Chris Overton 's '' The Silent Child , '' a film inspired by real life events , that told the story of a deaf four-year-old girl , whose social worker teaches her the gift of communication , took home the Youth Award and the People 's Choice Award . In January 2018 , it was announced that the film was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
90th Academy Awards
Aesthetica Short Film Festival