Winter Hymns will make Milwaukee premiere
at historic Oriental Theatre with Milwaukee Film and Q&A
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May 11, 2026
We are very excited to announce Winter Hymns will be making its Milwaukee premiere at the epicenter of film in Milwaukee - the historic Oriental Theatre - in partnership with Milwaukee Film.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with cast members Tara Mallen, Chike Johnson, Winter Williams, and writer/director Nathan Deming.
Cara Ogburn, Artistic Director of Milwaukee Film, says: "Milwaukee Film takes opportunities to showcase local and regional projects whenever we can. WINTER HYMNS stands as a stellar example of local talent on display - from performances to technical work from folks in Milwaukee and across the state - and this screening will not be one to miss if you care about developing this talent further."
The Milwaukee premiere follows a surge of momentum across the state. After its sold out debut screenings in Madison at the Wisconsin Film Festival, Winter Hymns has transitioned into a regional success story. The film's performance caught the attention of the Flix Brewhouse cinema chain, which has since begun championing the film for an expanded multi-state theatrical run - a rare feat for an independent regional production.
"Bringing the film to the Oriental Theatre is very exciting," says writer/director Nathan Deming. "Our goal was always to create a story that resonates with the people of the Midwest, and the response we’ve seen in Madison and beyond proves there is a deep hunger for this kind of authentic, local storytelling."
The 2.5 hr drama follows a palliative care doctor (American Players Theatre's Colleen Madden) on a single day as she meets with a series of dying patients and their families. "The film’s success flies in the face of reports of the death of the American attention span... the film has to be compelling" writes Linda Falkenstein of the Isthmus.
Tickets for the Milwaukee premiere are available through the Milwaukee Film website. For a full list of cities and upcoming theatrical dates, visit winterhymnsfilm.com/showtimes.
For press inquiries:
Zach Staads
winterhymnsfilm@gmail.com