General
Films For Sunday Night
We just wanted to send out some basic info to teams about the screening along with a list of the films being shown. First off-The screening is this Sunday (Oct 30th) at Liberty Hall in Lawrence. Doors open at 7 and films start at 7:30. During intermission we will be hosting a costume contest,... »
Sign up this Friday or online
We are soooooo close to another Wild West Film Fest. I can’t believe it. This criteria has been picked and the teams are forming. Just a quick reminder that teams can sign up THIS Friday, October 21st between 7-9pm at Henrys Coffee Shop in Lawrence or Hollywood at Home in K.C. Teams can also... »
Early October Sign Up-CLOSED-
Edit: Early Sign up is closed. Hey all! As a treat to your (our loyal teams!) we are offering early sing up online. From now until October 15th, teams can sign up and save $5. Pretty cool, huh? We also have a huge event planed Friday October 14th, as a sort of Wild West... »
Film List for Fridays Screening
Hey all, here is a list of films for the screening Friday. This NOT the film order, just a list all the films. If your film is not on the list for some reason, please email us a.s.a.p. Reservoir Pizza I’m Hungry The Date Toasted TOFU The Legend Continues Trouble House of Fish Bottoms... »
Online Sign Up
We are just ONE week away from some 48 hour madness! Teams can now sign up early using paypal.. Teams will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of signing up. Then, Friday July 8th between 7 and 8pm central time, teams will be emailed the secret criteria that all must films use. This... »
48 hour competition to celebrate film and food this summer!
The signs of summer are here! The pool is open, the grill is out, and all across Kansas film makers are breaking a sweat. The Wild West Film Festival is an annual festival that pushes groups to write, shoot, and edit a five minute film within 48 hours. The festival keeps teams guessing by... »
Summer 2011 Update
Hey all! We have had some troubles, but I think we got most of them figured out. Just wanted to let everyone know that we are still on for another great summer Wild West Film Fest! Derek and I have been in charge of the festival for the last few years. Its been a... »
October Festival Line Up
Last weekend, 27 teams took it upon themselves to write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours. which isn’t an easy feat. If you think about it over 1,000 hours were spent putting these films together. From groups attempting the festival for the first time to festival-veterans, the festival runs the gamut.... »
Paypal fixed
UPDATE: Paypal is working. Use this button. Team Email Address: Even after, please email us at wildwestfilmfest@yahoo.com to make sure we got your info. Online teams will receive an email between 7pm-8pm. If you have signed up online and have NOT received an email by 8pm email us ASAP. Again, good luck to all... »
October 2010 Info
We are only ONE WEEK away! Are your teams ready? Next Friday, October 15 teams can pick up entry forms and the secret criteria between 7pm-9pm at Henrys Coffee (11 E 8th Street in Lawrencee) or Hollywood at Home (9063 Metcalf Ave in Overland Park). After that teams will have 48 hours to create... »
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