Milwaukee PBS and Milwaukee Film Announce New Partnership
MILWAUKEE, WI (Dec. 4, 2025) Milwaukee PBS and Milwaukee Film announced a new partnership that will bring select locally produced films to viewers across southeastern Wisconsin. The collaboration is designed to amplify the voices of Milwaukee-area filmmakers by offering an additional, high-visibility platform for their work.
“We are thrilled to work with the Milwaukee Film Festival to help more area filmmakers find audiences on Milwaukee PBS,” said Susan Kerns, Executive Director of Milwaukee Film. “We know how great these films are, because we show them to enthusiastic audiences at the Milwaukee Film Festival every year. We want to help make sure these works continue to find new fans. As a filmmaker, I know how difficult it is to distribute a film. When Milwaukee PBS approached me to partner on this initiative, I jumped at the chance. Milwaukee Film is committed to supporting Milwaukee-area filmmakers in all kinds of ways, so this partnership was an immediate yes!”
Milwaukee PBS leaders say the collaboration strengthens the station’s commitment to elevating diverse local stories and supporting the region’s creative community.
“Milwaukee is home to extraordinary artists from every genre including filmmaking. Milwaukee PBS is the perfect place to share these stories, we’re committed to elevating local perspectives,” said Debbie Hamlett, General Manager of Milwaukee PBS. “This partnership with Milwaukee Film allows us to shine an even brighter spotlight on the voices, perspectives, and artistry that define our community. We couldn’t be more excited to share these remarkable films with our viewers.”
Broadcast details—including film selections and premiere dates—will be announced in early 2026.
For media inquiries, please contact Cameron Risher at risherc@matc.edu or 414-297-7518.
About Milwaukee PBS
Milwaukee PBS is southeastern Wisconsin’s premier non-commercial media organization. It consists of two high-definition television stations, WMVS and WMVT, and four additional digital television services. The Milwaukee PBS stations are the area’s only over-the-air source for PBS and other national public television programs, and is one of the most-watched public television stations in the nation. For more information, visit www.MilwaukeePBS.org.
About Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences, with a vision to make Milwaukee a center for film culture. Milwaukee Film is committed to high-quality and accessible film programming through their operation of the magnificent Oriental Theatre, a historic cinema palace, and the iconic Downer Theatre, Milwaukee’s oldest running cinema. The second Dialogues Documentary Festival, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel, took place September 18-21, 2025. The 18th annual Milwaukee Film Festival, presented by Associated Bank, will take place April 16-30, 2026. For more information or to become a Member, visit mkefilm.org.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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