DIFF | Dallas International Film Festival

NEWSREEL | September 2023

NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY IS BACK!

Now through September 21, DIFF is part of Communities Foundation of Texas' NTX Giving Day, an online giving opportunity benefiting nonprofits across North Texas. We're raising funds to support our mission of serving as the region's broadest and most powerful platform for diverse, emerging and underrepresented voices through the art of film.

If film is your passion, your donation will help us continue providing accessible, inclusive, immersive, educational, and entertaining film experiences for all. Thank you for giving, and we'll see you at the movies!

DIFF NAMES 2023 SCREENWRITING COMPETITION WINNERS

Dallas International Film Festival, Torfoot Studios and Event Horizon Films recently announced feature script For Billie by James Froeschle, pilot script FIX by Jeff Bower and short script Sneakerhead by Jamie Campbell as winners of the 2023 Dallas International Film Festival Screenwriting Competition.

Grand-prize winner Sneakerhead, a suspense-horror script, will be produced by Event Horizon Films and Torfoot Studios, and directed by award-winning filmmaker Johnathan Brownlee. The produced short film will screen at the Dallas International Film Festival and across the film festival circuit.

We congratulate the winners and we appreciate everyone who submitted their work. Finalists, semifinalists and quarterfinalists, and more information about the competition, are available below.

EARTHX FILM FESTIVAL "A PARTY FOR THE PLANET"

On September 8th, Abraham Alexander joins EarthX Film Festival for A Party for the Planet, an evening of film, music and conversation at the historic Downtown Cowtown at the Isis in Fort Worth, TX. The event will showcase a series of inspiring short films exploring a variety of environmental themes including food sovereignty, conservation and outdoor adventure. The screenings will be followed by a thoughtful discussion with the featured filmmakers and subjects. Abraham Alexander will close out the evening with an intimate performance in his hometown for the first time since his debut album release. DIFF is proud to be a Promotional Sponsor for this event.

DALLAS FILM COMMISSION PRESENTS DONALD MOWAT

Oscar-nominated hair and makeup artist Donald Mowat is the featured guest for two upcoming free programs by the Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office at The Texas Theatre.

7:30 PM, September 12: Immerse yourself in the world of SKYFALL, directed by Sam Mendes, followed by an engaging Q&A session with Donald Mowat.

7:30 PM, September 13: See a screening of PRISONERS, directed by Denis Villeneuve, followed by a Q&A session and hands-on hair and makeup workshop led by Donald Mowat.

CATCH THESE MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

AT VIRGIN HOTELS DALLAS

Here's what's playing at The Pool Club this month:

Thursday, September 7: Remember the Titans

Thursday, September 14: Friday Night Lights

Thursday, September 21: The Waterboy

Thursday, September 28: The Game Plan

Ticket required for entry | $10

Doors open at 8PM | Film starts at sundown

Tickets include general admission seating, pool access & a welcome bag of popcorn. Additional concessions are available for purchase. No outside food or beverage permitted. 

The Pool Club is located on the fourth floor of Virgin Hotels Dallas. 

CHOCOLATE LIZARDS cast members Jake Ryan, Rudy Pankow and Julio Cesar Cedillo

on the 2023 DIFF Red Carpet

SAVE THE DATE AND GET YOUR PASS

DIFF 2024 FILM + SCREENPLAY SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN

Attention filmmakers and screenwriters . . . Submissions are open! Submit your film or screenplay today to be a part of the Dallas International Film Festival in 2024.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS