Well Film fans and cinephiles, it’s that time of year again! The Oak Cliff Film Festival is just around the corner. Running from June 26th to June 29th, 2025 at the famed Texas Theater in Oak Cliff Texas, It will feature one hell of a killer lineup. You can check out the full program down below. The festival features films from all around the world but also heavily focuses on films by Texas filmmakers. It has always catered to the independent and non-mainstream form of cinema. You’ll find weird films, artistic films, and some of the best indie films not found in other festivals. And it doesn’t get much better then seeing movies at the Texas Theater.
The opening night film is a fantastic documentary called Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon. The film traces The journey of Sonia Manzani, better known as Marie on Sesame Street. She became the first Latina on American TV and a regular reoccurring role. Oak Cliff has always featured some of the best documentaries that are must-see films and this one is no exception. Also on opening night in the upstairs theater is a spotlight film called OBEX which is about a guy who starts playing a new study of the art computer game and get so engrossed that reality between the game in real life becomes a blur. Closing night at the Oak Cliff Film Festival has always been extra special and this year they are showing the cult film, Gypsy 83: the director’s cut by Todd Stephens who will be in Attendance.
Some of the most anticipated films at Oak Cliff are the documentary, Age of Audio, directed by Shaun Michael Colon about the rise of Podcasting. From origin stories to corporate podcasts, the director interviews some of the most influential artist in podcasting while asking the question, how do you keep authenticity on the air. We’ve interviewed the director multiple times over the last decade and are very excited to see this 8-year project finally come together and be shown at the Oak Cliff Film.
From Great narrative films to Fantastic documentaries to amazing short films, the Oak Cliff Film Festival features film for everyone at one of the coolest spots in Dallas-Fort Worth. But there’s more than films. Check out the opening night party and the closing night party along with the VIP room. This is still one of the best film festivals in DFW.
Check out the full film guide right here.
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