ISL to Host Special Screening of Silver Screamers at the Challenger Learning Center
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Date and Time: June 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location: Challenger Learning Center IMAX Theater
Event Includes:
- Screening of Silver Screamers
- Q&A with Director Sean Cisterna
- Interactive filmmaking workshop
Registration for the interactive filmmaking workshop is available here.
The event will feature a screening of the documentary film Silver Screamers, followed by a Q&A session with director Sean Cisterna and an interactive filmmaking workshop for attendees interested in learning more about the creative process behind the film.
Silver Screamers is a heartwarming documentary that follows a group of older adults as they step outside their comfort zones to participate in the making of a low-budget horror film. The film highlights themes of creativity, resilience, lifelong learning, social engagement, and the importance of community connection in later life. Since its festival debut, the documentary has received international attention for its uplifting portrayal of aging and intergenerational collaboration.
Director Sean Cisterna is an award-winning filmmaker known for projects that explore human connection, storytelling, and community impact. Through Silver Screamers, Cisterna brings attention to the transformative power of creativity and meaningful engagement across the lifespan.
Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion with Cisterna about the inspiration behind the film, the filmmaking process, and the broader conversation surrounding aging, purpose, and community vitality.