Weyauwega International Film Festival

THE WEYAUWEGA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
November 11-14, 2026

2026 will mark the sixteenth annual Weyauwega International Film Festival in Weyauwega, Wisconsin.

We are here to celebrate film and filmmaking and to bring filmmakers together from around the world to share their work with our film going public as well as with each other.

Films are screened at the historic Gerold Opera House in the charming small town of Weyauwega, Wisconsin.

Whatever reflects your own sense of the world, of people, of the ties between people and conveys this personal sensibility to us will be valuable. At WIFF we show the work of filmmakers who are finding or at least listening for their own voice. There is no one way. We are looking for all genres of film: narratives, documentaries, features, shorts, comedies, experimental, animation, etc. WIFF also hosts filmmaker forums, events and parties.

2026 HOUDINI FILM PROJECT - Special Category
The sixteenth annual Weyauwega International Film Festival will feature a tribute to Harry Houdini for the 100th anniversary of his death which happened on October 31st, 1926.
Houdini is very tied to Wisconsin. He was raised in Appleton and then Milwaukee with his family, and often referred to Wisconsin as his home. We will be screening some Houdini films. We are also encouraging Wisconsin filmmakers to make films that relate to Harry Houdini. This can mean something direct, such as having to do with escape or magic. Or aspects of Houdini’s life. On the other hand, the films can deal with lives or events that reflect the art of escape…which could mean many things. Films of any length can be entered into this category.The film best representing the category will win a $250 prize

Some of our past Midwest Premieres and Features include PARASITE, THE GRIM GAME, THE LOVE WITCH, HOLY MOTORS, ESCAPE FROM TOMORROW. Our 2013 pick for best documentary short, THE LADY IN NUMBER SIX won the Academy Award and our 2012 best narrative feature, WEST OF THUNDER has gone on to be awarded both the Best Film (Peace) and Best Film (Human Rights) 2012 by the Political Film Society of Hollywood, CA.

The festival is held in the historic 1915 Gerold Opera House. The opera house features a bar as well as an international menu from the Wega Bistro offering table service while screening films. A true destination festival! Set in the scenic farm country of Central Wisconsin, Weyauwega is located about 25 miles from Appleton, Wisconsin, and about 45 miles from Green Bay. The area is noted for its many lakes, cheeses and world class local beer!

WIFF is presented by Wega Arts, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to creating original works in film and theater.

WIFF is also made possible by assistance from the Wisconsin Arts Board.