DIFF NEWSREEL

AUGUST 2024

DIFF SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL

Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25, 2024



Angelika Dallas, Mockingbird Station

5321 E Mockingbird Ln #230 | Dallas, TX 75206


The Dallas International Film Festival proudly presents the inaugural DIFF SHORTS Film Festival, a celebration of the art of short-form storytelling.


14 Film Blocks

100+ Short Films

4 Industry Panels

3 Daily Red Carpets

3 Daily Filmmaker + Sponsor Receptions


Prizes will be awarded to competition films in the following categories:


Best Short Film

Best Texas Film

Best Music Video

Best Student Film

Best Documentary Film

Best First-Time Filmmaker

Festival Passes and Tickets are Available Now!

DIFF SHORTS 2024

DIFF AUGUST MIXER

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm


The People's Last Stand | Mockingbird Station

5319 E Mockingbird Ln #210, Dallas, TX 75206

Join us for the DIFF August Mixer, happening this month at The People's Last Stand in Mockingbird Station. No program, no agenda, no fee — just a time to mingle with fellow film enthusiasts and the DIFF community for conversation, camaraderie, and connections.


DIFF Monthly Mixers are B.Y.O.D. (Buy-Your-Own-Drinks). Registered guests are entered for giveaways from DIFF sponsors and friends.

RSVP FOR AUGUST MIXER

SPANISH CINEMA NOW+ DALLAS

"FOUR'S A CROWD" (EL CUARTO PASAJERO)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm


Meadows Museum | 5900 Bishop Blvd, Dallas 75205

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Spanish Cinema Now+ 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 spring presentation in Washington, DC, the Meadows Museum will bring these films to Texas this summer thanks to a partnership with the Embassy of Spain and Dallas Film Society, Inc.


This month we present FOUR'S A CROWD / El cuarto pasajero (2022) directed by Álex de la Iglesia. In the wake of using a car-sharing mobile app to cope with his economic problems, Julián, a divorced man, meets Lorena, whom he begins to drive to Madrid on a regular basis, falling romantically for her. He is about to open up his feelings in one of those travels, but the situation takes an unexpected turn because of the selection of the rest of the passengers.


Watch trailer HERE


Admission: Free. Advance registration required.


Rating: While not every film in the series has an MPAA rating, they are all intended for mature audiences only.


Run Time: 99 minutes | Spanish with English subtitles

A SHORT & SUITE ESCAPE


DIFF welcomes Virgin Hotels Dallas as a Founding Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 DIFF SHORTS Film Festival.

This year, filmmakers and festival goers receive exclusive rates as low as $159+ per night for a cinematic getaway in the heart of Dallas. Explore the hotel happenings or level up your stay with a reservation to Commons Club…the red carpet treatment awaits. Book your stay for a weekend of cinematic magic now.

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Calling All Filmmakers and Screenwriters! Film and screenplay submissions for the 2025 Dallas International Film Festival are now OPEN!


Join us for the 19th edition of DIFF, April 25 - May 2, 2025, as we showcase the best narrative and documentary features and short films, as well as screenplays, from across the globe.


Submit your film or screenplay at FilmFreeway.com now!

SUBMIT NOW

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS


Support for DIFF SHORTS 2024

is provided by the following Partners and Sponsors

(Partner and Sponsor list as of 08.01.2024)

DIFF provides accessible, inclusive, immersive, educational, and entertaining film experiences for all through hosting year-round programs including an educational screening and talk series for area high school students with industry professionals; free advance screenings of new films for subscribers, volunteers, sponsors, supporters, and the public; film series in collaboration with community partners; and other unique events ranging from film premieres to classic film anniversary celebrations. The signature program of DIFF is the Dallas International Film Festival, held annually in the spring. DIFF (also referred to as Dallas Film) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2006 as Dallas Film Society, Inc.

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