2010 Press Releases
January 2010
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
The Montana Film Office will be a sponsor at the 2010 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. This festival is the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West. From February 12-21, 2010 the festival will screen 100 films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, MT.
In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables. The competitive event is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and Best Documentary about the American West (the "Big Sky Award").
The Film Office will be marketing the state in the Filmmakers Lounge during the first weekend of the festival February 12-15. The Film Office will also be hosting a filmmaker reception on February 13, following the screening of Director Chris Eyre’s “The American Experience: The Trail of Tears”. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information on festival events visit www.bigskyfilmfest.org.
January 2010
Montana Film a Finalist in 2009 Nikon Film Festival Internationally published photographer Audrey Hall has been chosen as a finalist in the 2009 Nikon Film Festival. Her short film "See You Then" was selected from over 1,200 submissions nationwide. Filmed exclusively in Montana, the independently produced movie combines music, art and the rugged beauty of the West. Starting with a brush stroke on a canvas by Livingston artist Edd Enders, "See You Then" paints a visual narrative of the creative process in which the daily routines of ordinary people are entwined in unforeseen ways. Unconventionally made, "See You Then" was filmed entirely on a Nikon DSLR with HD movie capabilities - a recent innovation and trend in digital camera technology.
January 2010
MFO's New Marketing Opportunity at Sundance
The Montana Film Office (MFO) has partnered with the Bozeman CVB and film industry publication Moving Pictures magazine to have a greatly increased Montana presence at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT. The MFO and Bozeman CVB will have a weeklong presence at the Moving Pictures Media Lounge on Park City's Main Street.
“The Sundance Film Festival attracts just the type of filmmakers, producers, and directors that we are looking to bring to Montana to get their pictures made” said Sten Iversen, MFO manager. “As one of the film industry’s highest profile events, the Sundance Film Festival brings literally thousands of decision makers to Park City Utah, and we will be there to invite them to Montana”.
The partnership with Moving Pictures has allowed the MFO and the Bozeman CVB to be able to welcome and interview top filmmaking talent who are in Park City attending the festival. Additionally, the MFO, Bozeman CVB and Moving Pictures magazine will co-host the Sunday evening filmmaker reception with music from Stephanie Quayle, originally from Bozeman and recently recognized as the Hatchfest new musician of the year. Film Office and Bozeman staff will also man the official filmmaker outreach booth at Sundance's Filmmaker Lodge.
This looks to be a good year for generating new production leads as we kick off Montana's 2010 film marketing efforts at the Sundance Festival.
