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Alpha Film Still

Project Hail Mary Film Still Ryan Gosling

Forbidden Fruits Film Still Lili Reinhart

The AI Doc Film Still What Is AI?

The Drama Film Still Zendaya and Robert Pattinson holding each other in their arms in a romatic embrace.

Fantasy Life Film Still A man and a woman sit on a couch together, the woman has a yellow blanket over her lap.

Alpha, Project Hail Mary, Forbidden Fruits, The AI Doc, Fantasy Life, and The Drama Now Showing at our historic cinemas!

Faces Of Death Film Still A man with his mouth and hands taped stands in front of a white door with a camera facing him

Days And Nights In The Forest Film Still A woman with her hair in a neat updo faces a man with his back towards the camera and his hand on a tree that stands between them.

Starting April 10th at the Oriental Theatre watch out for Faces of Death (starring Barbie Ferreira in her first major lead role in a horror film) and Satyajit Ray’s 1970 classic Days and Nights in the Forest.

Ueck documentary film still with Bob Uecker looking over to the side with a microphone headset.

The Big Cheese film still A man in a cow outfit and glasses leans over laughing and smiling.

April 16 – 30

Power Ballad Film Still with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas

We offer a LOT of stuff to see during the film festival. Looking for somewhere to start? Check out our Opening Night, Centerpiece, and Closing Night Films!

Latest Milwaukee Film News

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A film still from UECK—the documentary about Milwaukee legend, baseball legend, and broadcasting legend Bob Uecker—one of the funniest radio men in history. We really miss hearing his voice on the radio.

2026 Milwaukee Film Festival to Open with World Premiere of Bob Uecker Documentary; Festival Centerpiece and Closing Film Announced

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The incredible poet Dasha Kelly performing her show MAKIN' CAKE in front of a live audience. Dasha is amazing. We're so lucky to have her on this planet.

Announcing the “Cream City Cinema” Program Lineup for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival

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An ADORABLE robot hanging out on the beach with his little girl best friend.

Milwaukee Film Announces Titles in “Rated K: For Kids” Program at 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival; Seeks Kid Jurors

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Scene from the Talking Heads film STOP MAKING SENSE. The image features singer David Byrne singing while holding a lamp, and the background singers and bass player standing to his right.

Milwaukee Film Previews MFF26 Film Selections Alongside Official Festival Artwork

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Downer Theatre marquee from the brief time it closed, featuring the message

Milwaukee Film Purchases Historic Downer Theatre from Bridge33 Capital, Launches Capital Campaign for Restoration

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The Last Angel of History Film Still

Hello Rain film still

February Programming Features Afrofuturism Film Series, Return of National Theatre Live, and More!