VideoFest

DALLAS! The inspiring, hope-inducing new film STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! is now playing at Angelika Film Center and director Carl Deal will be there on Monday for Q&A moderated by @videofest artistic director Barton Weiss! This riveting portrait of Democracy Now!’s Amy Goodman spotlights journalism’s power—and peril—amid rising corporate control and political attacks on the press. Critics are calling the film: “Stirring… Rousing, urgent ” —Lee Marshall, Screen International “A long-overdue tribute to an independent media trailblazer and a timely reminder of what journalism ought to be, Steal This Story, Please! is highly recommended.” – Ted Metrakas, Film Forward “A powerful portrait on a powerful and necessary journalist which makes it a necessary film to see” - Peter Rainer, Film Week Get tickets now!

This week on Substack: -the fight to save Dallas city hall with Quin Mathews -the story of independent journalist Amy Goodman and new animation at The Texas Theatre -the legacy of Ted Turner with new insights from Ed's time with him -new music videos from Charli xcx and PinkPantheress

This week on Substack: -Bart recovers from his cold and recommends two docs about democracy -calls for censorship via the FCC -the promotion for "The Devil Wears Prada 2"

This week on Substack: -What to watch at the Dallas International Film Festival this week -The state of HBO Documentary Films -"Michael" having a big weekend at the box office

Today is the VideoFest sponsored screening of "Kim Novak's Vertigo" at 12:45pm. Check out the DIFF schedule for the rest Sunday too. Tickets are still available at diffdallas2026.eventive.org

Tomorrow afternoon, VideoFest is presenting "Kim Novak's Vertigo" as part of DIFF. Explore Kim Novak's life, highlighting her role in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, and her journey from stardom to a reclusive life as an artist in Oregon, using rare archival footage and Novak's own reflections. Get tickets at diffdallas2026.eventive.org

VideoFest is proud to be the supporting partner for the DIFF Special Presentation of "Kim Novak's Vertigo" on Sunday April 26, 12:45pm at Cinépolis Victory Park. Get tickets at diffdallas2026.eventive.org

The Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) kicks off tonight with an Opening Party and a screening of the film "Last Shot" at 7pm at the Texas Theatre. It's not too late to get your festival pass at diffdallas2026.eventive.org

Check out this clip from "Kim Novak's Vertigo" which is screening Sunday at 12:45pm as part of the Dallas International Film Festival. Tickets are available at diffdallas2026.eventive.org

The documentary Children in the Fire by Evgeny Afineevsky will be screened this Saturday, April 4 at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas. The film tells the stories of Ukrainian children living through Russia’s war — including those who survived attacks, lost their families, or were forced to flee their homes. Following the screening, we will hold a discussion about the humanitarian impact of the war on children and the efforts to support their recovery. 📍 J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas 🕐 April 4, 1:00–3:30 pm Admission is free. Link is in header.

The future of film is playing on one screen only… Join us for the North Texas Universities Film Festival, presented by Dallas Videofest, where SMU, UNT, and UT Arlington come together for a one night showcase of emerging voices in cinema. From experimental reflections and intimate character studies to suspense, horror, and sharp comedy, this year’s films move across genres and perspectives. Stories that feel immediate, personal, and entirely of the moment. Check out the lineup below: 1. Stranger To The Yoke dir. Tonya Holloway (UTA) 2. The Wench dir. Pablo Vera (UNT) 3. The Language Of Home dir. Isabelle Jeanjean (SMU) 4. He Bought The Farm dir. Luis Beas Jr. (UNT) 5. Unplugged dir. Catherine Reynolds (SMU) 6. Composition In Two Circles dir. Ruth Erez (UNT) 7. Red Balloon dir. Zariyah Perry (SMU) 8. Friendly Fire dir. Carrsen Howard (UNT) 9. Remote dir. Adam Carley (SMU) 10. Sol dir. John Benavides (UNT) 11. End Times dir. Ella Dusci (SMU) 12. La Petite Mort dir. Bill Hass (UTA) Discover new local filmmakers shaping what comes next. Meet creatives, collaborators, and future industry voices. Experience a screening built purely for the love of the craft! Which film are you most excited to see? 👀 • Angelika Film Center and Café, Dallas • Tue | March 31 | 7:00 PM • FREE! & open to the public #studentfilm #smufilmandmediaarts #utacinematicarts #untfilmmakers #dallasfilm

The Future of Film is Here.   Experience student cinema from the top film programs in the region at the North Texas Universities Film Festival! Coordinated by the Video Association of Dallas, we’re bringing together filmmakers from UNT, SMU, and UT Arlington for one night only.   Discover: See the latest work from the next generation of directors.   Network: Local actors and recruiters—this is your chance to connect with some of the best and brightest new talent in Texas.   Enjoy: A non-competitive screening dedicated to the craft.   Where: Angelika Film Center & Café   When: Tuesday, March 31 @ 7:00 PM #studentfilm #smufilmandmediaarts #utacinematicarts #untfilmmakers #dallasfilm