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Film Fans Turn Out in Record Numbers for 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival
Audience award winners include documentaries on Toni Morrison, Molly Ivins
Nov 5th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Doubles Cash Support for Brico Forward Fund Winners
Global filmmakers and local champions recognized at annual Filmmaker Awards Brunch
Oct 28th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film Expands Festival Footprint
Cedarburg and the Third Ward Neighborhoods Added. Rivoli Theatre and Broadway Theatre Center Join as New Film Venues
Jul 25th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
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.
May 28th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
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
May 9th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
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.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
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.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
2019 Milwaukee Film Festival Dates Announced
Film submissions for the annual event are now being accepted
Jan 15th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
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
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
