Dallas FilmDallas FilmThe Dallas International Film Festival doesn’t just screen the best narrative and documentary features and short films from across the globe . . .
DIFF 2025 will be a global adventure that features premiere screenings, eye-opening documentaries, intriguing short films, filmmaker panels, and nightly red carpets — plus events, activations and hubs where filmmakers, screenwriters, film industry leaders, celebrities, sponsors, and audiences can all gather to enjoy and discuss film.
It’s a special time when Dallas and the world come together to celebrate the art of film and filmmakers. Since 2006, the Festival has become the place for storytellers and audiences to connect and experience film as a community. In pursuing our mission, we are committed to:
Submissions are now open at https://filmfreeway.com/DallasInternationalFilmFestival
Passes are on sale now: DIFF 2025 Pass Information
Read the DIFF 2025 Press Release
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.
See https://www.oscars.org/oscars/rules-eligibility for details.
For DIFF 2025 Programming inquiries, please contact Amber Ekleberry, Director of Programming & Senior Programmer, DIFF | Dallas International Film Festival, aekleberry@dallasfilm.org
For DIFF 2025 Sponsorship inquiries, please contact Beth Wilbins, CEO, DIFF | Dallas International Film Festival, bwilbins@dallasfilm.org
DIFF 2024 has wrapped, but you can still enjoy red carpet treatment at the home of our Premier Sponsor, Virgin Hotels Dallas, located in the heart of the Dallas Design District. Explore hotel happenings or level up your stay with a reservation to Commons Club.
Our festival attendees and our mission would not be possible without our amazing sponsors. Their generosity and support in our shared vision are crucial in bringing both the festival and our year-round initiatives to life.
