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Dallas International Film Festival announces dates of 2010 event

And those dates are: April 8-18.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

Dallas Independent Film Festival now accepting entries for 2010 fest

Submissions must be postmarked by December 11.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009

Audio interview: Michael Cain, Artistic Director and CEO of DALLAS Film Society

Michael gives us some insider insight into the recent announcement that AFI will no longer be associated with the annual festival.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

AFI no longer involved with annual film festival in Dallas

AFI is proud to have lent their name so that the film festival would seem like a major big deal.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

AFI Dallas’ Michael Devous joins Aspen Film

... which means he gets to live in Aspen. (Colorado, that is.)

Monday, June 8, 2009

AFI Dallas special presentation: Texasville, hosted by Peter Bogdanovich

It was a long and dialog-heavy movie, but at least we saw it the way Bogdanovich wanted it to be seen. (Well, except for the jury-rigged laserdisc projection setup.)

Saturday, April 4, 2009

AFI Dallas red carpet at NorthPark: Thursday, April 2

It was the last red carpet of the 2009 festival. (Except for the one scheduled for Friday.)

Friday, April 3, 2009

AFI Dallas red carpet at NorthPark: Wednesday, April 1

There were several April Fool's surprises, but they were all good ones.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

AFI Dallas short film director interview: Jasmine Kosovic for Kate Wakes

Jasmine couldn't make it to Dallas for the festival, but that didn't stop her from answering our questions about her amusing and thoughtful short film.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Photo Gallery: AFI Dallas red carpet at Northpark

Another red carpet, more stars.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Photo Gallery: AFI Red Carpet with the Rock Slyde cast

Cast and crew from a few AFI movies gathered at the Magnolia for a red carpet event.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Movie review and director audio interview: Alien Trespass

Great puddles of goo!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

AFI Dallas news flash: free screening of Texasville director’s cut with Bogdanovich on Friday

Two McMurtry/Bogdanovich film treatments for the price of one.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Photo Gallery: AFI free movies at Victory Park

Movie fans flocked to Victory to check out some free flicks for the AFI film fest.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

AFI Dallas’ community outreach and what you can do

The film festival teamed up with the North Texas Food Bank to organize two food drives.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Photo gallery: AFI Dallas red carpet at the Magnolia

The cast and crew of The Other Side of Paradise get their evening on the carpet, followed by their night at the theater.

Monday, March 30, 2009

AFI Dallas video interview: filmmakers and star of Zombie Girl: The Movie

In which we discover that Emily still doesn't have a driver's license.

Directors Aaron Marshall and Justin Johnson join the subject of their documentary, Emily Hagins, for a Q/A about the making of the film.

Monday, March 30, 2009

AFI Dallas audio interview: filmmaker Daniel Laabs for Sleet/Snow

Daniel is a student at UT Arlington. His short film is thoughtful. He likes to quote Ringo Starr.

Monday, March 30, 2009

AFI Dallas sneak preview and audio interview: Chris Dowling for Rock Slyde

The Berkner High School grad talks about the making of his first feature-length film, a "Special Presentations" selection at the festival.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

AFI Dallas movie review: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Undead

It's a bloody good time, with a smorgasbord of comedy, horror and adventure homage with the fun and camaraderie of the company shining through.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

AFI Dallas sneak preview: audio interview with the filmmakers of Sugar

Their last film was Half Nelson. What could they possibly do to top that? (Listen in.)

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Photo gallery: AFI Dallas opening night gala at Northpark

It's an Adrien Brody media feeding frenzy, folks.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Gay List Daily previews the queer flicks at the AFI Dallas Film Festival

This year’s AFI Dallas lineup isn’t the gayest we’ve ever seen, but there are three films worth checking out if you need a queer-movie fix and Tyler Perry in drag just isn’t cutting it.

Friday, March 27, 2009

AFI Dallas sneak previews: Your first look at a slew of films from the festival lineup

In which John, Kip and Alex give you their quick impressions of a score of movies that you might - or might not - want to put on your "must see" list.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

AFI Dallas sneak preview and audio interview: Christophe Barratier and Nora Arnezeder for Paris 36

He's a thoughtful and dedicated filmmaker; she's a star on the rise.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Six tips for AFI Dallas moviegoers

Take my advice ...or don't. Just promise yourself that you will go and experience at least one film screening next week.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

AFI Dallas sneak preview and audio interview: Duncan Jones for Moon

See if you can spot the family resemblance.

Director Duncan Jones says film guy is TOTALLY GOOFY for thinking his lunar base sets look like the space ship interiors from 2001.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

AFI Dallas Film Festival - 12 films I would pay to see

Instead of waiting for the critics to review these movies, this year make it your own.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Texas Frightmare Weekend co-hosts horror flicks at AFI Dallas

Thirsty for blood? Of the cinematic variety, I mean? There'll be plenty to sink your teeth into at this year's AFI Dallas International Film Festival.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

AFI Dallas announces closing night gala events

... and adds more films to its already-burgeoning agenda. (There goes another night's sleep!)

James Toback's Tyson and Louis Psihoyo's The Cove will share the spotlight on April 2 at Northpark.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

AFI Dallas film note: HAZE, a documentary about binge drinking on college campuses

Dallas native Robin Wright Penn will attend the event as honorary chairperson for the Gordie Foundation.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Director Peter Bogdanovich coming to AFI Dallas for screening of The Last Picture Show

Bogdanovich directed the 1971 film starring Cybil Shepherd.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Andy Dick coming to AFI Dallas Film Festival - and looking forward to it

Rock Slyde director Chris Dowling and Dick's co-star Patrick Warburton will also be attending the festival in support of the twisted noir detective comedy.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Film and event list: AFI Dallas 2009

Use our nifty event database to get a handle on all things AFI Dallas.

Friday, March 6, 2009

AFI Dallas announces Robert Towne as Star Award recipient

The prolific screenwriter and occasional director is the first Star Awardee announced for the 2009 festival.

They also reveal ten films selected to screen during the festival, which will run from March 26 - April 2 this year.

Monday, Feb. 16, 2009

AFI Dallas slips the veil on fifteen films from its 2009 lineup

Any film involving a Shakespeare conspiracy, the Holy Grail and vampires makes my list of "must see" flicks.

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009

AFI Dallas announces festival chairs and welcomes Northpark Center as a presenting sponsor

Not only is Northpark on board as a sponsor, but you'll now be able to buy tickets there.

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009

AFI Dallas wants to hire a Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator

"Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my job interview."

Wanna make $27K - $31K/year while working for one of the country's coolest film festival organizations? All you have to do is apply. (And then get hired.)

Monday, Sept. 8, 2008

Dallas ad agency Moroch & Assoc. sponsors premiere screening of Pineapple Express

Star Seth Rogen also co-scripts this Apatow-produced stoner action/comedy.

Monday, July 21, 2008

AFI Dallas Film Fest 2009 puts out call for entries

Do you feel lucky, filmmaking punk? Well, do ya?

Dust off your red carpet duds - it's time to submit your original film love child to the festival board.

Thursday, July 17, 2008


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