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Milwaukee Film October Programming Features Vampires, Election-Prep, Musical Experiences, and More
October at the Oriental Theatre brings Bite Club, Democracy Docs, and Rocktober film series, as well as meaningful partnerships with Sojourner Family Peace Center and the Zilber Family Foundation
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film To Screen Wildcat at the Oriental Theatre this May with Writer/Director Ethan Hawke in Attendance
Four-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke will attend two screenings of his 2023 feature Wildcat for post-film Q&A on 5/18 and 5/19
Mar 1st, 2024 by Milwaukee Film
Red, White and Wasted
The first in our annual series of previews. Have you ever been "mudding"?
Oct 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Film Announces Take A Seat Campaign
Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig launch a $1.5 million challenge match
Oct 19th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Announce Guests at 10th Annual Festival
Oscar winner John Ridley and Emmy winning actress Felicity Huffman to appear on panel in partnership with Nō Studios; Netflix star DeWanda Wise, rapper Speech, and 100+ guests attending the festival
Oct 11th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Over $800,000 in New and Increased Sponsorship Raised for 10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and The Yabuki Family Foundation join 31 new sponsors. This is the largest increase in cash and in-kind support in the organization’s history.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Cream City Cinema Showcases Region’s Diverse Filmmaking Talent
HBO presents new Cream City Cinema Emerging Voices Award to accelerate a local filmmaker’s career
Sep 20th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Big Stars, Oscar Winners, and Locals Enter the Spotlight at 10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival
Sundance & SXSW Festival Favorite, directed by Milwaukee native, selected for Opening Night. Filmmakers are scheduled to attend Opening Night, Centerpiece, and Closing Night films
Sep 13th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Cine Sin Fronteras Line-Up Marked by Themes of History and Celebration
Birds of Passage, Colombia’s Foreign Language Oscar selection, to be featured
Sep 11th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance and Northwestern Mutual Partner to Spotlight Growing Industries
Northwestern Mutual will be investing in the local area filmmaking economy by tapping members of the MFA to develop videos that highlight the Milwaukee area’s growing and vibrant tech industry.
Sep 10th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival Boasts Three New Program Categories
Six films are slated to make their world premieres at the festival this fall
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Motorcycle Film Festival Welcomes Harley-Davidson Motor Co™
Milwaukee Film celebrates the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary through film
Aug 9th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Oriental Theatre to Host World Premiere of Definitive Betty White Documentary
Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, coming soon
Aug 8th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
2018 Brico Forward Fund Application Now Open
The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on Sunday, September 9, 2018 and winners will be announced during the 2018 Milwaukee Film Festival.
Jul 23rd, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
RZA: Live From the 36th Chamber
Milwaukee Film members can purchase tickets for $36 beginning Wednesday, July 18 at 9AM
Jul 17th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Hires Sara Meaney to New Chief Marketing Officer Role
Organization appoints four new board members, including chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Mark Mone, and president of Marquette University, Michael Lovell
Feb 28th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
2018 Milwaukee Film Festival Opens Call For Entries
Free Entry for All Films; Festival Offers To Pay for Work That Is Screened
Jan 11th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Celebrates 10th Anniversary; Announces 2018 Festival Dates
Festival organizers hope the later dates will expand programming opportunities.
Dec 7th, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee’s Film Industry is Bigger Than Beer
Film industry grew by 10% (2010-2015); double the rate of local economy
Nov 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
How a Great Documentary Was Made
Milwaukee Film Fest favorite explores the shooting of Dontre Hamilton. How was it made?
Oct 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Record-breaking Milwaukee Film Festival Attendance; 9% Increase to 84,702
The Blood is at the Doorstep wins Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig Audience Award
Oct 18th, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
Over $140,000 in Cash and Production Services Awarded at Milwaukee Film Festival
$87,000 in cash and over $60,000 in production services awarded
Oct 9th, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Receives Continued and Increased Support From Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor, Associated Bank, expands partnership through Milwaukee Film Checking 30 new sponsors provide increase of $301,000 in cash & in-kind support
Aug 31st, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
Presenting the Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance
Former DreamWorks SKG executive hired as director of new organization created to cultivate, connect, and catalyze Milwaukee area film industry
Aug 29th, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
Laughter, Inspiration, & Cocktails: Milwaukee Film Reveals Spotlight Presentations
Director and subjects set to attend inspiring Opening Night film STUMPED. U.S. Premiere scheduled for documentary celebrating creative cocktails, Schumann’s Bar Talks.
Aug 24th, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Announces Full Lineup of Cream City Cinema Program
Popular annual program supports local filmmakers with $12,500 in cash prizes to be awarded. WebsterX, The Fatty Acids, and IshDARR music videos to be a part of shorts showcase
Aug 22nd, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Announces Return of Cine Sin Fronteras Program
Latinx diaspora program expanded after successful inaugural year
Aug 16th, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Announces Full Black Lens Program Lineup
John Ridley returns with new documentary Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992. Program expands with total of 8 feature films and 2 shorts programs
Aug 15th, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Announces Dramatic Expansion, Leases Oriental Theatre for 31 Years
Secures Largest Gift In Its History: $2,000,000 from Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele
Jun 18th, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
2017 Milwaukee Film Festival Call for Entries Now Open
Festival Offers to Pay for All Work Screened; Free Entry for All Films; $34,500 in Cash Prizes Promised
Feb 28th, 2017 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Expected Festival Guests
Headliners include Academy Award-winner John Ridley, Emmy Award-winner Sam Pollard, The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron, Silicon Valley actor Martin Starr, and Arrested Development actor Mae Whitman
Sep 15th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Box Office Opens on Thursday
Today is last day to buy discounted festival passes and ticket 6-Packs. New Age Narcissism headlines Opening Night Party
Sep 6th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
Disney’s Queen of Katwe and Academy Award-Winners Highlight Spotlight Presentations
Festival opens with Life, Animated from Academy Award-winner Roger Ross Williams. Milwaukee 53206: A Community Serves Time returns to Milwaukee after sold-out June premiere
Sep 1st, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces John Ridley to Join Board of Directors
Academy Award-winner and Mequon native will be this year’s keynote speaker
Aug 25th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cream City Cinema Program Lineup
58 locally-made films to be presented; $12,500 to be awarded in juried prizes
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Cine Sin Fronteras Program Lineup
Showcasing the rich and vibrant Latinx diaspora through cinema
Aug 11th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Launches Sportsball! and United States of Cinema Programs
Programs include feature-length sports documentaries and American independent fiction films
Aug 9th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Black Lens Program Lineup
Showcases fiction and documentary films from emerging and established African-American directors
Aug 2nd, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Second List of Official Selections
Lineup includes Beware the Slenderman and a new sports documentary program
Jul 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Announces Addition of Mark Sabljak to Festival Staff
Former Milwaukee Business Journal publisher and market president joins team for 2016 film festival
Jul 7th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals First List of Official Selections
Milwaukee Film announces new Latinx diaspora program and film festival venues
Jun 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Announces World Premiere Screening of Milwaukee 53206
Film explores the lives of those affected by mass incarceration in Milwaukee
May 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Festival Announces 2016 Campaign Art & Early Ticket Sales
Up to 40% off Festival Passes and ticket 6-Packs
May 12th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Announces Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Grant
Festival Among 16 FilmWatch Grant Recipients; Received $10,000 in Cash for Black Lens Program
Apr 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Call for Entries Now Open
Festival Offers to Pay for All Work Screened; Free Entry for All Films; $27,000 in Cash Prizes Promised
Feb 23rd, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
Announcing 2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Dates: September 22 – October 6
Donald and Donna Baumgartner renew support with organization’s largest gift to date
Feb 2nd, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Attracts 70,885 Attendees for a 10% Increase Over 2014
The Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig Audience Award for feature film goes to Romeo is Bleeding
Oct 13th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
Puppies & Kittens! Milwaukee Film Festival Unveils 2015 Sponsor Trailer
Sponsor Trailer a collaboration with Wisconsin Humane Society
Sep 25th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Over 100 Expected Guests
Headliners include actors Raven-Symoné and John Ashton; documentary subjects April Carrión and Moziah Bridges; award-winning directors Chad Gracia and Stanley Nelson
Sep 17th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Box Office Now Open
Opening Night Party melds film and community with audience, donors and sponsors
Sep 10th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Festival Announces 2015 Panels
Chicago Tribune film critic, Michael Phillips, to deliver Keynote Address; Panels on Policing and Education highlight the imperative and topical nature of festival documentaries
Sep 8th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Full 2015 Lineup
Festival to open with Youth; Oscar winner Paolo Sorrentino’s new film stars Michael Caine & Harvey Keitel. Award-winning films plentiful in Documentary Festival Favorites and Worldviews programs
Sep 3rd, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Competition Films
Eight Feature Films Competing for $10,000 Cash Prize - South Milwaukee Native Chad Gracia’s The Russian Woodpecker Included
Sep 1st, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cream City Cinema Lineup
The Milwaukee Music Video Show debuts as new program
Aug 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Shorter Is Better Lineup
Presenting nearly 60 of the best festival-circuit short films and the return of the Shorter Is Better juried award
Aug 26th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Passport: Sweden Program
Passport: Sweden proves that cold weather produces cool art
Aug 25th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cinema Hooligante Films
Highlighted by 35 mm Anniversary Screenings of Jaws & The Shining
Aug 20th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Return of Film Feast Program
Film Feast celebrates Milwaukee’s proud food culture with eight food-related films
Aug 18th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Rated K: For Kids
All-ages program features live action, animation and 20th Anniversary of Babe: The Gallant Pig
Aug 13th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
2015 MFF Reveals Return of African-American-Focused Black Lens Program
Showcasing fiction and documentary films from emerging and established directors in the black community. The Johnson Controls Foundation provides new financial support.
Aug 12th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Sound Vision Program
Music film program returns with scheduled appearance by legendary DJ Marco Collins. Koss joins as new sponsor, presenting the program and donating headphones
Aug 11th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Announces 2014 Festival Dates, New Programming Hire
Sixth Annual Milwaukee Film Festival runs September 25-October 9
Jan 8th, 2014 by Milwaukee Film
