Big Sky Film Grant Cycle – Now Open $1.8 million Available!

The Montana Film Office at the Montana Department of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 Big Sky Film Grant cycle is now open and accepting applications.

An additional $300,000 has been added  to the current funding, bringing the total to $1.8 million in awards available to filmmakers applying in one of four categories:

  • Feature Film and TV Grant: Award amounts are not limited, but are subject to annual program funding limitations.
  • Short Form Content Grant: Award amounts are a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of up to $50,000 per project. 
  • Resident Feature Film and TV Grant: Award amounts are a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of up to $100,000 per project. Proof of Montana residency is required.
  • New:  Resident Short Form Content Grant: Award amounts are a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of up to $50,000 per project. Proof of Montana residency is required.

Program guidelines, application information and instructions for preparing to submit an application are all available on the Montana Film Office website.

Applicants are encouraged to gather/organize information and required materials and begin the online application well in advance of the deadline. 

A live Zoom webinar will be held Friday, March 1 from 10 – 11 a.m. (MST).

This webinar is an opportunity for applicants to learn about the Big Sky Film Grant program, what is new this year and how to apply for the current funding cycle. Register HERE in advance for this webinar.

Commerce staff is available to assist applicants individually on a first-come, first-serve basis up until 5 p.m. on March 22, 2024 and on a limited basis thereafter until the application portal closes at midnight (MDT) on March 31, 2024. 

Questions? Call 406.841.2883 or 406.841.2876 or email  k2campbell@mt.gov.

The application deadline is March 31, 2024 by midnight (MDT).

 
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