Dallas Film Commission

09/27/2024

Join DIFF at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 30, 2024, for DIFF INSIDE FILM, part of the DIFF screening and talk series for film students and movie aficionados.

This special Hispanic Heritage Month program includes a screening of works by three award-winning Latino film insiders -- Lizette Barrera, Giovannie Cruz, and Merced Elizondo -- followed by a conversation moderated by James Faust, DIFF Artistic Director, and Dr. Alex Garcia Topete, Lead Programmer, Latino and International Programming.

Admission is complimentary. Reservations are required. For RSVPs, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diff-inside-film-a-conversation-on-latino-cinema-tickets-1024909851957?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/26/2024

Last Call! This Sunday at 7:30pm, Dallas VideoFest presents the Ernie Kovacs Award to the musician/director/artist extraordinaire to DEVO’s Gerald Casaleat the Texas Theatre. Hosted by Dallas VideoFest's artistic director, Bart Weiss and Josh Mills, the son of Ernie’s wife, Edie Adams.
There is still tickets available, including a VIP Meet and Greet of Gerald Casaleat!
Visit here for tickets: https://kovacs.eventive.org/schedule

09/25/2024

Dallas Dance Film Festival will be hosting its latest festival on November 17. DDFF was created in 2018 to promote and support local and international emerging and professional dance filmmakers to provide an affordable platform for them to share their work. The next deadline to submit is on October 15.
For more information, visit: https://filmfreeway.com/DDFF

09/23/2024

Join Meadows Art Museum and DIFF as they continue their series - Movies with the Meadows: The Films of Carlos Saura | Cría Cuervo on October 3!

Filmed while General Franco was on his deathbed, Cría cuervos melds the personal and the political in its portrait of a middle-class family dealing with the legacy of fascism; its title derives from the Spanish proverb, “Cría cuervos y te sacarán los ojos” (“Raise ravens and they’ll peck out your eyes.”) The film centers on an orphaned eight-year-old girl living in Madrid with her aunt and two sisters as she mourns the death of her mother, whom she conjures as a ghost. Seamlessly shifting between fantasy and reality, the film subtly evokes the complex feelings of childhood and the struggles of a nation emerging from the shadows. “Cría cuervos” received the Cannes Film Festival’s Grand Prix (Special Jury Prize) in 1976 and was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 49th Academy Awards.

For tickets, visit: https://meadowsmuseumdallas.org/cal/movies-with-the-meadows-the-films-of-carlos-saura-cria-cuervos/

09/20/2024

On September 27, The Found Footage Festival: 20th Anniversary Show comes to the Texas Theatre!
To celebrate two decades of the FFF, Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher (Late Show) serve up their all-time greatest VHS finds, with new updates on the people they've tracked down from the footage.
For tickets, and more info, visit: https://thetexastheatre.com/film/found-footage-fest-20th-anniversary-show/

09/18/2024

Submissions for DIFF 2025 are now open! DIFF 2025, the 19th annual Dallas International Film Festival, will screen the best narrative and documentary features and short films from across the globe. At DIFF, filmmakers are invited to the festival to participate in a variety of programs, Q&A sessions and a series of panel discussions, including sessions with Dallas area high schools and universities in which filmmakers have the opportunity to discuss their work and careers with a new generation of content creators.

For more information, and how to submit, visit: https://filmfreeway.com/DallasInternationalFilmFestival

09/17/2024

Dallas VideoFest presents the Ernie Kovacs Award to the musician/director/artist extraordinaire to DEVO’s Gerald Casale at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Texas Theatre. This event will be hosted by Dallas VideoFest's artistic director, Bart Weiss and Josh Mills, the son of Ernie’s wife, Edie Adams.
On Saturday night, September 28, at 7:30 p.m., DVF will host the screening of the new DEVO documentary that premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
Visit to buy tickets today: https://kovacs.eventive.org/welcome

09/16/2024

Hey there, Dallas! 🎬 Two fabulous crew calls just dropped on our website! 🌟 One for an indie feature… the other? A short film project that needs you! 🎥
Discover more and find out about the application process right here: https://dallascreates.org/jobs/

09/12/2024

Join DIFF next Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Glass Half Full Taproom in the Alamo Drafthouse Cedars! As always, there's no program, no agenda -- just a time to mingle with fellow film enthusiasts and the DIFF community for conversation, camaraderie, and connections!
DIFF Monthly Mixers are B.Y.O.D. (Buy-Your-Own-Drinks).
Registered guests are entered for giveaways from DIFF sponsors and friends.
RSVP now! https://bit.ly/3AUrS3F

09/11/2024

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brian De Palma's legendary sing-a-long cult classic Phantom of the Paradise with its star and composer Paul Williams live in person for Intro and Q/A. Phantom of the Paradise was filmed in Dallas and at the Majestic Theater over 50 years ago!

Buy tickets here: https://www.prekindle.com/event/78619-phantom-of-the-paradise-50th-anniversary-with-paul-williams-dallas

09/09/2024

Last call!
The AFS Grant for Short Films deadline is Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6 PM CT.
The AFS Grant awards funds annually to film and video artists in the entire state of Texas. Grants are provided to artists whose work shows promise, skill, and creativity.
AFS is committed to fostering diverse and underrepresented voices in independent film with the intention of focusing on communities of color through an intersectional lens.
Visit the link for more details: https://bit.ly/47f0M3f

09/06/2024

Mark your calendars for the upcoming DPA event at AMS Studios! This event is open to all in the industry! Grab your ticket, ready your personal bio and gear up to make those powerful professional connections. Let's learn, grow, and network together next Tuesday, September 10! Visit here for tickets: https://bit.ly/3MzzjQl

09/04/2024

Join the AT&T Performing Arts Center in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the timeless indie masterpiece “Napoleon Dynamite”. Don't miss this unique evening that includes a full screening of the movie, ending with an exclusive engaging discussion with our favorite stars; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro).
This event will be held at the Majestic Theatre on September 14 at 7pm! For tickets, visit: https://attpac.org/event/napoleon-dynamite-live

09/03/2024

Join the DPA and VFx Studios this Thursday for a free happy hour and networking event! There is no agenda, just free drinks and networking. VFx Studios is a state-of-the-art studio boasts a massive 36' x 15' Absen 1.2mm pixel pitch LED wall and ALL the best production toys for your production. Come get a demo, experience the studio, and connect with production professionals. See you there!

09/02/2024

Legendary Oscar winning filmmaker Oliver Stone returns to Dallas to appear with four films at the Texas Theatre! All four screenings will be hosted by author and film critic Matt Zoller Seitz.

Screenings:
Thur Oct 3 - 7pm - NATURAL BORN KILLERS - 35mm (upstairs) and Digital (downstairs) - 30th anniversary
Friday Oct 4 - 7pm- JFK - 4K DCP (Featuring scenes shot at the Texas Theatre and all over Dallas)
Sat Oct 5 - TALK RADIO - 5pm - 35mm - Shot in Dallas
Sun Oct 6 - BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY - 3pm - 4K DCP - Shot mostly in Dallas

For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/4dV66eo

08/29/2024

The Dallas Film Commission was fortunate to attend executive meetings with , , and yesterday. We pitched Dallas as the place to film and helped pitched the great state of Texas with help of the . More to come!

08/28/2024

PULP FICTION star Paul Calderon to do special Q&A at The Texas Theatre for his Oscar Qualifying short film STAGING ANNA!

The established and well loved actor Paul Calderon will be flying in from New York with his Director K.M. Murphy to give a special Q&A of their short film ‘STAGING ANNA’ on September 11th at 6.45pm which will be having its Oscar Qualifying theatrical release at the Texas Theatre in Dallas.

Paul will also be doing another Q&A straight after the screening of the classic feature film which he stars in; THE KING OF NEW YORK.

Tickets are on for the special rate of only $9.00 per ticket: https://texastheatre.easy-ware-ticketing.com/generaladmission/sGUm0EbXuUVgZf5_BMwhMw?

08/26/2024

The Dallas Film Commission is at AFCI Week for this week!
We may be a little slow responding to emails, inquiries, and phone calls.
Thanks for your patience as we'll be right back!

08/23/2024

Dallas - we're a world class filming destination and we have the talent to show it! If you're hiring - freelance gigs, full-time roles, etc., reach out to us and we'll get it listed on our website for free! More eyes on incredible roles is never a bad thing!

For more info, visit: https://dallascreates.org/jobs/

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08/22/2024

Garland Cultural Arts presents its second annual IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival. This year's Film Festival salutes films made in Texas, illustrating the Independent Texas Spirit. Three Oscar-winning films are showcased: TENDER MERCIES (1983), THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (1971), and GIANT (1956). There will be special guests along with other fun activities planned during this festival!

For more information, and how to buy passes, visit: https://bit.ly/4dz2WNr

08/21/2024

DIFF Shorts kicks off this Friday and goes until Sunday! Passes are on sale now, hope to see you there as we celebrate some incredible shorts of all varieties!

On how to buy tickets, visit: https://diffshorts2024.eventive.org/welcome

08/20/2024

Looking for this week's episode of the Dallas Film Podcast?
We're taking a break and will be returning in the near future with more guests, more stories, and more!
You can view all of our episodes so far here: https://bit.ly/3WB2tDd
Stay tuned for the next season of the Dallas Film Podcast!

08/19/2024

Dallas VideoFest presents the Ernie Kovacs Award to the musician/director/artist extraordinaire to DEVO’s Gerald Casale at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Texas Theatre. This event will be hosted by Dallas VideoFest's artistic director, Bart Weiss and Josh Mills, the son of Ernie’s wife, Edie Adams. On Saturday night, September 28 at 7:30 p.m., DVF will host the screening of the new DEVO documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January.

For more info, including on how to meet Gerald Casale at the event, visit: https://bit.ly/3WGlJPM

08/18/2024

Hey nurses, here’s a great opportunity to be an extra!

Hey all you awesome Nurses in the DFW Area! We're casting a new info video. Please see below for details!

CASTING CALL!
Are you a nurse who loves what you do? We’re casting professional nurses to be a part of an incredible project celebrating the power of nurses. No acting or speaking required—you just do what you love, and we film it.

Who we are looking for:
Nursing professionals across all disciplines who love what they do.
Details:
Pay: $500 for 1 day of filming
Availability: Must be available week of Sept. 16, 2024. Your time commitment will be to come to our set in the DFW area for one day that week.

If you want to be considered, take a selfie video with the following:

Name, phone number and your specialty (s) and/or nursing background.
Answer: "What part of your job do you love or enjoy the most and why?"


Upload your selfie and video to this link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/alLxQB6FRws5Si6E5NkG

We can't wait to see your submissions and celebrate the amazing work you do!

These details are available on mycastingfile.com! Thanks so much! Looking forward to helping you get into the scene!

08/16/2024

Hey Dallas, looking for your next big project or talented collaborators? Submit your project/job to our FREE job board!

For more info, and how to submit your job, visit: https://dallascreates.org/jobs/

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