# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Voices Heard + Panel
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The MKE INT Short Film Fest also celebrates diversity with the eleventh year of "Voices Heard", the only film event in Milwaukee spotlighting the work of local filmmakers of color. This wildly successful program returns this year to screen nine films from talented local, multicultural filmmakers on Saturday, September 12th at 1PM.

The films include previous multiple award winner, Ricardo Tenorio with Birthday Brian, From Section 48 to King Drive by returning filmmaker, Yinan Wang and the MKEOCA Collective, MIAD graduate, Caroline Ferrero has The Path, the team of Pryscilla Balladares, Selena McKnight, and Dana Watson deliver a documentary on a historical Milwaukee neighborhood with, Harambee, Milwaukee: The Movie, also, returning 2017 Best Film winner, Paulina Lule Bugembe-Kuwahara brings us their follow up project, Sherman Park, Madeline James McGuire's newest film is the documentary, 馬小麥 (Little Madeline McGuire), and there's Strong Friend by local favorite, Champ Robinson. 

We will have an in-person panel right after Voices Heard called, Navigating Festivals moderated by Clarence "Sammy" Aumend, with Festival Director, Ross Bigley and members of the Voices Heard committee to help filmmakers understand how best to navigate today's changing festival circuit.  


Plus, order of films for the Voices Heard block, all are premieres except for one film.

Tickets on sale soon.

The Path by Caroline Ferrero
Harambee, Milwaukee:The Movie by Pryscilla Balladares, Selena McKnight & Dana Watson
Birthday Brian by Ricardo Tenorio
From Section 48 to King Drive by MKEOCA Collective & Yinan Wang
Charlie by Contrell Smith
馬小麥 (Little Madeline McGuire) by Madeline McGuire
The Side Effects of U by RJ Smith
Strong Friend by Champ Robinson
Sherman Park by Paulina Lule Bugembe-Kuwahara
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/11th-annual-voices-heard-panel/200030513741101
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Milwaukee
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Avalon Atmospheric Theater
- **lat**: 42.999710540988
- **long**: -87.901766896248
- **full address**: Avalon Atmospheric Theater, 2472 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207-1652, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 11th Annual Voices Heard + Panel being held?
  - **A:** 11th Annual Voices Heard + Panel takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Avalon Atmospheric Theater, 2472 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207-1652, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 11th Annual Voices Heard + Panel?
  - **A:** 11th Annual Voices Heard + Panel is organized by Voices Heard Film Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 11th Annual Voices Heard + Panel is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Milwaukee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 11th Annual Voices Heard + Panel sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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