Prince Achmed Anniversary Screening
A nostalgic, underground experimental night.
Centennial screening of the 1926 silhouette animation featuring a live score by Order of the Illusive and a panel discussion. Lineup on Mood.
A centennial celebration and screening of Lotte Reiniger's pioneering 1926 silhouette animation, The Adventures of Prince Achmed. Bradford Reed and Zach Layton (Order of the Illusive) perform a live musical score alongside the film. The event concludes with an audience Q&A and panel discussion featuring experimental filmmaker Sakshi Jain, moderated by animator Aaron Augenblick.
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When and where does the Prince Achmed Anniversary Screening take place?+
The event takes place on October 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Myrtle Hall, located on the 4th Floor Digital Plaza at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.
Who is performing at the event?+
Order of the Illusive performs a live musical score alongside the film screening, followed by a panel discussion.
What is the format of the event?+
The event is a centennial screening of a 1926 silhouette animated film accompanied by a live soundtrack, concluding with an audience Q&A and panel discussion.