The Bird in My Backyard | |
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Directed by | Ryan Wilkes |
Produced by | Ryan Wilkes |
Starring | Eric Pittman |
Cinematography | Ryan Wilkes |
Edited by | Ryan Wilkes |
Music by | Jonathan Kawchuk |
Production company | Trochilus Films |
Distributed by | CBC Gem |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
The Bird in My Backyard is a 2024 Canadian short documentary film, written and directed by Ryan Wilkes. [1] The film profiles Eric Pittman, a retired helicopter pilot who passionately observes and films hummingbirds in his backyard. [2]
Wilkes independently released the film on YouTube in December 2024, with it subsequently being picked up for distribution on CBC Gem. [1]
The film received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Short Documentary at the 13th Canadian Screen Awards in 2025. [3]