Festival News and Updates

Stay up to date with the latest WYO Film Festival news, including festival announcements, filmmaker updates, lineup reveals, awards, press coverage, and community stories from Sheridan, Wyoming.

In the News: Sheridan Media Covers The Singers Oscar WinIn the News

In the News: Sheridan Media Covers The Singers Oscar Win

In the News: Sheridan Media Covers The Singers Oscar Win Sheridan Media recently highlighted a special milestone for the WYO Film Festival: The Singers, which…
March 20, 20261 min
WYOFF Alumni, The Singers, Nominated for Academy AwardFest Updates

WYOFF Alumni, The Singers, Nominated for Academy Award

We’re incredibly thrilled to congratulate Sam Davis and the team behind The Singers—one of the standout films showcased at this year’s WYO Film Festival—on being…
January 22, 20262 min
Submissions Now Open for the 2026 WYO Film FestivalFest Updates

Submissions Now Open for the 2026 WYO Film Festival

The WYO Film Festival is officially accepting submissions for the 2026 season! Filmmakers from around the world are invited to share their stories with us…
November 4, 20252 min
Congratulations to our 2025 Audience Choice WinnersFest Updates

Congratulations to our 2025 Audience Choice Winners

The 8th Annual WYO Film Festival has officially wrapped, and we’re thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Audience Choice Awards! For the first…
October 8, 20252 min
‘Something for everybody:’ WYO Film Festival adds new blocks, awards for its eighth yearIn the News

‘Something for everybody:’ WYO Film Festival adds new blocks, awards for its eighth year

SHERIDAN — Sheridan’s independent film festival is back for another year of movie-watching entertainment at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center, with 32 feature-length…
October 2, 20251 min
WYO Film Festival Announces New Audience Choice Awards for 2025Fest Updates

WYO Film Festival Announces New Audience Choice Awards for 2025

Sheridan, Wyo • September 16, 2025—The eighth annual WYO Film Festival, presented by The Standish Family Fund, has announced it will award two cash awards…
September 16, 20252 min
WYO Film Festival Announces Full 2025 LineupFest Updates

WYO Film Festival Announces Full 2025 Lineup

The WYO Film Festival is thrilled to announce the complete lineup of films for its 8th annual event, taking place October 2–5, 2025, at the…
August 19, 20252 min
Submission Window Closes for 2025 Festival SeasonFest Updates

Submission Window Closes for 2025 Festival Season

We’ve officially closed submissions for the 2025 WYO Film Festival season! Over the past nine months, we’ve received an inspiring range of films from across…
July 15, 20251 min
Bringing Dinosaurs to Life: WHY Dinosaurs? Doc Team Visits Sheridan SchoolsIn the News

Bringing Dinosaurs to Life: WHY Dinosaurs? Doc Team Visits Sheridan Schools

The WYO Film Festival is proud to bring filmmakers from across the country to Sheridan, and while they’re here, we aim to connect them to…
October 7, 20242 min