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.

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  • Katie Mac

    We ❤ Bass and Belle and were happy to screened there.

    November 2023
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  • Victor Quinton

    Such a GREAT honor to have our music video, “You Are My God Thing” SELECTED to be apart of this wonderful festival. Looking forward in meeting everyone.

    October 2023
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  • GERRY MANUS

    Great Festival and communication
    Thank you for the win of our Film
    BLOODSTONE CITY, Director Gerry Manus

    October 2023
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  • Judy Belshe-toernblom

    It was worth the journey from Florida. This was a real 'down home' feeling at this festival. Beyond winning a lot of awards, it was great to feel immersed into the western history that was there. Spending time with the history keepers was priceless. We met some lovely people "Butterfly" really was an amazing Hostess to all.

    October 2023
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  • Brett Mauser

    Had a wonderful time at the festival. They made you feel like family. They took the extra time to make sure the festival was worth your while and they truly care about film, the art, and promoting you as a filmmaker.

    October 2023
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