b'Good Times for a Good Cause goodTIMESDALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL POWERED BY CAPITAL ONE RED CARPET PREMIERELights, camera, action!The Dallas International Film Festival (Dallas IFF) powered by Capital One kicked off the 13th annual event with Opening Night on the Red Carpet, and the premiere of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, food and drinks from participating sponsors, and live music by Jason Castro. Dallas IFF included five World Premieres, one U.S. Premiere, 37 Texas Premieres and 15 Dallas Premieres. The festival, which is the largest film festival in North Texas, was held April 11 to April 18, with screenings at Magnolia Theater, West Village in Uptown Dallas; Studio Movie Grill, Royal Lane; and Dallas Museum of Art.Film connects individuals through shared experiences, said James Faust, artistic director of Dallas Film.The nonprofit organization provides leadership in screen education and the recognition and celebration of excellence in the art of film, television, and digital media, raising awareness of the worlds most approachable and inclusive art form. dallasfilm.orgPhoto Credit: Stephen Duffy and John Strange Johnathan Brownlee, CEO/President of Dallas FilmWest Village sponsor and Co-President of the AdvisoryBrandon Jones, Marketing Committee Chair, and Danielle and Executive Director of DIFF, with wife, Anne andBoard of the Dallas Film Society, Julius Pickenpack andHawthorne, DIFF Social Mediadaughter, Zoe wife EricaLauren Polk, Chandler Harvey, and Ryan Tomlinson of Capital One;Scott Eustace, ChairmanJason Castro, a former contestant onJames Faust, Artistic Director of the of Dallas Film; and Johnathan Brownlee, CEO/President of Dallas Film & Executive DirectorAmerican Idol, performed on OpeningDallas International Film Festivalof DIFF Night GoodLifeFamilyMag.comMAY | JUNE 201977'