Meet Us in Missoula
Want to spend a weekend screening movies, engaging in filmmaker Q & A's, and mingling at parties? Head to Missoula October 13 - 16, 2022 for the 8th annual Montana Film Festival. This year's programing includes seven feature films and twenty-one shorts. "Butcher's Crossing," made possible in part by the Big Sky Film Grant, will have its United States premiere. It stars Nicholas Cage and was filmed in and around Babb and Nevada City. Montana actress Lily Gladstone will be at the festival representing two different films, including "The Unknown Country," which had its world premiere at SXSW earlier this year. And make sure to catch Film Commissioner Allison Whitmer on Friday, October 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. She will be discussing the state of film in Montana and helpful resources for filmmakers.
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 Record Breaking Trailer
According to Paramount Network, the new trailer for Season 5 of "Yellowstone" broke records with 14.4 million views within the first 24 hours of its release. That is three times more views than the Season 4 trailer. Read the full "Deadline" article here.
Recent and Upcoming Releases
Searching for your next made in Montana film or TV show? Make sure to catch the ones listed below.
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God's Country
- Made possible in part by the Big Sky Film Grant
- Filmed in and around Bozeman, Dillon, and Livingston
- Starring Thandiwe Newton and Jefferson White
- Was released in theaters September 16, 2022
- Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video
- Watch the official trailer here
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Murder at Yellowstone City
- Filmed in and around Livingston
- Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Gabriel Byrne, and Zach McGowan
- Was released June 24, 2022 in theaters and on demand
- Available to stream on iTunes and Amazon Prime Video
- Watch the official trailer here
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Year of the Dog
- Filmed in and around Bozeman, Butte, and Livingston
- Starring Rob Grabow, Michael Spears, and Jon Proudstar
- Was released in select Montana theaters September 30, 2022
- Catch it in Livingston through October 13 at the Empire Twin Theatres
- Watch the official trailer here
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Yellowstone Season 5
- Filmed 100% in Montana
- Starring Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, and Cole Hauser
- Series premiere November 13, 2022 on Paramount Network
- Watch the official trailer here
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Featured Location - Fort Union Trading Post
Montana is the ultimate location, but finding the right spot for your next film can be daunting in a state with 147,040 square miles. However, you don't have to wander around alone -- the Montana Film Office can guide you to the perfect spot. This is just one of the area's unique places. Make sure to browse our Locations Database for more inspiration.
Between 1828 and 1867, Fort Union Trading Post was the most essential and lucrative trading post on the Upper Missouri River. This National Historic Site extends from North Dakota into the eastern part of Montana. The buildings have been reconstructed, but are located on the site of the original trading post. Fort Union gives filmmakers a location with an authentic 1851 look, and a plethora of information to make a historically accurate representation of the old way of living in the Upper Missouri area. It is managed by the National Park Service.
For more pictures and information on Fort Union, check out the complete listing in our Locations Database. Interested in filming at Fort Union? Contact Locations Coordinator Sean Tippin at the Montana Film Office for assistance.
Montana Support Services Spotlight
20/20 CAMERA MONTANA
20/20 Camera Montana is a motion picture camera rental house focused on high-end filmmaking. Located in Bozeman, it offers camera, lens, and accessory rentals. The owners are active cinematographers who bring knowledge to their business that is rooted in the realities of on-set experience. In a Venice Beach garage, owner Logan Schneider -- a graduate of the School of Film and Photography at Montana State University in Bozeman -- joined forces with Simon Thirlaway to start 20/20 Camera in 2010. Schneider and his family are back in Bozeman now, and when asked what he likes best about working in Montana, he said, "Natural beauty and great people... We have an abundance of experienced professionals with amazing credits to their names."
Learn more about why Schneider started 20/20 Camera and what inspired him to set up shop in Montana at our full interview here.
Contact 20/20 Camera Montana
Call: 310.745.4044
Email: info@2020camera.com
Instagram: @2020camera_rental
Contact Us
Want more information about the Montana Film Office?
Call: 406.841.2876
Visit: MONTANAFILM.COM
Email: montanafilm@mt.gov
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