BristolSilents.org.uk
Title
Bristol Silents - Celebrating Silent Film
Description
Local silent film enthusiasts Chris Daniels and Norman Taylor formed Bristol Silents in August 2000 to promote and celebrate Silent Cinema nationally. Initially the programme began with a short season of Louise Brooks films at Arnolfini in October 2000.
2002 saw our first events at Watershed Media Centre and Bristol Silents has gone from strength to strength ever since. From national tours of silent programmes to our hugely successful sell-out first Slapstick Silent Comedy Festival in 2005 our ongoing partnership with Watershed has helped us establish an international reputation for silent film programming and live events.
We aim to raise awareness and knowledge of these films amongst the film going public, support and present a range of Silent films along with educational programmes designed to increase understanding and appreciation of this unique art form.
