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MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
MANHATTAN SHORT 2026 – You Be the Judge!
The Arts Council of Big Sky is proud to host the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Join audiences in over 500 venues worldwide to watch this year’s ten finalist short films and cast your vote for Best Film and Best Actor. Ballots will be provided at the door. The lineup spans the globe and explores themes of migration, reconciliation, parenthood, silence, and the challenges of growing up with plenty of drama, comedy, and even a touch of the fantastical.
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Doors @ 6:00pm
Show @ 7:00pm
$20- BUY TICKETS
Be part of this global event and help decide the winners.
FOOTBALL: STEELERS VS BROWNS
The Steelers take on the Browns! Catch every tackle, touchdown, and timeout at The Waypoint. Big screen, great food, and all the action live.
FOOTBALL: BILLS VS PATRIOTS
The Waypoint is Big Sky’s Bills Mafia Headquarters! Join us as the Boys take on the Patriots in this Sunday showdown, 11am.
SUNDAY FOOTBALL: DOORS OPEN 11AM
Sundays are made for Football! The Waypoint opens early at 11am with great food, cocktails, and gridiron action all day!
14 Games starting @11am
Bills vs Patriots @11am
HUMMUS & WINE
Join us for Hummus & Wine, Mondays, 4pm-close
House-made Hummus | Pita Chips | Olives | Feta | Tomato
And one bottle of wine selection (per order): $35
FOOTBALL: FALCONS VS SAINTS
Catch the Falcons vs Saints game live at The Waypoint for big-screen excitement, craft eats, and a lively crowd atmosphere.
FOOTBALL: BUCS VS COWBOYS
Catch every snap, tackle, and touchdown at the Waypoint as the Bucs take on the Cowboys!
SUNDAY FOOTBALL: DOORS OPEN 11AM
Sundays are made for Football! The Waypoint opens early at 11am with great food, cocktails, and gridiron action all day!
13 Games starting @11am
HUMMUS & WINE
Join us for Hummus & Wine, Mondays, 4pm- close
House-made Hummus | Pita Chips | Olives | Feta | Tomato
And one bottle of wine selection (per order): $35
FOOTBALL: BILLS VS CHARGERS
The Waypoint is proud to be a part of The Family! Join your Bills Mafia brethren at as the Boys take on the Chargers.
FOOTBALL: SEAHAWKS VS BRONCOS
Seahawks and Broncos clash tonight in a must-watch matchup! Catch all the action at the Waypoint starting at 6:15pm.
SUNDAY FOOTBALL: DOORS OPEN 11AM
Sundays are made for Football! The Waypoint opens early at 11am with great food, cocktails, and gridiron action all day!
12 Games starting @11am
Bills vs Raiders @2:25pm
FOOTBALL: BILLS VS RAIDERS
The Waypoint is proud to be a member of The Family. Cheer on the Bills with fellow Bills Mafia as the team faces the Raiders.
HUMMUS & WINE
Join us for Hummus & Wine, Mondays, 4pm- close
House-made Hummus | Pita Chips | Olives | Feta | Tomato
And one bottle of wine selection (per order): $35
FOOTBALL: COMMANDERS VS 49ERS
Monday night brings the Commanders against the 49ers. Catch the game at The Waypoint—great food, a big screen, and an energetic crowd ready for prime-time football.
SUNDAY FOOTBALL: DOORS OPEN 11AM
Sundays are made for Football! The Waypoint opens early at 11am with great food, cocktails, and gridiron action all day!
12 Games starting @11am
HUMMUS & WINE
Join us for Hummus & Wine, Mondays, 4pm- close
House-made Hummus | Pita Chips | Olives | Feta | Tomato
And one bottle of wine selection (per order): $35
FOOTBALL: COWBOYS VS EAGLES
Monday night’s match puts the Cowboys head to head with the Eagles! Catch the game at The Waypoint—great food, a big screen, and an energetic crowd ready for prime-time football.
FOOTBALL: PANTHERS VS PACKERS
Thursday Night Football — Packers vs. Panthers. Catch the game at The Waypoint with drinks and fellow fans!
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Get ready to do the Time Warp again! Join us on Thursday October 29th at 9:30PM for an unforgettable night of laughter, music, and mayhem as we present a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Waypoint!
This iconic film event invites you to don your best costumes, bring your favorite props, and immerse yourself in the interactive fun that only Rocky Horror can deliver. From rice and toast to water pistols, get ready to sing along, dance, and celebrate this cult classic with fellow fans.
All attendees will receive a Rocky Horror Survival Kit prop bag so you can engage with each other, the host and film.
HALLOWEEN KARAOKE NIGHT
Join us for a special, SPOOKY evening of karaoke at the Waypoint!
WARREN MILLER’S DAYS OFF - FRIDAY
This fall, drop in on Warren Miller’s 77th film, Days Off. Follow host Katie Burrell as the world’s best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda, no competition, just pure, unscripted joy.
Embark on a global journey from heli-drops in Alaska and high-alpine mountaineering in Chamonix to the legendary powder of Hokkaido, Japan. Take a ride down Banff’s infamous skijoring course, hit the slopes of Deer Valley, and charge Canada’s finest in Revelstoke, Whistler, and Pemberton. Days Off captures the raw, unfiltered heart of mountain culture—a pure celebration of skiing for skiing’s sake and the joy of making time for what matters most.
Winter’s greatest tradition is back.
WARREN MILLER’S DAYS OFF - SATURDAY
This fall, drop in on Warren Miller’s 77th film, Days Off. Follow host Katie Burrell as the world’s best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda, no competition, just pure, unscripted joy.
Embark on a global journey from heli-drops in Alaska and high-alpine mountaineering in Chamonix to the legendary powder of Hokkaido, Japan. Take a ride down Banff’s infamous skijoring course, hit the slopes of Deer Valley, and charge Canada’s finest in Revelstoke, Whistler, and Pemberton. Days Off captures the raw, unfiltered heart of mountain culture—a pure celebration of skiing for skiing’s sake and the joy of making time for what matters most.
Winter’s greatest tradition is back.
WARREN MILLER’S DAYS OFF - SUNDAY
This fall, drop in on Warren Miller’s 77th film, Days Off. Follow host Katie Burrell as the world’s best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda, no competition, just pure, unscripted joy.
Embark on a global journey from heli-drops in Alaska and high-alpine mountaineering in Chamonix to the legendary powder of Hokkaido, Japan. Take a ride down Banff’s infamous skijoring course, hit the slopes of Deer Valley, and charge Canada’s finest in Revelstoke, Whistler, and Pemberton. Days Off captures the raw, unfiltered heart of mountain culture—a pure celebration of skiing for skiing’s sake and the joy of making time for what matters most.
Winter’s greatest tradition is back.
BIG SKY SUMMER SHOOTOUT
We are proud to continue the Shootout tradition with the 3rd Annual Big Sky Summer Shootout Film & Photo Festival. From the mountains and rivers to events, happenings and everything in between. If it's part of Big Sky summer then it's part of The Shootout. This year’s film and photo submission window is May 1st-August 16th.
The premiere is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at The Waypoint. Showtimes @ 6 PM & 8 PM.
Tickets include festival admission to view select film/photo submissions, a chance to vote for the Live People's Choice Awards, Second Season Pass raffle, and entered for a chance to win door prizes.
Get your tickets here and help us celebrate this great piece of Big Sky’s community and culture.
HUMMUS & WINE
Mondays and Tuesdays only, join us for Hummus & Wine, 4pm- close
House-made Hummus | Pita Chips | Olives | Feta | Tomato
And one bottle of wine selection (per order): $35
HUMMUS & WINE
Mondays and Tuesdays only, join us for Hummus & Wine, 4pm- close
House-made Hummus | Pita Chips | Olives | Feta | Tomato
And one bottle of wine selection (per order): $35
DINNER & A MOVIE
DINNER AND A MOVIE SUNDAYS
Come enjoy dinner at the Waypoint on Sundays and receive one movie ticket and concession drink per entrée ordered.
SUNDAY FOOTBALL: DOORS OPEN 11AM
Sundays are made for Football! The Waypoint opens early at 11am with great food, cocktails, and gridiron action all day!
11 Games starting @11am
Bills vs Rams @11am
FOOTBALL: BILLS VS Chargers
The Waypoint is proud to be a part of The Family! Join your Bills Mafia brethren at as the Boys take on the Chargers.
BIG SKY WIDE OPEN
Big Sky’s annual favorite putt-putt tournament returns on Saturday, September 26th! Join us in supporting the Big Sky Community Food Bank, and a great time doing it!
The Wide Open kicks off with a 12:00 PM shotgun start at Beehive Basin Brewery, where you can purchase your scorecard (also available at The Waypoint).
Time: 12pm-4pm
Entry: $10. Bring your own putter & ball. Caddy Optional
Costume Contest: Dress up! A prize will be awarded for Best Dressed.
Prizes: Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes.
Timeline: Scorecards must be turned in by 4:15 PM at the Waypoint for the closing ceremony.
See you on the Green!
FOOTBALL: FALCONS vs PACKERS
The Falcons take on the Packers during this Thursday Night Football game at the Waypoint!
LIVE MUSIC: AARON YOUNG
The Waypoint presents live music with Aaron Young!
Aaron’s signature acoustic style blends smooth guitar work with thoughtful songwriting, and is often described as a mix of Jim Croce, Mark Knopfler, and Chet Atkins.
HUMMUS & WINE
Mondays and Tuesdays only, join us for Hummus & Wine, 4pm- close
House-made Hummus | Pita Chips | Olives | Feta | Tomato
And one bottle of wine selection (per order): $35
FOOTBALL: GIANTS VS RAMS
Two football powerhouses meet as the Giants face the Rams in a game built for big stakes and highlight plays. Expect hard hits, momentum swings, and late-game drama as contrasting styles collide: New York’s tough defense and grinding run game against Los Angeles’s explosive passing attack and playmakers.
HUMMUS & WINE
Mondays and Tuesdays only, join us for Hummus & Wine, 4pm- close
House-made Hummus | Pita Chips | Olives | Feta | Tomato
And one bottle of wine selection (per order): $35
LONE PEAK FILM FESTIVAL
The Lone Peak Film Festival returns this September 17-20, showcasing filmmakers from Montana, the Indigenous community, and around the globe to build community, foster creativity, and inspire positivity for all those who attend.
Explore the fill lineup of films, and reserve your tickets while they are still available!
SHOOTOUT TRIVIA NIGHT
Think you know the Shootout? Prove it.
Join us at The Big Sky Waypoint for a special Shootout-themed Trivia Night featuring questions inspired by more than a decade of films, photos, characters, memorable moments and history from the annual Big Sky Shootout Film & Photo Festival.
Come with your crew, test your Shootout knowledge and compete for 2026 Second Season passes + a Shootout prize basket!
Wednesday, September 16 | 7 PM
The Big Sky Waypoint
Free to play. Bragging rights are priceless. How well do you know the Shootout?
HUMMUS & WINE
Mondays and Tuesdays only, join us for Hummus & Wine, 4pm- close
House-made Hummus | Pita Chips | Olives | Feta | Tomato
And one bottle of wine selection (per order): $35
LIVE MUSIC: TOM MARINO
Join us for live music on the patio with local musician, Tom Marino!
Tom is a fixture in the Big Sky, Montana community, and has been singing and playing guitar in the area for over two decades, covering a variety of genres from Americana to country.
FOOTBALL: BRONCOS VS CHIEFS
Catch the Broncos vs. Chiefs matchup at The Waypoint — big-screen action, craft bites, and a lively crowd make it the perfect place to cheer every touchdown.
HUMMUS & WINE
Mondays and Tuesdays only, join us for Hummus & Wine, 4pm- close
House-made Hummus | Pita Chips | Olives | Feta | Tomato
And one bottle of wine selection (per order): $35
LIVE MUSIC: ROBBY HUTTO
Join us for live music by Big Sky artist Robby Hutto, recognized for his soulful voice and a sound that blends roots rock, Americana, and alt-country.
DINNER & A MOVIE
DINNER AND A MOVIE SUNDAYS
Come enjoy dinner at the Waypoint on Sundays and receive one movie ticket and concession drink per entrée ordered.
SUNDAY FOOTBALL: DOORS OPEN 11AM
Sundays are made for Football! The Waypoint opens early at 11am with great food, cocktails, and gridiron action all day!
11 Games starting @11am
Bills vs Texans @11am
DJ MOE JAZZ
DJ Moe Jazz brings the energy to Big Sky’s nightlife, blending hip-hop, house music and more for a mix that will have you on your feet!