The Midwest Film Festival is dedicated to elevating the filmmakers, artists, and creative voices shaping the future of Midwest cinema.

As a community-powered nonprofit, we create space for stories to be discovered, conversations to be sparked, and creative careers to grow through screenings, educational programs, special events, and year-round cultural experiences.

Your support helps strengthen a thriving ecosystem for independent film across the Midwest—championing new voices, expanding access to meaningful programming, and ensuring regional stories continue to reach audiences here and beyond.

Every contribution helps carry Midwest cinema forward.