Dallas Film Society President/CEO Lee Papert just sent word about the DFS's new board members and who will be chairing the film-lovers organization. Heading up DFS's board in 2015-2016 will be Mark Denesuk, founder of advertising agency Commerce House. He brings with him a load of experience both professionally and personally. His nonprofit involvement has included … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Film Society Announces Mark Denesuk To Chair Board And The Addition Of Five New Board Members
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JUST IN: 2016 Dallas International Film Festival Plans Announced Plus Creation Of L.M. Kit Carson Maverick Filmmaker Award
Anyone who knew L.M. “Kit” Carson knew a true Texas personality. No, he didn’t chew tobacco. He wasn't a high-rolling millionaire. He didn’t ride the rodeo circuit or even own a professional sports team. But the North Texas native embodied a maverick spirit within the film industry that grew over the decades. When others were into big studio productions, Kit was his own man … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2016 Dallas International Film Festival Plans Announced Plus Creation Of L.M. Kit Carson Maverick Filmmaker Award
Winners Of New Screenwriting Competition Announced
A chance encounter during a 2014 film shoot led to a gathering of 50 people at The Highland Dallas, where Dallas Film Society President/CEO Lee Papert and others announced Monday, August 3, that Chad Berry and David Langlinais had won The Sionna Project screenwriting competition. The entry by Berry and Langlinais, titled “Three Days in August,” won the pair $10,000, a world … [Read more...] about Winners Of New Screenwriting Competition Announced
Round Robin April 10: DIFF Chair Reception And Dallas CASA Champion Of Children Award Dinner Kick-Off
The fundraising efforts were stretching resources thin on Friday, April 10. Over at Goss-Michael Gallery, the crowds were spilling out on to the sidewalks as guests entered for MTV Re:Define honoring Michael Craig-Martin and benefiting The MTV Staying Alice Foundation and Dallas Contemporary. The Junior League of Dallas was playing fun and games over at House of Blues for … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 10: DIFF Chair Reception And Dallas CASA Champion Of Children Award Dinner Kick-Off
A ‘Verklempt’ Blythe Danner Helps Jump-Start The Ninth Annual Dallas International Film Festival
The opening night celebration for the Dallas International Film Festival is always a memorable event. And the ninth annual one, held Thursday, April 9, at the historic Majestic Theatre downtown, was no exception. How could it have been anything but, with the beautiful and talented, Emmy-winning actress Blythe Danner walking the red carpet, then accepting her Dallas Star Award … [Read more...] about A ‘Verklempt’ Blythe Danner Helps Jump-Start The Ninth Annual Dallas International Film Festival
Dallas International Film Festival Celebrates The Toga Party King And Blues Bro John Landis With A Dallas Star Award
There was a giggling, laughing and major league chortling from Queenie’s ultra-private complex. The elves were perplexed. She usually only guffaws when a country falls or when a face lift rises. But, no! Upon entering her extremely secured media room, Elder Elf asked what was so amusing to her ladyship. With a box of double-butter popcorn box in one hand and another hand … [Read more...] about Dallas International Film Festival Celebrates The Toga Party King And Blues Bro John Landis With A Dallas Star Award
Get All “Goop”-ed Up For Blythe Danner’s Receiving The Dallas International Film Festival’s Dallas Star Award
If you were one of the lucky ones to have scooped up something at last year’s “Goop” pop-up shop at Highland Park Village, then you’re all ready for Thursday night. What’s happening that deserves a show-and-swell in Gwyneth Paltrow fashion? Her mom, Blythe Danner, is gonna be in town to accept the Dallas Stars Award at the Dallas International Film Festival’s opening night … [Read more...] about Get All “Goop”-ed Up For Blythe Danner’s Receiving The Dallas International Film Festival’s Dallas Star Award
Dallas Film Society Reveals Dallas Star Awardees And 165 Films For Upcoming 2015 Dallas International Film Festival
The Dallas Film Society just revealed the recipients of the Dallas Star Award and the Texas Avery Animation Award, as well its complete lineup for the upcoming Dallas International Film Festival presented by AutoNation. From Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 19, the annual film festival will feature “165 films representing 32 countries” including 17 premieres of which … [Read more...] about Dallas Film Society Reveals Dallas Star Awardees And 165 Films For Upcoming 2015 Dallas International Film Festival
Movie Mind Trust Gary Cogill Popped Up His Oscar Picks At Dallas Uncorked Benefiting Cáfe Momentum And Dallas Film Society
There’s just something about Sunday night casual gatherings in the off-football season. On Sunday, February 8, Veritas was forcing organizers to haul in extra chairs to accommodate such a fest. It was Dallas Uncorked with movie brain trust Gary Cogill giving his insight for the upcoming Academy Awards. It was like having Santa’s chief elf giving the insider tips on the hot … [Read more...] about Movie Mind Trust Gary Cogill Popped Up His Oscar Picks At Dallas Uncorked Benefiting Cáfe Momentum And Dallas Film Society
JUST IN: Dallas Film Society Sneak Peeks Dallas International Film Festival’s Honoree John Landis And First 10 Showstopping Entries
As the world starts ramping up for the Academy Awards, Dallas is setting its sights on the Dallas Film Society's Dallas International Film Festival. So, you’re pulling back wondering what has made this year’s film-mathon so remarkable. Here’s the poop and as soon as you read it, sign up. Presented by AutoNation, the 2015 Festival (April 9-19) will host the premiere of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Film Society Sneak Peeks Dallas International Film Festival’s Honoree John Landis And First 10 Showstopping Entries
Dallas Film Society’s 2014 The Art Of Film With Marisa Tomei Came Off Thanks To Flexibility
When it comes to special events, flexibility is the key to success. And it got a pretty healthy test for the Dallas Film Society’s The Art of Film. After four years of guy-types on stage (Robert Duvall, John Lithgow, Val Kilmer and Lee Daniels), it was about time for a pair of high heels to make the grade. DFS President/CEO Lee Papert and the crew were so proud that they … [Read more...] about Dallas Film Society’s 2014 The Art Of Film With Marisa Tomei Came Off Thanks To Flexibility