SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR ENTRY FOR THE
23RD ANNUAL BIG SKY DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (BSDFF) is open for submissions, seeking documentary film entries for the 23rd annual festival. Accepting submissions of all forms, lengths, subject matters and genres in the nonfiction field, Big Sky is the premier venue for documentary film in the American West.
A program of the nonprofit Big Sky Film Institute, BSDFF welcomes an audience of over 20,000 to the beautiful mountain town of Missoula, Montana, a destination event with local flavor and international guests. Featuring a variety of public screenings, the Native Filmmaker Initiative, youth outreach, VIP parties and industry events, BSDFF is an ideal setting for filmmakers to premier new work and develop lasting relationships with fellow filmmakers and industry.
The 23rd annual festival will take place February 13-22, 2026 in Missoula, Montana.
Deadlines for 2026 Submissions:
Early Bird Deadline - June 13, 2025
Regular Deadline - August 15, 2025
Late Deadline - October 3, 2025