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Sticky Bun Productions focuses on telling accurate, empowering stories of complicated family-building journeys and complex families for TV, film, theater, and the web. We prioritize working with filmmakers, cast, and crew who have historically been left out of the TV and film industry including, but not limited to, BIPOC, female, and/or non-binary people.

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Released

An award winning short film, Divine Mother, is a powerful short film that explores pregnancy loss, Black maternal healthcare, and what it means to be a mother.

Executive Producer: Parijat Deshpande, Erika Navarro, Ajarae Coleman

Producer: Luis Navarro, Krystyna Walters

Director: Erika Navarro

Writer: Erika Navarro

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In Post Production

The First Martian is a timely, allegorical sci-fi short film that explores bodily autonomy, reproductive justice, and reproductive choice for a Black scientist on Mars.

Executive Producer: Landi Maduro

Producer: Dani Milton

Consulting Producer: Parijat Deshpande

Associate Producer: Jen Cheng

Director: Dani Milton

Writer: Dani Milton

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In Pre-Production

Inspired by the ongoing pandemic, and the impact that SARS2 has on adverse fertility, pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal outcomes, this is a PSA to encourage community members to mask up until we can clean the air and eradicate the virus for good. Riddled with humor and entertainment, we're sure our viewers will be inspired to grab a mask the next time they leave the house!

Executive Producer: Parijat Deshpande

Producer: Lauren Ashcraft

Writer: Shelby Slauer

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In Development

Often our lives are defined by the tiny moments when we can do nothing but wait. This is a short film about a pivotal moment a couple experiences on their infertility journey.

Executive Producer: Parijat Deshpande

Director: TBA

DP: TBA

Writer: Parijat Deshpande

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