Cheyenne Youth Short Film Festival

10/23/2026

Don't get lost in the cornfield...🐦‍⬛

Create a suspense/thriller short film in two weeks for this year's Fear Film Fest! To make sure your team doesn’t get caught in the maze of filmmaking, the Brief Release has all the requirements you need to know to get started!

Visit our website to register your team and review the full Brief Release. Good luck and have fun!

10/16/2026

Just a quick sneak peek 👀
In ONE WEEK we kickoff the 2026 Fear Film Fest! Make sure you’re ready for when the Brief Release drops next Friday at 5pm!

10/05/2026

Your next Suspense or Thriller short film is waiting just around the corner! 🐦‍⬛

Only a few weeks remain before the Brief Release reveals all the requirements of this year’s Fear Film Fest!

09/28/2026

The CYSFF is currently seeking applicants to join our Board of Directors!

If you or someone you know has a love for film, this is a great role to further support regional youth creativity. Eligible applicants must be 18 or older, and have at least a 2 year degree or similar professional experience to be considered.

Visit our website to download the application form, which can be submitted by emailing [email protected] or as a DM on Facebook/Instagram.

https://www.cysff.net/board-of-directors-application.html

05/21/2026

Join us on the red carpet Sunday, May 24th!

The Top Ten films from this year’s festival will premiere and our award winners will be revealed!

2026 Premiere and Award Ceremony:
Historic Atlas Theater at 6pm
$10 general admission, filmmakers FREE!

05/16/2026

Drumroll Please! 🥁

We're excited to announce the award nominees for the 2026 Cheyenne Youth Short Film Festival! Congratulations are in order for everyone who worked on these films, which will premiere MAY 24th at the Atlas Theater.

A huge thanks to all our contestants who have made this event possible!!!

04/26/2026

We had a glitch with our registration website yesterday, but everything is back up and running! Make sure you register your team before your films are due on May 8th at 5pm.

Cheyenne Youth Short Film Festival - online management provided by PlanetReg

04/22/2026

The 2026 CYSFF Brief Release/Kickoff is this Friday, but here are some other important dates to remember with this year's official poster!

04/17/2026

Just ONE WEEK until the Cheyenne Youth Short Film Festival kicks off! If you’re a young filmmaker, here’s the chance to get that idea of yours on the big screen! 🎬📸

Be ready for next Friday at 5pm, as the Brief Release will provide you with the Required Items you’ll need to make your next short film.

04/15/2026

Any Camera. Any Software. Any Genre! 🎥

CYSFF 2026 starts April 24th, with this year’s required items being released online at 5pm.

Get all the details here: www.cysff.net