Fantastic Film: Shaping Wisconsin’s Creative Future

Lights, camera, Wisconsin! Fantastic Film is an insider summit for every storyteller intrigued by the Badger State’s booming production landscape. Anchored by the Wisconsin Arts Board, this forward-looking session unpacks Governor Evers’ 2025-27 state budget proposals that promise to supercharge the newly created Office of Film and Creative Industries and expand tax incentives designed to lure directors, crews, and streaming giants north. Filmmakers in attendance will leave with a year-by-year calendar of 2025-2026 Wisconsin film festivals—from Beloit’s winter documentary showcase to Milwaukee’s award-winning LGBTQ+ cinema week—plus downloadable advocacy toolkits you can deploy to keep momentum alive in the Capitol. Network with location scouts, cinematographers, regional economic-development officers, and educators pioneering Wisconsin’s first four-year BFA in cinematic arts. Breakout corners will cover grant writing for first-time producers, drone permitting on Great Lakes shores, and leveraging post-production credits for animated content. Whether you’re scripting a horror short in a Door County barn or pitching a period drama that needs authentic Midwestern main streets, Fantastic Film delivers the data, dollars, and deadlines you need to green-light your next reel. Attendance is free, but seats are limited—reserve now to ensure your role in Wisconsin’s next awards-season success story.