THE WAY WE MOVE | What’s Up films

Synopsis

Amber Galloway, a trailblazer in sign language interpretation, takes us on a journey into the profound bond between the Deaf community and music. We follow Amber as she shares her skills with struggling new recruits who she hopes will have what it takes to join her at ACL music festival.

Credits

Directing : Vanessa Joo Dumont et Nicolas Davenel

Photography : Isabelle Razavet, Nicolas Davenel

Editing : Nicolas Davenel, Sébastien Mercier de Sainte-Croix

Sound Recording : Yohann Henry

Original Score : Astral Bakers

Sound Editing : Yohann Henry

Colour Grading : Thomas Bouffioulx

Mix : Matthieu Deniau

Graphic Design : Pierre-Jean Canac

Production : What's Up Films, Wagram Productions

Partners :

With the participation of
AUTOPILOT
MICELLIUM INVEST SA et HORMÉ SA

In coproduction with
ARTE FRANCE

With the support of
CNC,
PROCIREP-ANGOA
and SACEM

Festival(s) :

SXSW 2026 – Documentary Spotlight, World Premiere ;
FIFA Montréal 2026 – Official Selection ;
Sheffield DocFest 2026 – Youth Jury Award Competition, European Premiere ;
Film Invasion LA – Grand Jury Award: Best Editing – Feature Film / Grand Jury Award: Best Sound Design – Feature Film
Festival Sœurs Jumelles 2026 – French Premiere ;
Melbourne International Film Festival – Australian Premiere
Festival de cinéma de Douarnenez 2026 ;
Festival Clin d’Oeil ;