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Topaz Film Festival 2023 - Virtual 10/12 and In Person 10/20

  • Friday, October 20, 2023
  • 6:30 PM
  • Sunday, October 22, 2023
  • 6:00 PM
  • Virtual & MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Lane Dallas, TX 75234

Registration

  • Join us for this year's opening night fundraiser and screening of the spectacular new documentary, "Finding Her Beat."

    The Film:
    A master of Japanese drumming and a Korean adoptee from Minnesota boldly convene an all-female troupe to perform Taiko, the Japanese drumming art that has been off-limits to women for centuries. As the early menace of Covid rumbles in the background, the group faces down hurdles to prepare for a historic performance in snowy St. Paul. Buoyed by dynamic drum performances and do-or-die spirit, FINDING HER BEAT is an energizing and uplifting story of music, cultural expression and sisterhood.

    Play trailer: https://vimeo.com/647819492

    The Schedule:

    6.30 - 7.30pm: Red carpet, intros & networking
    7.30 - 9pm: Finding Her Beat screening
    9 - 10pm: Performance from Goisagi drumming group followed by drinks, canapés & networking

    Date/Time: Friday, October 20th · 6.30 - 10pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Lane Dallas, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world!

    The Program:

    Film 1: So Be It

    Film 2: Shame Full

    Film 3: Seventeen

    Film 4: Not Him

    Film 5: Ensure

    Film 6: The Choice To Love

    Film 7: Pieces of Life

    Film 8: Concrete Dreams

    Time: Saturday, October 21 · 10am - 12pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world!

    The Program:

    Film 1: They Don't Make 'Em Like Willie Anymore

    Film 2: Homesick

    Film 3: A Happy Texas: Sisters In The Saddle

    Film 4: Crowe

    Film 5: Before Marriage

    Film 6: Save The Dogs

    Film 7: Secret Santa

    Time: Sat, October 21 · 12:30 - 2:15pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world!

    The Films:

    Film 1: Civic Duty

    Film 2: Puppet Seizure

    Film 3: Forks In The Road

    Film 4: Sun & Moon

    Film 5: The Black Experience

    Film 6: In A Parked Car

    Film 7: The Stranger

    Date/Time: Saturday, October 21 · 2:30 - 4:15pm CDT

    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world!

    The Films:

    Film 1: A Thousand Times A Day

    Film 2: The Luckiest Man Alive

    Film 3: Caretaker

    Film 4: Those Were The Good Days

    Film 5: Meet Him At Noon

    Film 6: Small Packages

    Film 7: SOUR

    Film 8: Conserving Mountains

    Date/Time: October 21 · 4:30pm - 6pm CDT

    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • The Saturday Shorts pass gives you access to all of this year's short film screenings at The Media Tech Institute.
  • Join us for this interactive masterclass and film screening celebrating the power of documentary and our spotlight docs, "Crown" and "Wine, Women and Dementia."

    The Films:

    "Crown"
    This documentary aims to educate and call to action for Oklahoma to join in with other states and pass legislation to pass the CROWN ACT (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) to prevent bullying and discrimination based on ethnic hair in the workplace and schools.

    "Wine, Women & Dementia"
    The world is facing a crisis as baby boomers age into dementia. The U.S. is no exception with an estimated 9 million Americans living with dementia by 2030. “Wine, Women, and Dementia” brings the audience face to face with the human side of dementia as former dementia family caregiver and filmmaker, Kitty Norton, sets off on an RV adventure to meet other dementia family caregivers throughout the U.S. who virtually provided her with critical support through their shared caregiving experiences.

    The caregivers share intimate, humorous, heartfelt stories, told individually direct to camera, and in backyard “wine chats” with 2 or more participants. These stories provide a vivid picture of dementia life - from diagnosis to death, heartbreak to hilarity, and are interwoven with the physical journey of a comical cross-country roadtrip, as well as Norton’s personal caregiver journey told through family interviews, archival footage, and home movies.

    “Wine, Women, and Dementia” explores the themes of perseverance, familial devotion, and most importantly how to celebrate life on a long, long road to death.


    Time: Sunday, October 22 · 10am - 1.30pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for this interactive masterclass and film screening which will examine the feature filmmaking process from script to screen with the help of this year's visiting filmmakers and our spotlight film, What No One Knows.

    The Film: What No One Knows
    Oriyomi, an orphan, and Ifelolu, an only child since her brother’s death from an undisclosed disease, have been inseparable since their teens; but their friendship is torn apart by the fallout from a secret decision they make as adults. A vicious court battle ensues amidst accusations of gross betrayal.

    Time: Sunday, October 22 · 10am - 1.30pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Our VIP pass is the best way to fest! Get access to EVERYTHING in-person and online.
  • Unable to attend this year in person? Spotted something you like the look of in our virtual program? Don't worry, we've got you covered with this year's all access virtual screening and Video On Demand (VOD) pass which you'll be able to enjoy from October 12th - 22nd via the Topaz 2023 platform on Filmocracy.
  • Join us to kick off the in-person portion of our festival! Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres and an evening of honoring our Topaz Award recipients! Doors open at 6:30pm CT.

    Film: Finding Her Beat
    Synopsis: A master of Japanese drumming and a Korean adoptee from Minnesota boldly convene an all-female troupe to perform Taiko, the Japanese drumming art that has been off-limits to women for centuries. As the early menace of Covid rumbles in the background, the group faces down hurdles to prepare for a historic performance in snowy St. Paul. Buoyed by dynamic drum performances and do-or-die spirit, FINDING HER BEAT is an energizing and uplifting story of music, cultural expression and sisterhood.

    Date/Time: Friday, October 20th · 7 - 10pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Lane Dallas, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world! Check out the films being shown during this block, below.

    The Program:

    Film 1: So Be It

    Film 2: Shame Full

    Film 3: Seventeen

    Film 4: Not Him

    Film 5: Ensure

    Film 6: The Choice To Love

    Film 7: Pieces of Life

    Film 8: Concrete Dreams

    Time: Saturday, October 21 · 10am - 12pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world! Check out the films being shown during this block, below.

    Film 1: They Don't Make 'Em Like Willie Anymore

    Film 2: Homesick

    Film 3: A Happy Texas: Sisters In The Saddle

    Film 4: Crowe

    Film 5: Before Marriage

    Film 6: Save The Dogs

    Film 7: Secret Santa

    Time: Sat, October 21 · 12:30 - 2:15pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world! Check out the films being shown during this block, below.
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/topaz-2023-saturday-shorts-block-3-tickets-731345523147?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Film 1: Civic Duty

    Film 2: Puppet Seizure

    Film 3: Forks In The Road

    Film 4: Sun & Moon

    Film 5: The Black Experience

    Film 6: In A Parked Car

    Film 7: The Stranger

    Date/Time: Saturday, October 21 · 2:30 - 4:15pm CDT

    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world! Check out the films being shown during this block, below.
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/topaz-2023-saturday-shorts-block-3-tickets-731345523147?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Film 1: A Thousand Times A Day

    Film 2: The Luckiest Man Alive

    Film 3: Caretaker

    Film 4: Those Were The Good Days

    Film 5: Meet Him At Noon

    Film 6: Small Packages

    Film 7: SOUR

    Film 8: Conserving Mountains

    Date/Time: October 21 · 4:30pm - 6pm CDT

    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for this interactive masterclass and film screening celebrating the power of documentary and our spotlight docs, "Crown" and "Wine, Women and Dementia."

    The Films:

    "Crown"
    This documentary aims to educate and call to action for Oklahoma to join in with other states and pass legislation to pass the CROWN ACT (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) to prevent bullying and discrimination based on ethnic hair in the workplace and schools.

    "Wine, Women & Dementia"
    The world is facing a crisis as baby boomers age into dementia. The U.S. is no exception with an estimated 9 million Americans living with dementia by 2030. “Wine, Women, and Dementia” brings the audience face to face with the human side of dementia as former dementia family caregiver and filmmaker, Kitty Norton, sets off on an RV adventure to meet other dementia family caregivers throughout the U.S. who virtually provided her with critical support through their shared caregiving experiences.

    The caregivers share intimate, humorous, heartfelt stories, told individually direct to camera, and in backyard “wine chats” with 2 or more participants. These stories provide a vivid picture of dementia life - from diagnosis to death, heartbreak to hilarity, and are interwoven with the physical journey of a comical cross-country roadtrip, as well as Norton’s personal caregiver journey told through family interviews, archival footage, and home movies.

    “Wine, Women, and Dementia” explores the themes of perseverance, familial devotion, and most importantly how to celebrate life on a long, long road to death.


    Time: Sunday, October 22 · 10am - 1.30pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for this interactive masterclass and film screening which will examine the feature filmmaking process from script to screen with the help of this year's visiting filmmakers and our spotlight film, What No One Knows.

    The Film: What No One Knows
    Oriyomi, an orphan, and Ifelolu, an only child since her brother’s death from an undisclosed disease, have been inseparable since their teens; but their friendship is torn apart by the fallout from a secret decision they make as adults. A vicious court battle ensues amidst accusations of gross betrayal.

    Time: Sunday, October 22 · 10am - 1.30pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Unable to attend this year in person? Spotted something you like the look of in our virtual program? Don't worry, we've got you covered with this year's all access virtual screening and Video On Demand (VOD) pass which you'll be able to enjoy from October 12th - 22nd via the Topaz 2023 platform on Filmocracy.
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world! Check out the films being shown during this block, below.

    The Program:

    Film 1: So Be It

    Film 2: Shame Full

    Film 3: Seventeen

    Film 4: Not Him

    Film 5: Ensure

    Film 6: The Choice To Love

    Film 7: Pieces of Life

    Film 8: Concrete Dreams

    Time: Saturday, October 21 · 10am - 12pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us to kick off the in-person portion of our festival! Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres and an evening of honoring our Topaz Award recipients! Doors open at 6:30pm CT.

    Film: Finding Her Beat
    Synopsis: A master of Japanese drumming and a Korean adoptee from Minnesota boldly convene an all-female troupe to perform Taiko, the Japanese drumming art that has been off-limits to women for centuries. As the early menace of Covid rumbles in the background, the group faces down hurdles to prepare for a historic performance in snowy St. Paul. Buoyed by dynamic drum performances and do-or-die spirit, FINDING HER BEAT is an energizing and uplifting story of music, cultural expression and sisterhood.

    Date/Time: Friday, October 20th · 7 - 10pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Lane Dallas, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world! Check out the films being shown during this block, below.

    Film 1: They Don't Make 'Em Like Willie Anymore

    Film 2: Homesick

    Film 3: A Happy Texas: Sisters In The Saddle

    Film 4: Crowe

    Film 5: Before Marriage

    Film 6: Save The Dogs

    Film 7: Secret Santa

    Time: Sat, October 21 · 12:30 - 2:15pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world! Check out the films being shown during this block, below.
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/topaz-2023-saturday-shorts-block-3-tickets-731345523147?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Film 1: Civic Duty

    Film 2: Puppet Seizure

    Film 3: Forks In The Road

    Film 4: Sun & Moon

    Film 5: The Black Experience

    Film 6: In A Parked Car

    Film 7: The Stranger

    Date/Time: Saturday, October 21 · 2:30 - 4:15pm CDT

    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for our #SaturdayShorts program and enjoy some of the best women lead short films from around the world! Check out the films being shown during this block, below.
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/topaz-2023-saturday-shorts-block-3-tickets-731345523147?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Film 1: A Thousand Times A Day

    Film 2: The Luckiest Man Alive

    Film 3: Caretaker

    Film 4: Those Were The Good Days

    Film 5: Meet Him At Noon

    Film 6: Small Packages

    Film 7: SOUR

    Film 8: Conserving Mountains

    Date/Time: October 21 · 4:30pm - 6pm CDT

    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • The Saturday Shorts pass gives you access to all of this year's short film screenings at The Media Tech Institute one Saturday 21st October.
  • Join us for this interactive masterclass and film screening celebrating the power of documentary and our spotlight docs, "Crown" and "Wine, Women and Dementia."

    The Films:

    "Crown"
    This documentary aims to educate and call to action for Oklahoma to join in with other states and pass legislation to pass the CROWN ACT (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) to prevent bullying and discrimination based on ethnic hair in the workplace and schools.

    "Wine, Women & Dementia"
    The world is facing a crisis as baby boomers age into dementia. The U.S. is no exception with an estimated 9 million Americans living with dementia by 2030. “Wine, Women, and Dementia” brings the audience face to face with the human side of dementia as former dementia family caregiver and filmmaker, Kitty Norton, sets off on an RV adventure to meet other dementia family caregivers throughout the U.S. who virtually provided her with critical support through their shared caregiving experiences.

    The caregivers share intimate, humorous, heartfelt stories, told individually direct to camera, and in backyard “wine chats” with 2 or more participants. These stories provide a vivid picture of dementia life - from diagnosis to death, heartbreak to hilarity, and are interwoven with the physical journey of a comical cross-country roadtrip, as well as Norton’s personal caregiver journey told through family interviews, archival footage, and home movies.

    “Wine, Women, and Dementia” explores the themes of perseverance, familial devotion, and most importantly how to celebrate life on a long, long road to death.


    Time: Sunday, October 22 · 10am - 1.30pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Join us for this interactive masterclass and film screening which will examine the feature filmmaking process from script to screen with the help of this year's visiting filmmakers and our spotlight film, What No One Knows.

    The Film: What No One Knows
    Oriyomi, an orphan, and Ifelolu, an only child since her brother’s death from an undisclosed disease, have been inseparable since their teens; but their friendship is torn apart by the fallout from a secret decision they make as adults. A vicious court battle ensues amidst accusations of gross betrayal.

    Time: Sunday, October 22 · 10am - 1.30pm CDT
    Location: MediaTech Institute Dallas - 13300 Branchview Ln., Farmers Branch, TX 75234
  • Unable to attend this year in person? Spotted something you like the look of in our virtual program? Don't worry, we've got you covered with this year's all access virtual screening and Video On Demand (VOD) pass which you'll be able to enjoy from October 12th - 22nd via the Topaz 2023 platform on Filmocracy.
  • Our VIP pass is the best way to fest! Get access to EVERYTHING in-person and online.


Here at Women In Film Dallas we are on a mission to level the playing fields in film.  Join us this October 20th - 22nd at the Media Tech Institute as we showcase and celebrate some of the best female filmmakers in the world!  

We will also feature many of our films virtually from October 12th-22nd on the Filmocracy platform. Our members and attendees absolutely loved the how interactive this platform was last year and we are excited to partner with them again in 2023. Check out the Virtual Schedule below to join us for any live virtual screenings and filmmaker Q&A's. If you are unable to attend the live events, the films are available to watch on demand to fit your schedule.

SEE THE TOPAZ 2023 TRAILER HERE!

Questions? We're happy to assist!

Email the Topaz team at topazfilmfest@gmail.com



TOPAZ 2023 IN PERSON SCHEDULE 


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