Laramie’s film scene is getting a boost this March, and local filmmakers are being invited to step into the spotlight.
In a recent Facebook post, the Jackalope Cult Cinema group announced, “Calling All Film makers; The Jackalope Cult Cinema group is seeking locally made independent short films to open our monthly film night at the Gryphon Theatre.”
That means real local films, on a real big screen, in one of Laramie’s most beloved theaters.
The group is looking to show “an independent film or two or three (20 – 30 minutes total)” before their featured screening. Each submission must be 20 minutes or less, free of copyright issues, and “must be viewable on YouTube or Vimeo.” There is no charge to submit, and they note, “Limit one film submission per month.”
For this first night, all genres are welcome. As the Facebook group put it, “Something Current would be cool,” but they are flexible as long as the film “hasn’t been shown a bunch of times in Laramie already.” If you are testing the waters on a project or working toward the festival circuit, this could be a perfect opportunity to get feedback and experience your work with a live audience!
Submissions are due by March 1st, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The selected films will be shown on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, before a screening of Blazing Saddles (1974). The night will also include “Discussion and Beverages,” making it more than just a screening. It is a full film night experience.
What really stands out is the heart behind it. In their post, the group wrote, “We feel it is important to say that we are not doing this for profit, but rather for the love of cinema.” They described the Gryphon Theatre as “a cathedral for those of us who worship at the altar of Moving Pictures.”
The group is volunteer-based, and “every penny we make will pay for improvements to the theatre, including a new Marquee for out front.” It is about strengthening a space that has long been part of Laramie’s creative community.
For the first night on March 8th, they say they would “really like the filmmakers to join us for our Sunday matinee.” They call it “a local platform for local filmmakers to see their films on the big screen,” adding, “we want to celebrate their art with them.”
If you are a local filmmaker or know someone who is, this is a rare chance to see your work projected in a historic theater and shared with a hometown audience.
To submit, send the group a link to your film through Facebook DMs.
Laramie loves its movies. Now it has another way to celebrate the people who make them!