Milwaukee Film

Milwaukee Film Still Faces Budget Problems

Management of Oriental Theatre — and perhaps the Downer — a big part of the problem.

Milwaukee Film Names New Executive Director

Familiar face returns to take over as Film Fest host, Downer and Oriental operator.

Milwaukee Film Hosting ‘Let’s Dig In’ Series

Docuseries takes on topics like ecosystems, farming, nutrition and sustainability.

Thousands of Biking Santas To Take Over Milwaukee’s Streets

Amorphic Beer Brings Three Minute Thesis to Oriental Theatre

All-star edition on Oct. 9 will feature past champions.

Milwaukee Film Blasted For Funding Changes

Prominent filmmakers cite past support and criticize reduced funding for local artists.

Wisconsin’s Largest Restaurant Chili Cook-Off WMSE’s Rockabilly Chili Returns on March 23

Milwaukee Film Celebrates Iconic Actress Pam Grier and Acclaimed Editor Thelma Schoonmaker at the Oriental Theatre This March

Milwaukee Film’s previously announced Let’s Dig In environmental film series and National Theatre Live screenings also continue throughout the month

New Movie Musical “The End” from Milwaukee Native Composer to Have Special Screening at the Oriental Theatre

Director Joshua Oppenheimer and composer Joshua Schmidt to attend one-night-only screening of their new film “The End” on March 1st

Milwaukee Film Unveils 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival Artwork

The 17th annual Milwaukee Film Festival (MFF25) will run April 24 - May 8, 2025

February at the Oriental Theatre Features Live Organ Accompaniment, Cult-rock Band Local H, National Theatre Live, and Collaboration with Boswell Books

Milwaukee Film’s previously announced Black History Month screenings and ongoing Let’s Dig In environmental film series to continue throughout the month

Wilson Center Announces 2025 Big Event Honorees

Don and JoAnne Krause; and The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music to be Honored as Award Recipients