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Scare Factor

Scare Factor Info

Control of the Wild West Film Fest Scare Factor has been handed over to KU Filmworks. The WWFFl is pleased to be teaming up with KU Filmworks located in Lawrence Kansas. They produce student films and work to build a strong local film community by holding film festivals and encouraging filmmakers of all ages... »

Scare Factor 2008!

We will be having the 2008 edition of the Wild West Film Fest Scare Factor on Nov. 2nd at Liberty Hall. That means that our sign-ups will be on Friday October 24th. This years fest will be a joint partnership with KU Filmworks. In the coming weeks we will provide more information so keep... »

The Winners are…

Thanks for coming out last night. The winners of the 2007 Wild West Film Fest Scare factor are…… Peoples Choice – Creep 1st – Safe and Sound 2nd – Intruder 3rd – Sideshow Congrats to all the winners. There were some really well done films this year. We would like to apologize to everyone... »

The line-up for Friday night…

Here’s the movies that will be shown on Friday night! This isn’t necessarily the order… Mansquito’s Revenge will have their film shown last. Because we cannot verify that was turned in on time, it won’t be judged. – Major Minor “Brush” – Briana Hackler “A Sisters Revenge” – Good Taste Theatre “The Teller’s the... »

Scare Factor 2007 Top-Secret Criteria

You have 48 hours to scare the bejesus out of us… Each film must meet the following 4 requirements: No guns No knives No blood First line of dialogue must be “Did you hear something?” Films must be turned in at either Hollywood At Home on Metcalf in Overland Park or Liberty Hall Video... »

GOOD LUCK!

We had 34 entries! The top 25 shows will be screened next Friday the 26th of October at Liberty Hall. The shows will be judged by our distinguished panel of judges and the winners will receive prizes and the coveted WWFF Scare Factor trophy. Drop-Off locations- Our drop-off locations are the same as last... »

A Few Important Details….

We hope you are getting as excited about the upcoming Scare Factor as we are! We just wanted to mention a couple of important things. Our sign up location in Kansas City is Fred P. Ott’s on the Plaza. We will have a team there from 7PM until 10 PM on Friday. Our sign-up... »

Scare Tactics

With WWFF Scare Factor fast approaching, here are some tips to help you make that scary movie. DO: 1. Think of a scary premise for the movie. 2. Add eerie, atmospheric music for suspense. 3. Add scary, screechy music for the pee-your-pants moments. 4. Have a scary killer/monster/old girlfriend/whatever. Killers/monsters/old girlfriends who don’t talk... »

More judges announced!

We are very excited to announce that Lowell Cunningham, the writer and creator of the “Men in Black” comic book series has tentatively agreed to join us at the Wild West Film Fest Scare Factor on October 26th. Sandy Clark the director of “American Scary” will also be joining us. “American Scary is a... »

Scare Factor Date Announced!

The Scare Factor edition of the Wild West Film Festival will be on Friday October 26th! That means that entrants will make their films over the weekend of October 19th. Each entrant will be given 48 hours to make a scarey film based on our top secret criteria! Keep checking back for all details.... »

WWFF Theatre

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WWFF Kudos

Dee Wallace Stone“What a great opportunity for young filmmakers to show their craft for good causes. Everybody wins!”
- Dee Wallace
Actress - ET, 10, The Stepford Wives

Kevin Willmott“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.”
- Kevin Willmott
Director, CSA, Ninth Street

Michael McMillian, the star of Hills Have Eyes 2 and True Blood“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.”
-Michael McMillian
Actor, Hills Have Eyes 2, Scrubs, True Blood