Susan Santha Kerns. Hired as executive director of Milwaukee Film in 2025.
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Oriental Theatre To Be Featured On Turner Classic Movies
Historic Milwaukee movie palace will appear on TCM’s Still Now Showing series this week.
Sep 22nd, 2026 by Evan Casey
Film Wisconsin Office Awarded $1 Million in Tax Credits to 6 Productions
'UECK, a documentary about Bob Uecker, among those funded by new state office.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Evan Casey
Wisconsin Movie Theaters Hail ‘Rebound Year’ of Box Office Hits
Hollywood blockbusters driving audiences to Marcus Theaters, Milwaukee Film, other venues.
Jul 14th, 2026 by Lorin Cox
Milwaukee Film Festival Grows, But Still Far From Pre-COVID Peak
2026 attendance climbs to 36,922 as the nonprofit rebuilds after cuts and leadership change.
May 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Film Buys Downer Theatre Building, Launches Renovation Campaign
Nonprofit aims to give new life to city's oldest operating theater.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Murphy’s Law
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
