Winnipeg Silent Film Festival
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The Winnipeg Silent Film Festival invites you to step back in time and experience the enchanting world of silent cinema through a vibrant, carefully curated program. This year’s festival showcases an extraordinary breadth of silent films - from timeless comedy classics and avant-garde masterpieces to pioneering works by female directors and ground-breaking experimental cinema.
Our festival is a celebration of silent film’s rich history and its enduring power to captivate audiences without a single spoken word. Each screening is paired with live musical performances by some of Winnipeg’s most talented musicians, creating a dynamic, immersive experience that honors the original spirit of silent film exhibition.
A Festival of Variety and Vision
Comedy and Classics: Enjoy iconic comedies like “Sherlock Jr.”, “Neighbors”, and “Shoulder Arms”, alongside lesser-known gems that highlight silent cinema’s playful and inventive side.
Avant-Garde and Experimental: Dive into the bold and boundary-pushing world of avant-garde film, featuring selections accompanied by the Compost trio’s evocative live score.
Female Director Spotlight: Celebrate the pioneering voices of women filmmakers with a dedicated collection curated to highlight their unique contributions to early cinema.
Mystery, Suspense, and Innovation: Experience thrilling silent-era suspense and innovative storytelling with films like “Suspense”, “Meshes of the Afternoon”, and “Man with a Movie Camera”.
Each program segment is thoughtfully paired with live music, ranging from intimate duos to trios and quartets, enhancing the emotional and narrative depth of the films.
Artistic Direction by Chenoa McKelvey
The festival’s artistic vision is led by Chenoa McKelvey, a celebrated Winnipeg-based jazz guitarist, vocalist, arranger, and band leader. Known for her dynamic performances and innovative musical collaborations, Chenoa brings a fresh creative energy to the festival by crafting unique musical pairings that compliment and elevate each film’s storytelling.
Chenoa’s passion for silent cinema and live performance shines through in every pairing, ensuring that the Winnipeg Silent Film Festival is not only a tribute to film history but also a vibrant, living art experience.
Our festival is a celebration of silent film’s rich history and its enduring power to captivate audiences without a single spoken word. Each screening is paired with live musical performances by some of Winnipeg’s most talented musicians, creating a dynamic, immersive experience that honors the original spirit of silent film exhibition.
A Festival of Variety and Vision
Comedy and Classics: Enjoy iconic comedies like “Sherlock Jr.”, “Neighbors”, and “Shoulder Arms”, alongside lesser-known gems that highlight silent cinema’s playful and inventive side.
Avant-Garde and Experimental: Dive into the bold and boundary-pushing world of avant-garde film, featuring selections accompanied by the Compost trio’s evocative live score.
Female Director Spotlight: Celebrate the pioneering voices of women filmmakers with a dedicated collection curated to highlight their unique contributions to early cinema.
Mystery, Suspense, and Innovation: Experience thrilling silent-era suspense and innovative storytelling with films like “Suspense”, “Meshes of the Afternoon”, and “Man with a Movie Camera”.
Each program segment is thoughtfully paired with live music, ranging from intimate duos to trios and quartets, enhancing the emotional and narrative depth of the films.
Artistic Direction by Chenoa McKelvey
The festival’s artistic vision is led by Chenoa McKelvey, a celebrated Winnipeg-based jazz guitarist, vocalist, arranger, and band leader. Known for her dynamic performances and innovative musical collaborations, Chenoa brings a fresh creative energy to the festival by crafting unique musical pairings that compliment and elevate each film’s storytelling.
Chenoa’s passion for silent cinema and live performance shines through in every pairing, ensuring that the Winnipeg Silent Film Festival is not only a tribute to film history but also a vibrant, living art experience.
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Where is it happening?
525 Wardlaw Avenue. Winnipeg, Manitoba, 525 Wardlaw Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0L9, Canada
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Host or PublisherCrescent Arts Centre Winnipeg - CAC Winnipeg
