APR 16 & 23, 2022

SOUND OF SILENT FILM FESTIVAL

ACM’s popular Sound of Silent Film Festival, now in its 17th year, is a unique event featuring new short silent films in every conceivable genre screened with newly-composed musical scores performed live.

On April 16th, they will present a new program of modern silent films live at the Music Box Theater, and virtually the following week. The virtual presentation will also be available on demand from that point forward.

This year, the ten films featured were selected from a field of just under 80 submissions from 16 countries, by a panel consisting of a range of artistic professionals including filmmakers Lisa Barcy, Max Cianci, & Tim Leichty. Ranging from poignant and fantastical (Elsewhere by Leah Bleich), grotesque and experimental (Stinger by Chicago filmmaker Brian Zahm), powerful social commentary (Kilter by Rob Stanton-Cook), and even puppetry, mixed media, and live action all rolled into one (Gut Feelings by Vanessa S. Valliere & John Gregorio), each film was selected solely on the basis of its particular craft, potential appeal to audiences and likelihood to inspire creative music.

HOURS

Saturday, April 16, 7:15 PM

Saturday, April 23, 8:00 PM Central (virtual presentation)

LOCATION

Music Box Theater
3733 N. Southport Ave.
$30 general, $15 student with ID
$15 virtual

Parking is limited to street parking