S2 | E6 | Allison Whitmer

We are excited to introduce you to Allison Whitmer, Film Commissioner for the MT Department of Commerce. In this conversation, Allison talks about her vast experience working in the film industry. We also learn about how her grandfather homesteaded in this wild landscape. Oh, and do you know what 'needle tatting' is? After this conversation, you will!

We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! The love of Montana and the joy for what Allison does shines through in this episode!

More about Allison:

For the past 20 years, Allison has been involved in filmmaking, beginning with “The Horse Whisperer,” a Robert Redford classic, as well as the adaptation of the Native American breakthrough novel, “Winter in the Blood,” penned by the acclaimed author James Welch. Most recently, “Certain Women” brings the everyday stories of Montana women to life. She brings the knowledge of her own pioneer grandparents and a love of open spaces and augments it all with degrees in Media and Theatre Arts and Consumer Economics from Montana State University. Her worldwide clients have included Valentino, Virgin Records and Italian Vogue. She actively promotes historic preservation and youth education.

Links mentioned in the show:

Montana Film Office
Future Farmers of America

Connect with Allison:

Twitter - MT Film Office
Instagram - MT Film Office
Facebook - Allison's personal page

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