Cara Ogburn

Milwaukee Film Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup

Milwaukee's East Side will become a haven for film lovers starting April 24.

Milwaukee Film To Honor Late David Lynch and Celebrate Animation with series and 35mm Print of 1995 Ghost in the Shell

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

Milwaukee Film Still Faces Budget Problems

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

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 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

The Friday Night Freak Show Series Triumphantly Returns September 20 at The Oriental Theatre

Milwaukee Film Brings Creepy Kids, Cute Cats, and More to the Oriental Theatre this August

Milwaukee Film Names New CEO, Reports Attendance Growth

And reveals new fall doc festival and 2025 festival dates.

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 Festival Returns in April

2024 festival will feature 300 films over 15 days, running from April 11 through 25.

Milwaukee Film Will Take Over Downer Theatre

Will reopen theater for April film festival and then resume its year-round operation.

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

Milwaukee Jewish and Muslim Film Fests Coincide With War

Both festivals running this month. 'It gives people a chance to discuss their feelings.'

Live Organ Music Returning To Oriental Theatre

Historic pipe organ installed, with unveiling planned for Nov. 8.

Milwaukee Film Announces Award Winners

And 58% hike in attendance. The next festival will take place April 11-25, 2024.

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 Festival Highlights Local Filmmakers

Cream City Cinema series includes more than 40 films; full-length, shorts and music videos.

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

Blanks, Milwaukee Film Building Second Major Festival

The Cultures & Communities Festival focuses on people of color, seeks a national audience.

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 Doubles Cash Support for Brico Forward Fund Winners

Global filmmakers and local champions recognized at annual Filmmaker Awards Brunch

Announcing the Art & Artists Series at This Year’s Milwaukee Film Festival

A series of 12 documentaries span a broad variety of the arts to inspire festival goers and film fans.

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

Milwaukee’s Film Industry is Bigger Than Beer

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

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

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 Launches Sportsball! and United States of Cinema Programs

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

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Second List of Official Selections

Lineup includes Beware the Slenderman and a new sports documentary program

2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Rated K: For Kids

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