By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER
In September 2025, movie-goers filled seats at The Waypoint theater for the first Lone Peak Film Festival in Big Sky. The festival featured stories about Montana, Indigenous peoples, conservation and human resilience on-screen. Daniel Glick, festival director, is looking forward to sharing another year with lovers of film.
“I’m excited about all of it … I’m probably most excited to be there again with everyone and enjoy good movies, movies that make you feel good about people and feel hope for humanity,” Glick told EBS.
Film submissions are open until April 30 and producer are encouraged to submit work that follows a theme of positivity.
“By offering stories of kindness, perseverance, resilience and positive action in the face of injustice or adverse circumstances, we will create spaces where people can come together and honor the goodness in humanity and build a nurturing community,” the film submission description states.
Glick said he’s happy to bring another cohort of the festival’s filmmakers to Big Sky. Last year, LPFF flew out one representative of almost every film and provided teaching opportunities, mentors and career guidance. The independent filmmakers also offered insights about their work in post-screening discussions. Glick said that LPFF will field what filmmakers need assistance with before deciding on mentors.
For now, submissions are open and he hopes to see local stories too.
“I am hoping that some locals submit. I’m hoping that we get some submissions from, not just Montana and Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley, but specifically from Big Sky,” Glick said.
The festival is scheduled for Sept. 17-20 at The Waypoint and tickets will be available a few months out from the festival dates.
“I would just encourage folks to come and attend and have fun with us,” Glick said.
