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Holly Weird Film Festival’s call for entries has just opened for the 2021 season and is currently taking submissions and seeking cool scripts and films from filmmakers around the world! Submit HERE and use discount code hollyweird2021.

Emmy Award Winning Composer is teaming up with filmmakers and record executives to release a series of internet videos. Seeking powerful footage and film editing to match the musical work of a multi Grammy and Oscar winning team.     Please inquire by sending an email to lance@bendiksenproductions.com or by calling 720-234-1234 Professional inquires only.  Thank you for your […]

The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is now open for submissions, seeking documentary film entries in consideration for the 18th annual event planned for February 2021. The festival accepts submissions of non-fiction films of all forms, lengths, subject matters and genres. Deadlines for 2021 festival submissions:Earlybird Deadline – July 10, 2020Regular Deadline – September 30, 2020Late Deadline – October 16, […]

IFP is now accepting submissions for the 42nd annual IFP Week’s Project Forum September 20-24, 2020), the only international co-production market for narrative fiction and non-fiction features and series in the U.S. The program supports both emerging and established artists by providing creative and business opportunities to groundbreaking storytellers working in a wide variety of formats. A primary […]

Created to help independent filmmakers get their films started or completed, the 2nd Roy W. Dean Grant of 2020 is now open for applications. Grant winner will receive $3,500 cash as well as $20,000 more in film goods and production services. Founded in 1993 by  Carole Dean, President of top rated non-profit From the Heart Productions, […]

Raindance Film Festival invites UK and International producers and filmmakers to submit their films to its 28th edition that will take place in Autumn 2020 (October 28 – November 7 2020)  in central London. The Raindance Film Festival aims to show the very best in new cinema from the UK and around the world and specializes in first-time directors and discovery. Learn […]

Directive asks Montanans to stay home to maximum extent possible except for essential activities, temporarily restricts all nonessential businesses and operations. Read below.

The deadline for the first the Roy W. Dean Film Grant for 2020 is coming up fast. All entries for the grant for independent filmmakers must be submitted by March 31st. Celebrating its 28th year, the Roy W. Dean Film Grant seeks projects in need of help getting finished that are unique and make a contribution […]

Celebrating its 45th season, November 3 – 7, 2020, the San Francisco based festival has become a trusted guide to contemporary Native American life. A reliable, and celebratory and empowering event, the festival’s array of programs – films, workshops, receptions, award show – work to replace stereotypes with authentic representation of Native traditions, history and […]

Due to the overwhelming demand and submissions of horror & horror based comedies within the Covellite International Film Festival, we created a true home for the genre we love. We will be showcasing a series of selected works, featuring the most hair-raising, bone-chilling, blood splattering fun we can source from around the globe. 3 nights […]

Now Casting supporting roles and background (extras) for God’s Country by director Julian Higgins. It shoots in Livingston, and Bozeman mid-February through March. Holding auditions next weekend February 8th and 9th. If you’re interested in being considered, please submit the following information by Monday, February 3rd to: godscountrycasting@gmail.com SEND THREE CURRENT PHOTOS: One close-up of […]

EQUUS INTERNATIONAL is the premier venue for equine film, television and alt-media. One of the world’s first all equine film festivals, EIFF’s mission is education and understanding to enhance the equine/human, to raise awareness of equine issues, to promote equine welfare, and to celebrate those who tell the stories of the equine arena. From documentaries […]

The Rainforest Partnership invites you to enter the Films for the Forest International Film Competition. For the 2020 competition, our theme is “Speak for the Forest.” Just like previous years, the final deadline is January 31st and each film can be a maximum of 20 minutes. Rainforest Partnership would like to emphasize that we waive […]

Montana Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the first ever grant cycle for the William B. Pratt Endowment Fund. This fund was established by William B. Pratt who has a life-long interest in Indigenous, Folk and Traditional arts, with experience as a musician working in the folk tradition and as a living history and production […]

BIFF 2020 Film and Script Submissions Now Open! Bigfork Independent Film Festival submissions will be accepted November 25 through December 31, 2019. Note that just as last year, the earlier you submit your film the less it will cost you in entry fees. Submitted films MUST be 51% or greater shot in Montana, or made […]

BZN offers a platform for independent filmmaking and creative expression, and supports emerging and established voices. The BZN International Film Festival will spotlight women filmmakers, directors, actors and producers who understand that film is a powerful medium to convey their dreams and passions—and who are ready to take the helm, pioneering projects to change current statistics and […]

EarthxFilm showcases films, augmented and virtual reality and emerging media that explore conservation, climate change, and the environment while honoring the heroes working to protect our planet. Our mission is to turn awareness into action, through art and media. We achieve our goals by partnering with top environmental, film and entertainment organizations across the globe. […]

The call for entries for  3rd New Delhi Film Festival (NDFF) by JIFF is open! Submit Online: https://filmfreeway.com/NEWDELHIFILMFESTIVAL For more: http://jiffindia.org/delhi CATEGORIES: Feature Fiction, Animation Feature, Documentary Feature Short Fiction, Short Documentary, Short Animation, Student Film, Mobile Film, Web Series, Ad Film & Delhi Special 11A to 11D ALL GENRE & FORMATS ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL […]

WORLD’S BIGGEST COMPETITIVE FILM FESTIVAL in Jaipur, India Submit Online To:https://filmfreeway.com/JaipurInternationalFilmFestival https://www.withoutabox.com/login/9490 https://www.sfilmmaker.com/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=filmfestLists&f_id=135 CATEGORIES: Feature Fiction, Documentary Feature, Animation Feature, Film Critic, World Premier, Short Fiction, Short Documentary, Short Animation, Screenplay-Feature & Short,Script for Drama & TV, Mobile Film, Web Series, Ad Film, Music/Song/Album(written and audio or audio video both format are accepted), Dialogue From […]

Submissions run from now through March 1, 2020. Submit now on Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/EtheriaFilmNight Etheria is the world’s most respected competition showcase of new sci-fi, fantasy, action, thriller and horror films directed by women. Our audience includes producers, managers, show runners, distributors, and genre fans. Our festival’s goal is to highlight women directors making fantastic genre […]

Tuesday, May 7, 2019: Governor Steve Bullock signed into law the Montana Economic Industry Advancement (MEDIA) Act, a tax credit for film productions in Montana. The MEDIA Act provides for a 20% production expenditure tax credit, with additional components that can increase the transferable credit to a maximum of 35% of total base film production […]

A series of lectures and performances centered on the themes of World War II will celebrate the grand opening of Montana State University’s Norm Asbjornson Hall with five events this January 14-17 and 25. Among these is My Family’s Miraculous Escapes from Nazi Germany and Front Row at Nuremberg. The exciting lineup is detailed HERE. […]

Markee Magazine is back online. The new website is live and looking for input from all the Markee supporters of the past. Markee is asking for updated information on your opportunities, incentives, and contacts so they can add a Locations section with illustrations and content. There is no charge for this directory section. Obviously, once the […]

Far Cry 5: Inside Eden’s Gate short film based on a fictional county in Montana. Filmed near Anaconda, MT. Watch the trailer HERE or watch the entire short film on Amazon Prime, HERE.

SAN FRANCISCO – Michael Smith, the Relocation-era Sioux man who founded the American Indian Film Institute and the American Indian Film Festival, passed away on Wed., Feb. 14, 2018 in San Francisco. He was 66. Growing up watching non-Natives play Natives, perpetuating stereotypes and disseminating inaccurate, often offensive portrayals of American Indians onscreen, a 20-something Smith started the […]

The Friday night Whitehall premiere of “The Ballad of Lefty Brown” is sold out, but the film is showing at the Myrna Loy Center in Helena Saturday evening and at the Roxy Theater in Missoula Sunday evening. A showing is set Monday at Big Sky Cinema in Dillon. Check the movie theaters for times. Read […]

We are saddened to share the news that our beloved Warren passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at his home on Orcas Island, WA. While this is a time of profound loss, we are comforted that Warren’s life touched so many. Warren made the extraordinary seem accessible, and his legacy of freedom, humor, […]

National Geographic is spotlighting a two-man team of wolf and bear guards from Alaska offering their services in protecting people from potentially dangerous wild animals. They are looking for businesses where a team (one person or larger) will be working in a remote location and animals present a danger to the project or safety of […]

The Montana Film Office congratulates Peter Rosten, a Montana filmmaker and educator, who was selected to receive a Purpose Prize and join 42 other Americans recognized as 2013 Purpose Prize fellows. The Purpose Prize honors Americans 60 and older who excel in the fields of social entrepreneurship and creative problem solving. Rosten was selected from […]

As the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest comes upon their second year and they are now collecting entries for the January 24th film festival. Created from a desire to provide the Montana community with artistic events and activities on a year-round basis, the Flathead Lake Cinemafest seeks to provide a fresh, new platform for Montana (and […]

For years, the Montana Film Office has proudly partnered with Montana-made film festivals such as the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Hatchfest and the International Wildlife Film Festival. Montana-connected film fests bring welcome attention to the people who work on the ground in the Montana film industry and keep Montana on the movie map world-wide. […]

1-Minute Missoula doesn’t charge admission. They let you bring your own concessions. And their air conditioning is fueled by Mother Nature herself. With so many diverse and creative events taking place in our film community, the Montana Film Office is always delighted to see innovative opportunities from Montanans like 1-Minute Missoula festival creator Amy Stout. […]

ThrashLab, Ashton Kutcher’s Youtube channel, is looking for original videos from around the country to compete for prizes up to $15,000. If you’re a filmmaker, editor or artist who has a never-before-seen video with original content, then you can enter to be one of 350 winners to be featured on the Thrashlab channel! ThashLab is […]

Exciting things are coming to the Northwest film community! The Northwest Film Center is thrilled to announce Fresh Film Northwest 2013! Formerly known as the Young People’s Film Festival, Fresh Film Northwest is a free-to-enter festival that celebrates the next generation of filmmakers by showcasing their work and distributing it around the region and beyond. […]

Largest Documentary Event in the American West Opens Up Entries for the 11th Year Several months removed from an epic 10th anniversary event, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is officially open for business.  BSDFF is now seeking submissions of non-fiction films of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates for the next festival […]

Independent Filmmaker Labs’ Independent Film Week (September 15-19) has annouced new call for entry deadlines for two categories: Emerging Storytellers and Spotlight on Documentaries. Independent Film Week has been host to some of the world’s premier filmmakers including Charles Burnett, Todd Haynes, Mira Nair, Michael Moore, Joel and Ethan Cohen, Kevin Smith, Todd Solondz, and […]

You don’t have to go to great length to have great film. In fact, Short10Cinema believes that you shouldn’t; which is why they’ve put out their call for entries for this year’s Short10Cinema Film Festival in Everett, WA. Open to all filmmakers in Washington, Oregon, Montana and Alaska, Short10Cinema looks to recognize the best shorts […]

Once again HATCH has teamed up with INTEL to bring us the “Your Passion Inside” International Film Competition at HATCHfest 2013. “HATCH is based on the fundamental principal of mentorship of young innovators,” said Yarrow Kraner, HATCH founder. “It’s a core value that distinctly separates it from other festivals.” This year’s festival runs October 2–5 and  […]

The Austin Film Festival (October 24-October 31st, 2013) provides an invaluable platform for filmmakers to showcase their craft among industry professionals and film-lovers. Offering distinguished jurors, amazing venues and an opportunity to network, flourish and learn in one of the most dynamic, up-and-coming cities, Austin Film Festival is the place to be this October. The […]

The South Dakota Film Festival began in 2007 to acknowledge films made by filmmakers from the Great Plains region (SD, MN, ND, IA, WY, MT, and NE) or films shot in the Great Plains region. However, regional considerations are only one of many factors considered in the final draw of films chosen for the “South […]

One of the premier genre-specific fests in the nation, Fantastic Fest is calling for entries now! Do you have a passion for the hi-tech, horror or just plain FANTASTIC films? Do you dream of sharing the screen that premiered THERE WILL BE BLOOD, APOCALYPTO, CITY OF EMBER, ZOMBIELAND, and GENTLEMEN BRONCOS? Then get your film […]

Tucked back in the grandeur of the Tetons, Jackson Hole, WY is proud to have the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival this  Sept 23-27,2013. Since 1991, JHWFF has produced a unique biennial industry conference that draws 650 media professionals, writers, leading scientists and conservationists to Jackson Hole. They converge from around the world to hone […]

SILVERDOCS, the international filmfestival which focuses on the  independent voice of documentary filmmakers. The festival is renown for it’s relevance, broad intellectual range, and wide public appeal, and now they want your film! SILVERDOCS prefers to have submissions through Withoutabox. Simply fill out the master entry form to get quick entry, extended deadlines, and good […]

Missoula’s longest running science fiction convention is now looking for films. If you’ve got a passion for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or Horror and you’ve put it on the big screen, then check out the details below. Or visit MisCon’s Film Festival page. All entries must be postmarked by April 18th, 2013 in order to qualify. Entries […]

IFP’s Independent Filmmaker Labs are seeking first-time directors with features in post. IFP’s unique year-long mentorship program supports first-time feature directors when they need it most: through the completion, marketing and distribution of their films. Focusing exclusively on low-budget features (less than $1million), this highly immersive program provides filmmakers with the technical, creative and strategic […]

From The Heart Productions (FHP), home of the Roy W. Dean Film Grant, is now taking applications for their Spring Film Grant. They are celebrating their 21st year providing grants to films that are unique and make a contribution to society. This year’s grant is worth nearly $30,000 in cash, production needs and services. Grant […]