Directed by Various
2018 • 85 mins.
Curated by:
Gita Saedi Kiely
Director of Development, University of Montana School of Journalism & Independent Filmmaker
Montana
There is a particular flavor that is the Montana media community – it is real and tough and connected to place. Montana is vast and epic in scope and lifestyle, our film community captures that essence and frames the experience through its stories – both narrative and documentary work. Sponsored by the Montana Film Office.
Films in this Program

The Conservationist
Directed by Ken White
Trying to escape his complicity in an environmental disaster, a gifted economist retreats into an Eden of his own making. …

Esthers’ Room
Directed by Jacob Boelman
A child's creativity is packed away as 10-year-old Esther prepares to move.

Rainmaker
Directed by Kristen Hester
A young mother struggles with the demon of her eating disorder and the implication that it holds for her six-year-old …

Lincoln
Directed by Laura Lovo
A young man living in Havre, Montana unintentionally becomes a knife-maker after the death of his brother.

Bring Them Home
Directed by Daniel Glick
An intimate look at the only indigenous tribal-led buffalo drive in North America.

The Hard Way
Directed by Jeremy Lurgio,, Erik Peterson
The inspirational story of Bob Hayes, an 89-year-old trail runner who does things the hard way to maintain purpose, momentum, …
Appears in: 45th Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival