Press Room

The San Francisco Silent Film Festival

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Press Contact - 17th Annual Festival

Anita Monga, Artistic Director Tel: 510-843-4245

Press Accreditation - 17th Annual Festival

Journalists who are under assignment to cover the festival may apply for a press accreditation online.

Press Releases

September 15, 2011 A.C.T. and San Francisco Silent Film Festival Host
Silent Film Fridays for ONCE IN A LIFETIME American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) is excited to partner with the San Francisco Silent Film Festival (SFSFF) to present screenings of short silent films before select Friday night performances of its season opener, ONCE IN A LIFETIME… (PDF) read more…

July 14, 2011 San Francisco Silent Film Festival to Present
Abel Gance’s Legendary Masterpiece NAPOLEON The San Francisco Silent Film Festival announces today that it will present the U.S. premiere of Abel Gance’s legendary NAPOLEON… (PDF) read more…

May 25, 2011 San Francisco Silent Film Festival’s
16th Annual Festival Schedule PDF Click to download/view the 16th Annual Festival Schedule PDF! read more…

May 25, 2011 San Francisco Silent Film Festival’s
16th Annual Festival Presskit PDF Click to download/view the 16th Annual Festival Presskit PDF! read more…

January 26, 2011 San Francisco Silent Film Festival’s
Winter Event The New York Times hails the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra’s recent performance … read more…

December 8, 2010 6th Annual Winter Event Announcement The Silent Film Festival is pleased to announce our 6th Annual Winter Event, which will take place on Saturday, February 12 at the Castro Theatre (429 Castro Street, San Francisco).… read more…

September 28, 2010 Voices of Light / The Passion of Joan of Arc The Pacific Film Archive, Paramount Theatre, and the Silent Film Festival are thrilled to announce a presentation of VOICES OF LIGHT/THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC, an Oratorio with Silent Film on Thursday, December 2 at 7:30pm at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre. … read more…

June 1, 2010 Academy Awards Silent Film Festival!
Pete Docter to Attend! The Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded the Silent Film Festival a $15,000 grant… read more…

May 24, 2010 The Silent Film Festival Announces Its Complete Festival Program We are thrilled to announce the complete program for the 15th Annual SILENT FILM FESTIVAL, July 15-18, 2010. We celebrate this special anniversary with an added day, more programs, and more music!… read more…

April 19, 2010 The Silent Film Festival Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary July 15–18, Castro Theater, San Francisco The San Francisco Silent Film Festival, the largest and most important festival of its kind in North America, will celebrate its 15th Anniversary Festival at the majestic silent-era movie palace the Castro Theatre this July.… read more…

February 12, 2010 Restored METROPOLIS to play San Francisco Silent Film Festival! The much anticipated restoration of Fritz Lang's silent masterpiece Metropolis will have pride of place at the 15th Anniversary San Francisco Silent Film Festival on July 16, 2010… read more…

November 19, 2009 San Francisco Silent Film Festival announces 2009 Winter Event Schedule! The San Francisco Silent Film Festival is pleased to announce several special guests to attend the fifth annual Winter Event on Saturday, December 12 at the Castro Theatre.… read more…

October 21, 2009 San Francisco Silent Film Festival announces 2009 Winter Event Schedule! The San Francisco Silent Film Festival is pleased to announce its 2009 Winter Event to take place on Saturday, December 12… read more…

September 4, 2009 14th Annual Silent Film Festival a Tremendous Success! Festival names new Artistic Director! “We are thrilled with the response to this year’s festival,” said Executive Director Stacey Wisnia… read more…

June 30, 2009 Authors Attend Silent Film Festival The San Francisco Silent Film Festival is pleased to announce the schedule of authors and film historians participating… read more…

June 1, 2009 14th Annual Festival Events Tickets are on sale now for the foremost celebration of silent cinema in the Americas—The 14th Annual San Francisco Silent Film Festival… read more…