Montana PBS stations KUSM-TV/Bozeman and KUFM-TV/Missoula are always hard at work on new stories for our viewers. Below is a list of future productions that are in our program pipeline. Improved and more economical television production technologies have made it easier than ever before for individuals to create their own programs for potential broadcast.
Montana PBS encourages these Independent Producers, and in some cases we may be able to provide some assistance on your project. Interested in learning more about our Independent Productions? Click here to view FAQs and complete our Program Proposal form.
In 2026, Montana PBS is bringing you even more local stories, familiar faces, and Montana-made programming. Watch this sizzle reel and get a sneak peek at what's ahead.
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Each winter the dramatic landscape of Cooke City, Montana draws large numbers of Backcountry skiers and snowmobilers from all over the world. It is also one of the most deadly avalanche regions in North America. With less than 100 winter residents and a small search and rescue team, this tiny community must contend with the weight and aftermath of each tragic incident.
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When George Bird Grinnell (1849-1938) died, the first sentence of his New York Times obituary lauded him as “the father of American Conservation.” Almost a century later, in 2019, Timothy Egan wrote in The New York Times, “Without a doubt, the United States is a better place because of George Bird Grinnell.” These accolades are well deserved.
The one-hour documentary will illuminate the man and his work, placing him squarely, even radically, in the forefront of conservation, preservation and indigenous cultural efforts.
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The September 2026 premiere of this new opera, commissioned by Opera Montana, will be recorded by Montana PBS for a fall television broadcast release. Montana PBS is actively seeking support to reach a $150,000 production budget for this exciting project. Scheduled for completion in fall 2026, the program is slated for broadcast shortly thereafter--with the potential to remain a viewer favorite for years to come.