The Creative and Cultural Economy

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Bozeman, Montana-based Filmlites Productions – We Light Up the Big Sky

We are the largest and most experienced motion picture grip, lighting, generator, camera support, and production supply company in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Lights, camera, action: Montana filmmakers open for business after tax bill passes

The law doesn’t kick in until July 1, but Bozeman-based production rental company Filmlites Montana is already preparing for the wave of films, shows, and commercials the bill is expected to bring to Montana.

Men behind new Montana film bill say cap kills growth

“We want to launch a large, modern, state of the art Hollywood production studio in Montana.

Bozeman, Montana Raptor Center to open educational center

The Mews Education Center is a newly built, 1,800 square-foot building that will house up to ten of the center’s educational birds.

Go to Boise for its arts scene? Yep! The booming city is undergoing a cultural renaissance

“Boise? What the hell is in Boise?”

Media Arts in the Public School (MAPS) Browning, Helena media students win awards at NW Regional Emmys

MAPS is a non-profit media arts program based out of the Bitterroot Valley which serves eighth-12th graders, providing classes in filmmaking, graphic design, music production, new technologies and social entrepreneurship.

Governor Bullock Announces $260,000 in Grants to Grow Economic Impact of Film Production in Montana

“Film is a powerful tool for economic development,” Governor Bullock said. “Productions bring jobs to our industry professionals and money to our communities, while the projects themselves live on to share with audiences around the globe what Montana has to offer.”

Governor Bullock Invites Film Production Companies to Montana

If you decide to pursue filming in Montana, you’ll have my full support to make doing business here simple, affordable, and an award-winning experience you can only find under the Big Sky,” Governor Bullock

Film industry insiders say new tax credit will boost jobs, bring big productions to MT

Malek, the state senator from Missoula, also said the Georgia law represents an opportunity for Montana to lure studios.

Montana Studios in Hamilton Invites Moviemakers From Around the World

Founder, Steve Grover is also looking forward to working with instructional programs like MAPS (Media Arts in the Public Schools) and the Bitterroot College.

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