DIFF Dallas International Film Festival

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Film and Screenplay submissions for the 2027 Dallas International Film Festival, set for April 22-29, 2027, are now open! Here are scenes from the 2026 Chairman's Reception hosted by Virgin Hotels Dallas. Submit now, and YOU could be joining us next year!

Submit now on FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/DallasInternationalFilmFestival

06/15/2026

Somewhere out there is a film we’ll be talking about next April.

Submissions for the 21st Annual Dallas International Film Festival are NOW OPEN, and we’re ready to start watching—and reading.

Join us in Dallas, April 22–29, 2027, as we celebrate the best narrative and documentary features, short films, and screenplays from around the world.

Submit via FilmFreeway:
https://filmfreeway.com/DallasInternationalFilmFestival

06/11/2026

Attention Shorts Filmmakers: Our friends at Fort Worth Film Commission are searching for FOUR SHORT FILMS from creatives around the world that are ready to submit their work to 🎬

Their Premiere Packages program is back to support filmmakers on the road to the OSCARS®. Apply today for a screening package that includes:

▪️7 day Oscar-qualifying theatrical release
▪️Travel to Fort Worth
▪️Red carpet celebration
▪️Promotional support & media outreach

Applications are open NOW through July 15 and will be reviewed by a Screening Committee of local industry experts, including Academy Award winning filmmaker .

Join them this fall to watch the selected short films and celebrate film on the red carpet ✨ They'll also host winning project for their Fort Worth premiere.

For the application and details, visit:

https://www.fortworth.com/film/premierepackage/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnPFA7D0iIyAuSAmouXC6Gtrn9reWWY7nZBvYfgtRLqEFaay2yiMasK-FrBSI_aem_msGm4a1jQe0FVMSfhbzMuA

06/11/2026

We are very proud to welcome Adam Carley ’27 to the DIFF Dallas International Film Festival team this summer!

Congratulations to Adam Carley ’27 on his summer internship with the Dallas Film Society, Dallas International Film Festival! (DIFF) 🎬

Adam is majoring in Film and Media Arts at Meadows and joins this internship as part of the SMU Meadows Intern Fellowship Program. As the Special Events and Programs Assistant, Adam will spend this summer going behind the scenes of Dallas’s premier film organization and gaining hands-on experience across every aspect of nonprofit arts management and operations.

From festival programming and event production to marketing, fundraising, and community engagement, this will be an awesome experience for Adam! ✨

06/03/2026

Free Screening on Thursday!

SPANISH CINEMA NOW + IN DALLAS
"THE FLAMENCO GUITAR OF YERAI CORTES" (LA GUITARRA FLAMENCA DE YERAI CORTES)
Thursday, June 4 | 7:00 pm
SMU Meadows Museum | 5900 Bishop Blvd. | Dallas 75205

The Flamenco Guitar of Yerai Cortés / La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés (2024)
Directed by C. Tangana

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7FOuANrrhI

Free reservations: https://24501a.blackbaudhosting.com/24501a/Spanish-Cinema-Now--Dallas-2026-04Jun2026

This documentary combines the power of music with a heavy family secret that must finally be revealed. Starring Yerai Cortés, a leading figure in Spain’s contemporary flamenco scene, the film explores passion, love, and forgiveness as the protagonist confronts hidden truths. Wrapped in a unique musical experience, the story highlights flamenco as a vital means of expression while addressing Yerai’s internal conflict.

La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés won Best Documentary Film at the 39th Goya Awards and Cineuropa declared it a “dazzling and powerful directorial debut”, that “manages to go beyond the usual documentary to reflect the beauty and pain that often exist in human relationships.”

Spain’s Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts rates this film ICAA 7+ (not recommended for audiences under seven years of age), but the Meadows Museum screening is intended for mature audiences only.

95 minutes | Spanish with English subtitles

This year’s edition of Spanish Cinema Now + in Dallas presents a showcase of films that reflects the breadth of styles and talents at work in Spain today, including both established auteurs and emerging filmmakers from the international festival scene. After its presentation in Washington, DC, the Meadows Museum brings these films to Texas thanks to a partnership with the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and DIFF Dallas.

06/01/2026

Welcome to the June edition of DIFF Dallas Newsreel! Summertime is upon us, and we have some cool ways for you to spend your time. Read on, and we'll see you at the movies!

https://conta.cc/43E8P8T

05/27/2026

It's time for the DIFF Monthly Mixer on June 10 at Virgin Hotels Dallas in the Dallas Design District! Come hang with us for conversation, camaraderie, and connections with local film industry insiders, film enthusiasts, and the DIFF community. Everyone is welcome!

5:30 - 7:30 PM | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026

Commons Club inside Virgin Hotels Dallas | 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, TX 75207

Parking: Enjoy complimentary valet parking with purchase of food & beverage. Valet parking is available for $10. If you wish to self-park, there is a paid lot to the right of the hotel. Fees vary based on week day and parking duration.

Food & Beverage: Happy hour specials will be available for purchase, including cocktails that steal the spotlight, lite bites to pair, and more!

Giveaways: Registered guests are entered for giveaways!

There is no charge to attend. RSVP now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diff-june-mixer-at-virgin-hotels-dallas-tickets-1990524504376?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/13/2026

❤️ Missing your DIFF friends now that DIFF 2026 has wrapped? ❤️ Come hang with us this evening at Virgin Hotels Dallas at the DIFF Monthly Mixer!

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988645217378?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come share your love of film at the DIFF Monthly Mixer on May 13 at Virgin Hotels Dallas in the Dallas Design District. You'll find heartfelt conversation, camaraderie, and connections with local film industry insiders, film enthusiasts, and the DIFF community. All are welcome!

5:30 - 7:30 PM | WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026
Commons Club inside Virgin Hotels Dallas | 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, TX 75207

Parking: Enjoy complimentary valet parking with purchase of food & beverage. Valet parking is available for $10. If you wish to self-park, there is a paid lot to the right of the hotel. Fees vary based on week day and parking duration.

Food & Beverage: Happy hour specials will be available for purchase, including cocktails that steal the spotlight, lite bites to pair, and more!

Giveaways: Registered guests are entered for giveaways!

There is no charge to attend. RSVP now!