Dallas International Film Festival

The Dallas International Film Festival has played an increasingly meaningful part in the long tradition of film in Dallas. From my early days at SMU, going to the USA Film Festival on campus, I was able to have personal discussions with film directors and movie stars. Watching films that include a panel of those responsible for films, discussing it before or after the viewing, allows one to enjoy that film more and every other movie one sees more. The Closing Night at the Dallas International Film Festival celebrates a marathon of films and activities.

Douglas Newby has enjoyed film festivals in Dallas for many years. Here he is on Closing Night at the Dallas International Film Festival 2024.
Douglas Newby on Closing Night at the Dallas International Film Festival. He has served on the Board of Dallas Film Festivals in the past.
Pictured with staff at the Closing Night celebration is James Faust, Artistic Director of the Dallas International Film Festival.
James Faust, Artistic Director, with staff who presented the fabulous Dallas International Film Festival pictured at the Closing Night celebration.
The CEO of Dallas International Film Festival, Beth Wilbens, with Douglas Newby at the Closing Night celebration.
Beth Wilbens, who has done a fantastic job as the President and CEO of the Dallas International Film Festival is pictured with Douglas Newby on Closing Night.
James Faust, Artistic Director, of the Dallas International Film Festival pictured with Douglas Newby at the Closing Night celebration.
James Faust as Artistic Director always does a fantastic job curating the over 100 films presented at the Dallas International Film Festival. Here Douglas Newby is pictured with Faust on Closing Night celebration at Four Corners on South Ervay.
Executive Staff seen here at the Closing Night celebration of Dallas International Film Festival.
Executive Staff of the Dallas International Film Festival on Closing Night’s celebration.
Participants and staff at the Dallas International Film Festival Closing Night celebration
The Closing Night celebration of the Dallas International Film Festival included many of the presenters, directors, actors, patrons and staff.
Food and beer provided for Closing Night celebration at the Dallas International Film Festival by Four Corners on South Ervay at the Cedars.
Closing Night included many of the presenters, directors, actors, patrons and staff. Four Corners in the Cedars on South Ervay served beer and provided food for patrons, staff and those involved with the films presented.