Montana Opportunities in Film Webinar
Montana’s film and media industry is booming, creating jobs and business opportunities for Montanans working on popular TV shows like Yellowstone or movies with famous actors like Academy Award-winner J.K. Simmons. Learn how to get started in Montana’s film industry, discover how Montana businesses can capitalize on local productions, and meet a diverse group of Montanans who have built successful careers and businesses working in media and film in this virtual panel co-hosted by the Media Training Center.
Resources:
Lynn-Wood Fields' opening presentation (includes links and more information about the PA course and Media Act)
Media Act Overview (Film Incentive 2023 legislation and how to get involved)
Media Training Center & Accelerate Montana’s Production Assistant (PA) rapid training course (Lynn-Wood Fields' self-paced PA rapid training course)
Media Training Center Database (Media Training Center’s database for productions)
Montana Acting Studio & Casting Facebook page (for casting calls)
Montana Acting Studio Website (acting classes and casting calls)
Montana Ambassadors Program (Not-for-profit association that assists in developing and exploring business options and opportunities for Montana)
Montana Film Office (scouting and production assistance)
Montana Film Society (professional network consisting of hundreds of vendors, crew members, actors, and locations)
Montana Video Production Rentals (guest speaker Tyler Grutch’s productions)
Panelist emails for further inquiries about working in film
Jeri Rafter: jeri.a.rafter@gmail.com
Lynn-Wood Fields: lynnwood13@gmail.com
Tyler Grutsch: well.tylergrutsch@gmail.com
SAG-AFTRA Website (The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists’ official website)
Sterling CRE Advisors Video “Yellowstone Moves to Montana: Hey What's That?” (information on technical aspects of moving the Yellowstone production team to Montana)
Questions answered in the chat:
Q: Where is the best place to find casting calls? Also, is it better to come in with a “Mother Agency” or without?
A: Jared Broxterman with Montana Acting Studio: “It's not necessary to have an agent or manager but it does help to get acting gigs for Montana. We post castings calls but check our FB page and MT Film commission page."