SAVE THE DATE!

EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF SHORT FILM AT

THE 1ST ANNUAL DIFF SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL

14 Film Blocks

80+ Short Films

4 Industry Panels

3 Daily Red Carpets

3 Daily Filmmaker + Sponsor Receptions

The Dallas International Film Festival proudly presents the inaugural DIFF SHORTS Film Festival, a celebration of the art of short-form storytelling. Join us as we go beyond screenings to foster a dynamic connection between filmmakers, audiences, and the vibrant Dallas arts community.

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 are Available Now for $75

Submissions for the 1st Annual DIFF SHORTS Film Festival

are Now Open on FilmFreeway

Support for the 2024 DIFF SHORTS Film Festival is provided by

DIFF JUNE MIXER

Wednesday, June 12 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Join us for the DIFF June Mixer, happening this month at Haystack Preston Hollow. No program, no agenda, no fee — just a time to mingle with fellow film enthusiasts and the DIFF community for conversation, camaraderie, and connections. Enjoy the photos below from our April Mixer, and we'll see you this month!

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

SPANISH CINEMA NOW+ DALLAS

"THE GIRLS ARE ALRIGHT" (LAS CHICAS ESTAN BIEN)



Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Meadows Museum | 5900 Bishop Blvd, Dallas 75205

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 THE GIRLS ARE ALRIGHT / Las chicas están bien (2023) directed by Itsaso Arana. Four actresses and a writer spend a summer week in an old mill to rehearse a play. During those days, the girls will get to know each other and measure themselves through the materials that the work presents. THE GIRLS ARE ALRIGHT received a Goya Film Award nomination for best new director.

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: 85 minutes | Spanish with English subtitles

DIFF "TALKING PICTURES" PODCAST

If you love movies as much as we do—and we know you do—tune in to the DIFF TALKING PICTURES podcast as host James Faust, Artistic Director of the Dallas International Film Festival, takes deep dives into movies with the people making them. And the people watching them. It’s your chance to get unique perspectives and insights into the world of films.

Episode 9: Anime with a Texas Twist

James dives deep on Anime with Adam Zehner, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Global Content Planning at Crunchyroll. In partnership with Sony Pictures, they champion Anime to passionate fans, as well as a legion of rabid newcomers, around the world. From movies to streaming to stuff you can buy, they’re all about Anime. Adam talks about what they’ve done, what’s coming, and what it’s like doing Anime from his home base in Dallas.

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.