Susan Santha Kerns. Hired as executive director of Milwaukee Film in 2025.

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Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee Film Still Faces Budget Problems
Murphy’s Law

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

Milwaukee Film Names New Executive Director

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

Milwaukee Film Announces New Executive Leadership
Milwaukee’s Film Industry is Bigger Than Beer
Press Release

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
Press Release

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

Presenting the Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance
Press Release

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