“The Unspoken Path”
The Unspoken Path is a tender short film in British Sign Language about love, distance, and the things left unsaid. Over an intimate dinner, one person struggles to reveal life-changing news — a new job abroad — but discovers that love is stronger than fear. Written and directed by first-time filmmaker Nicole Kenny and produced through Solar Bear’s Solar Reels film school, this moving story captures the quiet power of connection.
About the director
Nicole Kenny is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Ayrshire, Scotland. She graduated in 2024 with a degree in New Media Art from the University of the West of Scotland, having previously completed an HNC and HND in Art and Design. Her studies centred on storytelling through digital art, motion graphics, animation and editing, skills that continue to shape her creative practice.
In 2025, she directed her first short film, a three-minute project that combined her passions for narrative detail and visual design. Alongside filmmaking, Nicole enjoys creating YouTube edits,
creating illustrations and is gradually building a small art business to share her work with a wider audience.
Driven by a passion for visual storytelling, Nicole aspires to develop her career in the film industry, with a focus on the art department, writing and directing. She aims to expand her portfolio of short
films and grow as both a filmmaker and storyteller.