Forgotten Silver is a comedic satire that explores the relationship between documentary and fiction. It follows the story of Colin McKenzie, a fictional character who is portrayed as a forgotten film pioneer. The film delves into the world of filmmaking and showcases the creation of fictional films by McKenzie, including his supposed involvement in World War One and the Spanish Civil War. Through interviews and faked footage, Forgotten Silver creates a humorous mockumentary that examines the blurred lines between reality and fiction in the film industry.

Director Geoff Steven's personal perspective on the Kiwi cinema renaissance of the 1970s. It traces the development of the local film industry from the ‘she'll be right' days when filming permits were unknown, and all that was needed to get a picture up were a Bolex camera, enthusiasm and ingenuity.