Ladies and gentlemen, Marnie Blok’s Oscar-qualified short BEYOND SILENCE is emotionally powerful and that’s not a strong enough description of her film.

Beyond Silence stars Henrianne Jansen, a deaf actress making her breathtaking screen debut. The film tells the story of two women — one who has remained voiceless for over three decades, and another just beginning to reclaim her voice — offering a visceral exploration of generational trauma, resilience, and the act of speaking truth after years of silence.

With its authentic portrayal of deaf experience and its resonance with movements like #MeToo, Beyond Silence has become a touchstone for conversations about empowerment, representation, and healing.

Very powerful performances by Sigrid ten Napel and Tamar van den Dop, added depth and nuance to the film’s intimate narrative.

BEYOND SILENCE proves you can film in one room, with only 2-3 actors and tell a story that will move audiences.

The cinematography is spot on perfect, the colorization of the film with blues, greens and whites with a bit of a muted tone adds to the powerful narrative.

To all the Academy members, BEYOND SILENCE should be Shortlisted without question and I will leave it at that.

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