This second Film School event features an introduction by Tina Buckingham, a Bozeman-based award-winning casting Director who has cast such films as The Patriot and The Old Way and TV shows including 1923.

One of her first movie experiences was on the set of Heaven’s Gate, a sweeping Western directed by Michael Cimino that chronicles the brutal 1892 Johnson County War in Wyoming, when wealthy cattle barons hired mercenaries to kill European settlers. It is known for its ambitious scale, stunning cinematography, and excellent cast featuring Kris Kristofferson, Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Walken, Jeff Bridges, and John Hurt.

Heaven's Gate is rated R. 3h 39 min with intermission.

Film School is a recurring film screening and lecture series pairing landmark works of cinema with short, accessible presentations from local filmmakers and technicians. Each event highlights a specific technical or creative innovation within the film—illuminating the craft behind the art—and connects it to the work being done by regional professionals today.