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
Rachel Joy Shenton (born 21 December 1987) is an English actress, screenwriter, and activist. She is known for her roles as Mitzeee Minniver in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' (2010–2013), Lily Summers in the ABC Family drama '' Swit ...
, who wrote and starred in ''The Silent Child''.
Filmography
Actor
Producer
Director
Awards and nominations
* Winner:
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- ...
* 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
Bolton (, locally ) is a large town in Greater Manchester in North West England, formerly a part of Lancashire. A former mill town, Bolton has been a production centre for textiles since Flemish weavers settled in the area in the 14th cen ...
* 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
References
External links
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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
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