b.longing
where do we belong; what do we be longing for?
A dialogue and home video about belonging, from young people living in modern colonial society.
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Mystery ByrdDirector
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Ben TuesdayKey Cast
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Jake TuesdayKey Cast
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Mariza Schneider-VieiraKey Cast
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Maggie A. ClarkKey Cast
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Max TuesdayKey Cast
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Nancy OkkuatsiakKey Cast
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Myra TuesdayKey Cast
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Evan TuesdayKey Cast
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Justin TuesdayKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary, Experimental, Short
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Runtime:7 minutes
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Completion Date:May 3, 2025
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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:Hi8, Digital, VHS
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Aspect Ratio:4:3
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Gimme Some Truth: Gimme 10 in 30! Documentary ChallengeWinnipeg
Canada
November 10, 2024
World Premiere
Audience Choice Award -
Exposures Trans Film FestivalMontréal
Canada
September 17, 2025
Québec Premiere
Official Selection -
Trans Video BuffetLondon
United Kingdom
October 20, 2025
British Premiere -
TITE Film FestivalDublin
Ireland
April 16, 2026
Irish Premiere
Official Selection -
Film Diary NYCNew York City
United States
March 23, 2026
American Premiere
Official Selection
Distribution Information
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Winnipeg Film GroupDistributorCountry: Canada
Mystery byrd is a queer artist and film worker based on Treaty One Territory with a lifelong background in DIY moviemaking and over 16 years of industry experience. They have functioned in such roles as writer, director, editor, actor, camera op, production assistant, location scout and assistant locations manager.
Experimental production styles, philosophy through montage and video as archive are core concepts in mystery’s work and outlook, as well as themes of history, economics, colonialism, community, relationships, gender and sexuality. They continue to shoot, cut and develop works.