Filmed in Ed Gein’s home county, “Creature Fear” turns the distinctively Wisconsin icons of deer hunting, Northwoods and supper clubs into a nightmare.

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Festival headliner, “Afterglow,” is a documentary about a group of parkour athletes from Beloit that explores trauma, belonging and the power of movement.

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Dozens of residents, historians, organizations and businesses contributed to the project as the filmmakers assembled nearly a century and a half of local history.

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Over $1 million in film tax credits have been awarded to six productions so far.

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Movie theaters in Wisconsin are seeing significant revenue gains in 2026, thanks to an Italian plumber in outer space, a rebellious group of children’s toys and a resurgence from Gen Z audiences and filmmakers.

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