06/11/2026
Stu Brumbaugh grew up in Great Falls. Spent his summers outside, hung around the drama department at CMR, and dreamed about making films.
Then a family friend got him on a movie set for one afternoon, and he never looked back.
Thirty years in Hollywood followed. John Wick, Dancing with the Stars, Deadliest Catch, and thousands of productions. He built one of the most respected grip and lighting companies in the business.
Then he had kids. And something shifted.
He’s back in Montana now. His mission is making Montana films, starting with Pi’tamaka, and building a filmmaking program in Great Falls so the next generation doesn’t have to leave to build a career in film.
Full story https://www.montanaedit.com/article/from-hollywood-to-home-how-stu-brumbaugh-is-building-montana-s-film-industry 🎬