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MILWAUKEE FILM MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

There are a variety of benefits at every level, but ALL levels include discounts on tickets and concessions at the historic Downer and Oriental Theatres, early access to discounted Milwaukee Film Festival tickets, monthly Members-only screenings, invitations to special events, and way, way more.

Festival Fan

Our entry level membership. 

  • Discount on tickets/concessions at the historic Downer and Oriental Theatres (not valid for third-party or special events)
  • Early access and the BEST discounts on Film Festival passes and tickets
  • Student and Educator discounts available at this level.  Email kristopher@mkefilm.org for access.
  • Monthly invitation to our free Members-only screenings (first-come, first-served)
  • Invitation to the Milwaukee Film Festival Members-only super-secret screenings
  • 15% off Milwaukee Film Festival merchandise
  • Recognition of your membership on the Milwaukee Film website; list will be updated with Members who join by March 1.

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $0.

$75 Single   $125 Dual   $65 Senior   $100 Senior Dual

*Milwaukee Film offers students a discounted rate for membership, only $25 for a year-long Festival Fan - Single Membership! Visit the Downer or Oriental Theatres to sign up in person, you must be able to bring a valid student ID.*

 

Film Lover

All the benefits of a Festival Fan plus:

  • Two single-use guest tickets per year for Members-only screenings (Four for duals)
  • Guaranteed seats to our monthly Members-only screenings (RSVP required prior to deadline)
  • An exclusive MKE Film Member T-shirt (Two for duals)

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $0.

$130 Single   $210 Dual

 

Movie Star

All the benefits of a Film Lover plus:

  • Four Milwaukee Film Festival vouchers (Eight for duals)
  • Early access to special screening events, as available

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $52 ($104 for Movie Star - Dual).

$250 Single   $400 Dual

 

Film Director

All the benefits of a Movie Star plus:

  • Six Milwaukee Film Festival vouchers (Twelve for duals)
  • One All-Access Pass to the forthcoming Milwaukee Film Festival (Two for duals)
  • Invitations and access to exclusive events, festival-related and year-round, as available

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $528 ($1056 for Film Director - Dual).

$1,000 Single   $1,500 Dual

 

Movie Mogul

All the benefits of a Film Director plus:

  • Invitations to exclusive events at the festival and throughout the year
  • Access to reserved seats for monthly Members-only screenings

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $528 ($1,056 for Movie Mogul – Dual).

$2,000 Single   $3,000 Dual

 

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All the benefits of a Movie Mogul - Dual plus:

  • A total of two passes to the Milwaukee Film Festival
  • Sponsorship of one film at the Milwaukee Film Festival
  • On-screen recognition at the Downer and Oriental Theatres year-round

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $1,056.

$5,000 Dual

 

Legend

All the benefits of an Icon plus:

  • A total of two passes to the Milwaukee Film Festival
  • Unlimited admission to all Festival screenings and parties with special reserved seating
  • Sponsorship of one film at the Milwaukee Film Festival
  • On-screen recognition at the Downer and Oriental Theatres year-round
  • Free popcorn anytime the Oriental Theatre is open!

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $1,056.

$10,000 Dual

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JOIN THE BLACK LENS COUNCIL

If you want to support our commitment to enriching lives in the community through film, consider joining the Black Lens Council at one of the levels below. BLC Members receive all the perks of the Festival Fan level, plus access to screenings from the Black Lens film series, name recognition on the Milwaukee Film website, and BLC swag. Click here to view Member benefits.

Cooley High

The Cooley High level is named after the film that brought honest depictions to the big screen in an era of exploitation. We include the following benefits at this level:

  • Two individual tickets to the Black History Month Film line-up (Four of duals)
  • Two individual tickets to the Milwaukee Film Festival (Four for duals)
  • A subscription to the Black Lens Council newsletter
  • Recognition as a “Cooley High” member on our website when joined by March 1st
  • A Black Lens Council member t-shirt (Two for duals)
  • Discounts on ticketed Black Lens festival events
  • An invitation to the monthly free Members-Only Screenings, including the Super Secret screening during the festival.
  • Two single-use guest tickets per year for Members-only screenings (Four for duals)
  • Discounts on films and concessions at the Downer and Oriental Theatres year-round
  • Best discounts and early access to festival vouchers & passes
  • 15% off MKE Film Festival merchandise

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $46 ($92 for Cooley High – Dual).

$150 Single   $200 Dual

Mo' Better

The Mo' Better level is named after the Spike Lee joint that found Wesley and Denzel at their absolute best. Included are all benefits of a Cooley High plus:

  • Four tickets to the Black History Month Film line-up (Six for duals)
  • Four tickets to the Milwaukee Film Festival (Six for duals)
  • Recognition as a member "Mo' Better" on our website when joined by March 1st
  • An invitation to Friends & Family festival preview night
  • Invitation to Black Lens screening committee

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $92 ($138 for Mo’ Better – Dual).

$300 Single   $400 Dual

Baadasssss

If you don’t know Melvin Van Peebles’ seminal work "Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song," the first thing you should do after you join this level is seek out this film! Included are all the benefits of a Mo' Better plus:

  • A pass to the forthcoming Milwaukee Film Festival (Two for duals)
  • A pass to the forthcoming Black History Month Film line-up (Two for duals)
  • Recognition as a “Baadasssss” member on our website when joined by March 1st
  • Invitation to exclusive festival events
  • Invitations to private screening events (as available)
  • Personalized film recommendations from the Black Lens programming team

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $540 ($1,080 for Baadasssss – Dual).

$1,000 Single   $1,500 Dual

 

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All the benefits of a Baadasssss - Dual plus:

  • A total of two passes to the Milwaukee Film Festival
  • Sponsorship of one film at the Milwaukee Film Festival
  • A total of two passes to the Black History Month Film line-up
  • On-screen recognition at the Oriental Theatre year-round

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $1,056.

$5,000 Dual

Legend

All the benefits of an Icon plus:

  • A total of two passes to the Milwaukee Film Festival
  • Available when the Milwaukee Film Festival is held in person:
    • Unlimited admission to all festival screenings and parties with special reserved seating
  • Sponsorship of one film at the Milwaukee Film Festival
  • A total of two passes to the Black History Month Film line-up
  • On-screen recognition at the Oriental Theatre year-round
  • Free popcorn anytime the Oriental Theatre is open!

*Milwaukee Film is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and contributions may be tax deductible, less the fair market value of any benefits received. The fair market value of benefits received at this level is $1,056.

$10,000 Dual

MANAGE MEMBERSHIP