Sheboygan Film Festival Opens With John Candy Tribute at the Weill Center

ByBrian Bateman
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When: Thursday, October 2, 2025 • 6:00 PM
Where: Weill Center for the Performing Arts, 826 N 8th St, Sheboygan
Tickets: Available via Sheboygan Film Festival or the Weill Center box office

The curtain rises on Sheboygan’s first-ever Film Festival with the opening night screening of John Candy: I Like Me. This heartfelt documentary celebrates the life of one of comedy’s most beloved stars, showcasing his rise from Canadian sketch shows to Hollywood classics like Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Cool Runnings.

The Weill Center, Sheboygan’s historic 1928 theater, provides a fitting backdrop for the launch of a festival designed to bring world-class cinema and community connection together.

What Makes Opening Night Special

  • Exclusive Screening: A chance to see the acclaimed John Candy film on the big screen.
  • Festival Launch: Be part of Sheboygan’s very first film festival from the start.
  • Cultural Celebration: Highlights the arts renaissance happening in downtown Sheboygan.

Festival Continues Through Sunday

The Sheboygan Film Festival runs October 2–5, with screenings, shorts, and discussions scheduled each day. Closing night features a special anniversary screening of Dead Man Walking on Sunday.

Are you planning to attend the festival? Tell us in the comments below what films you’re most looking forward to.

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Sheboygan Life Publisher

Brian Bateman is a lifelong Sheboygan County resident, web developer, and founder of SheboyganLife.com. Inspired by his love for the area and a desire to give back, he created this free, community-driven platform to share local events, stories, and happenings.

A graduate of Plymouth and Sheboygan South High Schools and the UW Center in Sheboygan, Brian has spent his career building digital solutions across Wisconsin for clients around the world.

From local event coverage to boosting small businesses, Brian’s mission is simple: spotlight what makes Sheboygan special, support the locals behind it, and keep the community connected, informed, and on the grow.

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