DIFF DALLAS NEWSREEL | JUNE 2026

Welcome to the June edition of DIFF Dallas Newsreel! Summertime is upon us, and we have some cool ways for you to spend your time. Read on, and we'll see you at the movies!

DIFF DALLAS JUNE MIXER

Wednesday, June 10 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Virgin Hotels Dallas | 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd | Dallas 75207

Our monthly mixers are a great way to chill with people who love film and want to connect and make new friends. They're fun and free to attend, so get on out there this month and join us!

SPANISH CINEMA NOW + IN DALLAS

"THE FLAMENCO GUITAR OF YERAI CORTES" (LA GUITARRA FLAMENCA DE YERAI CORTES)

Thursday, June 4 | 7:00 pm

SMU Meadows Museum | 5900 Bishop Blvd. | Dallas 75205

This year’s edition of Spanish Cinema Now + in Dallas 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 presentation in Washington, DC, the Meadows Museum brings these films to Texas thanks to a partnership with the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain and DIFF Dallas.

The Flamenco Guitar of Yerai Cortés / La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés (2024)

Directed by C. Tangana

This documentary combines the power of music with a heavy family secret that must finally be revealed. Starring Yerai Cortés, a leading figure in Spain’s contemporary flamenco scene, the film explores passion, love, and forgiveness as the protagonist confronts hidden truths. Wrapped in a unique musical experience, the story highlights flamenco as a vital means of expression while addressing Yerai’s internal conflict.



La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés won Best Documentary Film at the 39th Goya Awards and Cineuropa declared it a “dazzling and powerful directorial debut”, that “manages to go beyond the usual documentary to reflect the beauty and pain that often exist in human relationships.”

Spain’s Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts rates this film ICAA 7+ (not recommended for audiences under seven years of age), but the Meadows Museum screening is intended for mature audiences only.

95 minutes | Spanish with English subtitles

SAVE THE DATES!

2026 DIFF SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL

Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18, 2026

Experience the power of short film at the 3rd Annual DIFF Shorts Film Festival!

DIFF Dallas proudly presents the 3rd Annual DIFF Shorts Film Festival, a celebration of the art of short-form storytelling. From October 16–18, 2026, we go beyond screenings to foster a dynamic connection between filmmakers, audiences, and the vibrant Dallas arts community. Save the date and stay tuned for more details coming soon.

Filmmakers, submissions are now open on FilmFreeway.com, and the next deadline is June 19. Submission information is available through the button below.

2027 DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Thursday, April 22 - Thursday, April 29, 2027

Mark your calendar now for the 21st edition of the Dallas International Film Festival, April 22 - 29, 2027.

Filmmakers, submissions will open June 15 on FilmFreeway.com.

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 what happened:



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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, and an enhanced filmmaker hospitality program that includes city tours and a Festival Lounge where filmmakers, screenwriters, film industry leaders, celebrities, sponsors, and our audience can all come together to discuss film.

Save the dates, and join us in 2027!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

DIFF Dallas would like to thank the sponsors who made the 2026 edition of the Dallas International Film Festival possible:

Virgin Hotels Dallas is the Premier Sponsor of the 2026 Dallas International Film Festival. Additional Sponsors included: AB Squared, AdChat DFW, Akin, AllGood Cafe, Angle Herr, Asana Partners, BestofGuide.com, Brooke Brooks, Burned to Light Media, Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Victory Park, City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture, CMG Visuals, Commerce House, Lisa Cooley, Dallas County Historical Commission, Dallas Film Commission, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, DFW MSP, DGN Entertainment News, Eataly Dallas, Edgemere, Event Horizon Films, Filmfrog, Fort Worth Film Commission, Tanya and Pete Foster, Linda and Jon Halbert, Harwood District, Mary Hatcher, H-E-B, Tim Headington, History Undressed, Hôtel Swexan, Susan Kandell, KERA, Keurig Dr Pepper, Lakewood Brewing Co., Lynn Lewis, LOBO AR Studios, Sarah Losinger, MID49, Lynn McBee, Moody Fund for the Arts, Ruth Mutch, NBC5 DFW, Nowadays Orange Productions, Jim Nugent, Oak Cliff Cultural Center, OneBar USA, Panavision, SAG-AFTRA, Reeder Capital Partners, Screen Dallas, Sherrill Actors Studio, State Fair of Texas, ShotDeck, Kathryn Stecke, Anne and Steve Stodghill, TACA, Texas Commission on the Arts, Texas Film Commission, Texas Film Gear, Tiff’s Treats, Victory Park, Virgin Hotels Dallas, Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard, Visit Dallas, W Dallas, Julia and Jambi Ysbrand.

To learn how you can join these supporters of our year-round work, please contact Beth Wilbins, CEO, bwilbins@dallasfilm.org.

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Join today and gain insider benefits and access to all-things DIFF.

DIFF Dallas is dedicated to building community through film. DIFF Dallas provides accessible, inclusive, immersive, 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 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 festivals of DIFF are the Dallas International Film Festival, held annually in the spring, and the DIFF SHORTS Film Festival held annually in the fall. DIFF Dallas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2006 as Dallas Film Society, Inc.