Welcome to big screen Country
A Big Screen in a Small Town
The Montana Film Festival (MTFF), now celebrating its 11th year, transforms Missoula into a movie paradise every autumn. The festival showcases independent films from around the world, engaging our community with remarkable shared cinematic experiences, embracing and expanding the possibilities of contemporary cinema, and welcoming our guests to Big Screen Country.
Meet the Filmmakers
Our festival always incudes talk-backs, mixers and plenty of time to connect with local, regional and national filmmakers. MTFF highlights emergent independent talents from major international festivals, with special attention paid to Montana’s flourishing film industry. It regularly screens features several months before wide release, making it the premiere annual event for Montana’s cinephiles.
The MTFF Vision
- To foster appreciation for independent cinema as an art form during the 4-day festival and year-round through the MTFF Presents series.
- To celebrate the experience of theatrical exhibition as a way for the community to gather and exchange ideas in a friendly, open atmosphere.
- To expand and inspire the film community throughout Montana by showcasing work from and about the American West.
- To provide opportunities for those who work in the Montana film industry–or those who want to–to make contact with and learn from each other.
The Montana Film Festival is partially funded by
More ways to engage with MTFF
The Roxy Theater, home to MTFF, shows movies and hosts events year-round.
