DIFF 2026 Wrap Up in Focus

On this week's episode, host Matthew Reyna reviews the 2026 Dallas International Film Festival. In the first segment, filmmaker Lindsey Barnes joins the program to discuss the world premiere of her new movie, Mantis. In the second segment, documentarian Gene Gallerano talks about the reaction to his new documentary, Thank You For Listening. In the third segment, Matthew interviews Jay Pendarvis, who wrote and directed the short film See You Soon, which streamed twice during the festival. In the final segment, Matthew interviews Ellen Rodnianski, who wrote, directed, and produced American Baby, which won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Texas Feature Film.

Intro/Outro Music: TAMAGOTCHI by ghouldeneye (soundcloud.com/ghouldeneye)

Mantis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantis.thefilm

Thank You For Listening Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thankyouforlisteningfilm

See You, Soon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seeyousoon.film

American Baby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanbabymovie/