UPCOMING SHOWS
The Movies Begin!
130th Birthday Anniversary Tribute: 1896 - 2026.
Quality cinema presentations since September 1896. In that month Marius Sestier gave private demonstrations of the Lumiere cinematographe and presented the first exhibition of the cinematographe to the public at 237 Pitt Street, Sydney, the Salon Lumiere.
The magic and majesty of early cinema, let the celebrations continue!
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EAST SYDNEY
Sydney Unitarian Church, 15 Francis Street, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010
Near Hyde Park, Museum and Gadigal Metro Stations and Oxford and Liverpool Streets. Many public transport options.
Silents and sounds in early cinema masterpieces.
The Film Heritage Academy values the vital assistance of Mauro Colombis. Each year he participates in the Giornate del Cinema Muto at Pordenone. He has performed at major film festivals and institutions in Australia (National Film and Sound Archive – Canberra, Australia’s Silent Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Melbourne Film Festival, Adelaide Film Festival, The Australian CineěmatheĚque – Brisbane) and in Asia (Silent Film Festival of Thailand and Women on Silent Screen’s Conference in Shanghai). Further details can be accessed at https://www.maurocolombis.com/.
Masterpieces of world cinema in the silent era. Monthly Sunday 2pm shows throughout 2026.
Sessions of silent classics many with live music are coming. Iconic figures of cinema are celebrated: Ozu; Lubitsch; Oscar Wilde; Griffith; Dreyer; Ford; Vidor; Valentino; Lon Chaney; Joan Crawford; Chaplin; Dreyer; Buster Keaton; Victor David Sjöström; Paul Robeson; von Sternberg; and many more.
Click here for more session and ticketing details.
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ROSEVILLE
Roseville Uniting Church, 7 Lord Street, ROSEVILLE NSW 2069
Short walk from Roseville Station - eastern side.
Silent treasures with live music in matinee shows. Accompaniment from Graeme Costin who is experienced in playing the piano, organ and piano accordion. He plays organ and keyboard for church services, takes part in TOSA NSW theatre organ playing events and provides piano and keyboard entertainment. Graeme loves telling the stories behind songs and believes music is fun!
See details here.
Silent era magic with live music. Monthly Friday 11 am shows throughout 2026.
Legendary figures of early cinema are celebrated: Lon Chaney; Mary Pickford; Buster Keaton; Oscar Wilde; Lubitsch; Chaplin; Frank Borzage; Paul Fejos; Harold Lloyd; Vidor; Charley Chase; Laurel and Hardy; and many more.
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SYDNEY CBD
Royal Australian Historical Society, 133 Macquarie Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000.
(Western side). History House. Ground Floor Auditorium.
Public transport options with bus; Martin Place and Wynard Stations; and Circular Quay.
Film Heritage presentations of early cinema and popular culture. Details soon.
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Restoring the audience with classic silent and sound films!
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Australia and the Silver Screen, an Australian treasure trove of items including a tribute to Felix the Cat and fascinating websites from Mark St Leon, Rod Blackmore OAM, Kev Franzi and Nick Murphy. Click here.
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Reclaim the movies and the audience! The not for profit and registered charity presents restored silent and sound film classics. A number of the sessions are accompanied with live music. Since 2007 it has continued to promote the artistic, cultural and historic value of cinema.
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Please stay in touch.
E: info@ozsilentfilmfestival.com.au
T: 0419 267 318
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