The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is an annual non-fiction film festival held in Missoula, Montana, recognized as the largest cinema event in Montana and the premier venue for non-fiction film in the American West. The festival, which began in 2003, typically takes place over ten days each February, presenting an average of 150 non-fiction films from around the world. It is an Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences qualifying event for short-form documentaries, with winners in specific categories automatically qualifying for Oscar consideration. In addition to film screenings, Big Sky hosts DocShop, a five-day industry event featuring panels, master classes, workshops, and a pitching session for filmmakers. The festival draws an audience of approximately 20,000 and entries from across the globe, offering a platform for filmmakers to premiere new work and engage with the industry.