Silence is golden

SILENCE IS GOLDEN is a festival of contemporary silent film of all categories, as well as a retrospective of classic works of the silent era. It consists of a competition program of newly made films, as well as special screenings of important films from the history of silent film with improvised music by several musical ensembles as accompaniment and accompanying lectures. Venues: Student city Cultural center, ABAZIJA cinema Palić-Subotica, NKC, Niš The festival is realized through several program sections: A. A competition program of contemporary silent films evaluated by a three-member jury delegated by theorists and creators in the field of cinematography. The award for the best film is given, the sculpture SILENCE IS GOLDEN B. Projection of a significant works from the history of silent film and accompanying lectures on film. C. Performing improvised music on silent films from the competition selection. D. Round table/Master classes on the topic of restoration, digitization and development of silent film form today in the light of the digital age E. Networking with other silent film festivals in the world The aim of the festival is to revalue silent film as an original cinematic expression and a film language based on visual, sign and non-verbal means of expression. Exploring the perspectives of silent film in the digital age, through the presentation of restoration and digitization projects. The target group of the festival are students of the University of Arts, residents of the Student City, film lovers, professionals in the field of cinematography.