Celebrate indie film in the old west!
The Wyoming International Film Festival isn't just another film fest, it's a 4-day celebration of filmmakers and art from around the world! Screenings in a state-of-the-art theater, filmmaker Q&As, live dance, live music, unique western experiences, art and photography exhibitions, and nightly parties give filmmakers ample opportunity to network and exhibit their work - and most important of all - have a blast while visiting Wyoming! WyoIFF is capped off with an award ceremony where we present 21 awards, along with other prizes, to the winners of the festival. Join us for food, fun, and film!
WyoIFF welcomes movies from all over the world! We accept features, shorts, narratives, documentaries, and web series of every genre. The Wyoming International Film Festival is committed to screening a diverse slate of stories with a broad spectrum of genres, topics and styles. Because we are a film festival run by filmmakers; the WyoIFF team guarantees every submission is watched by a selection committee of experienced industry professionals.
Our alumni include Jamie Lee Curtis, Spike Lee, Lily Gladstone, Willie Nelson, Eric Roberts, Lee Child, Ralph Inerson, Jefferson White, as well as more than 2 dozen Emmy Award Winning filmmakers! At WyoIFF you won’t just find celebrity helmed films; we pride ourselves on a robust mix of industry professionals, up-and-coming directors, as well as first time filmmakers. With nightly networking events you will be sure to build lasting connections and lifelong relationships!
Formerly the Cheyenne Film Festival; The Wyoming International Film Festival has been dedicated to developing the film community in Wyoming since our inception in 2010. In 2021 WyoIFF grew to include the annual Wyoming 48 Hour Film Festival, and in 2022 further branched off to include the Wyoming Dance Film Fest! If you are a Wyoming resident, if your film was shot in Wyoming, or features Wyoming as a setting or story point, you can submit in either the "Wyoming Film" or "Wyoming Documentary" categories.
In an effort to create a more inclusive film program, and to give more opportunities to independent filmmakers, the Wyoming International Film Festival has partnered with several filmmaking organizations and institutions. If you are a member of any of these organizations, you are eligible for additional discounts. Please contact your member representative to access your discount code.
• Alliance of Women Directors
• International Documentary Association
• New York Film Academy
The Wyoming International Film Festival awards 14 Grand Jury Awards and 6 Audience Choice Awards!
Grand Jury Awards
• Best Narrative Feature
• Best Documentary Feature
• Best Wyoming Film
• Best Wyoming Documentary
• Best Narrative Short
• Best Documentary Short
• Best Director of a Feature Film
• Best Director of a Short Film
• Best Actress in a Feature
• Best Actress in a Short
• Best Actor in a Feature
• Best Actor in a Short
• Best Screenplay of a Feature Film
• Best Screenplay of a Short Film
• Best Music or Dance Video
Audience Choice Awards
• Best Narrative Feature
• Best Documentary Feature
• Best Wyoming Film
• Best Wyoming Documentary
• Best Narrative Short
• Best Documentary Short