The WYO Film Festival returns for the 8th annual festival in Sheridan.

The festival enters its seventh year as an emerging fest in the American west, providing a unique and intimate atmosphere to showcase some of the most exciting films and filmmakers of all experience levels. The best part? We’ve ditched the red carpets in favor of an intimate and laid-back festival experience where filmmakers and festival-goers can connect over the three-day fest in celebration of all things film.

Schedule:

Thursday, October 2, 2025

7:00pm:

Opening Night Documentary: “Remaining Native”

WYO Theater Main Stage

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Friday, October 3, 2025

3:00pm:

“Catching Pinecones” with short film “From Dirt”

WYO Theater Black Box

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5:30pm:

Kick-off Cocktail Hour for Filmmakers, Sponsors, and VIP Pass holders

WYO Theater Lobby

7:00pm:

“World Without Cows” with short film “The Soil and the Soul”

WYO Theater Main Stage

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9:00pm:

Official WYOFF After Party

Saturday, October 4, 2025

9:30am:

Saturday Morning Cartoons: A Family-Friendly Animated Short Film Block

WYO Theater Main Stage

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Kick off your festival Saturday with a family-friendly morning of animated short films! This block features a colorful mix of animation styles for kids and adults alike. Enjoy a cereal bar and breakfast treats along with coffee and Bloody Mary’s for the grown-ups. Pajamas encouraged! The total runtime of this block is about 45 minutes.

Films: Birds of a Feather, Brain Break, Kid President, Rainbow Rain, SnowBugs, The Constructor, Unstable: A PonyTale

10:30am:

Wake up with Wyoming: WYO Short Film Block

WYO Theater Main Stage

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Our Wyoming Shorts Block celebrates the stories, landscapes, and voices that call the Cowboy State home. This collection features films either made in Wyoming, by Wyoming filmmakers, or inspired by life in the state-offering a unique glimpse into the creativity and the talent rooted right here in Wyoming.

Films: Beneath the Surface, What’s in a Name, WYO: History, Present, and Future

2:30pm:

Film Rodeo Round-up: Mixed Short Film Block

WYO Theater Black Box

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Our Film Rodeo Round-up Shorts Block is a vibrant collection of short films that spans genres, styles, and perspectives. From heartfelt dramas and unexpected comedies to powerful documentaries, this block is all about variety-offering something for everyone. It’s a cinematic grvab bag that showcases the creativity and diversity of voices in independent filmmaking.

Films: A Wayward Feeling, Kumar Kumar, Laurel Moon, The Iceland Cycling Expedition, The Singers, Town Square, Ya Hanouni

7:00pm:

“Saints & Warriors” with short film “My Message to You”

WYO Theater Main Stage

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10:00pm:

WYOFF After Dark: Short Film Block

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WYOFF After Dark invites audiences to dive into the shadows with a hand-picked collection of shorts spanning thriller, suspense, and horror. This late-night block promises chilling tension, unexpected twists, and stories that linger long after the credits roll. 

Films: Chlorophyll, Conveyance, Hag., Patina, Roadkill, The Friend

Sunday, October 5, 2025

2:00pm:

“Blue Zeus” with short film “621 Miles”

WYO Theater Main Stage

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2:00pm:

“Blue Zeus” with short film “621 Miles”

WYO Theater Main Stage

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Date: October 2-5, 2025

Location: WYO Theater, 42 N. Main Street, Sheridan, WY 82801

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