Dallas International Film Festival Final Deadline
Dallas, Texas
United States
ABOUT THE DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (DIFF)
Home of the Filmmakers’ Film Festival
It’s a special time when Dallas and the world come together to celebrate film—and filmmakers. Since 2006, the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) has become the place for storytellers and audiences to connect and experience film as a community.
Over the years we’ve contributed more than $1 million in filmmaker awards, hosted more than 1,900 filmmakers, and screened over 2,200 films from more than 50 countries.
Where storytellers and audiences gather
Film is about connection. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to build a community where we can share and experience stories together. With our year-round screenings, education and training, and the largest film festival in North Texas, we bring film home.
State of the Arts
Founded in 2006, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization sustained by more than 20,000 supporters, volunteers, corporations, grants and individual donors. We lead multiple educational initiatives to mentor excellence in film, television and digital media. And proudly support filmmakers, theatres and film organizations locally and globally.
DEADLINES & FEES
Opening Submission Date
June 1, 2025
Notification Date
March 3, 2026
Event Date
April 23 - 30, 2026
Fall |
Regular |
Late |
Final |
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Feature Films |
Nov 7, 2025: $75 |
Jan 16, 2026: $85 |
Feb 6, 2026: $100 |
Feb 17, 2026: $125 |
Short Films |
Nov 7, 2025: $50 |
Jan 16, 2026: $50 |
Feb 6, 2026: $50 |
Feb 17, 2026: $59 |
Texas Features |
Nov 7, 2025: $50 |
Jan 16, 2026: $50 |
Feb 6, 2026: $50 |
Feb 17, 2026: $50 |
Visit the Dallas International Film Festival website for more information.