The Creative and Cultural Economy

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20,000 people expected to attend 16th Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in Missoula, Montana

“We’re trying to encourage people to try and buy their tickets ahead of time so we have an idea for counts and it’s really working well,”

Covellite alumnus secures Big Sky Film Grant for documentary on black cowboys

Charles Perry aims to shed light on African American rodeo culture through his upcoming documentary “The Black Cowboy” — and now, thanks to a grant from the Montana Film Office, part of that story will be told in Montana.

Building a DIY Robot Lab? These Are the Tools You Need

Whether you’re hacking a Roomba into a home-­security droid or assembling your own robocreation, outfit your workbench with these essentials.

New Netflix show “Juanita” set in Butte, Montana

The movie “Juanita,” starring Alfre Woodard, is about a woman who leaves Columbus, Ohio and sets out for a new life. She randomly picks Butte, Montana off the map and ends up working at a small diner outside Butte.

Montana Filmmaker Erik Petersen’s The Ride Named EQUUS INTERNATIONAL® Film Festival Finalist

“The Ride is a very interesting film,” says EIFF founder, Janet Rose, “and we hope that Erik, and his family, will attend to either introduce his film or do a question-and-answer afterwards.”

Tim Montana video showcasing Butte drops Friday

Tim Montana’s song “American Thread” and the video the artist shot in Butte for the single are set to drop Friday, meaning that a worldwide audience is about to get a snapshot of a day in the life of the Mining City.

“Mickey and the Bear” Film set, shot in Anaconda to premiere at SXSW

The movie is about a young woman who lives with her single father, a veteran, in Anaconda. The woman is desperate for freedom and independence from the heavy responsibility her father imposes on her.

Web series will take Missoula promoter – Logan Foret, musicians on the road

For his “American Vanarchy” web series, he wants to take musicians and artists on the road around the state to smaller towns, with some outdoors or backcountry adventures on the way.

Flagship Romance from Truth or Consequences, NM is coming to Missoula and looking for a Venue

We’re Shawn Fisher & Jordyn Jackson. We’re in love with each other, the music we make, the people we meet, and the ability to make a difference in this crazy world with our gifts.

The trends in Missoula’s arts and music scene that took hold in 2018

Let’s start with the most visible trend of last year: all of the concerts.

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