"LIVE LARGE. THINK BIG."

Dallas Skyline
Photo by Havi Frost

Dallas’ new slogan – “Live Large. Think Big.” – describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams, freshly blazed trails and an attitude that all things are possible. There’s a whole “new” vibrant Dallas to enjoy—new entertainment districts, dining, shopping, hotels, arts and cultural attractions– with more on the way. More than $12 billion in development in downtown’s urban core exemplifies our city’s “can-do” spirit – that nothing is impossible when there is vision, purpose and drive.

Whether business or pleasure brings you to our city, we guarantee you a visit filled with unforgettable experiences. We look forward to sharing our great city with you.

Shopping- Dallas and shopping are synonymous and with the new multi-million dollar expansions and renovations at Galleria and NorthPark Center, West Village and Allen Premium Outlets. With trailblazing fashion from the flagship Neiman Marcus department store in downtown; the oldest planned outdoor shopping center in America (Highland Park Village, shopping in Dallas is better than ever.
Entertainment- There are over 13 entertainment districts within a short distance of downtown, each with their own local history and flavor, offering a unique mixture of arts, culture, shopping, dining and fun: Dallas Arts District, Fair Park, Deep Ellum, Main Street, Greenville Avenue, Knox-Henderson, Uptown, West Village, West End, Oaklawn, Mockingbird Station, the Bishop Arts District and the new 75-acre mixed use development, Victory Park.
Sports- When it comes to sports, Dallas knows success is in its numbers, ranking the ninth-largest media market and among the top-five sports markets nationwide. The area boasts six professional teams: the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys, the National Basketball Association’s Dallas Mavericks, the National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars, Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers, Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas and the Arena Football League’s Dallas Desperados.

City of Dallas

On behalf of the Dallas Film Commission, it is my sincere pleasure to welcome the filmmakers and guests attending the AFI Dallas International Film Festival and to extend our congratulations to the award winners.

To the filmmakers that might be visiting our great city for the first time, please consider this festival your admission ticket to our city and take some time to explore the wealth of diverse locations.

You can also find professional crew, a deep and diverse talent pool, state-of-the-art equipment, award-winning companies in emerging technologies, labs and soundstages in our area and you’ll see why we are proud to call Dallas the largest Production Center in Texas!

Please enjoy your stay and know that everything you need and want is at your fingertips including world-class accommodations and restaurants, cultural and sports attractions, a vibrant nightlife and most importantly – a film-friendly attitude.

If you’d like to discuss a future project, please give us a call, we’re here to help!

Sincerely,
Janis Burklund
Director

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