Celebrate dance in the old west!

Welcome to the Wyoming Dance Film Festival; a place where the arts of dance, music, and film come together! This event is an official part of the Wyoming International Film Festival; a 4-day fest with nightly parties, live music, live screenings, filmmaker Q&As, art exhibitions, and a unique western experience. All participants in the Wyoming Dance Film Festival also receive an all access pass to the Wyoming International Film Festival. More movies, more networking, and more events!

The Wyoming Dance Film Festival combines live screenings, and live dance performances into an unforgettable experience. Each block of films is capped off with a live dance routine featuring dancers and choreographers from Wyoming and the greater western region. Filmmakers may also participate in Q&A's as well as all other events.

Premiere Status – All films must be a Wyoming premiere.

Run Time –
• Dance Films: 1-15 minutes
• Dance Documentaries: 1-15 minutes
• Music Videos: 1-8 minutes

Acknowledgement - By submitting a project you acknowledge you understand the Wyoming Dance Film Festival is an official part of the Wyoming International Film Festival.

English Language or English Subtitles – All films submitted to the Wyoming Dance Film Festival must be in English or have English Subtitles.

Delivery – Films must be delivered in .mov or mp4 format. We do not accept any other formats.

Genre – The Wyoming Dance Film Festival accepts films of all genres of dance, and dance documentaries. Films must be a dance film or documentary.

Music Videos – Filmmakers must have permissions from the band, musician, or artist to use their music in the music video. Music must be an original song or an original cover of a pre-existing work provided all proper rights have been secured.

Screening Fee - WyoDFF does not offer screening fees.

Agreement of Use – Selected films agree to allow the festival to use screen shots, clips, trailers, posters, or other materials to promote the film and festival. Filmmakers and guests agree to allow the festival to use their likeness in any photo, video, or audio recordings to promote the film and festival.

Age of Film – Films cannot have been produced any earlier than January 1st, 2022. Films produced in 2021 and older are ineligible.

Copyright – By submitting filmmakers acknowledge they own the full copyright to their film, soundtrack, and all other elements contained within the film, and have the legal right to exhibit the film in the United States. The festival takes no responsibility for any copyright violations, and the filmmaker agrees they are the sole responsible party of their work.

Non-Discrimination – The Wyoming International Film Festival has a strict non-discrimination policy and has zero tolerance for films promoting discrimination. Any film that actively promotes hate speech or discrimination against any protected class (Race, Ethnicity, Nationality, Gender, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Ability, Age, etc.) will be immediately disqualified.

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  • marianne aventurier

    Amazing festival! I am delighted to have participated! Thank you to them for allowing us to showcase our creations!

    July 2025
  • One of the most amazing filmcontests I have participated in. A wonderful, creative, active and very engaging organization! Always helpful and enthusiastic! I am truly honored to have been selected with my “From Pain to Beauty” in this prestigious dance and film filmcontest. Gracias! Elena Del Mar

    July 2024
  • Thomas Wingerd

    Great film fest!! Will definitely apply in the future again!

    July 2024
  • Alison Clancy

    Lovely festival and friendly people.

    July 2024
  • I wasn't able to attend due to a long-planned bday celebration for my father, but I was SO impressed with this festival from the first phone call from the director to say "Pooling" was selected. Who reaches out so personally anymore? What a wonderful touch! Then, I received many emails about all the fun activities they had planned for attendees. They also did a lot of posts on all social platforms in the lead-up and during the event. I will definitely send future work to this organization...and I hope I can attend one day!

    July 2024