The DIFF SHORTS Film Festival is an annual event presented by the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF), dedicated to showcasing and celebrating short-form storytelling. The festival features multiple themed blocks with numerous short films, alongside Q&As, industry panels, and receptions for filmmakers and sponsors. Programmers Choice Awards and Audience Awards are given in various categories, including narrative, documentary, animated, and student films. The festival aims to elevate short films as a powerful medium for storytelling and foster connections between filmmakers, audiences, and the arts community.