Wyoming International Film Festival

All films must be a Wyoming premiere.

With the exception of Web Series and Music Videos, films that are publicly available online, or are available to the public through a distribution service, are ineligible for submission.

• Short films and short docs: 0–25 min.\n• Feature films and feature docs: 40-120 min.\n• Wyoming films and docs: 0-120 min.\n• Music videos: 0-8 min.\n• Web series: 0-15 min.

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

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

The Wyoming International Film Festival accepts films of all genres. This includes but is not limited to; action, animation, biographical, comedy, documentary, drama, experimental, genre (horror, sci-fi, fantasy, etc.) LGBTQ+, musical, music video, mystery, political, romance, sports, thriller, web series, western or period piece, etc.

This category is for narrative or documentary episodic series produced exclusively for distribution on the web. Filmmakers may submit multiple episodes totaling up to 15 minutes. Episodes must be contained on the same screener. For awards purposes web series will be considered in the “Short Film” categories. Web Series made in Wyoming may submit under the “Wyoming Film” category for a discount.

To qualify as a Wyoming Film or Wyoming Documentary the project must meet one of the following criteria. The programming committee reserves the right to disqualify films that do not meet the criteria.\n• The director of the film is a current resident of Wyoming.\n• At least 50% of the film was shot in Wyoming.\n• Wyoming strongly features as a character, setting, or plot point in the film.

WyoIFF only issues waivers under very specific circumstances, including but not limited to; filmmakers in countries under economic sanctions from the U.S., filmmakers from countries on the United Nation's list of LDCs, & refugees. Waivers are not issued to students, self-funded films, or films supported by grants or scholarships. To request a waiver email our staff and fill out our waiver request form.

WyoIFF does not offer screening fees.

WyoIFF does not issue refunds.

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. Filmmakers grant WyoIFF permission the non-exclusive right to screen their film in the state of Wyoming as part of official exhibitions for a duration of one (1) year from the initial screening date.

Films cannot have been produced any earlier than January 1st, 2024. Films produced in 2023 and older are ineligible.

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.

After being invited to the festival, filmmakers will have 3 weeks to accept or reject their screening. Once filmmakers accept, they may not remove their film from the official lineup.

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.