Festivals & Events

Broncho Billy Silent Film Festival Two-day event held every June in Niles, California, site of the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company. Focuses on regional silent film, with panel discussions and local events.

Buster Keaton Celebration Held every September in Iola, Kansas, near the birthplace (Piqua, KS) of Buster Keaton. Two days of films and panel discussions.

Cinecon Held every Labor Day weekend in Hollywood, California, with screenings at the historic Egyptian Theater. Four-day event focuses on silent and early sound films. Features appearances by classic film stars, directors, and other industry notables as guests and honorees. Includes dealer rooms.

Cinefest Held every March in Syracuse, New York. Focuses on silent and early sound films. Four-day event takes place in hotel conference center and includes dealer rooms. Also includes special 35mm screenings at the historic Loew’s State Theatre.

Cinesation Held every October in Massilon, Ohio.

Cinevent Classic Film Convention Held every Memorial Day weekend in Columbus, Ohio. Four-day event takes place in hotel conference center and includes dealer rooms. Also includes special 35mm screenings at the Wexner Center for the Arts.

Home Movie Day International festival dedicated to the preservation and sharing of home movies on film.

Kansas Silent Film Festival Held every February in Topeka, Kansas. Free two-day event.

Le Giornate del Cinema Muto Silent film festival held every October in Pordenone, Italy

San Francisco Silent Film Festival Two-day event held every July at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco.

Slapsticon Four-day event devoted to early comedy film, held in July on the east coast (location changes each year).