The Milwaukee Film Festival, which runs April 24-May 8 released its 2025 lineup today.
Roughly 200 movies will be screened at this year’s festival, which will be contained to the five screens at two historic East Side movie houses – the Oriental Theatre and the Downer Theatre – marking a major shift for the 15-day extravaganza. The festival will offer panel discussions and filmmaker Q&A sessions.
The complete program guide is now available online, including a full schedule of film screenings and other events. You can find the program and complete film list at mkefilm.org/mff.
In a release, Milwaukee Film highlighted a few selections including: Sally, Desperately Seeking Susan, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror with live accompaniment by Anvil Orchestra, The Librarians, and Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.
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“We are thrilled to bring another year of bold storytelling, community events and cinematic magic to audiences,” Milwaukee Film Executive Director Susan Kerns said in a statement. “This year’s lineup celebrates the power of film to inspire, challenge and connect us.”
Physical copies of the program book are scheduled to arrive by April 11.
Individual film tickets for Milwaukee Film Members are available for purchase online starting April 14. General audiences can purchase individual tickets online starting April 16, and the in-person box office opens at the Oriental Theatre on April 18.
