A micro-budget epic 14 years in the making

Saving for The Day is an ambitious multi-genre passion project and is unlike any movie you’ve ever seen. It has been described as “Everything Everywhere All At Once crossed with Indiana Jones.” It’s an all-ages adventure packed with action, comedy, & romance.

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At long last! 16 years from the first day of production, Saving For The Day can be streamed in the US & Canada on various streaming platforms including: TUBI, APPLE TV, AMAZON PRIME, PLEX, XUMO, FILMZIE, & MORE

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Details

An introverted accountant stumbles upon $30M in a locked chest, launching chaotic, genre-bending adventures to find the key and transform his life.
Joe Bell is a penny-pinching hermit saving for the day when his real life will begin. One day he’s given a chest filled with treasure by a cryptic, old man. After the Old-timer “accidentally” locks the chest, Joe must go on a series of wacky adventures to track down the key. Each adventure is a different genre. There are over 12 different genres.
Throughout his quest, Joe meets many zany characters including a determined & quirky baseball bat-wielding archeologist named Abbey. Abbey wears the key on a necklace unaware of its value to Joe. He falls for her and begins pursuing her for both love and money. Ultimately, Joe must decide between the two.
Saving For The Day was shot on location in Missoula, MT.
Genres: Adventure | Romance | Comedy | Action | Film Noir | Horror | Sci-Fi | Western | Many More!
Completion: 2023 | Release: 2025 | 105 mins | Color & B&W | 4K | Various Aspect Ratios
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Saving For The Day features over 25 speaking roles and was made by many, many Montanans. All of the actors & crew we're based in Montana at the time of filming.
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Three men sitting inside a car at night, with the driver and front passenger appearing confused, and the man in the back seat with long gray hair and beard looking surprised.

A man in a blue shirt holding a sword, standing on a field with other people in medieval costumes and cardboard shields, surrounded by autumn trees.

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FAQ

Saving For The Day is intended for every one 8 years of age and older.
Kids love the wacky adventures & zany characters. Millennials will dig the heavy homages to 80s & 90s movies. Film geeks will appreciate how the narrative is woven through 15 different genres. Older viewers will enjoy the hero’s journey & references to the films of yesteryear.
In the US & Canada Saving For The Day can be streamed on Tubi, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Plex, & More.
The international release has begun. Look for it in those markets soon!
Yes! Made in Montana by Montanans. It is a love letter to Missoula.
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You tell us! Everyone counts a different number.
There is a companion documentary about this very subject titled, “Saving For The Decade.” Look for its release soon.
It is a micro budget. It was financed by personal investment, a grant from the Montana Film Office, a Seed & Spark crowdfunding campaign (with many generous & patient supporters), and more personal investment.