At a glance

English title Waves of Silence

Format Short film

Running time 23 mins

Year 2026

Country Brazil, UK (co-production)

Language Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) & Portuguese

Synopsis

Between helping his mother run her hotel and looking after his birds, Amon, who is deaf, feels an immediate connection with the new water delivery man, Roberto, just as his best friend Daniella sets her eyes on him too.

Credits

Director Caio J. Bonfim

Writers Caio J. Bonfim, Marcos Alexandre

Cast Davisson Santos, Mari Evangelista, Victor Hugo, Ana Flavia Cavalcanti

Producers Keyti Souza, Joseph A. Adesunloye

Line producer Bruno Ramos

Director of photography Callum Begley

Production designer Clarissa Ribeiro

Costume designer Cássio Caiazzo

Make-up Priscila Whitte

Assistant director Luane Souto

Editor Simona Sturniolo

Sound recordist Adailson da Silva Conceição (Dollar)

Sound designer Jane Lo

Sound effects editor Siim Skepast

Colourist Oscar McNab

Festivals & Awards

Winner Best Short Film, Novos Rumos, Festival do Rio 2026

International premiere Leeds International Film Festival 2026

Special preview Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF), Glasgow 2026