DIFF 6th Edition Schedule

Are there films you are wanting to see that are playing at the same time in different theaters?  Drats!  Sorry about that.  Check out DaVinci Online (available Feb 23-25) to catch up on any films you missed at the live event! DaVinci Online offers additional Selection and Honorable Mention with VOD access!

OPENING NIGHT

• 5PM AMC Theaters: Early Will Call
• 7:00 – 9:00PM DIFF Founder Welcomes guests and Team DIFF intros
• Feature film In Fidelity starring Chris Parnell, Dennis Haysbert, Willow Shields, Illeana Douglas, Cara Buono
• Q&A with filmmakers, Dennis Haysbert, Willow Shields, Eve Austin, and writer-director Rob Margolies
• Mixer after screening (9PM — )

10:00 – 12:00PM (DOC BLOCK)
The Perfect Shot – (10m)
Untouchables – (30m)
Processíon – (12m)

12:15 – 2:15PM
Sugar and Stars – Feature Film

2:30 – 4:30PM
The Last of the Winthrops – Feature Doc

4:45 – 6:45PM
FilmAsia
Shorts Program + Executive Panel Event

7:00 – 9:00PM
Jack and Ava – Feature Film
Monday Mourning – Short Film
Ego – Music Video

10:00 – 12:00PM (6 FILMS)
Honorable Mention Selections
Shorts Program + Filmmaker Q&A

12:15 – 2:15PM
His Name is Ray – Feature Documentary

2:45 – 4:30PM
FilmBC (Canada)
Executive Panel Event

4:45 – 6:45PM
Film is Dead. Long Live Film! – Feature Documentary

7:00 – 9:00PM (SHORTS BLOCK)
Mon Coeur (17m)
Solo Un Ensayo (9m)
Fishers of Men (20m)
The Buyers (8m)
Juste Avant (15m)
#messykidnapping (13m)

10:00 – 12:00PM (10 FILMS)
Junior Leo Awards
Shorts Program + Filmmaker Q&A

12:15 – 2:15PM (4 FINALISTS PRESENT)
Writers’ Corner Program
Screenwriting – IN COMP

2:30 – 4:30PM (12 FILMS)
GENiUS
Ultra-Shorts Program

4:45 – 6:20PM
Kindling – Feature Film

7:00 – 9:00PM
Award Ceremony
Leo Awards, GENiUS, Jr. Leo Award®

10:00 – 12:00PM
The Katinas – Love God/Love People – Feature Doc
Pioneering Spirits – Short Doc

12:15 – 2:15PM (OUT OF COMPETITION)
Mutant Ghost Wargirl (FilmAsia)
Feature Film Showcase

2:30 – 4:30PM
The Creativity Conference
Executive Panel Event

4:45 – 6:45PM (14 FILMS)
Animation
Shorts Program + Filmmaker Q&A

† Music video Selections will be placed at random in film block(s). Announced January 23rd, 2024.