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A.C. Birch (he/him) is a transmasculine comedian, writer, and filmmaker based in Toronto. His feature documentary, “A Queer’s Guide to Spiritual Living,” premiered at Inside Out in 2023, and in 2024 he was selected as one of nine participants in Spindle Film Foundation’s inaugural mentorship program for trans and gender diverse writers and directors. In 2025 he won the Future of Film Showcase Pitch Award for his short film Bear Night. A graduate of The Second City Conservatory, A.C. regularly performs sketch and standup comedy around Toronto. His creative writing has been published in Entre Magazine and CBC Arts. Most recently, he produced Michal Heuston’s short experimental documentary “Boygirl,” which premiered at Inside Out 2026.
Alongside his filmmaking, A.C. works with the Trans Film Mentorship, supporting the next generation of emerging transgender filmmakers.
His awards include “Best Newcomer” at Sketch To The Death 2025, “Best Writing – Category Romance” by IndieX Film Fest, and “Most Improved – Category Hotness” by friends who knew him in high school.
A.C. Birch (he/him) is a transmasculine comedian, writer, and filmmaker based in Toronto. His feature documentary, “A Queer’s Guide to Spiritual Living,” premiered at Inside Out in 2023, and in 2024 he was selected as one of nine participants in Spindle Film Foundation’s inaugural mentorship program for trans and gender diverse writers and directors. In 2025 he won the Future of Film Showcase Pitch Award for his short film Bear Night. A graduate of The Second City Conservatory, A.C. regularly performs sketch and standup comedy around Toronto. His creative writing has been published in Entre Magazine and CBC Arts. Most recently, he produced Michal Heuston’s short experimental documentary “Boygirl,” which premiered at Inside Out 2026.
Alongside his filmmaking, A.C. works with the Trans Film Mentorship, supporting the next generation of emerging transgender filmmakers.
His awards include “Best Newcomer” at Sketch To The Death 2025, “Best Writing – Category Romance” by IndieX Film Fest, and “Most Improved – Category Hotness” by friends who knew him in high school.
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