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✨Excited to share the #highlight video of our 4th Annual Powwow hosted and organized by the Inter-Tribal Council of AT&T Employees (ICAE)!✨ On Saturday, 11/9/24, the AT&T Discovery District in #Dallas came alive with the vibrant energy, traditions, and culture of our Annual Native American Heritage Month Powwow —an event that was truly breathtaking, deeply inspiring, and bigger than ever! I’m humbled and #thankful to see how far this #celebration has come over the years. It is a testament to the power of Corporate & Community Partnership. This year, we expanded our celebration with the inaugural ICAE Princess Pageant on 11/8/24 at Texas Native Health. Watching the contestants share their cultural talents, personal experiences, and powerful perspectives on the environment, connectivity, and the future of Native communities was truly inspiring. We closed the weekend with a special collaboration with the DIFF | Dallas International Film Festival and The Chickasaw Nation, screening the movie Te Ata on the AT&T Discovery District media wall—a perfect finale to a beautiful day. This incredible event would not have been possible without the unwavering support and dedication of so many! A special heartfelt #ThankYou to AT&T Leaders Marc Blakeman and Caleb Deerinwater for their invaluable support of this year’s powwow and to Teltech Group, THE AKANA GROUP INC. Native American Business Association - NABA LaRay Guerrero Jodi Yellowfish Kristy Willis Jessica Johnson Anthony Falcon and Keith McCoy whose steadfast commitment since 2021 and has helped make this dream a reality. I’m so #thankful for our newest ICAE leaders who stepped up in such a big way to help make this year’s powwow a success—Ray Roberson Jr., Janine Vaughn, Michelle Davis, PMP SoJo Soto Angel Benally @Sydnie Tylutki and Anita Rodriquez. #Grateful for such amazing teammates & excited for what we’ll continue to build together! #ICAE2025 Looking ahead, I am thrilled to announce our 5th Annual Powwow will take place on Saturday, 11/8/25 —a milestone anniversary. ✨ Save the date!🗓️ Here’s to honoring our #heritage, strengthening our connections, and celebrating the future of Native American communities. ❤️ Happy #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth🪶 🎥Video produced by Digital Sonder #ICAE #Powwow #Partnership #CommunityAndConnection #NativeAmericans #Indigenous #LifeAtATT Misaki Collins Amanda Smith, MBA Lisa Hanlon Omer Tamir Texas Native Health Kurt Hunzeker Shauna Williams, MBA, PMP Nelson Kalil Susan Harper Joshua Arce

We’re thrilled to announce that the Harwood District will be hosting a series of screenings and exclusive events in collaboration with DIFF | Dallas International Film Festival as it moves to Victory Park. DIFF is expanding its screenings and has been named an Oscar-Qualifying Festival for the first time by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Join us as we celebrate film, innovation, and community with a special lineup of events throughout the festival. Read the full story below.

Thanks to Dallas Innovates for sharing our latest news! #dallasinnovates #wearediffdallas #dofilmdiff

Join Us for a Special Holiday Screening and Panel Discussion: "Making of a Hallmark Christmas Movie" 📅 When: 7:00 PM, Monday, December 16, 2024 📍 Where: Violet Crown Cinema Dallas, 3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX This festive event features award-winning filmmakers Johnathan Brownlee, Leigh Rachel Faith, and Farah White. Enjoy a screening of Brownlee’s Navigating Christmas, followed by a panel discussion moderated by DIFF Artistic Director James Faust. Learn what it takes to create a Hallmark Christmas classic, with insights from industry experts. 🎟 Admission is free, but seating is limited—reservations required: Reserve Your Seat Here: https://lnkd.in/d5AXGn5K About DIFF Inside Film: A free educational talk series offering film screenings and discussions with industry professionals, designed to inspire future filmmakers and entertain film enthusiasts. Thanks to Our Sponsors: Violet Crown Cinema, City of Dallas Office of Art and Culture, Moody Fund for the Arts, and more. Don’t miss this special holiday program—reserve your spot today!

🎥 Love film? Apply for the 2025 Dallas International Film Festival internships! Join us January - May 2025 to gain hands-on experience in social media marketing, film programming, and festival operations. Create content, promote filmmakers, screen films, and be part of film festival magic! 👉 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gYTAZfKj #DIFFInternship #FilmLovers #FilmFestival

Step into the Land of Oz with our DIFF Entertainment Host, Danielle Hawthorne. Don’t miss her latest interview with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as they share their experiences bringing the world of Wicked to life. Will you be seeing Wicked? Let us know in the comments below 👇 #Wicked #ArianaGrande #CynthiaErivo #UniversalPictures

Submissions are now open for DIFF 2025! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work at one of Dallas’s most anticipated film events. Whether it’s a short, feature, or documentary, we want to see your story on screen. Submit your film today: https://lnkd.in/gbjZbXJu.

Join us on November 13th for the DIFF November Mixer! It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with local filmmakers, film lovers, and industry pros. Mark your calendar, bring a friend, and let’s kick off the season with great conversations and even better company. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eVYrJVvm

DIFF Artistic Director James Faust weighs in on the subject of "How Dallas-Fort Worth Became One of America's Richest Moviegoing Markets" in this IndieWire article. Read on . . . https://lnkd.in/gX9UFUrV

Dallas International Film Festival is pleased to announce it has been named an Oscar® Qualifying Festival by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Qualifying awards are: Grand Jury Prize - Best Animated Short Film Grand Jury Prize - Best Documentary Short Film Grand Jury Prize - Best Narrative Short Film Submissions for the 2025 Dallas International Film Festival, April 25 - May 1, 2025, are open at https://lnkd.in/gbjZbXJu Films that win qualified awards between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025, may be qualified to enter the 98th Academy Awards®, provided that the films meet all the requirements set forth in the official rules for that season. See https://lnkd.in/gbWRqtGS for details.