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A still image from "Crumb Catcher."

A still image from "Crumb Catcher."

The most wonderful week of the year for Madison-area film fans wraps up Thursday. A very special screening at the Barrymore closes the fest with a 20th anniversary celebration of Sideways, featuring a Q&A with director and co-writer Alexander Payne (7:30 p.m.). The final day also includes the new dark comedy Crumb Catcher (5:15 p.m., Flix) and the uncut French language version of the 1971 Jean-Paul Belmondo vehicle The Burglars (2:15 p.m., Flix). The full film guide was in the March Isthmus and can be found online at wifilmfest.eventive.org.

Annual event, 4/4-11. $12/film ($325 pass).

media release:Wisconsin Film Festival is thrilled to announce the release of its official film guide, now available in the March issue  of Isthmus and online. Packed with a diverse array of captivating films, this year's festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of cinema, offering something for every film enthusiast. Get ready to embark on a journey through the world of film, right here in the heart of Wisconsin.

Tickets available at 9 am on March 9 at wifilmfest.eventive.org. So grab a pen and start planning your movie marathon schedule – the lineup this year is something to see!

Here are some highlights of the upcoming 26th Wisconsin Film Festival on April 4 -11.

Opening Night - Io Capitano, 2024 Academy Award nominee for Best International Feature.

Closing Night - 20th Anniversary screening of Sideways with director Alexander Payne in person.

Richard Davis, Lynda Barry, and the Wisconsin Idea - program of documentaries about iconic UW-Madison professors, with  Lynda Barry in person.

International Visiting Artist Ena Sendijarević - presents her films Sweet Dreams and Take Me Somewhere Nice.

Wisconsin’s Own Section - including Angels of Dirt, new documentary by director of The Smart Studios Story, and a secret sneak peek at a forthcoming documentary about a Wisconsin tourist attraction.

Big Screens, Little Folks Section - including shorts and features for the whole family.

Ten Programs Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Columbia Pictures - presented by Wisconsin’s own Rita Belda, including The Tingler in “Percepto”.

Films fresh from Sundance and SXSW - including Ghostlight, Every Little Thing, Good One, In A Violent Nature.

Plus! - 5 films on 35mm, 4 films in 3-D, 3 silent films with live piano accompaniment, and 1 film you watch part of with your eyes closed!

As we gear up for our 26th fest, we are thrilled to announce our venue plans for WFF 2024, including some old favorites, and some brand-new (to us). We’ll of course be back at our mainstays:

* UW Cinematheque, our year-round home base. Don’t wait until April to watch movies—our December offerings include a 4K restoration of Raging Bull, Crumb on 35mm, and two early films by Ashgar Farhadi. All for free!

* Marquee Cinema at Union South. WUD’s also got the free-movie goods coming up, from Barbenheimer to Eyes Wide Shut and The Apartment.

* Chazen Museum of Art. Check out what’s on.

We’ll be lighting up the screen at a couple venues of yesteryear:

* The Barrymore Theatre. Don’t miss the return of homegrown heroes (and WFF 2023 guests) Found Footage Festival this Sunday night!

* The Bartell Theatre. Our first time back since 2012!

And finally, check out our new digs:

* Music Hall. Beautiful theater at the base of Bascom Hill, home to University Opera.

* Flix Brewhouse. Our preferred spot to take in the latest blockbusters and Miyazaki masterpieces.

Wisconsin Film Festival tickets will be available to the general public starting Saturday March 9, online at noon CST. Additionally, our in-person box office at the Barrymore Theatre will be open from noon to 4 pm for those who prefer to purchase tickets in person! (There is no cost savings by buying tickets in person, and our online ticketing system has been smooth and easy for the past three years!)