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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! In 2023, our fifth year, the 307 Film Festival showcased 65 films from around the World. 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.

To celebrate Wyoming we offer our unique "307 Deadline" for the first 2 months, enter your film for only $3.07!

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 substantial cash prize and plaque.

BEST WYOMING DOCUMENTARY – Awarded to the best documentary short 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 SCREENPLAY – All official selections are eligible for the “Best Screenplay” award. The winner will receive a cash prize and plaque.

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

BEST USA SCI-FI FILM - All official selections are eligible for the “Best USA Sci-Fi Film” 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 USA ACTION FILM - All official selections are eligible for the “Best USA Action Film” award. The winner will receive a cash prize and plaque.

BEST USA LGBTQ+ FILM - All official selections are eligible for the “Best USA LGBTQ+ 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, 2022. 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).

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 30 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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  • Pat Battistini

    A BIG thanks to Nid and crew for the opportunity to screen our short. The communication, social media posts, and theater were excellent. We hope to be back!

    September 2023
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  • Matthew Bartlett

    Though we weren't able to attend this year we were so happy to have our short film Under The Bridge selected to be a part of the lineup. The festival communication leading up to the festival was excellent and much appreciated. We hope one day to visit the wonderful city of Laramie, Wyoming.

    Thank you!

    August 2023
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  • Carter Dodd

    Out of our entire festival run, 307 has felt like one of the most engaging, hospitable and rewarding experiences thus far. Any filmmaker will feel at home here.

    Phil and Nid are such a breath of fresh air in the community. They are truly welcoming people that genuinely care about film and the industry as a whole.

    307 International Film Festival is one that my team and I will absolutely come back to again and again. I encourage anyone reading this review to submit and to make it a priority to attend 307 in person. You will leave here feeling truly accomplished in your endeavors and the connections you make along the way are worth your entry fee alone.

    August 2023
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  • Dylan Hamar

    The 307 International Film Festival provided an exceptionally beautiful and refreshing experience.

    In many instances, festival organizers tend to focus solely on programming and attendance. However, what sets 307 apart is that it's run by genuine film enthusiasts who prioritize the experience of both filmmakers and the general audience.

    The networking opportunities, educational aspects, and hospitality provided were all of the highest quality.

    If you're seeking a distinctive and warm-hearted festival, the 307 is the perfect choice for you. Without a doubt, I'll be eagerly returning next year.

    August 2023
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  • Breanne Nicole Wilson

    Fantastic festival! Thank you so much for organizing this, and for giving us the honor of being Best of Fest! We can't wait for next year!

    August 2023
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