Bass & Belle Wild West Film Fest will highlight the careers of Lawman Bass Reeves and Outlaw Queen Belle Starr while celebrating the rich history of the wild west from the mid 1800s through the early 1900s.

Homage films can reflect Bass, Belle or any of the many characters from the wild west.

The lesser known the better. Lawbreakers and Peacemakers is the dominate theme. Fact or Fiction.

Awards & Prizes

Awards will consist of custom made trophies and Certificates of Achievement.

Top honors will be for the best Law and order film The Bass Reeves Award and for the best outlaw film-The Belle Starr Award.

Best Short Story/Script will be submitted for a First Look with Bare Bones FilmWorks Production Company

Other awards including Best original song, Best original music and other categories.

Judges reserve the right to NOT award in categories that do not meet minimum criteria.

Rules & Terms

Submitted work must be the credited work of the submitter as either Writer, Producer or Director or with permission of such.
All copyrights are to be clear with no disputes.
Can be feature length or short.
Based on a true story or fiction.
Can be narrative or documentary or docu-drama.

REDUCED STUDENT FEE IS FOR STUDENTS ONLY. College, High school, etc. Must provide ID or proof of enrollment.

20 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Michelle Muldoon

    It feels great to now be considered part of the Bass and Belle family. Thank you for screening my film, Unfrayed, and for supporting women making Western film.

    February 2026
    Helpful
  • Jennifer Franks

    Thank you Bass and Belle Wild West Film Festival for selecting Wild Card Willie and the Pony Express for Best Feature Screenplay. I’m incredibly honored and cannot recommend your festival enough for those looking for a home for their Western genre works of art. I wish I could have attended in person because I already know I have found my family! Wonderful festival with great people! I hope to attend future festivals. Thank you!

    February 2026
    Helpful
  • Nate Proczak

    Great people, and an awesome festival. 10/10

    February 2026
    Helpful
  • WANDA CRAMER

    Expecting to attend in person I was disappointed to NOT be in person. But was absolutely delighted to learn we had placed first. This is such an important Festival, thank you for the vote!

    February 2026
    Helpful
  • Buttercup Film Productions

    Thank you for the great honor of Best of Festival for my short film Shooting Starr. It was an absolute pleasure writing and bringing this story to life. From my entire team, producers, cast and crew, thank you !

    February 2026
    Helpful