DIFF DALLAS NEWSREEL November 2026

Welcome to the November edition of DIFF Dallas Newsreel.

DIFF DALLAS NOVEMBER MIXER

Wednesday, November 11 | 5:30-7:30 pm

Commons Club in Virgin Hotels Dallas | 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd| Dallas 75207

It's almost time for the DIFF Dallas Monthly Mixer on November 11 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.

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. Please register below.

MOVIES WITH THE MEADOWS: FERNANDO FERNAN GOMEZ

EL VIAJE A NINGUNA PARTE (Voyage to Nowhere)

Thursday, November 5 | 7:00 pm

SMU Meadows Museum | 5900 Bishop Blvd | Dallas 75205

This is the final film in the fall series presented by the Meadows Museum and DIFF Dallas celebrating the titan of Spanish cinema, Fernando Fernán Gómez(1921-2007), considered one of the greatest and most prolific figures in Spanish cinema. Over the course of his sixty-year career he won Goya Awards as an actor, writer, and director, and in 1981 Spain’s Ministry of Culture honored him with the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts.

Fernando Fernán Gómez himself stars in his masterpiece, a melancholic look at the postwar period through the eyes of a group of traveling actors. Set in Franco’s Spain in the 1940s, the comedic troupe goes from town to town to perform, oblivious to the country’s transformations and the fact that their profession is becoming obsolete due to the increasing popularity of movie theaters. The film explores the actors’ struggles with love, money, and family as they pursue their dreams. At the first Goya Awards in 1987, El viaje a ninguna parte won the prizes for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

Spain’s Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts rates this film as suitable for general audiences, but the Meadows Museum screening is intended for mature audiences only.

Spanish with English subtitles | 140 minutes

Space is limited, register online in advance. Tickets Free - $5

DIFF INSIDE FILM SERIES

"MOUSE" SCREENING AND Q&A WITH PRODUCER PIERCE CRAVENS

Tuesday, November 10 | 7:00 pm

Violet Crown Cinema | 3699 McKinney Ave | Dallas 75206

This month, we welcome DIFF alum Pierce Cravens as featured guest at DIFF Inside Film. The program features a screening of the Independent Film Company (IFC) film, MOUSE, followed by a conversation between Cravens and DIFF Dallas Artistic Director James Faust.

Synopsis:

When an introverted high-schooler in small-town Arkansas loses her best friend to a car accident, she forms an unexpected bond with her friend’s mother while navigating the fraught, fragile, and often funny stages of grief.

Photo: Katherine Mallen Kupferer (left) and Chloe Coleman in MOUSE

Admission is free. Please register below.

Support for DIFF Inside Film is provided by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, Moody Fund for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, and Violet Crown Cinema.

DIFF INDIGENOUS FILM SERIES

"CRYSTAL CROSS" SCREENING AND Q&A

Tuesday, November 17 | 7:00 pm

Violet Crown Cinema | 3699 McKinney Ave | Dallas 75206

Join us for the next program in the DIFF Indigenous Film Series featuring a screening of CRYSTAL CROSS followed by a Q&A moderated by DIFF Dallas Artistic Director James Faust.

Synopsis:

In this romantic dark comedy drama by Richie Follin (Cherokee), Dotty, an aspiring Christian music singer, ends up on a cross-country road trip with James, a grieving father who intends to end his life when they reach their destination. The two bond as their trip introduces them to a series of odd characters and unlikely situations.



Admission is free. Please register below.

Support for the DIFF Indigenous Film Series is provided by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, Moody Fund for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, and Violet Crown Cinema, with promotional support from DIFF community partner, IndigiCommunity.

DALLAS CREATIVES HANGOUT - FALL SOCIAL

Saturday, November 21 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Bucket and Rope | 600 S Harwood St | Dallas 75201

Step into a happy hour for creatives of every discipline—art, design, music, film, dance, and beyond!

Organized by NextGen Sector Partnership and powered by Dallas College, this quarter's Dallas Creatives Hangout brings together passionate creatives from across the city to inspire, connect, and build meaningful relationships in our community.

Powered by local nonprofits, including DIFF Dallas, this event welcomes all creative professionals and emerging artists.

FREE to attend and open to all creatives looking to build a network and support each other. Just bring your creativity—everyone's invited!

This event is in partnership with the AURORA Biennial Light Festival happening that night. So come and grab a drink, make some connections, then stroll over to downtown to see incredible art and interactive experiences that light up the dallas sky. For more on AURORA, see https://dallasaurora.com/Biennial

2027 DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Thursday, April 22 - Thursday, April 29, 2027

Save the date for the 21st edition of the Dallas International Film Festival, April 22 - 29, 2027.

The Dallas International Film Festival screens the best narrative and documentary features and short films from across the globe. It's a global adventure that features premiere screenings, nightly red carpets, eye-opening documentaries, intriguing short films, filmmaker panels, award presentations, daily filmmaker happy hours, a Festival Lounge, and countless opportunities for filmmakers, screenwriters, film industry leaders, celebrities, sponsors, and our audience to all come together to discuss film.

If you missed this year's festival, or if you were there for the full eight days, you’ll want to check out our social channels and the festival page on our website to see the action:



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Photo: Actor/Director/Writer Lou Diamond Phillips, 2026 DIFF Dallas Star Award Recipient

Attention Filmmakers and Screenwriters: Submissions are open on FilmFreeway. Please see below for details.

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DIFF Dallas is dedicated to building community through film. DIFF Dallas provides accessible, inclusive, educational, and entertaining film experiences for all through hosting year-round programs including an educational screening and talk series with industry professionals; free advance screenings of new films for members, 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 festival of DIFF Dallas is the Dallas International Film Festival, held annually in the spring. DIFF Dallas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2006 as Dallas Film Society, Inc.