Hailed by the New York Times as an alternative to Sundance, this festival was founded in 2006 and features both a film competition and a scholarship program for emerging filmmakers. They showcase new independent national and international film and uniquely, rare classics as well.

Annual independent festival in Milwaukee, featuring new national and international independent film, spotlight presentations and a Midwest Filmmaker Competition, including screenings, panels, parties and cash prizes.

Annual four day festival held each spring in Madison since 1999. Showcasing new national and international independent cinema in multiple genres, the festival features over 150 films and is attended by nearly 30,000 people a year.

Annual short film festival in Milwaukee founded in 1998. Founded and hosted by Dirty Job Films, a group of independent filmmakers to provide local talent with a venue for their work.

Annual event in Milwaukee since 1987, featuring national and international films and videos by and about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Hosted by Peck School of the Arts.