Trip Planner
Mar 26 at 05:00 PM - 11:45 PM
The highly anticipated 11th Annual Big Sky Winter Shootout, presented by Second Season, is set to return on Thursday, March 26th at Big Sky Waypoint. This premier film and photography festival is a full on visual celebration of Big Sky’s mountain community and culture. It pays tribute to our local customs and traditions, gives voice to social issues, showcases the work and talents of the many creatives that call this place home, and does it all with a smile, tear and a laugh. Showings at: 5PM, 6:30PM & 8PM Shootout Awards Ceremony 9:15PM Afterparty Featuring DJ Take A Chance (Big Sky Prom Theme) TICKETS ON SALE NOW!Register your team and submit your films/photos. Live People's Choice Awards Film & Photo Place: $1000 Cash & Swag Place: $500 Cash & Swag Place: Second Season Pass Prize Package https://secondseasonco.squarespace.com/shootout-registration-winter Festival submissions must be shot within the Big Sky, Montana area from November 26th - March 15th, 2026 Film length can be anywhere from 30 seconds-5 minutes (.MP4 file format). Photo submissions can be of up to 6 images (.jpeg file format for the digital display). All submissions need to be received by March 15th, 2026, by midnight to be considered for the festival (extensions will be made for submitting a Dirtbag Ball celebration edit/photos from March 21st*). Submissions will then go to jury for selection to be featured in the festival at the premiere on March 26th.