Bozeman Film Festival

06/09/2026

Bozeman Film Society has been showing films in this community for 48 years. Now we’re doing something we’ve never done before. ✨

This October, we're bringing work from established & emerging filmmakers to Downtown Bozeman. Opening night fills the storied Baxter Hotel's Grand Ballroom; the Encore After Party lights up the Rialto; passholders gather between films at the AC Hotel's VIP Lounge. The whole festival plays out in the heart of Bozeman, among Main Street's cafés, galleries, and shops.

The film community that started in 1978 is entering a new chapter. Get your early-bird passes now for the inaugural Bozeman Film Festival this October 8th-11th at the link in our bio. 🎉

05/27/2026

Want to be a part of our inaugural year? The Bozeman Film Festival runs on creativity, passion, and volunteers like you.

Our volunteer team will be pivotal in helping us transform downtown Bozeman into a vibrant 4-day celebration of film, storytelling and community. Whether you love movies, events, meeting new people, or supporting the arts, there’s a place for you here.
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🌟 Meet filmmakers, artists, and fellow film lovers
🌟 Get behind-the-scenes access to festival events
🌟 Be part of a creative, welcoming community
🌟 Support independent film in Montana
🌟 Earn festival perks

Sign up and learn more at the link in our bio. 🎥

05/11/2026

4 days of films, panels and events for less than the price of 1 concert ticket. 💪 Our Spring Pass Sale ends this Friday, 5/15!

Comment "PASS" below and we'll send you the link to get your all-access Bozeman Film Festival Pass for $100. 🎥

04/26/2026

04/26/2026

Here’s a quick breakdown of two pass options for the inaugural Bozeman Film Festival, on sale now through May 15:

🌊 GALLATIN PASS
Includes film blocks, Q&As, panels, and access to two festival parties.

⛰️ YELLOWSTONE PASS
Includes film blocks, Q&As, and panels, but does NOT include the parties.

If you’re mostly excited to watch independent films, hear from filmmakers, and take part in festival conversations, the Yellowstone Pass is a great option.

Comment the word PASS below, and we’ll DM you the link!

03/17/2026

🎬 2026 BFF VENUES ANNOUNCED

For four days, the inaugural Bozeman Film Festival will unfold across some of downtown Bozeman’s most iconic and welcoming spaces.

✨ Festival screenings at The Ellen, Rialto and Tune Up Bar
🎟 Opening Night Celebration at The Baxter Hotel
🥂 VIP Lounge for Yellowstone Passholders at AC Hotel Bozeman
🛏 Courtesy room blocks with Element, AC and other partner hotels TBA

We’re designing a walkable festival experience that connects audiences to the historic and modern aspects of Downtown Bozeman. Join us this October 8-11, 2026; get your earlybird passes now atwww.bozemanfilmfestival.org/festival-passes

03/13/2026

Meet some of the members of the small but mighty team helping launch the inaugural Bozeman Film Festival, in collaboration with the Bozeman Film Society.

On October 8-11, 2026, our inaugural festival–which we're calling, “A Confluence of Cinematic Landscapes"–will present 4 days of emerging films at multiple downtown venues. We’ll share the unique vision of filmmakers, host engaging panels and Q&A sessions, and celebrate the creative spirit with parties and awards.

We invite you to join us for this exciting adventure; get your passes now at https://www.bozemanfilmfestival.org/festival-passes 🎟🎬

02/19/2026

We know the grit and vision it takes to make a film — and we honor it. At the Bozeman Film Festival, every submission is watched in full by dedicated screeners, ensuring your work is judged on merit, not hype. In a world overflowing with content, our thoughtful curation gives bold new voices the stage they deserve and an audience eager to discover them.

Submit your films now at the link in our bio! ✨Montana filmmakers, code MT15 for 15% off your submission fee! ✨

Submit your films now at https://filmfreeway.com/bozemanfilmfestival2026

🎥 BFF 2026 FLIM CATEGORIES:
- Narrative Feature
- Documentary Feature
- Narrative Short
- Documentary Short

Final deadline for submission to BFF 2026 is July 10. All filmmakers will be notified by July 31.

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📸 1: On the set of Ballad of Lefty Brown
📸 2: Panel at the in Bozeman with local filmmakers from including .lowe

12/22/2025

Save the date! October 8-11, 2026, the inaugural Bozeman Film Festival. The all-access VIP Yellowstone Pass is $100 through Jan 1! Don't miss it!
https://www.bozemanfilmfestival.org/festival-passes