Following a hugely successful inaugural event in March 2011, organsiers of the Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema have announced that it will return from 16 – 18 March 2012.
Attracting more than 1,500 film fans to the restored Hippodrome cinema in Bo’ness, Falkirk, Festival organisers are planning another weekend of rare and classic silent films, workshops, live musical performances and special events.
Acclaimed silent film pianist, Neil Brand, discussed his appreciation of the Festival with ReelScotland following the 2011 event:
The Festival will also help mark one hundred years of the venue’s part in Scotland’s great tradition of cinema-going. The Hippodrome opened in March 1912 and was the brainchild of filmmaker Louis Dickson and renowned architect Matthew Steele.
An A-listed building at the heart of the Bo’ness community, the cinema re-opened in 2009 following a £2m refurbishment programme funded by the Scottish Historic Building Trust, and is now run by Falkirk Community Trust.
Ian Scott, Chair, Falkirk Community Trust said: “Falkirk Community Trust is committed to delivering high quality, exciting and innovative events. The Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema 2012 promises to be a fantastic start to the centenary year and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors to join us in the celebrations.”
Ron Inglis, Director of Regional Screen Scotland who are part-funding the Festival, said: “We are delighted to support the Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema again in 2012. Silent cinema continues to entertain, and sometimes amaze, audiences with pioneering films accompanied by live music. The Festival in 2011 was one of the best cinema events of the year with enthusiastic audiences and a wonderful atmosphere in the glorious Hippodrome.”
The Festival programme will be launched in February.
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