Building on the success of the Milwaukee Film Festival, now a top ten film festival in the country, Milwaukee Film is poised to be an economic, cultural and educational leader for Milwaukee, the region, and beyond. Through it’s new 31-year lease of the Oriental Theatre and its Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance initiative, Milwaukee Film is positioned as a global film leader. Hear Milwaukee Film CEO Jonathan Jackson share insights into the bright future ahead, touching on the organization’s impact on the revitalization of the East Side Business District with the Oriental Theatre as its anchor, the rapidly growing film and media industry in southeastern Wisconsin, and the growth trajectory for greater community engagement, educational programming and a burgeoning film culture.