Frank Buxton Silent Film Festival: Day of Silents

Comedy. Drama. Buster Keaton. All silent, all live-scored, all in one day at BIMA! The Frank Buxton Silent Film Festival returns!
About this Event

Returning to the stage is the Frank Buxton Silent Film Festival, and this year, we're doing something we've never done before—a Day of Silents!

A Day of Silents will be one nonstop, electric day of live-scored silent cinema, from slapstick comedy to unforgettable drama. Laughs, chills, thrills, and heart, all set to music performed live, right before your eyes.

This year's Festival is curated by Buxton's friend and frequent creative partner, John Ellis, in collaboration with the San Francisco Silent Film Festival.

Individual Film Tickets: Member Price: $15 / Non-member Price: $18

Day Pass: Member Price: $45 / Non-member Price: $55

Festival Schedule - November 14th, 2026

1. 11:00 AM | Silent Film Scoring Demonstration
   Join Dr. Andrew Shields for a live demonstration of how silent film accompanists build themes for comedy, action, and drama on the fly.
   
2. 1:30 PM | Silent Comedy Shorts - Shorts to be announced!
   
3. 4:00 PM | Action Adventure Silent Movie - Film to be announced!
   
4. 7:00 PM | Buster Keaton Feature - Film to be announced!
   

BIMA’s PRISM programming is where art comes alive, off the walls and onto the stage. From films and concerts to artist talks and community celebrations, PRISM expands what it means to be an art museum through regular, engaging live events on BIMA’s stage, in its galleries, and outside the museum.