MTFF

For nine years, the Montana Film Festival (MTFF) has showcased 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.

MTFF highlights emergent independent talents from major international festivals, with special attention paid to Montana’s flourishing film industry. It regularly screens features months before wide release, making it the premiere annual event for Montana’s cinephiles.

The Roxy Theater, Missoula’s community cinema, is the venue for MTFF. Presenting four festivals each year, the warm and welcoming Roxy staff love hosting visiting filmmakers. Every October, MTFF welcomes writers, directors, actors, and industry professionals to experience Montana hospitality over the four-day festival. Parties and special events allow creators to meet their audiences, and provide valuable space for networking. MTFF provides attending filmmakers development opportunities through our presenting partner, the Montana Department of Commerce Film Office.

MTFF has welcomed a number of special guests to Missoula over the years: Lily Gladstone, Charles Burnett, Bill Pullman, Sophia Takal, Anna Camp, Toby Poser, Vera Drew, J.D. Shields, Maya Korn, Frances Chewning, Mya Taylor, Sarah Adina Smith, Emily Hubley, Benjamin Wiessner, Wendy McColm, Bonnie Discepolo, Kenneth Turan (LA Times critic), Neal Block (Magnolia Pictures Head of Distribution & Marketing), Andrew and Alex Smith, Annick Smith, Amber Sealey, Krisha Fairchild, and more.

Past MTFF selections and Montana premieres include Shiva Baby, Cowboys, Thunder Road, Tangerine, Mandy, Certain Women, Wildlife, Montana Story, The Unknown Country, Bitterbrush, Quantum Cowboys, The Power of the Dog, The People’s Joker, All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, Sooyii, and Fancy Dance.

The Montana Film Festival is Co-Presented by the Montana Department of Commerce Film Office.

The MT Department of Commerce Film Office is a co-presenter of MTFF, and is devoted to growing and supporting the film industry in this state. During the festival, MTFF offers:

• A Montana-made programming strand that brings superb films shot in-state to our audiences.
• Professional development workshops and certifications for various crew roles.
• Multiple parties and other occasions for passholders, presenters, filmmakers, festival supporters, and guests to network and explore future collaborations.