There is a feeling one gets standing in the high plains prairie, listening to the wind lap at the sage brush and watching it carry the flight of an eagle over the canyons. It is a feeling of belonging. Wide open spaces, endless horizons and a frontier that forged the pioneering determination of early settlers, the enduring spirit of our Native Americans and the unique prolific wildlife into a peaceful coexistence.

It was not always this way. The early quest for personal freedom and a simpler way of life created the conflicts that were the storyline cornerstone of the Western movie genre. With cattle ranches, herds of bison, Cowboys and American Indians now populating the landscape, the Original West still lives on.

Studio West Management was formed to showcase this way of life by promoting The Black Hills.

Studio West Managment is a production management services company to the television and film industry which include location and production services, talent management, publicity and public relations. We bring projects to the area that help keep western history alive, support local and state economy, and increase awareness of what we truly have to offer in the region.

We are excited to be able to participate in the development of film, television and video projects in South Dakota. It is our mission to connect the resources of this great state with the industry as a whole. Let us show you how.

Welcome to the Original West!