DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026

FAQS

It's time to Fest and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate the 20th edition of the Dallas International Film Festival!

Read on for more DIFF 2026 details and we'll see you at the movies!

DAYS, TIMES, SYNOPSES OF MOVIES

HOW TO SEE MOVIES AND ATTEND PANELS

WHERE TO PARK AT CINEPOLIS

All-Day Validated Festival Parking for Cinépolis:

South Victory 2 Garage

(Entrance at 2100 Victory Ave — closest to Cinépolis)

South Victory 1 Garage

(Entrance at 2401 Victory Ave)

These are the only parking areas eligible for validation.

Parking ticket must be validated by DIFF Staff.

Bring your parking ticket to the DIFF Box Office in the Cinépolis Lobby.

FESTIVAL VENUES ON-SITE AT CINEPOLIS

DIFF 2026 HOST THEATER

DIFF 2026 RED CARPET

BY VIRGIN HOTELS DALLAS

DIFF 2026 FESTIVAL LOUNGE

POWERED BY

VIRGIN RED REWARDS MASTERCARD®

BOX OFFICE + BADGE PICKUP

* ATTENTION *

Sponsors | Filmmakers | Members of the Media

Star Plus, Star, Festival, and Film Pass Holders

This is where you check in to pick up your badges and passes.

Please bring a photo ID.

CINEPOLIS VICTORY PARK

HOURS

Thursday, April 23 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Friday, April 24 - Noon to Beginning of Last Screening

Saturday, April 25 - 9:00 AM to Beginning of Last Screening

Sunday, April 26 - 11:00 AM to Beginning of Last Screening

Monday, April 27 - Thursday, April 30 to Noon to Beginning of Last Screening

ALL OTHER FESTIVAL LOCATIONS

Box Office opens 1 Hour before the First Screening of the Day

and closes at the Beginning of the Last Screening

DIFF 2026 FESTIVAL LOUNGE

The DIFF 2026 Festival Lounge powered by Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard® is in the Cinépolis Victory Park Lobby.

STAR Pass Holders receive two beverage vouchers each day for complimentary beverages from our sponsors, including specialty cocktails from OneBarUSA; beer from Lakewood Brewing Co.; and beverages from Keurig Dr Pepper.

New to this year’s offerings at the Festival will be the first-time DIFF Industry Conference, presented Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26, in collaboration with Dallas Film Commission and hosted by Virgin Hotels Dallas. The conference will feature panels focusing on filmmaking, television production, and how to thrive in an ever-changing industry, according to Katie Schuck, the Dallas Film Commissioner, and Austin Flores, who is the Location Specialist for Dallas Film Commission and serves as Conference Director

Michael De Luca, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, will be the Keynote Speaker on Friday.

DIFF Dallas Star Award Luncheon

Honoring Lou Diamond Phillips

Friday, April 24, 2026

Virgin Hotels Dallas | 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

Join us as we honor Lou Diamond Phillips with the 2026 DIFF Dallas Star Award at a luncheon sponsored by Virgin Hotels Dallas and chaired by 20th Anniversary Co-Chairs Tanya Foster and Lynn McBee.

Lou Diamond Phillips is a multi-faceted actor, director, and writer. He is an Independent Spirit Award winner, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, Tony Award, and Emmy Award. He serves as a Governor for the Actors Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Phillips brings the North American Premiere of his latest film, KEEP QUIET, to this year’s Festival, which he will discuss on stage during a conversation at the DIFF Dallas Star Award Luncheon.

As a longtime friend of DIFF Dallas, who was also supportive of our designation as an OSCAR(R) Qualifying Film Festival, we are pleased to present Lou Diamond Phillips with the 2026 DIFF Dallas Star Award, as well as to honor his amazing body of work.

OUR "FESTIVAL VILLAGE" NEIGHBORHOODS

WELCOME TO

VICTORY PARK

DIFF 2026 is happening at Victory Park, the entertainment epicenter of Dallas, boasting streets lined with restaurants, bars and local shops that surround the American Airlines Center. The district offers a contemporary atmosphere with high-end dining and beverage locales, escape rooms, sports bars and sidewalk cafes, attracting young professionals with a focus on connectivity and community.

Victory Park is conveniently located on the North edge of Downtown Dallas within walking distance to the Katy Trail and the DART commuter rail, showcasing a thorough landscape of food, diversity, and local culture.

THE HARWOOD DISTRICT

The Harwood District is a 19-city block neighborhood located in Uptown Dallas that is walkable to Victory Park. Renowned for its dining and entertainment, it is home to a collection of upscale, award-winning restaurants that are owned and operated by Harwood Hospitality Group. The District is also where you’ll find events destinations and the Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection, which features one of the largest private collections of samurai armour and memorabilia in the world.

SCREENINGS AT

THE TEXAS THEATRE

231 W. Jefferson Boulevard

Dallas, TX 75208

The historic Texas Theatre is the site of more DIFF screenings than ever this year! Please consult the Film Schedule in Eventive for movie titles and times.

The Texas Theatre Box Office

Box Office opens 1 hour before first screening.

Box Office closes when the last screening starts.