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At Wyoming PBS, we're dedicated to bringing you compelling stories that capture the spirit of the Equality State. We are constantly working on new and exciting productions to inform, educate, and inspire our viewers.

Below, you'll find a list of future productions currently in development. These projects showcase the diverse landscapes, rich history, and unique culture of Wyoming, told through the lens of talented storytellers and filmmakers. Stay tuned for these upcoming original productions that celebrate the people, places, and stories that make Wyoming extraordinary.

A Life Outside

A Life Outside: American Mountain Guides

This documentary pays homage to Wyoming's pioneering mountain guides and their crucial contributions to the advancement of safe and empowering climbing practices. By weaving together the stories of legendary figures like Glenn Exum and Paul Petzoldt with contemporary narratives, the film will serve as an enduring source of heritage, wisdom, and inspiration for the broad and interconnected community deeply invested in mountaineering and outdoor pursuits.

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Alpheus Media.

Call of the West

This epic documentary chronicles the rise of the dude ranch—an enduring symbol of the American West. Against stunning landscapes, ranchers battle modernization, economic struggles, and generational shifts to keep their legacy alive. Through gripping stories of iconic families, this film reveals their fight to preserve a way of life that refuses to fade into history.

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Alpheus Media.

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Home From the Vietnam War

A Vietnam War hero, U.S. Army Lieutenant Lee Alley, wears an extraordinary badge of honor. He is one of the most decorated veterans in the state. This documentary features Lt. Alley’s remarkable story—his upbringing in Wyoming and service in a controversial war, to the treatment he encountered after his return home from Vietnam and his struggles with PTSD. Now, Lt. Alley uses his experience to help other veterans in the country. 

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Alpheus Media.

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Discover the legacy and future of American western functional art.

Made in the West

Explore the beauty and utility of American functional art, from custom furniture to handcrafted tools and clothing. Featuring artisans, historians, and educators, this film highlights the legacy of western style, the challenges facing today’s master craftsmen, and efforts to inspire a new generation of makers.

This film is a co-production between Wyoming PBS and Nashville PBS. 

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BIKES: Bridging the Great Divide (working title)

This documentary shares the tale of a team of cyclists from Central Wyoming College that traverses 1,000 miles of rugged backcountry terrain along the spine of the mighty Continental Divide. From Eureka, Montana, to Atlantic City, Wyoming, the riders explore the boundaries of their courage, and test the capacity of their physical abilities, ultimately achieving goals they never thought possible, all while experiencing the power of nature. There’s moments of conquering personal fears and steep mountain passes, processing personal and community hardships, and the forming of bonds that change who they are and how they see themselves. 

Produced by the award-winning team at Wyoming PBS, BIKES inspires hope and offers inspiration, while providing a template for a unique educational model.

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Afar & Below:  The Story of the Wyoming Trona Miners

The trona industry is deeply woven into Wyoming’s culture, yet the story of the miners who keep this massive industry running remains untold. During a day in their life underground, we dig into the community, culture, and history of these subterranean cities—and their impact on our lives back on the surface. 

This documentary is a Wyoming PBS production directed by Burning Torch Productions. It will premiere on Wyoming PBS at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29. 

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Mountain Roots

What can be accomplished with a spirit of young wonder and some curiosity? Bennett, a 9-year-old from Wyoming, has climbed in the most famous ranges of her home state. Now, she is ready to take on new summits in North Italy, where discovers a centuries’-old heritage rooted in the Alps that might explain her fascination with the outdoors. The documentary shares Bennett’s journey to meet extended family in a village and a local mountaineer, who joins her in climbing one of the region’s mountain peaks.

This documentary is a co-production between Wyoming PBS and Burning Torch Productions.  It will premiere on Wyoming PBS at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 29. 

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