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Montana Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Grant Supporting Montana-Based Film Projects and Filmmakers
The Montana Department of Commerce announces the opening of the 2024 Big Sky Film Grant, aimed at fostering growth and opportunities for Montana-based projects. The program closes for applications on Feb. 7, 2025. Awardees will receive financial support for feature films, television series, short-form content or other projects that utilize Montana’s unique landscapes, culture and talent.
The Big Sky Film Grant is administered by Commerce’s Film Office, established in 1974 as a central information source for filmmakers and a provider of services to the film industry and citizens of Montana. Its primary role is to promote Montana as a media production location for film, television and print industries.
“The Big Sky Film Grant helps filmmakers engage with local communities and connections to create documentaries, short films, animations and features films across Montana. The work produced through the grant has been recognized by some of the world’s best festivals, including Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca and SXSW,” said Allison Whitmer, Montana Film Commissioner.
The program, funded through the Lodging Facility Use Tax, continues to elevate Montana’s position as a leading destination for film production. Previous awardees have included Montana residents, as well as both American and international filmmakers.
Montana Media Coalition wants to keep film industry alive for Montana Filmmakers
“This is such an important legislative session. I cannot emphasize enough how important this is, we could have 1000 displaced MT workers,” said Lynn-Wood Fields, MT Media Coalition president, at the beginning of her presentation. The media credit cap included in the MEDIA Act is what incentivizes filmmakers to shoot in Montana. Since 2022, that cap has been $12 million per year, but it won’t renew after 2024.
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