2025 Milwaukee Film Festival

Our mission is to create world-class cinematic experiences that convene our diverse communities and catalyze positive change in Milwaukee and beyond. Our Vision is to become America's most dynamic, well-rounded film culture insititution.

Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences. We operate two historic cinemas: the Oriental Theatre (a magnificent 1927 cinema palace) and the iconic Downer Theatre (a 1915 neighborhood cinema) where we are committed to high-quality and accessible film programming. Since 2009, the annual Milwaukee Film Festival has brought together film fans and filmmakers to celebrate the power of cinema.

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The Milwaukee Film Festival is back for 2025 this April 24th - May 8th and you won't want to miss our most exciting year back in action. #MFF25 is proud to feature both local and international filmmakers, highlight the work of directors from a variety of backgrounds and keep the historic nature of cinema a key part of the festival.

Milwaukee Film is a midwest film festival with diverse film programming and an exemplary focus on independent film and filmmakers. #MFF25 is back again for its 17th anniversary. Come out April 24th - May 8th to our biggest fest yet!

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