Silent Movie Day
 

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2024 EVENTS

 

UNITED
STATES



CONNECTICUT

Farmington, CT
The Phantom of the Opera (1925) with piano accompaniment
Presented by Farmington Libraries main branch
9/26/24 at 6:00pm
https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org


PENNSYLVANIA

Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival
Presented by the Pittsburgh Silent Film Society
September 29 - October 6
www.pittsburghsilentfilmsociety.org

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE (Subject to Change):


SOUTH AMERICA, CANADA & EUROPE

 

BROADCAST & VIRTUAL



Need ideas for your event? Click the “Archive of Past Events” link below to see what events were held in 2021. 2022 archive coming soon.

 
Archive of Past Events
 

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Antonio Moreno, Herbert Brenon and James Wong Howe on the set of The Spanish Dancer (1923); Courtesy of Mar Diaz and Milestone Films.

Antonio Moreno, Herbert Brenon and James Wong Howe on the set of The Spanish Dancer (1923); Courtesy of Mar Diaz and Milestone Films.

 
 

ON THIS DAY YOU CAN… 

  • Host a virtual watch party.

  • Host a silent movie or film series inside a brick and mortar venue or outdoor location.

  • Coordinate the release of a book, blu-ray or premier new content on a digital platform of your choice.

  • Schedule an in person or online lecture on silent movies or silent movie related subjects.

  • Share silent movie recommendations on social media.

  • Share current cinema titles that are influenced by silent movies on social media.

  • Help spread awareness about silent movie history and statistics on social media.

  • Arrange a walking or bus tour of locations connected to silent movie stars or industry.

  • Organize a petition to help save a silent movie or silent movie related landmark.

  • Coordinate a dedication ceremony or remembrance for someone connected to silent movies.

  • Launch a campaign to raise money for silent movie related projects on Kickstarter, GoFundMe, Facebook or another fundraising platform.

  • Publish a blog post about silent movies or a related subject.

  • Program a podcast or volunteer to participate in a podcast discussing the Silent Era and silent movies.

  • Promote a “coming soon” hook - like a festival, new book, blu-ray, etc. that shares a connection with silent movies.

  • Mention silent movie merchandise or works of art and craft inspired by the period that is available to purchase or roll out the debut of some new and/or preexisting items.