The Bird in My Backyard

The Bird in My Backyard
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
Release date	December 26, 2024 (2024-12-26)(YouTube)
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]

References

1. Nevada Alde, "Award-winning hummingbird documentary filmed in Victoria set to release on Boxing Day". Victoria Buzz, December 18, 2024.
2. Ryan Wilkes, "How I got this incredible hummingbird footage in a Victoria backyard". CBC News, December 26, 2024.
3. Pat Mullen, "The Tragically Hip, Okurimono Lead Canadian Screen Award Documentary Nominees". Point of View , March 26, 2025.

External links

• The Bird in My Backyard at IMDb