolves around a young man plagued by addiction to masturbation.

"I was at Drew's place, drinking beers before we got started, and he left me up here to explain everything, which is horrifying. I actually hate him," said Rathgeb.

Audience members reacted well to the film, and to the blooper reel screened immediately afterward. Sales at the bar skyrocketed each time a cast or crew member was expected to speak to the audience.

Sticks and Stones anticipates the filming of a new short in the coming months, after some brief time off. Editor Matthew Mollon particularly expressed the need for rest.

"Drew wanted me to make a website or something, I punched him in the mouth though. He's out back," said Mollon.

Co-star Andy Wong was unavailable for comment, but sources inform us he had taken at least 3 different types of narcotic cold remedies. He was discovered later Saturday night attempting to sleep on a fire hydrant.

Sticks and Stones expects to launch their new website in the coming weeks, pending employee sobriety.