Film enthusiasts will get an early glimpse into the highly anticipated 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival at an exclusive First Look at the Fest event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 PM at Flix Brewhouse Madison. This special preview evening offers attendees a unique opportunity to explore the festival lineup before the general public while enjoying the premium amenities of Madison’s newest cinema.
The First Look event provides attendees with advance access to the 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival Film Guide, a full day before its official release in Isthmus. Festival programmers will be on hand to offer personal insights into this year’s selections and help attendees craft their ideal festival viewing schedule.
Event highlights include an insider’s preview of festival films, complimentary food and beverages from Flix Brewhouse’s menu, and the exclusive opportunity to reserve festival tickets before public sales begin on March 8. Attendees can secure up to two tickets per screening during this early access opportunity!
“This intimate preview evening at Flix Brewhouse gives film lovers a fantastic opportunity to get ahead of the curve and plan their festival experience with insider guidance from our programming team as well as a chance to pore over the “hot off the presses” film guide and see a bunch of trailers for films we will have at this year’s Festival,” said Outreach Program Director Ben Reiser. “We’re excited to share what we believe will be an exceptional year for the Wisconsin Film Festival.”
Admission to First Look at the Fest is $50 in advance and $60 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit https://wifilmfest.eventive.org/passes/buy. 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.
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.
Contact:
Katrina Simyab | Marketing & PR Specialist | simyab@wisc.edu