Wisconsin Film Festival
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Inspiriting radical communal aspirations: an interview with Ben Balcom on “The Phalanx”
The Milwaukee filmmaker’s latest experimental short premieres locally at the Chazen Museum during the 2026 Wisconsin Film Festival on April 12.
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Continuity and expressive experimentation in the 2026 Wisconsin Film Festival
Eight writers share their initial insights on the eight-day extravaganza, April 9 through 16, across UW campus and Madison.
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Video: Talking 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival with Josiah Wampfler
A collaborative episode with OCA Media after recovering from festival fatigue in the wake of the 27th annual event, which was held from April 3 through 10.
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Mortal and moral inquiries at the 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival
Our writers ponder four incisive, formidable documentaries (and essay films) screening as part of the fest from April 4 through 10.
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“Thank You For Banking With Us!” offers a rich, uplifting portrait of resistance to patriarchal oppression
The Palestinian dramedy by filmmaker and academic Laila Abbas premieres locally at the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 5 and 7.
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The lovesick silliness of “Shanghai Blues” turns exhilaratingly bittersweet
Tsui Hark’s lively romantic comedy from 1984 screens in a new 4K restoration at the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 7 and 10.
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“Choose The Pond” testifies to the power of self-advocacy
Susan Borri’s inspiring documentary short premieres locally at the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 5.
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“Relationship To Patient” navigates physical and emotional discomfort with refreshing candor and humor
Caroline Creaghead’s compelling narrative short film makes its local premiere at the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 6.
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“The Year” presents a prosaic alleyway as a poetic gateway
A conversation with Milwaukee-based filmmaker Grace Mitchell, whose experimental short makes its local premiere at the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 4.
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“Milk Punch” revels in a Madison beautifully adrift
Erik Gunneson’s locally shot 2000 feature returns to the Wisconsin Film Festival in a new digital restoration for its 25th anniversary on April 5.
