Interested in Black Lens membership levels?
Becoming a member through the Black Lens program has exclusive benefits and helps directly support this unique programming.
The Call for Entries for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival closes January 31! Submit your film today at FilmFreeway.com
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.
Our entry level membership.
*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.
All the benefits of a Festival Fan plus:
*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.
All the benefits of a Film Lover plus:
*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).
All the benefits of a Movie Star plus:
*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).
All the benefits of a Film Director plus:
*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).
All the benefits of a Movie Mogul – Dual plus:
*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).
All the benefits of an Icon plus:
Becoming a member through the Black Lens program has exclusive benefits and helps directly support this unique programming.
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