2010 SPECIAL EVENTS
Filmmaker’s Lounge
A place to network, check your email and take a break, the filmmaker’s lounge is located on the
corner of Higgins and Broadway next to the Dana Gallery at 248 N. Higgins. Coffee and pastries
provided by Bernice’s, The Catalyst, Craven’s Coffee, Great Harvest, Le Petit Outre and Wheat Montana.
Fri. Feb 12 2:00-6:00 pm
Sat. Feb 13 - Sun. Feb 21 9:00-4:00 pm
• All-Access Pass holders only
Sponsored by the Dana Gallery, Sofa Mart, Vann’s, Best Buy, McGowan Water & The Montana Film Office.
Friday, Feb 12, 6:30
HBO Special Presentation of Sergio
The Wilma Theater.
• Free public admission, sponsored by HBO Documentary Films
Friday, Feb 12, 8:00-11:00 pm
HBO Kickoff Party
Start the Fest with a simple and elegant evening of drinks and food. Meet filmmakers, Big
Sky staff and the especially kind team from HBO.
The Loft, 119 W. Main
Music by Lori Conner and Dick Skultin
Food by the Red Bird
10 Spoon wines, Big Sky beers, and Thomas Kemper sodas
• All-Access Pass holders only
Late night at the Old Post, 103 W. Spruce
Saturday, Feb 13, 9:00-11:00 pm
Montana Film Office Party
Enjoy some real Montana hospitality and the contemporary western artwork on display at
the lovely Dana Gallery. Come have a drink with Sten Iversen, Director of the Montana Film
Office. Ask him what’s shakin’ in the Montana film world, grab a bite to eat and dig the mindblowing
Gypsy Jazz of Le Three-O.
Dana Gallery, 246 N. Higgins
Music by Le Three-O
Food by Biga Pizza
10 Spoon wines, Big Sky beers, and Thomas Kemper sodas
• All-Access Pass holders only
Late night at the VFW, 245 W. Main
Sunday, Feb 14, 8:00-11:00 pm
Valentines Filmmaker Reception
Is there a more romantic way to spend Valentine’s Day than sampling delectable Asian
cuisine as you groove to the woody strands of folk rock? No. There absolutely is not. Join us
at one of the newest additions to the Higgins Ave. Hip Strip as we celebrate love day in style.
Iza Asian Restaurant, 529 S. Higgins
Music by Somewhere Down the Road
• All-Access Pass holders only
Late night at the Top Hat, 134 W. Front
Monday, Feb 15, 1:30-2:30 pm
Panel Discussion - Indigenous Visions
Angelica Lawson, Professor of Native American Studies at The University of Montana hosts
a panel discussion on issues facing Native American filmmakers. Participants will discuss
funding, and distribution as well as issues of representation. Confirmed panelists include
Shirley K. Sneve, Executive Director of Native American Public Telecommunications, Rene
Haynes, Casting Agent, Tracy Rector, filmmaker (Unreserved).
Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main
• Free and open to the public
Monday, Feb 15, 8:00-10:00 pm
VIP Reception
Sample The Silk Road’s sumptuous cuisine while you chat with Big Sky big wigs. Bluegrass
sets the mood; hillbillies welcome.
The Silk Road, 515 S. Higgins
Music by the Lil’ Smokies
• All-Access Pass holders only
Late night at the Badlander, 135 W. Broadway
Tuesday, Feb 16, 1:30-2:30 pm
Panel Discussion - Keeping It Short.
Join us for a discussion on issues related to producing and distributing short films. Confirmed
panelists include, Jan Selby (A Circle and Three Lines) Stewart
Copeland (Let Your Feet Do The Talking’)
Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main
• Free and open to the public
Tuesday, Feb 16, 5:30-7:30 pm
Fat Tuesday Filmmaker Reception
Drinks and music abound at Missoula’s favorite taproom! Join us for a Cold Smoke Scotch
Ale, or, if you’re so inclined, a Double Haul IPA, It’s the third holiday occurring during the
festival. What other reason do you need?
The Kettle House, 313 N. 1st St. West
Cajun Food by Silk Road Catering
• Free and open to the public
Wednesday, Feb 17, 1:30-2:30 pm
Panel Discussion - Technically Speaking
What is the future of filmmaking? Will we all have cameras in our eyes? Is it true they will be
plugging right into the back of your neck like your uncle Maurice says? Probably not, but if
it is the next big thing, our panelists will know about it. Join us for an informative look at the
future of filmmaking technology, hosted by our friends at Sony Electronics.
Rocky Mountain School of Photography, 210 N. Higgins
• Free and open to the public
Wednesday, Feb 17, 5:30-7:30 pm
Filmmaker Reception
Come toast the art of documentary film and meet Big Sky’s filmmakers and judges. While
you’re at it, give a listen to young virtuoso guitarists from Childbloom. Seriously, these kids
are like miniature Segovias.
The Catalyst, 111 N. Higgins
Music by Childbloom Guitar Ensemble
10 Spoon wines, Big Sky beers, and Thomas Kemper sodas
• All-Access Pass holders only
Late night at the James Bar, 127 W. Alder
Thursday, Feb 18, 1:30-3:30 pm
Panel Discussion- Will Work For Art
Andrew Smith, filmmaker and Professor of Media Arts at The University of Montana will
moderate this discussion on the art and commerce of non-fiction filmmaking. What makes
a commercial success? How do filmmakers balance their artistic impulses with the demands
of the market? Can art survive in the market place? Tough questions fielded by our
even tougher panel. Confirmed panelists include Doug Pray (Art & Copy) and Curt Worden
(One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur).
Downtown Dance Collective, 121 W. Main
• Free and open to the public
Thursday, Feb 18, 8:00-10:00 pm
Awards Night Reception
Festival Jurors announce winners of the competitive categories! Then drinks… wait…drinks
first! Then jazz and great food.
The Loft 119, W. Main
Music by the Discount Quartet
10 Spoon wines, Big Sky beers, and Thomas Kemper Sodas, Desserts by Posh Chocolat. Sponsored by Bitteroot Floral amd Badlander All Beverage Catering.
• All-Access Pass holders only
Late night at Sean Kelly's, 130 W. Pine
Friday, Feb 19, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Live pitch session with Richard Saiz
In late 2009, Big Sky staff selected twenty filmmakers (from over fifty submissions) to participate
in a live pitch session with Richard Saiz, Senior Program Manager at the Independent
Television Service (ITVS). Filmmakers will have five minutes to pitch their projects. This will
be followed by discussion and questions from Richard Saiz.
Rocky Mountain School of Photography, 210 N. Higgins
• Free and open to the public
Friday, Feb 19, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Anatomy of a Scene with Doug Pray
Big Sky Retrospective Filmmaker Doug Pray will tear his film apart and put it back together.
Pray will show clips and outtakes scenes from, Art & Copy, touring the audience through the
process of creating the film – from the process(es) of shooting & editing and discussion of
how material informed choices he made.
UC Theater, University of Montana
• Free and open to the public.
Friday, Feb 19, 5:30-7:30 pm
Filmmaker Reception
Have you ever wanted to hang out in a hip beauty salon after hours? Well here’s your chance.
While you’re at it, hob nob with filmmakers and judges, and listen to amazing pedal steel
guitar, by the nimble-fingered Dan Dubuque.
Boomswagger Salon, 204 S. 3rd St. West
Music by Dan Dubuque
Food by Silk Road Catering
10 Spoon wines, Big Sky beers, and Thomas Kemper sodas
• All-Access Pass holders only
Late night at Flipper's, 125 S. 3rd St. West
Saturday, Feb 20, 1:00-3:30 pm
Workshop- Open Call
Richard Saiz will present an informative workshop on the Open Call proposal process for ITVS. Saiz will walk participants through the dos & don'ts of writing a compelling proposal, and discuss in detail the process of applying for funding from ITVS. The workshop will feature clips of successfully funded docs and Saiz will also be provide valuable handouts.
Rocky Mountain School of Photography, 210 N. Higgins
• Free to All-Access Pass holders/$10 at the door
Saturday, Feb 20, 9:00 pm
Wrap Party
Come celebrate at a blow-out bash at The Badlander, Missoula’s top music club.
The Badlander (208 Ryman) & The Palace (147 West Broadway)
Absolutely with DJ Kris Moon and The Pterodactyls
• NO COVER for All-Access Pass holders and volunteers, open to the public - $5 at the door.
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