Jonathan Jackson, Artistic & Executive Director of Milwaukee Film.
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Milwaukee Film Still Faces Budget Problems
Management of Oriental Theatre — and perhaps the Downer — a big part of the problem.
Jan 21st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Film Names New Executive Director
Familiar face returns to take over as Film Fest host, Downer and Oriental operator.
Jan 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Film Blasted For Funding Changes
Prominent filmmakers cite past support and criticize reduced funding for local artists.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Film Cuts Youth, Artist Programs, Seeks Sustainability
Organization focusing more tightly on its 'unique contribution' to Milwaukee.
Aug 27th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Film Names New CEO, Reports Attendance Growth
And reveals new fall doc festival and 2025 festival dates.
May 3rd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Film Will Take Over Downer Theatre
Will reopen theater for April film festival and then resume its year-round operation.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Film Faces Problems
Huge shortfall in funding, departure of chief executive, point to challenges for group.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Will Milwaukee Film Take Over The Downer?
Oriental Theatre leader confirms interest in rescuing recently-shuttered theater.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Oriental Theatre Hosting World Premiere Friday Night
Small Town Wisconsin makes its big-screen debut in Milwaukee before going nationwide.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Blanks, Milwaukee Film Building Second Major Festival
The Cultures & Communities Festival focuses on people of color, seeks a national audience.
May 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Film Festival Returns Thursday
15 days, 202 films, and no need to leave your couch.
May 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
2021 Milwaukee Film Festival Moved To May
Organization says move will benefit audiences and create a better fit with film industry.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Oriental Theatre Closed for Summer, Plans Renovations
Milwaukee Film continuing plan to fully restore 1927 movie palace.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Film Launches Digital Theater “Sofa Cinema”
Watch movies and support Milwaukee Film from the comfort of your couch.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
5 Citizens To Give Sincere Thanks
Our Thanksgiving class of 2018, five Milwaukeeans who've made this a better city.
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Magic of the Oriental Theatre
It changed my life. Now I hope it can change the city’s cultural life.
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Jonathan Jackson
New Film Series Explores Latino Culture
Milwaukee Film’s new series, Cine Sin Fronteras, will capture Latino community’s diversity.
Aug 19th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
The House of Hank the Dog
The Brewer's canine mascot has a nine-room Whitefish Bay home and 10,000 square foot lot to roam in, all worth $570,000.
Mar 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Jonathan Jackson’s Very Urban Condo
The Milwaukee Film Festival leader lives in a converted, 1890 cream city building with a long history.
Oct 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
