The Montana Independent Film Festival

The main submission deadline for The Montana Independent Film Festival is around 31 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to The Montana Independent Film Festival costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

No premiere requirement. The Montana Independent Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Yes. The Montana Independent Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.

The Montana Independent Film Festival takes place in Missoula, Montana, United States.

The Montana Independent Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run The Montana Independent Film Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.