THE 2025 CINECON 61 CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL
Honoring the artists that have made the movie industry a world of dreams and magic, the 2025 CINECON will take place Aug 29 through Sep 1 at The Writer’s Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. Known for showing rare and unique works in the 35mm format, the festival features films of the silent and early sound era. CINECON offers an excellent opportunity for film enthusiasts to see in person some of the living stars of the silver screen and honor the memory of the ones who left an indelible record in the film industry.
This year, CINECON will treat the attendees with the presence of actress Juliet Mills, actress, singer, and dancer Ann-Margret, and actress, singer, and model Mamie Van Doren. Also, the festival will host a Book Signing Event for actress Nancy Kwan and photos with this year’s honorees and past honoree singer, actor, and author Pat Boone. In addition, there will be a special tribute to the iconic Silent Film Actress Myrtle Gonzalez, who pioneered the participation of Latinos in the movie industry.
For tickets, schedules, and general information: cinecon.org
Cinecon 61 attendees will experience a variety of classic film programs throughout the weekend. The rarely screened opening film “New Movietone Follies of 1930” will kick off the festivities on Friday. There will also be many early silent and sound films presented along with a variety of Special Programs including the Cinecon fan-favorite retrospective “Kinecon,” which features rare moments from live television captured on film before the advent of videotape.
Celebrity Arrival Times Prior to Screenings
Location: The Writers Guild Theater – 135 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Friday, Aug 29 @ 3:00 PM: Juliet Mills / THE RARE BREED
Saturday, Aug 30 @ 2:00 PM: Ann-Margret / THE PLEASURE SEEKERS
Sunday, Aug 31 @ 3:30 PM: Mamie Van Doren / GUNS GIRLS AND GANGSTERS
Additional Highlights:
Saturday, August 30 @ 12:00 PM: Nancy Kwan Book Signing
Saturday, August 30 @ 2:30 PM: MIDNIGHT SERENADE / Introduction by Holly Foster Wells (Peggy Lee’s Granddaughter)
Sunday, August 31 @ 10:30 AM: THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN / 90th Anniversary Celebration with Julian David Stone
Sunday, August 31 @ 2:30 PM: Laurel & Hardy / New Restorations
Sunday, August 31 @ 8:20 PM: THE SHOWDOWN / Honoring Myrtle Gonzalez (One of the first Mexican-American movie stars). Silent film with live musical accompaniment.
