What is SILO?
Inspired by real events, SILO is the first ever feature film about a grain entrapment. You can watch the film’s trailer here.
Why Community Screenings?
SILO is a film about community and is best experienced in group settings, so that people can experience the story alongside friends and neighbors. The ideal SILO Community Screening is both entertaining and educational, often including safety demonstrations and/or a guided discussion afterwards. With each screening, SILO aims to fortify community relations through the power of storytelling.
What are people saying?
SILO has been covered by over 200 press outlets nationwide, including Progressive Farmer Magazine and the SharkFarmer Podcast. For a list of all SILO press, please visit this page on our website.
John Hawkins, Managing Director of the American Farm Bureau Federation:
“SILO’ lays bare the many, very real stresses of life on the farm, especially the physical dangers. It places equal emphasis on how rural communities come together when a neighbor is in need...”
SILO Community Screening Host and Farm Bureau member, Sarah Goss, recorded this testimonial after her screening in Ellsworth, KS.
How does it work?
The process is seamless: from signing a licensing agreement and arranging payment, securing a venue, and publicizing the screening on whichever date you choose, a SILO team member will be there to help every step of the way.
Once your event is confirmed, you will receive:
A recommended event planning timeline
Publicity materials: sample invitations, social media posts & press releases
Film artwork: posters, logos, and hi-resolution production photography
A technology guide and checklist
A SILO Blu-ray DVD
A digital and printed copy of the SILO Community Discussion Guide, which was created alongside one of our non-profit partners, the Grain Handling Safety Coalition, a thought-leader in farm safety.
What are my options for screening SILO?
SILO screenings have happened in all kinds of places: high school auditoriums, university campuses, corporate conference rooms, drive-in movie theaters and even in barns! While many in-person SILO screenings have been postponed because of COVID-19, we have implemented a new way to bring communities together at a safe distance through the SILO Digital Community Screening Campaign. We encourage whatever is best for your specific community
What is the process from start to finish?
Confirm your SILO Community Screening
Review the invoice and pay for your event
Choose a date for your event
Choose a venue for your event
Begin planning with event partners
Invite your audience and promote your event
Receive the SILO Blu-Ray DVD and test it
Host your event & have a great time!
What does a screening cost?
A SILO Community Screening Event costs $2,500 for a maximum audience size of 500 people. Please inquire about educational grants.
How do I raise money?
In order to secure financing, SILO Community Screening Hosts often partner with one, or multiple local organizations to sponsor the event cost. Those partners include, but are not limited to: local businesses, banks, farm bureaus, grain elevators and co-ops. You are also welcome to sell tickets and keep 100% of that revenue to recoup event costs.
Is the film appropriate for children?
Yes, however we recommend warning those younger than 10 years of age about the mature content of an entrapment scene. There are also a few swear words used in the film, but it is limited to a couple of casual farmer and teenager conversations.
How do I host a screening?
If you are interested in hosting a screening of SILO, please click here or email taylor@silothefilm.com. A SILO team member will walk you through the process.
What kind of tech do I need?
A projector and Blu-Ray disc player are ideal elements for the screening. A flat projector screen is also recommended, but a white, or light-colored flat wall could also work. Some hosts choose to use a large TV screen monitor instead if they are playing the film for a smaller audience. For digital screenings, each audience member will need a computer and an Internet connection to view the film from their own homes.
