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SPARK! Paxson First Grade World Premiere

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The pinnacle moment of an eight week SPARK! filmmaking residency program at Paxon School came Thursday, March 17th during the World Premiere of Mrs. Roos’ Class: The Movie. Roxy Film Academy instructor Aaron Roos welcomed excited Paxson parents, 1st Grade students, and faculty. Fresh organic popcorn and juice boxes were had by all.

Filmgoers were enamored by the film, which featured students acting in skits which grew out of their Community Curriculum. It’s all about the people and family that make our world a community. As the credits rolled at the end of the film, the soundtrack that played the kids music class performance of “We’re Growing Up, Waaaay up!” An adorable final moment of this event came when the film cut, but  the mini-audience members continued to sing the next lines of the soundtrack at the very top of their lungs.

Mrs. Johnstone’s first grade class is in their seventh week of the SPARK! filmmaking residency program at Paxson Elementary. Their film will premiere at the Roxy on Friday May, 6th.

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Give Local

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Good day, MFA followers!

What an amazing year for the Montana Film Academy! Our programming has reached classrooms and youth programs across the state, empowering the next generation of storytellers to work together in creating a wide variety of digital projects.

From classrooms in rural, two-room school houses to adult-ed courses led by working professionals in Montana’s film industry, we continue to grow a solid filmmaking community in the state we are lucky enough to call home.

It is once again time for Missoula’s annual Give Local. Consider supporting the organization that supports us.

On Tuesday, May 5th, you can donate on-line and make a difference.

The Roxy Theater is an invaluable jewel in the crown of Montana Film. It houses and supports a wide variety of non-profit programming, such as the Montana Film Academy, and without its support, moments like these….

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(On the set of SUNVANDO FILMS’ 1950s PSA, “Manners” in Ovando, MT)

(Meadow Hill Middle School’s 8th grade Spanish Class)

…would not have been possible.

Please support the Roxy, and Give Local!

Announcing the new Montana Production Intensive

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⌘ Production Intensive Series


PI_LogoProof copy 1The Montana Production Intensive is a workshop series for aspiring film professionals that works with the movie industry and educational institutions to help build the future of film production in Montana.

This program is designed to make its students desirable to productions that come to the state. If you’re committed to working in Montana, we will help launch your career. In addition to giving you a comprehensive foundation in the skills you will need to work in production, we will connect you to apprenticeships, internships and job opportunities.

The Roxy Film Academy is aiming to make Montana a place where production will happen. Supporting talented PAs and production workers is the keystone of that.

WEEKEND INTENSIVES WILL BE HELD IN MISSOULA ON MAY 2-3, JUNE 27-28, OCTOBER 3-4 & NOVEMBER 14-15.

$150 EACH OR $400 FOR THE SERIES.

 May 2-3 will feature Allison Whitmer leading a team of 10 professional mentors. Whitmer will present her passion for working in Montana. You’ll learn about what comes through Montana and what we can do together to make Montana’s film community stronger. Students will learn the skills and lingo it takes to communicate confidently on set.  We’ll start with some drills and get into set etiquette, scopes, lexicon, equipment and safety. You need to know the chain of command, when to talk and when to listen. Day 2 will be a live set experience. Cheeseburger? Sandbag? Applebox? Gobo? Let’s get into the language, the movement and the protocols.