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Kickin’ It With Tyree recaps SXSW 2026 with interviews, red carpets, and standout films shaping the future of film, music, and culture.

Kickin’ It With Tyree covers Sundance 2026 with over 70 interviews, red carpet moments, and conversations with filmmakers shaping the future of independent film.

The Milwaukee Film Festival isn’t just a film festival. It’s a statement. A reminder that Milwaukee is not just consuming stories. It’s creating them. A City That Shows Up At the Milwaukee Film Festival, the experience feels immediate. Not distant. Not curated for appearance. But lived. Audiences react in real time. Filmmakers stay for conversations. Stories extend beyond the screen. And that presence defines everything. More Than a Festival Executive Director Susan Kerns def

The cast and creators of M.I.A. break down the series’ biggest themes—violence, family, morality, and transformation.

The Dads emerges as one of SXSW 2026’s most powerful documentaries, exploring fatherhood, belonging, and unconditional love.

Brian emerges as one of SXSW 2026’s most relatable films, blending comedy, anxiety, and real-life experiences into a story that resonates with everyone.

Writer and editor Jack Lemay discusses Your Attention Please, focusing on storytelling responsibility, editing, and digital life.

Kristin Bride discusses Your Attention Please, sharing her story and advocating for online safety and accountability.

Director Sara Robin discusses Your Attention Please, a documentary exploring trauma, digital life, and the importance of real human connection.

Artist Mie Music discusses Freakshow, a music video exploring performance, vulnerability, and identity through tarot-inspired visuals.

Khaula Kai Mahmood discusses Frayed Flags at the Milwaukee Film Festival, a short film exploring veteran stories, mental health, and independent filmmaking.

Executive Director Susan Kerns discusses Milwaukee Film’s growth, local filmmaker support, and the opening night premiere of Ueck.

Georgia Lee King discusses Flytrapper at the Milwaukee Film Festival, a genre-blending film combining horror, comedy, and improvisation.

Composer and filmmaker Noah Eckstein discusses Cladosporium Coke Dial, an experimental music video blending modular synth sound with liquid light visuals.

Producer and editor Max Hauser discusses Aromavision, sharing insights on indie filmmaking, collaboration, and building a film from the ground up.

Director Max Hey discusses Now! More! Yes!, a documentary capturing chaos, creativity, and the unpredictable life of its subject.

Director Yinan Wang discusses Thick and Sweet, a film exploring identity, memory, and cultural connection through food.

Creative Josh Evert discusses Singing Never and the grind of being a Midwest artist balancing music, film, and audio production at the Milwaukee Film Festival.

Director and actress Khaula Kai Mahmood discusses Frayed Flags, a personal short film exploring veteran mental health and the realities of indie filmmaking.

Writer Adam Smith and director Shun Powell discuss Aromavision, a Milwaukee-built sci-fi horror film created through collaboration and community.