James Faust has spent the last year watching 400 features and short films, which he and his team winnowed down to the 145 films that will run from April 25 to May 2 as part of the Dallas International Film Festival. Last year, DIFF made its triumphant post-COVID return to the Violet Crown theater in the West Village. But this year has an even more pronounced feeling of what Faust described as “we’re back-ness,” which includes major premieres, opening night at the Majestic Theater, and a Texas music showcase at the Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff.
We met James at DIFF sponsor Four Corners Brewing to chat about this year’s edition of DIFF. Below the player, I’ve included some more information about the films we discussed..