Chris Overton is an English actor and filmmaker, best known for his film, ''

The Silent Child ''The Silent Child'' is a British sign language short film written by and starring Rachel Shenton and directed by Chris Overton, and released in 2017 by Slick Films. It tells the story of Libby, a profoundly deaf 6-year-old girl, who lives a si ...

'' for which he received critical acclaim and won the

Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film The Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film is an award presented at the annual Academy Awards ceremony. The award has existed, under various names, since 1957. From 1936 until 1956 there were two separate awards, "Best Short Subject, One- ...

. Overton is the husband of Rachel Shenton, who wrote and starred in ''The Silent Child''.

Filmography

Actor

Producer

Director

Awards and nominations

* Winner:

* Winner: Best Live ACtion Short -

Rhode Island International Film Festival Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) takes place every year in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island as well as satellite locations throughout the state. History Started in 1997, the Festival is produced by Flickers, the ...

* Winner: People's Choice Award and Youth Award -

Aesthetica Short Film Festival The Aesthetica Short Film Festival (ASFF) is an international film festival which takes place annually in York, England, at the beginning of November. Founded in 2011, it is a celebration of independent film from around the world, and an outle ...

* Winner: Best Narrative Short Film - Savannah SCAD Film Festival * Winner: Audience Choice Awards - Encounters International Film Festival * Winner: Best Short Film - Sydney Indie Film Festival * Winner: Film For Change - Bolton International Film Festival * Nominated: Best Director - New Renaissance Island International Film Festival * Winner: Humanity Award - New Renaissance Island International Film Festival * Winner: Best Short First - Time Filmmaker Showcase * Winner: Best Film of the Year - Gold Movie Awards * Winner: Best Short Film - Overcome Festival

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* 1989 births Living people British actors British directors British producers Directors of Live Action Short Film Academy Award winners People from Cannock {{Short-drama-film-stub