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The Call for Entries for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival closes January 31! Submit your film today at FilmFreeway.com

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, FREE monthly Members-only screenings, invitations to special events, and way, way more.

Student Memberships are only $25 a year!

Show valid student ID at the Downer or Oriental Theatre to buy your membership. Not available online.

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
  • 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
  • Educator discounts available at this level. Email kristopher@mkefilm.org for access.

*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.

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 FREE 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.

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
  • Recognition of your membership on the Milwaukee Film website; list i updated annually.

*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).

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 ($1,056 for Film Director – 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).

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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
  • Invitation to the annual tour of the Oriental Theatre
  • On-screen recognition at the Oriental and Downer 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 $528 ($1,056 for Movie Mogul – 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
  • Invitation to the annual tour of the Oriental Theatre
  • On-screen recognition at the Oriental and Downer Theatres year-round
  • Free popcorn anytime the Oriental or Downer Theatre is open! You don’t even need to see a film!
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