Mission and Services

The Montana Film Office mission is to market Montana as a business destination for film production companies and to ensure the state is film friendly. Our purpose is to build and support partnerships with filmmakers by promoting the creation and expansion of Montana film industry jobs and serving as advocates to Montana film industry professionals.

We strive to enhance Montana’s economy by:

• Expanding film production in the state
• Advertising Montana as open for business
• Increasing job opportunities
• Promoting the growth of small businesses
• Promoting tourism

We work with producers to find locations that fit their scripts and serve as their liaison through every phase of their productions. Producers can depend on the Office to help navigate permitting, understand regulation processes, and assist in location nuances.

When we say we’ll help you get your picture made, we mean it! We’ll work to save time and money before you shoot your first scene. We assist with:

Scouting

We manage a database containing more than 100,000 images. We’ll provide you with customized location photography. We also assist with boots-on-the-ground scouting services to find and secure your ideal location.

Liaison

We are your government experts. We can assist in the permitting process for federal, state, city, county, and tribal agencies. We also have excellent contacts in the private sector and a robust film ambassador community.

Production Assistance

Our production database houses an expansive collection of production crew, services, and talent. Find our database under the Production tab in the menu above. Our custom apps give you on-the-go support to search locations, find crew, equipment, transportation, catering, and more. Click the appropriate icon to download.