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DIFF Dallas proudly presented the 3rd DIFF Shorts Film Festival, October 16–18, 2026, at Angelika Film Center & Cafe – Dallas in Mockingbird Station.
It was three days of short films, filmmaker Q&As, panels, red carpets, and opportunities to connect with filmmakers and fellow film lovers — all centered around the art of short-form storytelling.
Each year, DIFF Shorts takes on a new personality. This year, it was the bluebonnet: iconic, a little wild, here for a short time, and hard to miss when it shows up.
We can relate.
Short films don’t need a lot of time to leave an impression. They can be strange, funny, moving, unexpected, or completely unforgettable — sometimes all in just a few minutes. Like bluebonnets, their time may be brief, but that doesn’t make the impact any smaller.
See the schedule and the films featured at the 2026 DIFF Shorts Film Festival here:
View DIFF Shorts 2026 schedule.
Founded in 2006 on the principle that film should be placed on the same pedestal as other art forms, DIFF is committed to supporting short films and the filmmakers who bring them to life.
We believe short films are a unique and powerful medium for storytelling, deserving of the same recognition, celebration, and audience as feature films.
DIFF Shorts went beyond the screen. Throughout the weekend, audiences connected with filmmakers through Q&As and panel discussions, heard more about their creative processes, and experienced the community that forms when filmmakers and audiences come together.
For the three days of October 16–18, we shortened the distance between idea and screen and celebrated just how much a short film can do with a little bit of time.
DIFF Shorts Film Festival
October 16–18, 2026
Angelika Film Center & Cafe – Dallas
Mockingbird Station
DIFF Dallas was proud to welcome The Highland Dallas as the 2026 DIFF SHORTS Host Hotel. To learn more about The Highland Dallas and to book a stay, visit The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
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