MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Film announced on Monday that applications are officially open for the 2021 high school filmmaking
“These are strange times, so we’re thrilled to still have the ability to engage with students who share a deep love of film in a fun, collaborative way,” said Marielle Allschwang, education manager for Milwaukee Film.
The high school filmmaking
The Teen Screen selection committee is an opportunity for young film enthusiasts to select films for the 2021 Milwaukee Film Festival. The committee will meet virtually for eight weekly sessions, beginning in February. With weekly check-ins and time spent viewing films independently, the total commitment for each student is about 30 hours.
Both programs are free for all participants thanks to generous grant support from the Wisconsin Arts Board and The Herzfeld Foundation. Applications are available online and will close on Thursday, Jan. 14. All applicants will be notified of their status by Monday, Jan. 18.
Full details and more information of the programs can be found at mkefilm.org/
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About Milwaukee Film
Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences, with a vision to make Milwaukee a center for film culture. Milwaukee Film operates the magnificent Oriental Theatre, a historic cinema palace committed to high-quality and accessible film and education programming. The 13th annual Milwaukee Film Festival will be held May 6-20, 2021. For more information or to become a Member, visit mkefilm.org.
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About the Milwaukee Film Board of Directors
Milwaukee Film’s independent board is made up of the following members: Chris Abele (Past Board Chair), John P. Bania, Donna Baumgartner, Kristina Bell, Elizabeth Brenner, Lori Brissette, Kathryn Murphy Burke, Héctor Colón, Karen Ellenbecker, Jeff Fitzsimmons, Alexander P. Fraser (Past Board Chair), Carmen Haberman, Susan Haise, Katie Heil, Jasmine M. Johnson, Patti Keating Kahn (Immediate Past Board Chair), Michael G. Klein, Tracey L. Klein (Past Board Chair), Michael J. Koss Jr., Ken Krei (Board Chair), Alexander Lasry, Steve Laughlin (Past Board Chair), Emilia Layden, Michael R. Lovell, Joan Lubar, Marianne Lubar, Steve Mech, Susan Mikulay, Mark Mone, Heidi Moore, Kenneth W. Muth, John Ridley, Joseph A. Rock, Lacey Sadoff, Dave Stamm, James E. Stoll, Julia Taylor, John Utz and Kimberly Walker, and emeritus members Tom Barrett and Jacqueline Strayer.