Department Of Commerce

Montana Offers:

  • No sales tax
  • Accommodations tax exemption: Companies staying at the same hotel/motel for 30+ days are exempt from the 8% bed tax.
  • Licensing exemptions: Out-of-state commercial vehicles and production-exclusive equipment are exempt from licensing requirements for 180 consecutive days (MCA, 61-3-302).
  • Experienced crew: Impressive feature and commercial experience that’s deep and available statewide.
  • Free location photos: We provide location photography, information and assistance finding/securing locations.
  • Free traffic signage: For productions on and near roadways, we offer various high-visibility signs.
  • Free location breakdown: We’ll help break down your script, find the perfect spot and connect you up with crew and contacts.
  • Experienced Film Office: We’re your partner through every phase of production.
  • Golden hour is three hours long: You can get more done in less time with more production value than anywhere else.
  • Go fishing between takes: We have some of the world’s best waters, although we can’t guarantee you’ll catch anything.
  • The country’s best microbrews: Granted, that’s a pretty bold statement, but after a long, productive day you’ll believe it.
  • Inexpensive location fees: Just remember to close the gate behind you.
  • You can average around 70 miles between locations: You can shoot urban in the morning and remote in the evening.
  • Readily available interns: More greenhorns than grunts, MSU’s and UM’s acclaimed film schools have plenty of eager volunteers.
  • The scenery: The biggest distraction you’ll have to deal with.