Big Sky Documentary Film Festival

Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (BSDFF) is a non-profit arts and education organization based in Missoula, Montana. Employing six people, BSDFF is a program of the larger Big Sky Film Institute. The organization boasts an annual revenue of $2.5 million. BSDFF was founded in 2004 and has since grown to become a prominent ten-day film festival. BSDFF focuses on showcasing global documentary films, attracting hundreds of filmmakers, industry professionals, and nearly 20,000 attendees. The festival offers screenings, live events, educational programs, and film industry forums, making it Montana's premier cinema event and the largest documentary film festival in the American West. BSDFF is even an Academy Award-qualifying event. Beyond its annual festival, the Big Sky Film Institute offers a year-round film series, a five-day filmmaker's forum and industry conference called DocShop, and youth education programs. These programs include fellowship and mentor programs, as well as the Native Filmmaker Initiative, which supports aspiring Native youth filmmakers and emerging Indigenous artists. To learn more about the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, visit their website at bigskyfilmfest.org.