This Light is My Birthplace
Two opposing TV signals compete for airtime.
The usual narratives of trans identity touted by dominant media are disrupted by authentic stories from trans people.
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Kiara KumailKey Cast"Siren"
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Jonnie LombardKey Cast"Socialite"
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Zoe CasonKey Cast"Fairy"
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AJ LawrenceKey Cast"Architect"
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Shaun SoutarDirector/Writer
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AJ LawrenceEditor
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Adelaide BerardiSound Recording/Mixing
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Stella RaccaCinematographers
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Shaun SoutarCinematographers
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Shaun SoutarProduction Designer
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Laur BrewinArt Director
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, pseudo-doc, experimental
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Runtime:14 minutes 28 seconds
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Completion Date:April 18, 2023
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - York University
Shaun Soutar (they/them) is a Mexican-Canadian, Tkaronto-based queer filmmaker. Their art explores both the struggles and the beauty of queer identity, as well as its intersections with race and gender.