Silent Movie Day
 

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EVENTS LISTED ON THIS SITE ARE POSTED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. SILENT MOVIE DAY AND ITS FOUNDERS BEAR NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND/OR THEIR ORGANIZERS OR PARTICIPANTS.


Our 2025 SMD Sponsor

Contact us at silentmovieday929@gmail.com


2025 EVENTS

 

INTERNATIONAL, VIRTUAL, BROADCAST, PODCASTS, BLOGS & ARTICLES, & MORE

UNITED STATES

OHIO

Cleveland, Ohio
September 28 - details to come
https://cinematheque.cia.edu


PENNSYLVANIA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The 2025 Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival - Celebrating 100th Centennial Films from 1925
September 28 - October 5, 2025. Details to come.
www.pittsburghsilentfilmsociety.org


 

How you can Participate!

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.

Help spread the word with #SMD #SilentMovieDay #SilentMovieDay929

To join the Silent Movie Day Google group, please contact silentmovieday929@gmail.com.

Need ideas for your event? Click the links below to see what participants did in past years.