DIFF Dallas 2026 — Alyse Stiles

DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026

RED CARPET

Group of people at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of a sign that reads 'Virgin Hotels Dallas'.

Two men smiling and embracing each other in front of a red wall with a sign that reads "DIFf" and "Hotels Dallas."

A man in a white shirt holding a microphone being interviewed by another man in a white blazer at an indoor event with red walls and digital screens in the background.

Close-up of shiny black shoes with artistic painted images on the top, worn with black pants, on a red carpet.

Two women standing together at the Dallas International Film Festival in front of a red background with signs for Virgin Hotels Dallas. One woman wears a pale pink gown and the other a blue jacket with dark pants and metallic shoes.

MICHAEL DE LUCA

KEYNOTE

A large screen displays a colorful graphic with buildings and rainbow-colored streams, welcoming attendees to the Industry Conference 2026 in Dallas, with logos for the Dallas International Film Festival and Dallas Film Commission. On stage, a man and a woman are seated in chairs participating in a panel discussion, with an audience seated in front of them.

Two people sitting on a stage, engaging in a conversation. The man on the left is holding a microphone and a drink, while the woman on the right is smiling and holding a red microphone. There is a small round table with water bottles and a tissue between them, and a colorful background projection behind them.

Photography Coverage of Michael De Luca, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Bros. De Luca spoke at the festival as a Keynote Speaker for the inaugural DIFF Industry Conference, and he loves Diet Coke!

Star award luncheon

Photography coverage of DIFF Dallas Star Award Luncheon honoring Lou Diamond Phillips. Thrown by Presenting Sponsor Virgin Hotels, and Co-Chairs Tanya Foster and Lynn McBee. Conversation moderated by Deborah Ferguson from NBC DFW.

A floral centerpiece with red roses, orange tulips, and purple flowers on a table at an awards luncheon, with plates of sliced lemons and cheese in the foreground, and program cards for the event.

Two individuals seated on a stage, having a discussion; a man in a pink suit speaking into a microphone and a woman in a white blazer and green dress smiling and listening.

A large gathering of people attending a formal event or conference in a spacious, well-lit room with high ceilings, wooden paneling, and chandeliers, seated at round tables with white tablecloths.

Two men are engaged in conversation at a podium with a microphone, in front of a dark curtain. One man wears a gray suit, glasses, and has gray hair and beard; the other man wears a salmon-colored blazer and has gray hair and beard, smiling.

Three women smiling and hugging at an indoor event with wooden paneling on the wall behind them.

sold-out Mantis Premiere

A man with curly hair and glasses dressed in black, shaking hands with a woman during a Q&A in a dark theater with audience members watching.

Four people standing in a row at the Q&A during a premiere for the film they worked on, with three women and one man, in front of a colorful backdrop with event dates April 23-30, 2026.

A group of people celebrating and smiling after a premiere during the Dallas International Film Festival, with some wearing party hats and costumes, on a DIFF red carpet at the Texas Theater.