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




Pacific Northwest Regional

Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

Festival Screenings for 2013: May 21, 22 and 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Submission deadline for 2013: April 15, 2013


Midwest Regional

The Renaissance, 138 Park Ave West, Mansfiled, OH 44902-1604

Festival Screenings for 2013: April 5, 6 and 7, 2013

Submission deadline for 2013: February 15, 2013


South Australia Regional

Capri Theatre, 141 Goodwood Road Goodwood SA 5034, Adelaide, Australia

Festival Screenings for 2013: October 14, 15 and 16, 2013

Submission deadline for 2013: September 9, 2013


Victoria Australia Regional

Kingston Arts Centre & Kingston City Hall
979-985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin, Australia

Festival Screening for 2013: October 19, 2013

Submission deadline for 2013: September 9, 2013


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

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