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Coming September 2025
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Our flagship annual festival returns September 14, 19–21, 27 at the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cinematheque. See our exciting cinematic lineup combined with stellar musical talent!
About the Festival
The Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium is a celebration of the expressive power of early cinema when accompanied by live music. The festival showcases the best films of the silent era combined with the creative talents of noted specialists in silent film musical accompaniment. The annual festival takes place at various venues in Cleveland, Ohio, a vibrant musical hub and an early center of film music.
Funding
The 2023 festival is made possible in part through generous funding by the Ohio Arts Council, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Local 4 Music Fund, the Music Performance Trust Fund, and Neighborhood Connections Action Grants.
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