A short documentary about deaf children in Guatemala discovering their first language—and finding their voice.
COMING SOON
giving them the tools to express themselves
In rural Guatemala, many deaf children grow up without access to language—unable to communicate, connect, or be educated.
This short documentary follows a school that introduces them to Guatemalan Sign Language, giving them the tools to express themselves, build relationships, and pursue an education.
It’s a glimpse into the human right to language—and the life-changing impact of being understood.
Directors statement
When I first saw a phone video of Melkin sharing his story in sign language, I was completely moved. I learned about the school through my father-in-law’s Deaf church, and I knew immediately that this story needed to be told with more care and depth.
What began as a short piece about language turned into something far deeper: a story about identity, belonging, and breaking generational poverty. Filming in Guatemalan Sign Language—through Spanish translation and back into English—was slow and complex, but the heart it brought to the process was worth every challenge.
Sin Voz is about more than deafness. It’s about what happens when people are truly seen.
Behind the scenes
Interviews were conducted in Guatemalan Sign Language and translated live into English through a multi-step process. It took hours for each conversation—but preserving their own language brought depth and honesty to every moment.
production status
Sin Voz is currently on its film festival run and has been submitted to several film festivals.
We plan to release the full documentary after the festival circuit concludes. If you’d like to be among the first to see it when it’s available, please join our mailing list below.
