Without Silence
Every story starts with listening.
Without Silence is a storytelling platform for stories that are hard to tell but need to be heard. People share their experiences of difficult subjects, so that taboos break and others feel less alone. Directed by Josh Westover.
Featured film
The Colours of Us
Neurodivergent people talk about stigma, judgement and the daily struggle of being misunderstood.
The film is free to watch on the Real Stories YouTube channel, under the title "Behind the Mask: Real Stories of Neurodivergence". Real Stories is the YouTube channel of Little Dot Studios Network.
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Documentaries and short films by Josh Westover.
Series
People telling their own stories, in their own words.
Real Stories by Without Silence
See all the stories · Open the playlist on YouTube
The Making of a Mental Health Documentary
About Climbing Your Mountain · Follow the series on YouTube · Directed By You, series coming soon
Share your story
Directed By You is a free series where disabled people share their stories, in their own words.
Taking part is voluntary, and consent comes first. Not disabled? More series are coming, so keep an eye on our social media.
What people say
“I started out pretty nervous, but Josh was warm and really present. He checked in with me, didn’t rush me, and made sure I felt safe and heard the whole time. It actually ended up feeling like a supportive space to share.”
“Working with Josh was a genuinely positive experience. He made me feel completely comfortable from the start: friendly, calm, personable and easy to talk to. What stood out for me was his passion and purpose. Josh is clearly driven by more than just making films; he wants to use storytelling to change lives, challenge stigma and help people feel seen. He is a talented filmmaker and an all-round good guy with a real heart for people.”
“I came across Without Silence whilst scrolling through TikTok. It’s been great working with Josh and I can’t wait to film with him soon.”
“Working with documentary producer Josh Westover has been an incredible experience. We quickly bonded over our shared journey of living with ADHD (myself undiagnosed), which created an instant understanding between us. Josh’s empathy, kindness, and ability to truly listen made it easy to tell my story honestly. He’s an exceptionally talented producer, and I’m grateful to have shared this journey with him.”
In production
Climbing Your Mountain
A new documentary about mental health, grief, trauma and loss.