When The Dust Blows Through

In the middle of a remote desert, two men are assigned to guard the ruins of an ancient kingdom. When the Dust Blows Through follows them as they confront the heat and thirst of the desert, as well as more insidious foes like loneliness and tomb raiders. Director Ethan Wu visited the Trail 103.3 studios to discuss the challenges of filming in such an inhospitable location, and why he felt called to the story anyway.

What is Big Sky Documentary Film Festival?

Now in its 21st year, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is the premier venue for non-fiction film in the American West. Every year, the festival brings over a hundred beautifully-crafted, thought-provoking documentary films to Missoula, Montana. This podcast, a collaboration between the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and the Missoula Broadcasting Company, gives you the chance to hear directly from filmmakers, gaining insight into what drew them to their subjects and the behind-the-scenes stories of their films.