Chris Overton

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

Awards and nominations

 * Winner: Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
 * Winner: Best Live ACtion Short - Rhode Island International Film Festival
 * Winner: People's Choice Award and Youth Award - Aesthetica Short Film Festival
 * 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