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Chris Overton is an English actor and filmmaker, best known for his film, The Silent Child for which he received critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. [1] [2] Overton is the husband of Rachel Shenton, who wrote and starred in The Silent Child.
Chris Overton is an Academy Award® winning director, producer and a member of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He was born and raised in Cannock, Staffordshire in the West Midlands. Chris has been working professionally in the industry for over 20 years.
The Silent Child is a British sign language short film written by and starring Rachel Shenton and directed by her own husband Chris Overton, and released in 2017 by Slick Films. [1] It tells the story of Libby, a profoundly deaf six-year-old girl, who lives a silent life until a social worker, played by Shenton, teaches her how to ...
Chris Overton is an Academy Award® winning director, producer and a member of the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He was born and raised in Cannock, Staffordshire in the West Midlands. Chris has been working professionally in the industry for over 20 years.
Mar 6, 2018 · Now director Chris Overton is the toast of Hollywood after picking up an Oscar for the film alongside writer and fiancée Rachel Shenton. The couple have been roundly praised after...
Jun 19, 2024 · Hi, I am Chris Overton, a filmmaker and director with a passion for telling stories that make a difference. My films aim to raise awareness for important humanitarian issues as well as entertain. It’s a real honour to connect with the Signature readers!
Hi, I am Chris Overton, I'm an Academy Award® Winning Director & Producer. I was born and raised in Cannock, Staffordshire in the West Midlands, England, UK. Ever since I was 5, I was obsessed with the TV.
Join us for an illuminating conversation with acclaimed director Chris Overton, the genius mind behind the Oscar-winning film, The Silent Child, and the foun...
Chris Overton. An Academy Award winning director, Chris began his career as an actor and worked on various television and film projects with directors including Joel Schumacher and Roman Polanski. He also played a lead role in the BAFTA Award-winning film Pride, directed by Matthew Warchus.
Aug 27, 2023 · Filmmaker Chris Overton (left) directed “The Silent Child”, written by Rachel Shenton (right), and they won the Oscar® for Best Live Action Short at the 90th Academy Awards®.
