The journey of the Academy® Award Winning film, The Silent Child is rather unique. From an IndieGoGo campaign, all the way to The Oscars, this short film started conversations about the important issues for deaf children all around the globe. The Silent Child gained a rare amount of exposure for a short film.
A deaf 5 year-old girl named Libby lives in a world of silence until a caring social worker gives her the gift of communication.
The film was based on writer, Rachel Shenton’s own experiences as the child of a parent who became deaf. The film features profoundly deaf, first-time actress Maisie Sly in the leading role. British Sign Language (BSL) is used in the film.
