Silent World (BBC)
Synopsis
Silent World is a powerful story brought together by an extraordinary creative team. The film stars Signkid, a disabled Black creative and one of the world’s few D/deaf rappers, and was written and directed by the immensely talented Charlie Dennis. Michael recognized the film’s potential to shed light on the D/deaf community while offering a rare and much-needed representation of intersectional identities in cinema.
Working closely with Charlie Dennis, Michael embraced his role as a creative producer, contributing beyond logistics to ensure the film’s vision was fully realized. Their partnership was defined by mutual respect and a shared drive to deliver excellence, Michael’s leadership and Charlie’s meticulous scriptwriting created a dynamic and inspiring collaboration.
Michael’s work on Silent World exemplifies his passion for projects that balance artistic innovation with social impact, cementing his reputation as a producer who brings both heart and vision to every endeavour.
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Director
Charlie Dennis
Written By
Charlie Dennis
DOP
Miguel Mateo Cármenes
Producer
Micheal Newton
Production Company
Lowkey Films
Awards and recognition
Behind the scenes
Being a person of colour in a position to lead a project I care about - TICK.
Having a story about a disabled black creative that is unique in his own way - TICK.
Bring light to an underrepresented community TICK.
These are a few of the things that made this project scream out to me, and I believe that it could be a unique opportunity due to just a few of the criteria I mentioned above. I always want to make projects that have a positive impact on the world and contribute to people and society.
Charlie Dennis is a super-talented director, whose attention to detail is amazing.
What is even better than that is his scriptwriting ability, his attention to detail shows in his writing and I wanted to deliver the best for him. It was a great partnership. It always felt like our project, our vision and he worked as hard as me, motivating me to give that extra bit more anytime it was required. It was really nice to also be a creative producer more than just a logistical figurehead who just gets things done without any creative input.
