We had another successful festival! Thanks to all the local sponsors, teams, friends and family who made it out to the screening last Saturday Night. We raised over $500 dollars for the Lawrence Humane Society in Lawrence. Here are the winners for the Wild West Film Fest Summer 2010 1st Place: No Mercy for... »
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Screening this Saturday Night!
Two weeks ago, we had a record number of teams sign up for the Wild West Film Festival. 48 hours of labor and hard work went in to each film, and it shows. Starting at 7:00 pm Saturday we will be screening the top 27 at Liberty Hall in Lawrence. Tickets are only $7... »
Summer’s Secret Criteria
We had a record number of teams signing up last night, way to go! Now teams have 48 hours to write, shoot and edit with the following criteria: Wild West made news this morning in the Topeka Capital Journal. You can find the article here: http://cjonline.com/news/local/2010-06-26/relax_topeka_its_only_a_movie May this be a reminder to teams to... »
Calling all Heroes
Entry pick up TONIGHT! Can you feel the excitement in the air? It is finally here. Starting tonight, teams will have 48 hours to make a film to be screened on July 10th at Liberty Hall. Online sign-up has been a hit, with teams signing up from all around KS and even a few... »
Summer Press Release
Happy Friday! Within the week we should have Pal Pay up and running. Once on the website, teams can start signing up early. Here is a copy of the press release we’ve been sending around lately. Only two weeks away guys. Do you have your teams ready? The Wild West Film Festival is coming... »
“What a great opportunity for young filmmakers to show their craft for good causes. Everybody wins!”
“The Wild West Film Fest has been bringing it to the Lawrence film scene. It is one of the best examples of what filmmakers are looking for in a festival.”
“The Wild West Film Fest puts filmmaking back into the hands of the people. It’s indy film in it’s purest, grittiest form. A great opportunity for local filmmakers to get their work seen by audiences.”