DIFF 2023 FAQs

We look forward to welcoming you to the

Dallas International Film Festival April 28 - May 5, 2023!

Here are some fun facts and inside information

that will make you feel like a film festival pro!

FESTIVAL VENUES ON-SITE

DIFF 2023 HOST THEATER

VIOLET CROWN CINEMA

DIFF 2023

BOX OFFICE

BY

VIRGIN HOTELS DALLAS

DIFF 2023 FESTIVAL LOUNGE BY

VESTALS CATERING

BOX OFFICE + BADGE PICKUP

Hours: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Daily

West Village

3699 McKinney Avenue, Suite 103B

Dallas, TX 75204

* ATTENTION *

Sponsors

Filmmakers

Star Plus, Star, Festival and Film Pass Holders

Press

Volunteers

This is where you check in to pick up your badges and passes beginning Friday, April 28.

WHERE TO PARK

West Village is a thriving retail + restaurant + residential neighborhood, so plan to arrive in plenty of time before your screening is scheduled to start. It's a very walkable area, so find a parking garage and enjoy a stroll. Valet parking will be available during peak hours.

HOW TO SEE FILMS

DAYS, TIMES, SYNOPSES OF FILMS

Discounted hotel rates for DIFF attendees are also available from:

Canopy by Hilton Dallas Uptown

W Dallas Victory

West Village

3699 McKinney Avenue, Suite 106

Dallas, TX 75204

The DIFF Festival Lounge by Vestals Catering is a private venue for Sponsors, Filmmakers, Star Plus and Star Pass Holders, and Press.

Pass Holders receive two beverage vouchers each day for complimentary beer provided by Four Corners Brewing Company or wine provided by Favorite Brands.

The Opening Night and Closing Night Parties, hosted by Vestals Catering, Four Corners Brewing Company and Favorite Brands, will be held in the DIFF Festival Lounge by Vestals Catering.

Opening Night Party

DIFF Festival Lounge by Vestals Catering

Friday, April 28

9:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Closing Night Party

DIFF Festival Lounge by Vestals Catering

Friday, May 5

9:00 pm to 11:00 pm

The Opening Night and Closing Night Parties are open to Sponsors, Filmmakers, Star Plus and Star Pass Holders, Press, and Volunteers.

OUR "FESTIVAL VILLAGE" NEIGHBORHOOD

DIFF 2023 is happening at Violet Crown Cinema in West Village at 3699 McKinney Avenue. Located in the center of the dynamic Dallas neighborhood known as Uptown, West Village is a walkable shopping, dining, residential and entertainment district with direct access to the DART Rail, the Historic McKinney Avenue Trolley and the Katy Trail.

SCREENINGS AT

THE TEXAS THEATRE

231 W. Jefferson Boulevard

Dallas, TX 75208

The historic Texas Theatre is the site of screenings on Saturday, April 29, and Friday, May 5. Please consult the Film Schedule in Eventive for movie titles and times.

THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS OF DIFF 2023