The SilverVox Film + Music Festival returns to Frederick, Maryland, for its second year, May 6–9, 2027!
Our first festival, held in June 2026, brought filmmakers, musicians, artists, and audiences together for four days of independent films, live music, discussions, and special events throughout historic Downtown Frederick.
The festival was a great success, receiving excellent reviews from filmmakers and local media.
2026 FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE
More than 150 films
Over 40 live music performances
12 festival venues
Films from 27 countries
Filmmaker Q&As, panels, workshops, and parties
A welcoming, walkable downtown festival
FILMS WE ARE LOOKING FOR
SilverVox welcomes films from around the world, including:
Narrative features and shorts
Documentary features and shorts
Animation and experimental films
Music documentaries, music videos, and performance films
Horror, midnight, and genre films
Student films
Films that explore new ideas and creative approaches
We welcome both new and experienced filmmakers. We value original stories, creative filmmaking, and films that encourage audiences to think, feel, and discuss.
Every submitted film is reviewed by our screening team. We work to create interesting film programs that bring filmmakers and audiences together.
MORE THAN A FILM SCREENING
SilverVox is more than a place to show your film.
We encourage filmmakers to attend screenings, meet audiences, participate in Q&As, join discussions, and connect with other artists.
Our goal is to make filmmakers feel welcome and to create opportunities for new friendships and professional connections.
Filmmaker Rick Kain, a 27-year veteran of the film and television industry, wrote:
“I have attended hundreds of film festivals ... and SilverVox Film and Music Festival rates at the top of the list.”
Filmmaker Ian Scott Pullens said:
“If you are a filmmaker selected for this fest, you are treated like royalty by the team.”
FILM AND MUSIC TOGETHER
Music is an important part of SilverVox.
The festival combines film screenings with live concerts featuring local, regional, and national musicians. Our first festival included special performances by Cults and DIIV, along with many other artists.
Music documentaries, music videos, and films about musicians are an important part of our programming.
We believe film and music can inspire each other and create new connections between artists and audiences.
A FESTIVAL THROUGHOUT THE CITY
SilverVox takes place in Frederick, Maryland, approximately one hour from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.
The festival uses several venues throughout historic Downtown Frederick, including the beautiful Weinberg Center for the Arts and New Spire Arts.
Frederick offers restaurants, galleries, shops, music venues, and welcoming public spaces, all within a walkable downtown area.
Following our first festival, The Frederick News-Post published an article titled “Thank You SilverVox.”
Arts editor Lauren LaRocca wrote:
“For four days, the city felt like a carnival of delights for the arts community.”
JOIN US IN 2027!
SilverVox welcomes filmmakers from every country and background. We want to discover new voices, share great films, and bring people together through creativity.
Whether you are making your first short film or your latest feature, we invite you to submit your work and become part of SilverVox.
Submissions open October 17, 2026.
Festival dates: May 6–9, 2027.
Produced by SilverVox, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization.
