Before I Change My Mind

Before I Change My Mind
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTrevor Anderson
Written by
  • Trevor Anderson
  • Fish Griwkowsky
Produced by
  • Katrina Beatty
  • Alyson Richards
Starring
  • Vaughan Murrae
  • Dominic Lippa
  • Lacey Oake
  • Matthew Rankin
  • Shannon Blanchet
CinematographyWesley R. Miron
Edited byJustin Lachance
Music byLyle Bell
Production
companies
  • Loud Whisper Productions
  • Outside Line Studio
Distributed byEpic Pictures
Release dates
  • August 10, 2022 (2022-08-10) (Locarno)
  • April 19, 2024 (2024-04-19) (Canada)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Before I Change My Mind is a 2022 Canadian coming-of-age comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Trevor Anderson in his feature directorial debut.[1] Set in 1987, the film stars Vaughan Murrae as Robin, a non-binary teenager who moves with their family to a small town in Alberta, where they navigate the challenges of fitting into a new environment by befriending Carter (Dominic Lippa), the school bully.[2] The film also stars Lacey Oake, Matthew Rankin, and Shannon Blanchet.

The film premiered at the 75th Locarno Film Festival on August 10, 2022,[3] and had its Canadian premiere at the 2022 FIN Atlantic Film Festival in September. It was released in the United States by Epic Pictures in select theaters on March 1, 2024, and on digital platforms on March 5.[4][5] It was released theatrically in Canada on April 19, 2024.[6][7]

  1. ^ Kudlac, Martin (August 17, 2022). "Locarno 2022 Review: BEFORE I CHANGE MY MIND Embraces Tired Tropes, Then Reenergizes Them". Screen Anarchy.
  2. ^ Ehrlich, David; Kaufman, Sophie Monks (August 2, 2022). "10 Must-See Movies at the 2022 Locarno Film Festival". IndieWire.
  3. ^ Townsend, Kelly (July 6, 2022). "Before I Change My Mind sets world bow at Locarno". Playback.
  4. ^ Ames, Jeff (February 7, 2024). "Before I Change My Mind Trailer Sets Release Date for Coming of Age Movie". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Billington, Alex (February 8, 2024). "Official Trailer for 80s Coming-of-Age Film 'Before I Change My Mind'". FirstShowing.net. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  6. ^ Lacey, Liam (April 18, 2024). "Before I Change My Mind: A Non-Binary 80s High School Musical". Original Cin. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  7. ^ "Before I Change My Mind". Trevor Anderson Films. Retrieved April 25, 2024.