BFBozeman Film Festival Inc
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About Bozeman Film Festival Inc
Bozeman Film Society gives Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley a place to see independent films, documentaries, and world cinema on the big screen. It pairs those screenings with guest speakers and community events, so a night at the movies can also mean hearing from people with something real to add. Donations help keep that kind of year-round film access rooted downtown, while also supporting the Bozeman Film Festival and scholarship opportunities tied to Montana State University film students.
This is a film organization with deep local roots and a long downtown presence, not just a place to catch a screening. It keeps independent, foreign-language, and documentary films in front of local audiences year-round, while also building in speakers, partnerships, scholarships, and a planned festival.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Independent film screenings
Year-round screenings of newly released independent, foreign-language, and documentary feature films.
Special programming with guest speakers
Film screenings paired with guest speakers who have expertise in filmmaking and topics relevant to the films.
Community awareness and fundraising events
Events with outside groups that create awareness and fundraising opportunities for local charities.
Bozeman Film Festival
A four-day festival featuring premieres, panels, Q&A sessions, parties, and awards.
MSU scholarship opportunities
Scholarship support connected to Montana State University film students.
About this work
Mission
Bozeman Film Society serves and enriches the Bozeman community by bringing independent films, documentaries, and world cinema to an audience that would otherwise not have access to them on a big screen.
Who they serve
Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley community, including audiences seeking independent, documentary, foreign-language, and world cinema.
How your donation helps
- Year-round independent film screenings
- Guest speaker programs and special screenings
- The Bozeman Film Festival
- Digital projection equipment and theater technology
- Scholarship support for Montana State University film students
In their words
“It’s nice to see the community, and to see the interesting, different and specialized movies. It is fun to come and be a part of it” — Earl C.
“I can see movies here that I don’t see in the theater. You show the movies I want to see.” — Lela B.
“I love the choices of movies that you bring. You do such a good job of providing a variety of films for everyone. It is so nice to have a society that brings independent films” — Hannah H.
“I’ve lived here since the 90’s… The history of bringing independent film here is amazing! I would have not survived here this long without BFS.” — Marriane F.
In the news
Recent independent coverage of this organization.
- BFS screens indie crime drama, fashion satirebozone.com · 6/12/2026Bozeman Film Society’s latest season includes screenings at downtown Bozeman’s theaters: Tuner on June 12 and I Love Boosters on June 26, with wine/beer and concessions available prior to the events. The article also announces an inaugural Bozeman Film Festival for October 8–11.
- Jaguar doc, art drama among BFS spring titlesbozone.com · 5/12/2026The article reports Bozeman Film Society’s latest season screenings at the Ellen Theatre, including Borderlands Jaguar on May 13 and The Christophers on May 27, with a Q&A featuring Cholla Rose Duir. It also announces the inaugural Bozeman Film Festival with dates October 8–11.
- BFS screens political profile, imaginative concert filmbozone.com · 7/7/2026The Bozeman Film Society’s latest season includes screenings at The Rialto in Downtown Bozeman: Ask E. Jean on July 8 and Sign ‘O the Times on July 22. The article also announces the inaugural Bozeman Film Festival for October 8–11.
Grant support
$1,000 from 1 funder · through 2022 (IRS 990 records).
- MORTON H MEYERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION — $1,000 (2022)GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT
Events
Bozeman Film Festival
annualA four-day festival with premieres, panels, Q&A sessions, parties, and awards.
Give Big
annualAn annual fundraising campaign for independent cinema in Bozeman.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Bozeman Film Festival Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Attendance at screenings
- Sponsorships for the Bozeman Film Festival
- Donations to support year-round independent cinema
Partners & funders
In the news
Articles featuring Bozeman Film Festival Inc from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What kinds of films does Bozeman Film Society screen?
It shows newly released independent, foreign-language, and documentary feature films, along with selected special programming.
Does Bozeman Film Society offer events with speakers?
Yes. Some screenings are paired with guest speakers who bring expertise in filmmaking and in the topics connected to the films.
Does Bozeman Film Society work with community groups?
Yes. It partners with outside groups on events that create awareness and fundraising opportunities for local charities.
What is the Bozeman Film Festival?
It is a four-day festival planned for October 8-11, 2026, with premieres, panels, Q&A sessions, parties, and awards.
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