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Wyoming's longest running International film festival, the 307 Film Festival, celebrates films and filmmakers from across Wyoming, the United States, and Internationally! Taking place in scenic Laramie, Wyoming, home of the University of Wyoming, the 307 Film Festival screens at Studio City - a state-of-the-art theatre with reclining seats.

We welcome films of all genres – from horror to comedy, drama and romance, to family, documentary, action, animation, and adventure. If you have a compelling story, we want to see it! Run by filmmakers with a passion for movies, we guarantee that every submission is carefully considered for our festival, and will be watched in its entirety.

Awards & Prizes

With awards and cash prizes up for grabs the 307 Film Festival seeks to honor the hard work and dedication of filmmakers from all walks of life! Grand Jury award winners are presented with a commemorative plaque, along with a cash prize! Additionally we have multiple audience awards to recognize the films most enjoyed by the people watching them.

Grand Jury Prizes:

BEST OF FEST – All official selections are eligible for the “Best of Fest” award. The winner will receive a substantial cash prize and plaque.

BEST WYOMING FILM– Awarded to the best film produced in Wyoming, predominantly featuring Wyoming as a setting or “character”, or directed by a current Wyoming resident. The winner will receive a cash prize and plaque.

BEST USA FILM – All official selections are eligible for the “Best USA Film” award. The winner will receive a cash prize and plaque.

BEST USA DOCUMENTARY – All official selections are eligible for the “Best USA Documentary” award. The winner will receive a cash prize and plaque.

BEST USA ACTOR - All official selections are eligible for the “Best Actor” award. The winner will receive a cash prize and plaque.

BEST USA ACTRESS - All official selections are eligible for the “Best Actress” award. The winner will receive a cash prize and plaque.

BEST USA HORROR FILM - All official selections are eligible for the “Best USA Horror Film” award. The winner will receive a cash prize and plaque.

BEST FOREIGN FILM OR DOCUMENTARY - Winner of "Best Foreign Film or Documentary" will receive a certificate via post. A cash prize for this category is not available.

Rules & Terms

Eligibility – All films must have been produced no earlier than January 1st, 2024. Films may not have distribution. Films may not have more than an “R” rating in order to qualify. Festival programmers reserve the right to reject any film on any basis without prior warning.

Rights – Filmmakers acknowledge they have all rights and permissions for their films, including but not limited to; music rights and clearances, exhibition clearances, story rights, etc.

Exhibition – All films must be available in .MOV or .MP4 format for exhibition (we do not accept DCP's or films with a resolution over 4K).

Premiere – There is no condition for premiere status, however Wyoming premieres will be given priority.

Students – In order to qualify for the student discount the filmmaker must provide evidence they are a currently enrolled student (typically with a student I.D.) The filmmaker must be a current student, or was a student at the time of production.

Promotional – Official selections consent to their content being used in promotion of the festival. This includes but is not limited to; trailers, teasers, posters, clips from the film, critic quotes, interviews, etc.

Photo of Winner – Winners will be required to provide one photo to the festival for promotional use in the following year.

Subtitles - If the film is in any language other than English, hard coded English subtitles will be required.

Run Time - All films must have a run time of 20 minutes or less.

Wyoming Films - To qualify as a Wyoming film the bulk of the film must have been made in Wyoming, predominantly feature Wyoming as a setting or “character”, or the director is a current Wyoming resident.

Waiver Requests – 307 International Film Festival does not accept waiver requests.

The 307 International Film Festival is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow films that actively promote discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. Such films will be immediately disqualified.
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  • Richard Morell

    This was my first-ever film festival where I attended as a filmmaker. It was such a joy to be there. Nid and Phil helped me feel right at home, and it was great to be around my tribe. I look forward to participating again sometime in the near future. Thanks, guys!

    September 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Richard!

  • Walter Haussner

    Fantastic festival! Nid, Phil, and Diego were wonderful hosts and Laramie is an inviting, friendly town. Beautiful theatre and enthusiastic attendees. Put this gem on your submission list!

    September 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Walter. We loved having you!

  • Bianca O'Neill

    A lovely festival with great communication throughout. Would have been great to have attended the festival in person but so grateful Yellow Dasiy Butterfly was part of the festival.

    September 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Bianca.

  • Patrick Conboy

    Such an amazing film festival. I saw amazing films and met a lot of equally amazing and talented people. I also thank the film festival for screening my film, The Bug.

    September 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Patrick!

  • Rotem Fenichel

    First of all, thank you for selecting our film "Shut Up"
    Unfortunately we could couldn't attend the festival.
    But overall the experience was great! Amazing communication!

    September 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Rotem.