Milwaukee Film’s Two New Film Series to Start in January: Indie Breakouts and Let’s Dig In

Milwaukee Film’s 2025 programming begins with an exploration of our planet’s ecosystem and celebration of independent cinema

Milwaukee Film Announces Black History Month 2025 Programming

Milwaukee Film’s new Black Lens programmer brings an extensive lineup of Black History Month films to the Oriental Theatre

Early Bird Sale for 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival Passes and Packages Begins on Cyber Monday

Milwaukee Film Gift Memberships and Cinema Gift Packs Available Now

“Season’s Screenings” Film Series at the Oriental Theatre Showcases a Variety of Holiday Classics

Milwaukee Film’s winter programming features dozens of favorite holiday movies

Milwaukee Film November Programming Features Keanuthon, Powell & Pressburger Retrospective, and Live Mariachi Performance

Milwaukee Film partners with the Milwaukee Art Museum to bring director Robert Longo, and Latino Arts to bring a live mariachi performance to the Oriental Theatre

Milwaukee Film Announces Full List of Post-Film Panels and Q&As at 2024 Dialogues Documentary Festival

The inaugural Dialogues Documentary Festival begins this Thursday, September 26th and runs through Sunday, September 29th

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

Milwaukee Film Announces Lineup of Films in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 films to play at the Oriental Theatre this October

Dialogues Documentary Festival Early Ticket Packages Flash Sale

Celebrate Pride and Prep for Paris Olympics with Milwaukee Film Programming this Summer!

Milwaukee Film invites audiences to celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories for a packed weekend of Pride programming, and to prep for the 2024 Summer Olympics with a week of classic sports films

The 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival Wraps Up with Exciting News and Numbers: Unveiling Festival Award Winners and a Significant Leadership Update

Anne Reed to become full-time CEO of Milwaukee Film; $35,000 in awards to be delivered to filmmakers near and far

Milwaukee Film Brings Unique Series to the Historic Oriental Theatre This Spring

The Alfred Hitchcock Retrospective returns to the Oriental Theatre, accompanied by “Cool Moms” in May and “Hot Dads” in June

Lights, Camera, Scoop! Milwaukee Film partners with local boozy frozen custard company for Giveaway during the Milwaukee Film Festival

Milwaukee Film to Take Over Operations of Historic Downer Theatre this Spring

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

Milwaukee Film Announces Leap Day Flash Sale for Discounted MFF24 Ticket Packages and Passes, Also Offers Sneak Peek at Festival Programming

MFF returns this spring, April 11-25th, 2024 for “Sweet Sixteen” edition

Jonathan Jackson Leaves Milwaukee Film After 16 Years

Anne Reed selected to serve as Interim CEO

Milwaukee Film Announces Programming for Black History Month 2024

Milwaukee Film’s annual Black History Month program presents films which focus on Black voices and experiences

Milwaukee Film Announces Jury-Selected Recipients of 2023 Forward Fund Awards

Milwaukee Film’s 2023 Forward Fund awards pool of over $100,000 in cash and film production resources to 11 total projects headed by local filmmakers

Milwaukee Film Celebrates Increase of In-Person Attendance by 58% at The 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival and Honors its 2023 Audience Award-Winning Films

Milwaukee Film is also pleased to announce the dates for the 16th annual Milwaukee Film Festival, which is set to occur April 11-25, 2024.

Milwaukee Film and PBS Wisconsin to Host Premiere of LGBTQ+ History Documentary Wisconsin Pride

Gala event to include the film's cast and crew, as well as gay rights leaders from across the state

Milwaukee Film to Host Tribute Dinner to Chicago’s Revolutionary Chef Charlie Trotter on Monday, May 1, Featuring Two-time James Beard Winner Chef Paul Bartolotta at Bacchus – A Bartolotta Restaurant

Featuring a five-course meal with five pairings inspired by the film “Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter,” showing at The 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival

Milwaukee Film Festival Returns to In-Person Screenings at Local Venues

Five cinema screens and one virtual screen to feature 200+ films in a new hybrid format

Milwaukee Film’s Oriental Theatre to Reopen Friday, Aug. 20

Non-profit cultural institution thrilled to welcome moviegoers back to their beloved movie palace.

Milwaukee Film Hires Alida Harper Trocke to New Culture & Talent Director Role

Local nonprofit film organization brings new HR director on board as culture leader.

Milwaukee Film Announces Dates for 2022 Festival 

The 2022 Milwaukee Film Festival to be held April 21 through May 5

Milwaukee Film Dedicates February to Black History Month

All virtual films and events opening for Milwaukee Film during February will focus on Black voices and experiences for its Black History Month programming, presented by Molson Coors

More than $650K Awarded to Date:  Milwaukee Film Opens Applications for Brico Forward Fund 

Annual granting program supports Milwaukee filmmakers by providing funds and resources to projects

Film Fans Turn Out in Record Numbers for 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival

Audience award winners include documentaries on Toni Morrison, Molly Ivins

Milwaukee Film Festival Tickets On Sale Now!

Tickets to the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival are available now to Milwaukee Film Members and the general public. To explore the films and purchase tickets, visit mkefilm.org/tickets.

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Tickets to the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival are available now to Milwaukee Film Members and the general public. To explore the films and purchase tickets, visit mkefilm.org/tickets.

Milwaukee Film Festival Tickets On Sale Now!

Tickets to the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival are available now to Milwaukee Film Members and the general public. To explore the films and purchase tickets, visit mkefilm.org/tickets.

Milwaukee Film Festival Tickets On Sale Now!

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Milwaukee Film Doubles Cash Support for Brico Forward Fund Winners

Global filmmakers and local champions recognized at annual Filmmaker Awards Brunch

Milwaukee Film Festival Tickets On Sale Now!

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Tickets to the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival are available now to Milwaukee Film Members and the general public. To explore the films and purchase tickets, visit mkefilm.org/tickets.

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Tickets to the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival are available now to Milwaukee Film Members and the general public. To explore the films and purchase tickets, visit mkefilm.org/tickets.

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Milwaukee Film Festival Tickets On Sale This Week!

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Tickets to the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival will be available to Milwaukee Film Members Oct. 1 and to the general public on Oct. 3. To explore the films and purchase tickets, visit mkefilm.org/tickets.

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2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Passes and Ticket Packs On Sale Now!

There are only two more weeks to receive discounted prices on Festival 6-packs, 10-packs, and passes before the box office opens on Oct. 3.

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There are only two more weeks to receive discounted prices on Festival 6-packs, 10-packs, and passes before the box office opens on Oct. 3.

2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Passes and Ticket Packs On Sale Now!

There are only two more weeks to receive discounted prices on Festival 6-packs, 10-packs, and passes before the box office opens on Oct. 3.

2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Passes and Ticket Packs On Sale Now!

There are only two more weeks to receive discounted prices on Festival 6-packs, 10-packs, and passes before the box office opens on Oct. 3.

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There are only two more weeks to receive discounted prices on Festival 6-packs, 10-packs, and passes before the box office opens on Oct. 3.

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There are only two more weeks to receive discounted prices on Festival 6-packs, 10-packs, and passes before the box office opens on Oct. 3.

2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Passes and Ticket Packs On Sale Now!

There are only two more weeks to receive discounted prices on Festival 6-packs, 10-packs, and passes before the box office opens on Oct. 3.

2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Passes and Ticket Packs On Sale Now!

There are only two more weeks to receive discounted prices on Festival 6-packs, 10-packs, and passes before the box office opens on Oct. 3.

Milwaukee Film Expands Festival Footprint

Cedarburg and the Third Ward Neighborhoods Added. Rivoli Theatre and Broadway Theatre Center Join as New Film Venues

2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Ticket Packages and Passes on Sale This Week

Through Aug. 1, Festival passes, 6-packs and new 10-packs boast the biggest discount of the season, with Milwaukee Film Members earning an additional discount as part of their benefits.

Historic Pipe Organ at Milwaukee Film’s Oriental Theatre to Bring Back Some Movie Magic

Milwaukee Film has secured a 1925 Wurlitzer, which is currently being prepared for future installation

Milwaukee Film Launches Next Phase of Restoration at Historic Oriental Theatre

All phase-two projects are scheduled to be complete before the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival.

Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers Celebrates Silent Era Trailblazers

Local musicians to perform contemporary, newly composed scores at two-day event

Remembering Bill Haberman

Our hearts are with Bill's wife Carmen,their family, and the innumerable Milwaukeeans that Bill impacted throughout his life.

Milwaukee Film Achieves $10 Million Fundraising Goal

While the campaign enjoyed support from over 900 contributors, several highly committed philanthropists supported the campaign through generous lead donations.

2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Dates Announced

Film submissions for the annual event are now being accepted

Milwaukee Film Announces Take A Seat Campaign

Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig launch a $1.5 million challenge match

Netflix Star DeWanda Wise, Journalist Touré, and New York Times Editor Aisha Harris Headline Black Lens Events

The 2018 Milwaukee Film Festival will take place from October 18 - November 1.

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

Milwaukee Film Makes Tremendous Strides In Gender Representation at Film Festival

47.05% of feature films at the festival are directed by women; a 19% increase in a single year. A total of 142 films at this year’s festival are directed by women

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.

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

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

Cine Sin Fronteras Line-Up Marked by Themes of History and Celebration

Birds of Passage, Colombia’s Foreign Language Oscar selection, to be featured

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.

10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival Boasts Three New Program Categories

Six films are slated to make their world premieres at the festival this fall

Milwaukee Motorcycle Film Festival Welcomes Harley-Davidson Motor Co™

Milwaukee Film celebrates the Harley-Davidson 115th Anniversary through film

Oriental Theatre to Host World Premiere of Definitive Betty White Documentary

Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, coming soon

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.

RZA: Live From the 36th Chamber

Milwaukee Film members can purchase tickets for $36 beginning Wednesday, July 18 at 9AM

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

2018 Milwaukee Film Festival Opens Call For Entries

Free Entry for All Films; Festival Offers To Pay for Work That Is Screened

Milwaukee Film Celebrates 10th Anniversary; Announces 2018 Festival Dates

Festival organizers hope the later dates will expand programming opportunities.

Milwaukee’s Film Industry is Bigger Than Beer

Film industry grew by 10% (2010-2015); double the rate of local economy

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

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

Milwaukee Film Supports Hurricane Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico and Mexico

Proceeds will be divided between the Hurricane Maria Community Recovery Fund and Diego Luna's and Gabriel García Bernal’s Mexico relief effort in conjunction with Ambulante and Omaze.

Love Jones Actor Larenz Tate To Appear At Milwaukee Film Festival

For one-night only screening of classic film.

2017 Milwaukee Film Festival Box Office Opens Today

Opening Night Party to be held at Good City Brewing, featuring headliner Abby Jeanne

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

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

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.

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

Milwaukee Film Announces Return of Cine Sin Fronteras Program

Latinx diaspora program expanded after successful inaugural year

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

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

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

Announcing 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival Dates: September 28 – October 12

Call for Entries Will Open Later this Month

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

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

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

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

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

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Cine Sin Fronteras Program Lineup

Showcasing the rich and vibrant Latinx diaspora through cinema

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Launches Sportsball! and United States of Cinema Programs

Programs include feature-length sports documentaries and American independent fiction films

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Black Lens Program Lineup

Showcases fiction and documentary films from emerging and established African-American directors

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Second List of Official Selections

Lineup includes Beware the Slenderman and a new sports documentary program

Milwaukee Film Announces Addition of Mark Sabljak to Festival Staff

Former Milwaukee Business Journal publisher and market president joins team for 2016 film festival

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals First List of Official Selections

Milwaukee Film announces new Latinx diaspora program and film festival venues

Milwaukee Film Announces Return of Brico Forward Fund Program

$140,000 will be awarded to projects in development and in production

Milwaukee Film Announces World Premiere Screening of Milwaukee 53206

Film explores the lives of those affected by mass incarceration in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces 2016 Campaign Art & Early Ticket Sales

Up to 40% off Festival Passes and ticket 6-Packs

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

Milwaukee Film Announces Fiscal Sponsorship Program

Festival Continues to Offer New Programs for Local Filmmakers

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

Announcing 2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Dates: September 22 – October 6

Donald and Donna Baumgartner renew support with organization’s largest gift to date

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

Puppies & Kittens! Milwaukee Film Festival Unveils 2015 Sponsor Trailer

Sponsor Trailer a collaboration with Wisconsin Humane Society

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

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Box Office Now Open

Opening Night Party melds film and community with audience, donors and sponsors

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

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

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Spotlight Presentations

Acclaimed Wisconsin-set thriller Uncle John among headliners

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

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cream City Cinema Lineup

The Milwaukee Music Video Show debuts as new program

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

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Passport: Sweden Program

Passport: Sweden proves that cold weather produces cool art

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cinema Hooligante Films

Highlighted by 35 mm Anniversary Screenings of Jaws & The Shining

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Return of Art + Artists Program

Featuring U.S. Premiere of a Documentary of a Celebrated Latin American Artist. New This Year is a Showcase Highlighting Award-Winning Media Artist

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Return of Film Feast Program

Film Feast celebrates Milwaukee’s proud food culture with eight food-related films

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Rated K: For Kids

All-ages program features live action, animation and 20th Anniversary of Babe: The Gallant Pig

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.

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

New $126,000 Granting Program for Local Filmmakers Launched

Brico Forward Fund applications open for projects in development and production

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Adds Bay View’s Avalon Theater

6-packs and festival passes now on sale with discounts of up to 40% off festival public pricing

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Call For Entries Now Open

$16,000 in Cash Prizes Offered; Free Entry for All Films; Deadline is June 22

Milwaukee Film Announces 2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Dates: September 24 – October 8

Selig $150,000 Annual Gift Renewed for Three Years; $1,200,000 Given to Date

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Attracts 64,187 Attendees for 16% Increase Over Last Year

The Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig Audience Award for feature film goes to Alive Inside

DearMKE to Premiere Four New Films at Milwaukee Film Festival on Thursday, October 9th

DearMKE will premiere four new films in a spotlight presentation on the closing night of the 2014 Milwaukee Film Festival at 5:30 PM on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Oriental Theatre.

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces 2014 Jury Awards

The Tribe and New Planet take top honors

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Celebrates Successful Opening Weekend

36 Sold-Out Screenings; Johanna Hamilton, Debra Granik, Wesley Morris, and many more guests in attendance

Milwaukee Film Festival Secures 2014 Oscar-Winner John Ridley

Milwaukee native scheduled to attend Jimi: All Is By My Side; Record advance ticket sales; MFF opens Thursday

Milwaukee Film Announces 2014 Festival Guests

Record number of guests; Critically-acclaimed directors Debra Granik and Marshall Curry to attend with film subjects; Sean Astin attending Closing Night Film

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Box Office Now Open

Mobile-friendly Film Guide now online; New location for Opening Night Party

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces 2014 Panels

Pulitzer Prize winning film critic, Wesley Morris, to deliver Keynote Address; Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Debra Granik, to lead rare panel on working with actors

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Entire 2014 Lineup

Oscar-winning Milwaukee native, John Ridley, to screen his Jimi Hendrix biopic for Centerpiece

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces 2014 Tributes: Marshall Curry; Debra Granik; Wesley Morris; Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker

Two award-winning directors, a Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic, and Hollywood comedy legends

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Shorter Is Better Lineup

Presenting nearly 70 of the best festival-circuit short films and the first annual juried cash award

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cream City Cinema Lineup

Popular showcase featuring local filmmakers expands with a second installment of The Milwaukee Show

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals New African American-Focused Film Program

Black Lens showcases fiction and documentary films from emerging and established directors in the black community

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cinema Hooligante Films

Late-night film program expands to include more science fiction, fantasy, and comedy

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals New Art + Artists Program

Eight documentary films explore creativity in the performing and visual arts

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Sound Vision and Soundtrack Lineups

Music Documentary program and live music series at The Hotel Foster continues for third year

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Launches New Food-Related Film Program

Film Feast celebrates Milwaukee’s proud food culture with eight food-related films

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Rated K: For Kids

All-ages program features live action, animation and 50th Anniversary Sing-A-Long Celebration of Mary Poppins

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival to Highlight Mexican Cinema

Passport Program features eight new acclaimed Mexican films and Keynote Speaker

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces 81 Sponsors for 2014

Major New Support from Associated Bank and Mary and Ted Kellner; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Continues as Presenting Sponsor for Sixth Year

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces 2014 Venues and Campaign Art

Times Cinema joins the Festival, New Campaign Art from Local Artists, New Website Launch

HBO & Milwaukee Film Partner for Wisconsin Premiere of THE NORMAL HEART

Milwaukee one of five cities selected for special premiere before HBO debut

2014 Milwaukee Film Festival Call For Entries Now Open

Free Entry for All Films; Deadline is June 23

Milwaukee Film Announces 2014 Festival Dates, New Programming Hire

Sixth Annual Milwaukee Film Festival runs September 25-October 9

Tosa Student Wins Milwaukee Film Contest

Tosa West Contest winner will have screenplay made into a film!