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Montana Film Festival, 718 S Higgins Avenue, Missoula, MT (2026)

10/15/2026

The countdown is ON! Just one week until the Montana Film Festival takes over the Roxy.

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10/15/2026

‘ACT ONE’
Dir. Sophia Takal

An aspiring young actress, desperate for guidance and belonging, falls under the spell of a manipulative acting coach who draws her into a web of control and obsession.

Written and directed by Sophia Takal, whose feature ‘Always Shine’ played the second MTFF in 2016.

Screening Saturday, October 24 at 7:45 pm and Sunday, October 25 at 7:45 pm

Sponsored by Farmers State Bank!

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10/14/2026

‘NEW OLD WEST’ SHORTS BLOCK

All the films in this program are “Westerns”–but what does that word really mean? Well, here we have films which explore the past, present, and future of one of the first major Hollywood genres. There’s an uproarious tribute to Buster Keaton; a gripping and violent chronicle of the struggle that ensues when devotion to the land meets eminent domain; a goofy and boozy trip to the drunk tanks and hippie communes of 1970s Montana; and even a glimpse of a post-apocalyptic American West. The four films included here prove that one thing is certain: in 2026, the Western is in safe hands.

Screening Saturday, October 24 at 2:45 pm and Sunday October 25 at 5:00 pm

The Screening will be followed by a Q&A with the team from ‘Until Your Last Breath’

Sponsored by 1889 and The Keep 1889 The Keep Restaurant

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‘THE BLISTERING BLUNDERING WEST’
Dir. Quinton Buxton

In this loving tribute to the films of Buster Keaton, a bumbling, lovestruck cowboy stumbles through the western frontier, overcoming a series of comical obstacles in the hopes of making it on time for a date with the potential love of his life.

‘LAST STAND AT BUTTE CITY’
Dir. Natalie Schwan

In 1880 Montana, a reclusive rancher is given 30 days to abandon her homestead when the railroad claims her land, forcing her to confront the trauma that has bound her to it for decades.

‘MONTANA LUCKY’
Dir. Adam Smith

Montana, 1972. Full-time lover, part-time cowboy, small-time thief – Lucky Corrigan dreams of becoming a dime-novel outlaw. But after rustling cattle from a peaceful hippy commune, he realizes he may have underestimated their commitment to the revolution.

‘UNTIL YOUR LAST BREATH’
Dir. Jozlyn Baumann

In a post-apocalyptic Montana where the dead hunt the living, a young survivor’s search for independence sets in motion a tragedy he and his sister cannot escape.

10/14/2026

‘CHRONOVISOR’
Dir. Jack Auen and Kevin Walker

While writing a monograph on historical theories of memory, Béatrice (Anne Laure Sellier), a respected academic, becomes beguiled by the allegedly true story of the Chronovisor, an occult device said to reproduce visuals from any point in history on a TV screen. Her obsession with the mysterious machine drags her from her Upper East Side apartment through the depths of New York City’s hidden libraries, to the edge of a breakthrough.

Screening Saturday, October 24 at 5:30 pm and Sunday October 25 at 5:15 pm

Sponsored by Water Works Hard Seltzer!

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10/13/2026

We’re proud to present the official trailer for the 12th Montana Film Festival.

Join us in Big Screen Country, October 22-25.

Edited by Russ Curry

10/13/2026

‘HONEYJOON’
Dir. Lilian T. Mehrel

June and her Persian-British mom Lela travel to the romantic Azores islands for a grief anniversary, with contrasting ways of coping. A hot philosophical surfer takes them on a tour as we ride the waves of life, loss, and flirting.

In her award-winning debut feature, director Lilian T. Mehrel brilliantly transforms grief, desire, and human connection into something electric, introducing a visionary new voice.

Screening Friday, October 23 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, October 25 at 2:45 pm

Sponsored by Green Hanger and Julie Gardner - ERA Lambros!

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10/12/2026

‘TEST’
Dir. Sam McConnell

Eddie Owens, a small-town bodybuilder chasing a coveted professional card, lives under the intense devotion of his religious mother Joanne, who manages his career. After a painful loss at a local competition, Eddie’s confidence fractures, revealing the pressure behind his carefully curated physique. Seeking an edge, he turns to veteran bodybuilder Mike, whose brutal training pulls him deeper into the dangerous world of performance-enhancing drugs. As Mike becomes his mentor and gatekeeper to the elite bodybuilding world, Eddie develops an attraction to him that clashes with the rigid masculinity and conservative church culture shaping his life.

Screening Friday, October 23 at 7:45 pm and Saturday, October 24 at 2:30pm

Sponsored by D.A. Davidson & Co and Boyle, Deveny & Meyer!

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10/12/2026

‘DRINKING AND DRIVING’
Dir. Avalon Fast and Jillian Frank

Early twenties Iris (Jillian Frank) and Palmer (Avalon Fast) never left their hometown. They work at the same restaurant, share the same bed, and both have a habit of drinking and driving. They run into Levi (Ethan Hawksworth), a guy they used to know. They spend time with him and his cousin, Phoenix (Henri Gillespi), in cars, backyards, and other people’s bedrooms. When Levi shares a dream he had with Iris things change between the four of them. The reality of the summer becomes faded, the parties die. The four end in a field of unified confusion.

Screening Friday, October 23 at 5:30 pm and Saturday, October 24 at 5:00 pm

Both screenings will be followed by a Q&A with Writer/Director/Star Jillian Frank and Cinematographer Jacob Glickman

Sponsored by Smokestack Media Productions!

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10/11/2026

We’re excited to share our ‘DESPERATE CHARACTERS’ shorts block!

Whether they’re unlucky in love, have lost something precious to them (like a guitar, a bicycle, or something far more intimate), or have given up on their childhood dreams, the protagonists of the nine extraordinary short films gathered here have been driven to desperation. Will they be able to pull themselves back from the brink?

Screening Friday, October 23rd, at 8:15 pm.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the teams from ‘Peace Corps’, ‘Getar Hero’ and ‘Ruedas’

Sponsored by Cambie Taphouse + Coffee, Leaf + Quiet, and Betty’s Divine! Cambie Taphouse + Coffee Leaf & Quiet Missoula Betty’s Divine + Divine Trash Vintage

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‘THE BICYCLE THIEF’
Dir. Zach Strum

A heartbroken cyclist rides across the US on a bike he stole from his ex.

‘GETAR HERO’
Dir. Teddy Stern

In the neon streets of Mumbai, a down-on-his-luck cowboy has one night to recover his stolen guitar or lose everything he’s playing for.

‘DISC’
Dir. Blake Winston Rice

The story of a hookup gone too far up.

‘VULTURES’
Dir. Dion Weys

In the volatile moments after a car crash, before the authorities arrive, a hot-headed yet desperate South African tow truck driver fiercely protects his tow. But the situation quickly spirals out of his control.

‘PEACE CORPS’
Dir. Jessica Li

After leaving the Peace Corps earlier than expected, a young woman reluctantly returns to her hometown and must readjust back to life there.

‘RUEDAS’
Dir. E.T. Vazquez

After a brutal assault, Ernesto, an elderly ice cream vendor, is followed by a trickster spirit through a surreal Los Angeles where grief, magic, and resilience intertwine.

‘PALE SUN’
Dir. Adrian Moyse Dullin, Jawahine Zentar

On a French beach in summer, 12-year-old Abel is ashamed of his father’s body, marked by cancer.

‘PAPER TRAIL’
Dir. Don Hertzfeldt

Don Hertzfeldt’s new animated short film ‘Paper Trail’ is a 14-minute high-speed study of someone’s life, seen only through pieces of paper. New animation techniques were

10/11/2026

We’re excited to share our ‘DESPERATE CHARACTERS’ shorts block!

Whether they’re unlucky in love, have lost something precious to them (like a guitar, a bicycle, or something far more intimate), or have given up on their childhood dreams, the protagonists of the nine extraordinary short films gathered here have been driven to desperation. Will they be able to pull themselves back from the brink?

Screening Friday, October 23rd, at 8:15 pm.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the teams from ‘Peace Corps’, ‘Getar Hero’ and ‘Ruedas’

Sponsored by Cambie Taphouse + Coffee, Leaf + Quiet, and Betty’s Divine! Cambie Taphouse + Coffee Leaf & Quiet Missoula Betty’s Divine + Divine Trash Vintage

Get tickets now at MontanaFilmFestival.org or TheRoxyTheater.org⁠
⁠
We’re saving you a seat in Big Screen Country!⁠

‘THE BICYCLE THIEF’
Dir. Zach Strum

A heartbroken cyclist rides across the US on a bike he stole from his ex.

‘GETAR HERO’
Dir. Teddy Stern

In the neon streets of Mumbai, a down-on-his-luck cowboy has one night to recover his stolen guitar or lose everything he’s playing for.

‘DISC’
Dir. Blake Winston Rice

The story of a hookup gone too far up.

‘VULTURES’
Dir. Dion Weys

In the volatile moments after a car crash, before the authorities arrive, a hot-headed yet desperate South African tow truck driver fiercely protects his tow. But the situation quickly spirals out of his control.

‘PEACE CORPS’
Dir. Jessica Li

After leaving the Peace Corps earlier than expected, a young woman reluctantly returns to her hometown and must readjust back to life there.

‘RUEDAS’
Dir. E.T. Vazquez

After a brutal assault, Ernesto, an elderly ice cream vendor, is followed by a trickster spirit through a surreal Los Angeles where grief, magic, and resilience intertwine.

‘PALE SUN’
Dir. Adrian Moyse Dullin, Jawahine Zentar

On a French beach in summer, 12-year-old Abel is ashamed of his father’s body, marked by cancer.

‘PAPER TRAIL’
Dir. Don Hertzfeldt

Don Hertzfeldt’s new animated short film ‘Paper Trail’ is a 14-minute high-speed study of someone’s life, seen only through pieces of paper. New animation techniques were

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