Art & Artists Program – MFF26
Go into the studio, around the work, and deep into the visionary mind with these films featuring the creativity of…
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Black Lens – MFF26
With a singular focus on spotlighting fiction and documentary films by emerging and established Black storytellers, the Black Lens program…
Bleak Week
Milwaukee Film is thrilled to participate in the now international phenomenon, Bleak Week, a film series that originated with the…
Cine Sin Fronteras Program – MFF26
El objetivo de Cine Sin Fronteras es de mostrar las historias no contadas de la vibrante diáspora Latino/a en todo…
Cinema Hooligante Program – MFF26
For the grownups who never grew up, the weirdos who never needed normal, and the unicorns who just want to…
Cream City Cinema Program – MFF26
Show some hometown pride and local support at our annual showcase of the best new work from Milwaukee-area filmmakers. Presented…
Documentary Festival Favorites Program – MFF26
These stories seem too strange, sad, funny, and incredible to be true. But they are. Explore some of the best…
GenreQueer Program – MFF26
Spotlighting the best in documentary and fiction filmmaking that explores LGBTQ+ voices and experiences, GenreQueer celebrates the past, present, and…
North American Independents Program – MFF26
This showcase of modern independent cinema presents fiction exploring all corners of North America – works in which the “where”…
Panels and Events – MFF2026
The fun doesn’t end when the credits roll, join us throughout the festival for panels, mixers, parties and more. Festival…
Rated K: For Kids Program – MFF26
Kids (and kids at heart) will be charmed and delighted with programming chosen with them in mind. Our family-friendly program offers…
Shorter Is Better Program – MFF26
You’ll be amazed by what happens when filmmakers present all the emotion and visual delight of a feature film in…
Sound Vision Program – MFF26
Musician Tom Waits said it best: “I always thought songs are movies for the ears and films are like songs…
Spotlight Presentations Program – MFF26
If you can only make one screening, we are sorry for you and strongly suggest choosing one from this list.…
Worldviews Program – MFF26
Strong characters and compelling narratives dominate this category. Showcasing favorites from the global festival circuit, these films let you travel…
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