The Lipan Apache Tribe is proud to serve as a Community Partner for the 2026 Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF), taking place April 23–30 in Dallas. As part of this partnership, the Tribe is honored to help promote this year’s festival and to spotlight the powerful new film Keep Quiet, starring Lou Diamond Phillips.
Founded in 2006, DIFF has grown into one of the region’s most important cultural events, featuring more than 120 film screenings from across the globe. The festival brings together filmmakers, actors, industry leaders, and audiences for panels, Q&A sessions, red carpet events, and educational programming. Recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as an Oscar® Qualifying Festival, DIFF is committed to elevating diverse voices and celebrating film as an accessible and inclusive art form.
As a Community Partner, the Lipan Apache Tribe is especially proud to support Keep Quiet, starring acclaimed actor Lou Diamond Phillips, alongside Nick Stahl and Dana Namerode. The film follows a seasoned tribal police officer and his trainee as they search for a dangerous fugitive. When the fugitive returns to a remote Indigenous reservation, long-buried secrets emerge, threatening to ignite a violent conflict.
Keep Quiet will have its North American premiere at DIFF ahead of its theatrical release by Lionsgate. The screening will take place on Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 PM at the historic Texas Theatre. Community members and supporters are encouraged to attend and show their support for Indigenous storytelling on the big screen.
In addition to the screening, Lou Diamond Phillips will be honored during the festival as the recipient of the DIFF Dallas Star Award. He will be recognized at a special luncheon on Friday, April 24, where he will discuss Keep Quiet and reflect on his distinguished career in film and television. Phillips first gained national recognition for his performances in La Bamba, Stand and Deliver, and Young Guns, and continues to be an influential figure in the entertainment industry.
The Dallas International Film Festival plays a vital role in building community through storytelling, offering year-round screenings, educational programs, and partnerships that engage audiences and uplift creative voices. The Tribe encourages everyone to take part in this year’s festival and to support Keep Quiet and other featured films by attending their screenings.
Passes and Ticket Information
Get purchase passes to DIFF and tickets ($15 each) for Keep Quiet and screenings of other featured films, visit https://diffdallas.org/diff.
Tickets for the DIFF Luncheon, luncheon hosted by Virgin Hotels Dallas on Friday, April 24, can be purchased here: DIFF Dallas Star Award Luncheon - Dallas Film (https://diffdallas.org/diff-dallas-star-award-luncheon)
