Film Festival: Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival, September 27-October 4, 2026

The 2026 Pittsburgh Silent Film Festival will be held from September 27th to October 4th. This year’s program features the work of several women film pioneers: Sparrows (1926), produced by and starring Mary Pickford, and written by Winifred Dunn, will be screening on Sunday, September 27th with live accompaniment by the Pittsburgh Film Orchestra. The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926), written and directed by Lotte Reiniger, will be screening on Friday, October 2nd.

View the full program and buy tickets here.

Poster for Sparrows (1926). Courtesy of WikiMedia Commons.

Screenshot, The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1923-26).