Wisconsin Film Festival

media release: The 27th Wisconsin Film Festival will be presented April 3-10, 2025. Tickets go on sale to the public on Saturday, March 8 at noon CST. General admission tickets are $12 each. All-Festival passes are available for $325. Visit https://wifilmfest.eventive.org/passes/buy to purchase a pass.

The Wisconsin Film Festival's comprehensive 2025 Film Guide will be available in the March 6 print issue of Isthmus, as well as online at wifilmfest.eventive.org, with general ticket sales launching online on Saturday, March 8, at noon.

The eagerly anticipated Film Guide will provide cinema enthusiasts with complete details on this year's diverse lineup, featuring international features, thought-provoking documentaries, innovative shorts, Wisconsin's Own selections, family-friendly programming, restorations, rediscoveries, and more. The guide includes comprehensive film descriptions, screening schedules, venue information, and everything needed to plan the perfect festival experience.

For those who prefer in-person transactions, box office locations will be available throughout Madison in the weeks leading up to the Festival. Friendly staff will assist with ticket purchases and answer questions about the festival. Ticket prices and fees remain the same whether purchased online or in-person.

In-Person Box Office Schedule:

March 8: Barrymore Theatre and Mitchell Theatre, 12 noon - 4 p.m.

March 12: Mitchell Theatre, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. & Leopold's Books Bar Caffe, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

March 15: Barrymore Theatre, 12 noon - 3 p.m.

March 19: Mitchell Theatre, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

March 22: Barrymore Theatre, 12 noon - 3 p.m.

March 26: Mitchell Theatre, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

March 27: Leopold's Books Bar Caffe, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

March 29: Barrymore Theatre, 12 noon - 3 p.m.

Festival organizers recommend purchasing tickets early, as popular screenings tend to sell out quickly.  

About the Wisconsin Film Festival

Since 1999, the Wisconsin Film Festival has curated, promoted, and exhibited programs showcasing the art and the history of world cinema. Currently presented under the auspices of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Communication Arts, the Festival supports UW’s teaching, research, and public service mission by exposing the campus and the greater Madison community to films and filmmakers from Wisconsin and beyond. As cinema is an essential art form that enriches the human experience and enhances one’s knowledge of a variety of cultures, the Festival seeks to create a strong sense of community through curating a vast body of films and through the creation of gatherings before and after screenings that welcome diverse communities. With the ever-evolving technology of the film industry, the Festival strives to screen movies using state-of-the-art projection and sound while creating opportunities for younger students to experience cinema from around the world through field trips, special presentations, and community outreach.