FAREWELL AMOR MFF2020 // After 17 years apart, an Angolan immigrant is joined in the U.S. by his wife and teen daughter. Now absolute strangers, they discover that a shared love of dance may help overcome their emotional distance. Watch the film and our conversation with director Ekwa Msangi. HELLO, FAREWELL AMOR ≫ MFF2020 It's finally here! We've adapted our signature event so that you can watch nearly 200 films on any screen in your house. Get all the deets on our films, events, passes, and tickets. TIME TO FEST ≫ How to Fest It's easy to watch our all-virtual MFF2020 on any screen in your house! Need help getting started? Here's a quick overview of the who, what, when, where, and how to watch any (or all) of our more than 200 films and events. FEST WITH US >> Double Up for Milwaukee Film! Our friends Dick Gallun and Judith McGregor are leading this year's Double-Up Challenge. Donate or become a Member during this year's Festival, and they'll match every dollar up to $75,000. We're currently at $62,818 - let's keep it going! HELP US SEE DOUBLE ≫ READY TO VOTE? Plan NOW to make sure your voice is heard on Nov. 3. Register to vote today - or check your registration and request an absentee ballot. VOTE VOTE VOTE >> Previous slide Next slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 WELCOME TO THE USA MFF2020 // Aliya, a 30-something lesbian living in Kazakhstan, unexpectedly wins the green card lottery and must choose between a new life in America or staying behind for her family. WATCH NOW BILLIE MFF2020 // Featuring never-before-heard interviews from figures in jazz icon Billie Holiday’s life, this documentary presents a new portrait of one of the most complex artists in music history. WATCH AND LISTEN The Nightcap MFF2020 // Join us every night of the Festival at 8 p.m. CT for our talk show-style Q&A, streaming on Milwaukee Film's YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter pages. TUNE IN Buy Tickets We're virtual, but our films are as awesome as ever. View ticket options for the Milwaukee Film Festival and for Sofa Cinema. SEE TICKET OPTIONS ≫ Become A Member Being a Milwaukee Film Member is an easy, affordable way to support our mission - plus get great Members-only benefits. STARTS AT $75 PER YEAR ≫ Featured Trailer MILWAUKEE FILM FESTIVAL We can't gather in person this year, but we've adapted. No matter what films you enjoy most, you'll discover something amazing at our first-ever virtual Milwaukee Film Festival. From Oct. 15-29, explore nearly 200 films from across the globe and around the corner. You can watch from any screen in your home! All-access passes and tickets are available now. JOIN US≫ MFF Events 10/25 @ 1 p.m. The Napcap | | 1 Hr. 0 Min. View Details 10/26 @ 9 a.m. Exploring the African Immigrant Experience: A Conversation with Ekwa Msangi Play Trailer | | 1 Hr. 0 Min. View Details 10/24 @ 2 p.m. Coming Clean: Navigating the Opioid Crisis in America | | 1 Hr. 0 Min. View Details Available to watch now! United, We Stand: Bridging the Partisan Divide in Modern Day America | | 0 Hr. 0 Min. View Details SEE ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS ≫ All About MKE Film Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences. We operate the magnificent Oriental Theatre, a historic cinema palace committed to high-quality and accessible film and education programming. Since 2009, the annual Milwaukee Film Festival has brought together film fans and filmmakers to celebrate the power of cinema. Our education programs and cultures and communities platform provide avenues toward making our community a more empathetic and equitable place for everyone to live. 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 Women in Film: MFF short films October 21, 2020 Our Women in Film showcase, presented by Live Wire Productions, is part of our efforts to... Read More MFF2020 // Audience Awards! October 19, 2020 You have ANOTHER thing to vote for ... the Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig Audience Awards! Read More THREE TO SEE: Mysterious Animals Edition October 19, 2020 Let Festival Programmer Kerstin clue you in to a trio of MFF2020 titles with an animalistic bent! Read More See More News
Women in Film: MFF short films October 21, 2020 Our Women in Film showcase, presented by Live Wire Productions, is part of our efforts to... Read More
MFF2020 // Audience Awards! October 19, 2020 You have ANOTHER thing to vote for ... the Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig Audience Awards! Read More
THREE TO SEE: Mysterious Animals Edition October 19, 2020 Let Festival Programmer Kerstin clue you in to a trio of MFF2020 titles with an animalistic bent! Read More