‘From Silence to Song’ is a moving documentary short that follows Steve, a widower navigating life after the loss of his beloved wife, Maureen. Struggling with overwhelming loneliness and isolating heartbreak and grief, Steve discovers an unexpected lifeline, an open mic night. Picking up his guitar becomes more than a hobby; it becomes a path toward healing.

Through interviews with Steve and friends he’s met along the way, as well as by seeing how his music has blossomed in the wake of his loss, this documentary explores how creativity, community, and music can help us rebuild after unimaginable loss.

After Maureen’s passing, Steve felt his world collapse. But when he stepped onto the open-mic stage for the first time, everything changed. Music offered him connection, courage, and a way to express the emotions he couldn’t put into words. During the documentary process, Steve lost his brother. He beautifully shared with us how, because of his journey of losing Maureen, he dealt with this grief from a much stronger place, writing songs for his brother and not letting himself wallow in his sadness. Steve exclaims that he would like to help others on their journey through grief and to continue living life to the full after such a heartbreaking loss.

So many people struggle in silence after losing a loved one. Steve’s story reminds us that healing isn’t linear and it often comes from unexpected places. Whether you’re coping with loss, supporting someone through grief, or love human-centred storytelling, this documentary offers hope, connection, and reflection. 

If you’ve experienced loss or believe in the healing power of music, this film is for you.
This documentary comes in honour of Grief Awareness week, Dec 2nd – Dec 8th 2025.