True/False is thrilled to announce the title of Secret Screening Krypton: THE CAGE FIGHTER. This new documentary by Jeff Unay is co-presented with the San Francisco International Film Festival. Every time he steps into the ring, Joe Carman endangers his marriage, risks losing custody of his kids and puts his mental and physical health … Continued
The Mid-Missouri Carnivale Jonathan Casey Thereās a definite energy surrounding the build up to True/False, an energy that feels remarkably familiar to me. Ā It didn’t occur to me why until I found myself somewhat nervously sitting in circle of folding chairs at a meeting of core T/F staff members and a few of their babies. … Continued
An Introduction Jonathan Casey Iāve stayed pretty well connected with Columbia since leaving years ago, and I always enjoy coming home. I’m close enough that I don’t feel like a complete stranger and far enough removed that I’m still jolted by how much and how little changes. New faces mingle with theĀ old; entire … Continued
Grabbing a Gateway Packet and want to do some planning? Here are the films that will be available to Gateway Packet purchasers, in handy grid format and a list of film descriptions.* Just a reminder, the Gateway Packet gives you the unique ability to reserve any combination of three tickets (multiple tickets for one film, … Continued
We’reĀ proud to announce that Claire Simon will receive this yearās True Vision Award in honor of her achievement in and contribution to the field of nonfiction filmmaking. True Vision is the only award given out at the fest. Simon is the 14th recipient of this honor. Last year, the award was given to Iranian director … Continued
In 2017, True/False Film Fest is partnering with Kickstarter to expand its staff childcare initiative to include visiting filmmakers, artists, and musicians. True/False will provide free, professional daycare during the four-day weekend of the Fest in order to make the festival more accessible to artists with young children. Through this initiative, True/False & Kickstarter … Continued
Introducing our latest endeavor in nonfiction storytelling: the True/False Podcast! Presented by KBIA, this podcast is where documentary lovers, watchers and creators come together. Each episode features a conversation between a noteworthy nonfiction filmmaker or film critic and a True/False curator. Ā Discussions are centered on a particular craft-of-storytelling theme (such as building character or creating … Continued
With generous support from the Ford Foundation, True/False presents its second year of Provocations: a curated selection of incendiary thinkers. These whip-smart presenters will appear before feature films, injecting a mini āideas-festā into True/False, Ā offering challenging ideas in five-minute blasts. These five individuals stand ready to rearrange worldviews with the power of their words: … Continued
Vanessa Renwick, director of LAYOVER (T/F 2015), just released a new short film STRABISMUS. Vanessa Renwick narrates her experience with Strabismus, a disorder in which the eyes donāt look in the same direction at the same time. While we watch tender faces and eyes slowly bring the camera into focus, Vanessa unpacks what blurred vision … Continued
In our 14th year, we’re excited to announce our most diverse lineup of musicians yet! From local lo-fi rockers to jazz-tinged crooners to insightful practitioners of observational hip-hop, we’ve got a wide array of artists from across the continent sure to please your ears and feed your soul. This yearās lineup has a classical … Continued
