Film Night at Bannerman Castle: Modern Silent Shorts

Take a cruise to Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island in the Hudson River and experience a unique cinematic evening that bridges the gap between classic history and modern creativity. Modern Silent Shorts arrives at the legendary ruins of Bannerman Castle for a special screening that is part film festival, part live concert. Established in 2023 by Boykin Curry, this initiative commissions contemporary directors to tell stories through the “original form” of cinema: striking visuals without spoken dialogue. These aren’t films from a century ago; they are brand-new works that explore modern themes through a silent lens. The experience is elevated by a live musical score performed on-site as the films unfold. Watching these new works against the dramatic backdrop of the Hudson Highlands and the historic castle ruins makes for an atmosphere you won’t find at any multiplex.

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