Dallas International Film Festival 2026

“See the World from Here”

DIFF has revealed its vibrant new key artwork for the 2026 Dallas International Film Festival, a visual celebration of the city’s passion for cinema and its place on the global stage.

Created by long-time festival partner, Dallas branding agency, Commerce House, the artwork bursts with color and motion, depicting a road made of vivid film reels rolling into Dallas before bursting through the skyline in a dazzling display. These bold ribbons, awash in rich textures and painterly brushstrokes, weave through the night sky, infusing the cityscape with energy and light. The imagery serves as a metaphor for DIFF’s transformative effect each spring—when film pulses through the city, bringing with it stories, perspectives, and artistry from across the globe.

Anchoring the piece is the line, “See the World from Here.” This statement speaks to DIFF’s unique role as a cultural crossroads, where audiences can experience films that span continents and genres, from intimate independent features to sweeping international dramas. Each year, the festival celebrates the diversity of world cinema, offering viewers a window into lives, landscapes, and ideas far beyond their own, all without leaving the heart of Texas.

The 2026 Dallas International Film Festival runs April 23–30, 2026, marking its 20th anniversary of championing filmmakers and cinematic storytelling. More than just a week of screenings, DIFF has become a signature Dallas event—one where the magic of film illuminates the city and the world converges on its screens.

The Dallas International Film Festival doesn’t just screen the best narrative and documentary features and short films from across the globe . . .

The Festival is a global adventure that features premiere screenings, eye-opening documentaries, intriguing short films, filmmaker and industry panels, and nightly red carpets — plus events, activations and hubs where filmmakers, screenwriters, film industry leaders, celebrities, sponsors, volunteers, and audiences 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:

• Providing accessible, inclusive, immersive, educational, and entertaining film experiences for all people
• Championing and celebrating diverse, emerging and underrepresented voices through curation of the broadest range of expression through film
• Fostering human connection and greater appreciation for our common humanity and our rich diversity through the shared experience of film

Get your passes today, and come “See the World from Here” with DIFF this spring: https://diffdallas.org/diff/passes

Want to get a feel for what’s it’s like to attend the Dallas International Film Festival? Here are some links from last year to get you excited about this year’s event:

DIFF 2025 Film Guide

Festival Information: DIFF 2025 “How To Fest”

Read the DIFF 2025 Press Releases:

DIFF Announces 2025 Grand Jury Prizes and Audience Awards

DIFF Announces Line-up for Dallas International Film Festival 2025

DIFF Announces Venues and Dates for Dallas International Film Festival 2025