A chance for filmmakers under the age of 20 to create a modern version of silent film, see it on the big screen with live accompaniment, and win cash prizes!

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The Youth Silent Film Festival has been asked to present the Award Ceremony and Screening as part of the Rose Festival's "From One Rose" event at the Hollywood Theater. To purchase tickets for the June 12 event, please go here.

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The festival is designed to engage youth in the creation and celebration of silent film and to raise awareness for and appreciation of the artistry of live film music.

2010 marks the hundredth year since the "The Mighty Wurlitzer" theater organ was introduced to accompany the movies produced by the new growing industry of film making. A century later movies have become an important part of our daily lives, yet opportunities to view silent film are rare.

The first Youth Silent Film Festival will take place in June 2010 at the historic Hollywood Theatre in Northeast Portland.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the filmmakers for first ($1000), second ($500) and third ($250) films chosen by the Festival jurors.

Submission deadline May 1, 2010, send to:

Youth Silent Film Festival
c/o Film Action Oregon
4122 NE Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR 97212

The Youth Silent Film Festival is presented in collaboration with philanthropist Jon "JP" Palanuk, organist Nathan Avakian, Film Action Oregon, the Northwest Film Center, Thanhouser Company Film Preservation, Inc., and the Columbia River Theatre Organ Society.

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YSFF is produced by Jon "JP" Palanuk in collaboration with Film Action Oregon, NW Film Center, and Thanhouser Company Film Preservation, Inc.

Contact: info@makesilentfilm.com