Independent Movie Being Filmed At Historical Metlen Hotel

"Cooper" is a contemporary western movie being filmed throughout the state of Montana, but started its shooting today in the famous Melten Hotel in Dillon. There are about 20 people working on the independent film and all are from Montana. The movie is about the lifestyle and hardships that come along with ranching. The son of a rancher is one of the main characters and the plot thickens when it is revealed he picks up a dangerous sport. According to the crew the controversial sport along with research on the ranching lifestyle in Montana is what really developed the plot of the film. “Cattle wrestling which is a modern issue and we found that interesting. Then we fell into a theme that blood is thicker than water and trying to tell a story about family," actor and producer, Steven Hilton said...more