Oriental Theatre Closed Until Fall Read on to learn about the construction work that will keep the Oriental Theatre closed into the fall of 2020. READ MORE HERE >> A STATEMENT FROM OUR CEO Read on for a statement regarding Milwaukee Film's staffing from our CEO, Jonathan Jackson. READ HERE >> Call For Entries EXTENDED! The Call For Entries for the 2020 Milwaukee Film Festival has been extended to July 15! No entry fees whatosever (in fact, we pay you if your film is selected) - submit today! FREE TO SUBMIT >> Together In Film We stand in solidarity with those devoted to the preservation of life and human dignity as allies in the cause of justice. READ MORE >> Sofa Cinema A virtual cinema showing you the best in new independent cinema releases, all from the comfort of home. Best of all - proceeds from each purchase go toward supporting Milwaukee Film and the Oriental Theatre! BROWSE SOFA CINEMA TITLES NOW >> Previous slide Next slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things Play Trailer Follow Ella Fitzgerald's extraordinary journey over six decades as her sublime voice transforms the tragedies of her own life and the troubles of her times into joy. AVAILABLE NOW High School Filmmaking Course Virtual Showcase Over the course of the Spring 2020 semester, both in-person and virtually, our inaugural class of Milwaukee students have been learning the filmmaking process from start to finish. As a culmination of PAY WHAT YOU CAN >> Membership Renewal Continue attending members-only screenings and enjoying other fantastic perks. Read More Buy Tickets Film festival quality is coming your way all year long at the Oriental Theatre - current indie favorites, cult curiosities, and everything in between. Tickets on sale now! View All Shows Become A Member Milwaukee Film’s membership program is an easy, affordable way to support our year-round mission while also enjoying some great members-only benefits. View Member Options Featured Trailer A TOUCH OF SUGAR FREE to watch as part of the Minority Health Film Series, sponsored by Froedtert & the Medical College of WIsconsin! Directed by Ani Simon-Kennedy and narrated by acclaimed actress and producer Viola Davis, the film attests to the resiliency of the human spirit and challenges the national perception of life with type 2 diabetes. Interviews with patients and their loved ones, as well as doctors, advocates and thought leaders in the space, explore the larger diabetes ecosystem at work and help to reinforce type 2 diabetes as an urgent public health issue that cannot be ignored, especially among underserved populations. WATCH FOR FREE >> Movies & Events Fantastic Fungi Play Trailer Director: Louie Schwartzberg USA | 2019 | 1 Hr. 21 Min. View Details Sofa Cinema! Pride Month! Rafiki Play Trailer Director: Wanuri Kahiu Kenya/South Africa | 2018 | 1 Hr. 35 Min. View Details Sofa Cinema! Pride Month! The Watermelon Woman Play Trailer Director: Cheryl Dunye USA | 1996 | 1 Hr. 30 Min. View Details Sofa Cinema! Shirley Play Trailer Director: Josephine Decker USA | | 1 Hr. 47 Min. View Details Lucky Grandma Play Trailer Director: Sasie Sealy USA | | 1 Hr. 27 Min. View Details View All All About MKE Film Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to building a robust, community-based film culture in the Greater Milwaukee Area. We seek to support and foster local filmmakers, the local filmmaking industry, and a vibrant community of film fans, audiences, and patrons. In our wildest sunshine daydreams, Milwaukee will become a global center of film culture in which film and shared cinematic experiences are used as tools for entertainment, education, engagement, and community building. Learn More Our Programs Learn More Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance Learn More Education Programs Learn More Black Lens Learn More Cine Sin Fronteras THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING #MFF2019 Thanks to you, the 11th Milwaukee Film Festival (presented by Associated Bank) was our biggest yet! Look back at all of the amazing screenings, discussions, and parties and take a deep breath - the party continues year-round at the Oriental Theatre! MKE Film News FILMxFIVE: Tom's Top Five Oriental Theatre Memories July 8, 2020 Celebrate 93 years of the Oriental Theatre with this personal reflection on our beautiful... Read More A statement from CEO Jonathan Jackson July 1, 2020 Read on to hear from the MKE Film CEO. Read More Johnson, Moore Join Milwaukee Film Board June 29, 2020 Jasmine M. Johnson of ManpowerGroup, Heidi Moore of Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin... Read More See More News
FILMxFIVE: Tom's Top Five Oriental Theatre Memories July 8, 2020 Celebrate 93 years of the Oriental Theatre with this personal reflection on our beautiful... Read More
Johnson, Moore Join Milwaukee Film Board June 29, 2020 Jasmine M. Johnson of ManpowerGroup, Heidi Moore of Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin... Read More
