Tag: hollywood

  • HippFest 2024: the programme

    HippFest 2024: the programme

    Contemporary talent and vintage Hollywood stars will take the spotlight in a programme that features Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, Clara Bow, and Joan Crawford; with live appearances from musicians and silent film aficionados, including Neil Brand, Jenny Hammerton, Maud Nelissen, and John Sweeney. Depictions of Scotland on Screen are in focus, as the Festival opens…

  • HippCast: Episode 11

    HippCast: Episode 11

    In Episode 11 we mark one full calendar year since starting the show by tantalising you with a bit of background about some of our events from the 2024 Festival Programme, revealing both an illustrated talk and an exciting hands-on workshop that will both be part of our exciting line-up. So in the first revelation…

  • HippFest 2023: the programme

    HippFest 2023: the programme

    Lights… camera… action! The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival has announced the programme for its 13th edition. Scotland’s only festival dedicated to silent film takes place in the country’s oldest purpose built cinema, the Hippodrome in Bo’ness, Wed 22 – Sun 26 March 2023.  2023’s edition looks to continue bringing silver screen gems, world-class musicians and…