Kim Reese

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Kim Reese

Born May 17, 2003 (age 23)

Kim Reese is a Milwaukee-based filmmaker. Reese graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a BFA in Film. In both her documentary and narrative works, representation and community lie as a through line in much of her work. Her pieces have been shown in a variety of spaces: Milwaukee Film Festival in Wisconsin, Nō Studios Film Showcase in Wisconsin, Door County Kinetic Arts Festival in …

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The WitheringThe Withering · 2026
The Withering
2026
MovieHorrorThriller
After an elderly woman discovers a mysterious amulet that restores her youth by draining the life from those around her, her caregiver must stop her as an entire town withers in a grotesque battle over renewal and the terror of aging.
May DayMay Day · 2025
May Day
2025
MovieDrama
May Day follows 16-year-old Gemma on a birthday that she spends with herself. After allowing herself to feel, she leaves her room to enter a house that she is not familiar with. Following the sound of chatter through the house, she finds herself in a celebration of a 26th birthday: her own 26th birthday. By observing herself in the future, she then confronts who she is and what she becomes. The short answer, loved. Returning to her 16th birthday, Gemma allows herself to feel, to feel happy.
MarieMarie · 2024
Marie
2024
MovieDocumentary
What does girlhood mean to some? Ages 7 to 63 share their experiences with being or not being a girl, from the connections it brings to the emotions it captures. Taking a deep look at girlhood and gender, Marie explores everything.
Brady Street: Portrait of a NeighborhoodBrady Street: Portrait of a Neighborhood · 2025
Brady Street: Portrait of a Neighborhood
2025
MovieDocumentary
In the 1960s and '70s, Brady Street became a thriving hub of counterculture—a legacy that persists in Milwaukee today. Like many neighborhoods, Brady Street has faced its share of decline. But by the end of the 20th century, determined community efforts sparked a renaissance, revitalizing the area and transforming it into a diverse urban haven. Longtime resident Julilly Kohler puts it best: "It’s people that make the street. It’s really about people and getting people involved."

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