How can I purchase tickets?
Online at our secure store*
By Phone (414) 727-8468 | 11:00 AM-6:00 PM, 7 days a week*
Note: A $2.50 surcharge applies to all phone orders
In Person at one of our four box offices, which open
September 7 (for members) and September 8 (for everyone else) and run throughout the festival.
*Tickets purchased online or by phone are processed as will call orders. Will call orders may only be picked up at the theater on the day of the order’s first screening. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the screening to allow enough time for pickup.
Discounts. Do you have them?
Yes! There are special ticket prices for members, seniors, students and children.
$9 | Seniors/Students*
$8 | Members
$6 | Children 12 and under*
*Senior, Student, and Children discounts must be purchased over the phone (414 727-8468), or in person at one of our box offices listed above.
What about the Opening Night Party?
Join us in celebrating the festival kickoff at Discovery World September 22, from 8:30 PM-1:30 AM!
Tickets
$20 | General Admission
$10 | with Opening Night Film ticket stub
FREE with Festival Pass
Note: Each attendee receives two free drink tickets.
Can I purchase tickets in bulk?
Yes! Purchase 10 or more for $9 each. ($7.50 each for Members)
How much are festival passes?
$350 | General Public
$250 | Members
What is a festival pass?
Experience the festival like a rock star! Purchase a Festival Pass for unlimited access to all festival films. Pass holders arriving at least 15 minutes prior to showtime may enter theaters early without waiting in ticket holder lines.
Can I purchase same-day tickets?
Same-day ticket sales are available at all four box office locations up until one hour before showtime. Same-day ticket sales are not available online or by phone.
What if a screening is sold out?
If a film is listed as “sold out” online, don’t give up! Rush ticket sales will begin 15 minutes prior to showtime. Once rush ticket sales begin, any empty seats will go on sale.
Note: No discounts for members, seniors, students or children are given. All rush tickets are $10 cash only.
How early should I arrive for a screening?
If you have a ticket for a film, we highly recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to showtime to guarantee a seat. Beginning 15 minutes before to the show, any empty seats will be sold to patrons in the rush ticket line.
Can I bring the kids?
Yes, we love children! However, not all films have MPAA ratings. Some movies might contain material unsuitable for children under the age of 18. Use discretion when selecting films for youths. Age-appropriate films are available in the Take One: Milwaukee Children’s Film Festival program listed on page 34.
Free wine!
Don't throw away your ticket stubs! On the back is a coupon for a free glass of house wine at any of the Bartolotta Restaurants!
The fine print:
NO REFUNDS. NO EXCHANGES.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
To guarantee a seat for a film, ticket and pass holders must arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to showtime. Film programs, special guests, events, venues, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Unless noted, films are not rated; viewer discretion
is advised. Patrons grant Milwaukee Film and its partners
permission to use their images or likenesses in any reproduction
of events. Patrons voluntarily assume all risks and dangers incidental to festival events, whether occurring prior to, during or after the event or any other event connected to the festival. Patrons voluntarily agree that Milwaukee Film and its facilities, sponsors, directors, officers, employees, supervisors, volunteers and respective agents are expressly released from any injuries
or claims arising from any festival event.
