Governor Schweitzer Creates Montana Film and Television Advisory Council – Applicants sought to serve on Board.

Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced that he has signed an
executive order creating the Montana Film and Television Advisory Council. The
Council is designed to furnish advice and recommendations to the Governor, the
Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and the Department of Commerce Film
Office.

"We have the opportunity to show the world how magnificent Montana is by putting
the Big Sky on the Big Screen," said Governor Brian Schweitzer. "Having a group
of dedicated people to work on film and television opportunities for the state
is a critical component of being successful in attracting business."

The Council will assist the state in doing the following:

* Promote Montana to the film, television and related media industries as the
top creative destination in the industry.

* Assist production companies and other industry stakeholders on all matters
relative to the development of their film, motion picture, video, commercial,
television, and/or still photography projects within the state.

* Establish, maintain, and lend materials (including stock footage) from a
resource library on the natural beauty, culture and history of the state to
encourage an accurate depiction of Montana by filmmakers and television producers.

* Provide technical assistance to indigenous filmmakers and television
producers to encourage the development of their craft.

* Increase the film and television production opportunities for new and
emerging indigenous filmmakers.

* Provide a knowledgeable staff that can answer all location and production
related questions.

* Act as a liaison between production companies, other state agencies and local
governments to ensure a cooperative production experience for everyone.

* Attend and represent Montana at national and regional film festivals and
trade shows and originate, develop and promote new and currently existing film
festivals in Montana.

To apply to be on the Montana Film and Television Advisory Council log on to
http://www.governor.mt.gov and click on Boards and
Councils.

The Council will be administered by the Montana Department of Commerce. Members
of the Council will not be paid a salary.

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Sarah J. Elliott

Communications Director

Governor Brian Schweitzer

406-444-9725

[email protected]