Comedy. Drama. Buster Keaton. All silent, all live-scored, all in one day at BIMA! The Frank Buxton Silent Film Festival returns!
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 22nd, 2026
- 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. - 1:30 PM | Silent Comedy Shorts - Shorts to be announced!
- 4:00 PM | Action Adventure Silent Movie - Film to be announced!
- 7:00 PM | Buster Keaton Feature - Film to be announced!
Good to know
Highlights
- 9 hours 30 minutes
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Frank Buxton Auditorium | Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
550 Winslow Way East
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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