WYO Film Festival

GENERAL
The 9th Annual WYO Film Festival will take place in Sheridan, Wyoming, October 1–4, 2026.
If accepted for screening, your film will play publicly as part of the official festival program during these dates.
Once selected, no film may be withdrawn from the festival program.

ENTRY FEES
- All submission fees are non-refundable.
- If the 2026 WYO Film Festival is canceled or postponed due to a natural disaster, pandemic, or any other event beyond our control, submission fees will not be refunded.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Films must be submitted via FilmFreeway using an online screener link (Vimeo or YouTube preferred).
- All submissions must have been completed after January 1, 2025.
- There is no premiere requirement for submission.
- Entry fees must be paid in full through FilmFreeway at the time of submission.

FILM SELECTION
- All submissions are guaranteed to be viewed at least once by the festival’s screening committee.
- Selected films may undergo additional rounds of review before final programming decisions are made.
-Films are evaluated based on: Strength and originality of story; Quality of direction, cinematography, and editing; Overall production value; Independent spirit and creative vision

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Accepted filmmakers must provide a digital film file or hard copy by August 31, 2026, for screening at the festival.
- Accepted formats include: h.264 (.mp4) file, Blu-ray
- If the primary language of the film is not English, a subtitled version must be provided.
- Filmmakers are responsible for all shipping and insurance costs.

SCHEDULING
- Screening times and venues are determined at the discretion of the WYO Film Festival.
- While every effort is made to adhere to the published schedule, the festival reserves the right to make changes at any time and is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of scheduling adjustments.

PROMOTION
- If selected, filmmakers will be asked to provide promotional materials to assist in the marketing of their film and the festival.
- By submitting, you grant the WYO Film Festival the right to use footage, stills, titles, and information from your film for promotional and publicity purposes, both in print and digital media.

DISCOUNTS & WAIVERS
The WYO Film Festival does not provide submission fee waivers or discounts, except under the following circumstance:
- Alumni Waiver – Alumni of the WYO Film Festival may use an official alumni waiver code for submission. If you are an alumnus and do not have the code, please contact director@wyofilmfest.org

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
By submitting your film, you agree to the following:

1. You are authorized to submit the film on behalf of its owners and have secured all necessary rights for exhibition.
2. The exhibition of the film will not violate any laws or infringe on the rights of any person or entity.
3. You have paid all license and clearance fees associated with your film.
4. Selection by the WYO Film Festival does not create any confidential or fiduciary relationship and does not imply endorsement of the film’s content.
5. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the WYO Film Festival and its affiliates from any claims arising from the film’s screening or participation in the festival.
6. If accepted, you grant the festival the right to use footage, stills, titles, and information from the film for promotional purposes and publicity.
7. You agree to provide contact information for the film’s director and producer(s), which may be shared with industry organizations sponsoring festival events.
8. You affirm that you are 18 years of age or older, or have obtained written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
9. Submission constitutes full acceptance of these terms. No oral agreements or other understandings shall be binding.