The Milwaukee Film Festival is an annual public film festival held each spring in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, organized by Milwaukee Film, a cultural arts organization. Established in 2009, it has grown to become one of the largest film festivals in the Midwest and among the largest in the United States by attendance, number of films, and duration. The festival showcases over 200 international fiction, documentary features, and short films across approximately 15 days, utilizing historic venues such as the Oriental Theatre and the Downer Theatre. Recognized by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the coolest film festivals globally, it emphasizes supporting filmmakers through various awards, including cash prizes.