Neither/Nor 2019 Receives Funding from The Academy!

Good news! The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has awarded True/False $10,000 for the continuation of its Neither/Nor Series. Now entering its sixth year, Neither/Nor is True/False’s ongoing survey of groundbreaking film movements that—through their imaginative approaches to sound, image, and reality—altered the course of nonfiction cinema. In keeping with its name, Neither/Nor … Continued

STRANGER HOST

With each edition of the festival, True/False reinvents itself aesthetically based on a provoking prompt that we take on as our visual theme. Visual artists help us transform downtown Columbia into a wonderland of art in dialogue, each piece responding to different facets of the overarching prompt. Each year, we encourage artists to use the … Continued

WHERE TO WATCH: True/False 2018 Films

  FILM DISTRIBUTION THEATRICAL RELEASE STREAMING TELEVISION BROADCAST AMERICAN ANIMALS The Orchard & MoviePass June 1, 2018 GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI Kino Lorber April 13, 2018 HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING CinemaGuild LOVE MEANS ZERO Showtime Documentary Films MAKALA Kino Lorber THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING HBO Films THE RIDER Sony April 13, 2018 … Continued

A note from T/F co-conspirator, David Wilson:

A quick note from David about some changes to the True/False programming team next year as he refocuses his role at True/False in pursuit of some creative endeavors:   For fifteen years I’ve served as the co-conspirator and part of the programming team at True/False. I can imagine few personal or professional experiences more rewarding. I cannot … Continued

Sustainability Report 2018

True/False believes in our responsibility to future generations to do what is environmentally and socially just for our local and global community. Our mid-Missouri home is a beautiful place, and we’re adopting practices that keep our shared space a sublime place to discover beauty and art.  We have a Green Team, supported by Hy-Vee and … Continued

TRUE/FALSE 2018 – DAY 4

Sunday, the last day of True/False 2018. A bittersweet day in which we celebrate and say goodbye to another year of nonfiction nirvana. There are still plenty of parties, plenty of films, and plenty of beer & waffles to be consumed, so don’t fret! Here’s what’s on the slate for Sunday, March 4, 2018:   … Continued

TRUE/FALSE 2018 – Day 3

Saturday we hit our stride and get into the thick of the weekend. It’s a packed day and we challenge you to indulge as many events as possible while still making time for all those incredible films. Here’s what’s on the slate for Saturday, March 3, 2018:   TICKET SALES AT BOX OFFICE 9:00AM – … Continued

TRUE/FALSE 2018 – Day 2

Friday we dive into a full day of films, events, and the much anticipated parade down Ninth Street! Come on down, come on over, the party is just getting started. Here’s what’s on the slate for Friday, March 2, 2018:   TICKET SALES AT BOX OFFICE 9:00AM – 10:00PM Individual tickets go on sale at … Continued

The Great Wall 2018

The Great Wall is True/False’s outdoor video art installation, projected onto the north side of The Rise (located at the corner of 9th and Locust); featuring original work during all four nights of the festival from 8pm to 11pm.   Projection Artists Jordan Doig and Stephanie Gould’s disruptive shows the dissonance that is created when patterns are compromised. Visible … Continued

TRUE/FALSE 2018 – Day 1

Thursday, the first official day of the True/False. We spend the morning putting the finishing touches on theaters and venues, and then kick things off with our fancy Jubilee. While most will have a packed schedule of films, here are some other festivities to enjoy on Thursday, March 1, 2018:   TICKET SALES AT BOX … Continued