The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is hosting the second annual
Big Sky International Documentary Pitch Session on February 23, 2012.
The pitch will take place as part of Big Sky Doc Shop (Feb 21-24), a
four day non-fiction industry forum during the ninth annual film
festival.
Entry Fee: $25
Submission Deadline: January 6, 2012
Filmmakers have the opportunity to pitch their work-in-progress (WIP) documentaries to some of the top commissioning editors and funders for documentary film in North America. All documentary forms and all subjects are eligible to submit. Commissioning editors will critique and comment on each pitch. A maximum of 15 projects will be accepted to pitch in this session. Potential participants should submit a brief (250 words maximum) project summary and an additional one-paragraph project status report. A short (5 minutes maximum) sample reel of the work-in-progress may be submitted (via vimeo, youtube.com, blip.tv, etc.) in addition to the written application. Selected projects will have 20 minutes to pitch their project and show a short sample (if available) for the panel. Selected projects will be required to pay an additional $75 to participate, and will be notified of their acceptance by January 11, 2012.
Confirmed participants include: Diane Weyermann (Executive Vice President, Documentary Films, Participant Media), Yance Ford (Series Producer, POV/The American Documentary), and Reva Goldberg (Communications and Fellowships Manager at Cinereach).
Enter via Withoutabox.com
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
There's less than ONE WEEK until the final deadline for entry into the 2012 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. This year's dates are as follows:
Final Deadline - Postmarked by October 17, 2011
Extended Deadline (withoutbox entry ONLY) October 31, 2011
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West, is seeking submissions for its ninth annual event. From February 17-26, 2012 the festival will screen 100+ films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana. In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, pitch sessions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables.
Now in its ninth year, the event draws an annual audience of 12,000, including thousands of enthusiastic documentary fans, filmmakers, distributors, broadcasters and industry professionals. Held in the idyllic mountain town of Missoula, Montana, Big Sky has grown to become the largest cinema event in Montana, and a destination for documentary devotees from around the world.
The competition is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and best documentary about the American West (the Big Sky Award).
Finished films, rough cuts and works-in-progress are all accepted for this final deadline, provided that the completed film will be available for exhibition by February 17, 2012.
DVD (NTSC/PAL), VHS (NTSC/PAL), DVCAM (NTSC/PAL), HDV (NTSC), and miniDV (NTSC/PAL) accepted for preview.
Enter via Withoutabox.com at - http://www.withoutabox.com/login/3969
or download entry form in pdf format at - http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/bsdff/festival/submissions
If you would like an entry form emailed to you in pdf format, send a request to
For more information visit http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Deadline Approaching for 2012 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
It's coming up right around the corner... the deadline for entry into the 2012 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. This year's dates are as follows:
Regular Deadline - Postmarked by September 9, 2011
Final Deadline - Postmarked by October 17, 2011
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West, is seeking submissions for its ninth annual event. From February 17-26, 2012 the festival will screen 100+ films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana. In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, pitch sessions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables.
Now in its ninth year, the event draws an annual audience of 12,000, including thousands of enthusiastic documentary fans, filmmakers, distributors, broadcasters and industry professionals. Held in the idyllic mountain town of Missoula, Montana, Big Sky has grown to become the largest cinema event in Montana, and a destination for documentary devotees from around the world.
The competition is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and best documentary about the American West (the Big Sky Award).
DVD (NTSC/PAL), VHS (NTSC/PAL), DVCAM (NTSC/PAL), HDV (NTSC), and miniDV (NTSC/PAL) accepted for preview.
Enter via Withoutabox.com at - http://www.withoutabox.com/login/3969
or download entry form in pdf format at - http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/bsdff/festival/submissions
If you would like an entry form emailed to you in pdf format, send a request to
For more information visit http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org
Thursday, June 2, 2011
2011 Big Sky Film Series Kicks Off Friday
When: June 3, 2011 - Screening at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Le Petit Outre, 129 South 4th Street, West, Missoula, Montana
Cost: Free Public Admission
The Big Sky Films Series kicks off this Friday with the first installment of the 2011 season, a collection of short films from this year's festival.
The program of films features some of the best short films to play during the 2011 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Included in the program are Ian McCluskey's SUMMER SNAPSHOT, an artful film about skinny dipping; Mina Son's FINAL CHAPTER, about a Northern California undertaker; Sara Newen's COMFORT OF COLD about a 74 year-old man who swims daily i the San Francisco Bay; and the 2011 Big Sky Award winner TUNED IN by Kevin Gordon - a film that explores the mysterious world of natural radio signals.
The Big Sky Film Series is a periodic monthly screening series highlighting traditional and innovative nonfiction film and video. It is held the first Friday of the month as part of downtown Missoula, Montana's "Art Walk." All screenings are held in the Historic Wilma Theatre and are FREE and open to the public. The series is programmed by the staff of the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
For more information, visit www.bigskyfilm.org Call (406) 541-FILM or email director@bigskyfilmfest.org for sponsorship information.
The Big Sky Film Series is a program of the Big Sky Film Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The mission of the Big Sky Film Institute is to celebrate and promote the art of nonfiction filmmaking, to establish Missoula as a center of documentary filmmaking, exhibition and criticism, and to encourage media literacy by fostering public understanding and appreciation of documentary film.
Big Sky Film Series Sponsors:
Big Sky Film Institute
HBO Documentary Films
The Historic Wilma Theatre
Le Petit Outre
Where: Le Petit Outre, 129 South 4th Street, West, Missoula, Montana
Cost: Free Public Admission
The Big Sky Films Series kicks off this Friday with the first installment of the 2011 season, a collection of short films from this year's festival.
The program of films features some of the best short films to play during the 2011 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival. Included in the program are Ian McCluskey's SUMMER SNAPSHOT, an artful film about skinny dipping; Mina Son's FINAL CHAPTER, about a Northern California undertaker; Sara Newen's COMFORT OF COLD about a 74 year-old man who swims daily i the San Francisco Bay; and the 2011 Big Sky Award winner TUNED IN by Kevin Gordon - a film that explores the mysterious world of natural radio signals.
The Big Sky Film Series is a periodic monthly screening series highlighting traditional and innovative nonfiction film and video. It is held the first Friday of the month as part of downtown Missoula, Montana's "Art Walk." All screenings are held in the Historic Wilma Theatre and are FREE and open to the public. The series is programmed by the staff of the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
For more information, visit www.bigskyfilm.org Call (406) 541-FILM or email director@bigskyfilmfest.org for sponsorship information.
The Big Sky Film Series is a program of the Big Sky Film Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The mission of the Big Sky Film Institute is to celebrate and promote the art of nonfiction filmmaking, to establish Missoula as a center of documentary filmmaking, exhibition and criticism, and to encourage media literacy by fostering public understanding and appreciation of documentary film.
Big Sky Film Series Sponsors:
Big Sky Film Institute
HBO Documentary Films
The Historic Wilma Theatre
Le Petit Outre
Friday, May 13, 2011
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Announces Call For Entries
Missoula, Montana - The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West, is seeking submissions for its ninth annual event. From February 17-26, 2012 the festival will screen 100+ films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana. In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, pitch sessions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables.
Now in its ninth year, the event draws an annual audience of 12,000, including thousands of enthusiastic documentary fans, filmmakers, distributors, broadcasters and industry professionals. Held in the idyllic mountain town of Missoula, Montana, Big Sky has grown to become the largest cinema event in Montana, and a destination for documentary devotees from around the world.
The competition is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and best documentary about the American West (the Big Sky Award).
DVD (NTSC/PAL), VHS (NTSC/PAL), DVCAM (NTSC/PAL), HDV (NTSC), and miniDV (NTSC/PAL) accepted for preview.
Enter via Withoutabox.com or download entry form in pdf format.
If you would like an entry form emailed to you in pdf format, send a request to callforentries@bigskyfilmfest.org.
For more information visit www.bigskyfilmfest.org
Now in its ninth year, the event draws an annual audience of 12,000, including thousands of enthusiastic documentary fans, filmmakers, distributors, broadcasters and industry professionals. Held in the idyllic mountain town of Missoula, Montana, Big Sky has grown to become the largest cinema event in Montana, and a destination for documentary devotees from around the world.
The competition is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and best documentary about the American West (the Big Sky Award).
DVD (NTSC/PAL), VHS (NTSC/PAL), DVCAM (NTSC/PAL), HDV (NTSC), and miniDV (NTSC/PAL) accepted for preview.
Enter via Withoutabox.com or download entry form in pdf format.
If you would like an entry form emailed to you in pdf format, send a request to callforentries@bigskyfilmfest.org.
For more information visit www.bigskyfilmfest.org
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