Independent Silent Film Festival Community Jam
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 6pm - 9pm
Location
Old Town Square
Old Town Square
Details
Play what you see - Score a film - Join a community- Free- Donations appreciated
Join a Jam: Musicians are encouraged to participate in the Silent Film Jams, where they can play what
they see on screen, meet other musicians, and enjoy performances by highlighted artists. These jams
provide a unique opportunity for musicians to showcase their talent, and contribute to the vibrant artistic
community.
🎬 What’s a Silent Film Jam?
Imagine a movie night where the soundtrack is being made on the spot—by you and other adventurous
musicians. That’s a Silent Film Jam.
We project classic, contemporary and eclectic silent films, and you bring the sound. Guitar, synth, fiddle,
voice, shaker—whatever moves you. It’s part open mic, part cinematic experiment, and totally in-themoment.
There’s no pressure, just a playful, creative space to:
• Try something new
• Jam with other artists
• Explore how music and film feed each other in real time
Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just curious, come vibe with us. The films are silent—but we make
them sing.
This event is produced by an outside organization and is unaffiliated with the Downtown Development Authority. The DDA website serves as a marketing outlet for events and promotions occurring inside the Downtown boundary. For questions regarding the event, please contact the event producer.