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Michael Film Still

the devil wears prada 2

A still from the film OBSESSION

A still from the film ERUPCJA

We’re getting deep into Ani-May while still enjoying Michael, The Devil Wears Prada 2, festival favorites like Blue Heron, Obsession, Erupcja, and more!

A still from the animated film MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO

A still from the animated film CHAINSAW MAN

A still from the animated film ALLEGRO NON TROPPO

A still from the animated film ANGEL'S EGG

A still from the animated film THE IRON GIANT

A still from the animated film GHOST IN THE SHELL

A still from the animated film FERNGULLY: THE LAST RAINFOREST

An entire series of animated films, all May long? YES, INDEED! Bring the whole fam to see the 25th anniversary of everyone’s favorite green ogre Shrek, see Ghost in the Shell on 35mm, and EVERYONE needs to see what can only be described as a psychedelic Italian rip-off of FANTASIA from the ’70s!

I Love Boosters!

A still from the film THE PYTHON HUNT

A still from the film SACCHARINE

perfect blue film still

Boots Riley’s latest I Love Boosters starts at the Oriental Theatre May 21 and festival favorites The Python Hunt and Saccharine open May 22. And don’t forget about Bleak Week in June!

Black Girl Film Still

Sorcerer Film Still A truck falls as it drive across a wooden bridge.

American Job Film Stills

Beau Travail

Perfect Blue Film Still A woman in a pink dress faces towards a full audience looking up at her.

Se7en Film Still A man on the left points a gun downwards and another man faces away.

Milwaukee Film is thrilled to participate in the international phenomenon Bleak Week, a film series that originated with the American Cinematheque in LA.

Latest Milwaukee Film News

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The 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Award Winners, Final Numbers

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A film still from UECK—the documentary about Milwaukee legend, baseball legend, and broadcasting legend Bob Uecker—one of the funniest radio men in history. We really miss hearing his voice on the radio.

2026 Milwaukee Film Festival to Open with World Premiere of Bob Uecker Documentary; Festival Centerpiece and Closing Film Announced

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The incredible poet Dasha Kelly performing her show MAKIN' CAKE in front of a live audience. Dasha is amazing. We're so lucky to have her on this planet.

Announcing the “Cream City Cinema” Program Lineup for the 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival

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An ADORABLE robot hanging out on the beach with his little girl best friend.

Milwaukee Film Announces Titles in “Rated K: For Kids” Program at 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival; Seeks Kid Jurors

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Scene from the Talking Heads film STOP MAKING SENSE. The image features singer David Byrne singing while holding a lamp, and the background singers and bass player standing to his right.

Milwaukee Film Previews MFF26 Film Selections Alongside Official Festival Artwork

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Downer Theatre marquee from the brief time it closed, featuring the message

Milwaukee Film Purchases Historic Downer Theatre from Bridge33 Capital, Launches Capital Campaign for Restoration