Internationaal Filmfestival van Dallas

With their year-round screenings, education and trainings, and the largest film festival in North Texas, DIFF has become the place for storytellers and audiences to connect and experience film as a community.

Dates, Costs, & Location

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The Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) is back for its 19th year! The festival has made it their mission to build a community where we can share and experience stories together. Delve into different realms of the entertainment universe and uncover the arts through creative stories on the big screen.

Evenementgegevens

Dates: April 25 – May 1, 2025

Cost: Badges to attend the festival range from $100 to $500 per person.

Getting there: The Violet Crown Cinema in the West Village will be the host theater for the 2024 event and is located at 3699 McKinney Avenue. Opening Night screenings will take place at The Majestic Theatre, which is based in 1925 Elm Street. Other featured opening screenings will be held at The Texas Theatre, which is situated at 231 Jefferson Boulevard.

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Bezienswaardigheden en activiteiten

Each year, the festival screens world-renowned films fresh off of some of the biggest film festivals in the world that are taking place in and around the same time.

The Dallas International Film Festival has been named an Oscar® Qualifying Film Festival — one of only 181 film festivals worldwide and only 59 film festivals in the U.S. films that win qualified awards between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025, may be qualified to enter the 98th Academy Awards®, provided that the films meet all the requirements set forth in the official rules for that season.

More Ways to Enjoy the Festival

Why not expand your movie plans with an adventure across Dallas? Our arts community offers endless opportunities to marvel at breathtaking works and dive into new perspectives. Make your way to the Arts District, taking in the tranquil outdoor scenery of Klyde Warren Park and visiting the Crow Museum of Asian Art. Explore one of our vibrant neighborhoods like Deep Ellum, where live music, laidback bars, and eclectic shops will lead you to unforgettable experiences.

Sit back and enjoy a feature film at the coolest spots in town. Whether you're a fan of blockbusters, indie flicks or the classics, there is a theater in Dallas…