DIFF NEWSREEL | MAY 2023

The Dallas International Film Festival 2023 has wrapped, but the “BEST” is yet to come.

Get ready in June for “BEST of DIFF 2023” when we return to Violet Crown Cinema in West Village for screenings of some of the DIFF 2023 Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award winners.

Read on to learn who took home the honors at this year's Festival, and watch for BEST of DIFF 2023 details soon.

DIFF 2023 GRAND JURY PRIZES

BEST TEXAS

FEATURE

"INTO THE SPOTLIGHT"

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

"BAD PRESS"

BEST

NARRATIVE FEATURE

"STORY AVE"

BEST

TEXAS

SHORT

FILM

"GREEN WATER"

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM

"REALLY GOOD FRIENDS"

BEST

SHORT

FILM

"I HAVE NO TEARS,

AND I MUST CRY"

BEST

ANIMATED

SHORT

FILM

"TODAY,

I WILL BE

THE BREAD"

BEST

STUDENT FILM

WITHIN

THE

SHORTS COMPETITION

"PICTURE DAY"

DALLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION PRIZE FOR BEST

HISTORICAL FILM

"BREAKING

THE CODE"

SPECIAL JURY PRIZES

SPECIAL JURY PRIZE FOR DIVERSITY IN CASTING

AND EXCELLENT CINEMATOGRAPHY

"MATCH ME IF YOU CAN"

SPECIAL JURY PRIZE FOR STORYTELLING

"THE ETERNAL MEMORY"

SPECIAL JURY PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

ROSY MCEWEN, "BLUE JEAN"

SPECIAL JURY PRIZE FOR SHORT FILM



"OUR MALES AND FEMALES"

AUDIENCE AWARDS

BEST

NARRATIVE FEATURE

"CHOCOLATE LIZARDS"

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

"INTO THE SPOTLIGHT"

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE

"SIMÓN"

BEST SHORT

FILM

"OUR MALES

AND

FEMALES"

BEST HIGH SCHOOL

SHORT FILM

"ELEVATOR"

(LAKE HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL)

THANKS TO OUR DISTINGUISHED DIFF 2023 JURORS

Ashton Campbell

Liz Cardenas

Giovannie Cruz

Chris Dowling

Anne Fleitas

Chris Gardner

David Gil

Josh Hurtado

Korey Miller

Christian Vasquez

Justina Walford

CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING FILM EVENTS IN DALLAS:

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL MOVIE IN CONCERT

with DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

May 19 - 21, 2023

Director Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming masterpiece is one of the brightest stars in motion picture history. Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial follows the moving story of a lost little alien who befriends a 10-year-old boy named Elliott. Experience all the mystery and fun of their unforgettable adventure in the beloved movie that captivated audiences around the world, complete with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in sync to the film projected on a huge HD screen!

Save 10% with promo code: DIFF

Screening: $5 per person

PEGASUS FILM FESTIVAL

May 27 + 28, 2023

The 8th annual Pegasus Film Festival, presented by Pegasus Media Project, is a 2-day celebration of emerging artists and the transformative power of storytelling in the art of moving images.

TEAM DEAKINS IN DALLAS

June 8 - 11, 2023

Presented by the Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office, this four-day event features two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer, Sir Roger A. Deakins, along with his longtime collaborator and wife, James Deakins.

THANKS TO OUR PREMIER SPONSOR

The DIFF 2023 red carpet has been rolled away, but you can still enjoy red carpet treatment at Virgin Hotels Dallas.

Located in the Dallas Design District on 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, the hotel features 260 Chambers (rooms) and two Penthouse Suites. Dining and drinking outlets include Commons Club the brand’s flagship restaurant and bar, Funny Library Coffee Shop and The Pool Club. Go to Virgin Hotels Dallas to learn more.

DIFF

2024

DETAILS COMING SOON

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BE PART OF OUR FILM COMMUNITY ALL YEAR LONG

There's so much more in store from DIFF this year!

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screening events, and the latest news on DIFF 2024.

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