Festival highlights
By Emily Willroth | Published Mar. 01, 2011
True/False Festival Fete brings Columbia, film together
Volunteers carry True/False Film Fest
An overview of True/False short films
True/False crew to honor Academy Award winner James Marsh
In addition to film screenings, True/False Film Fest offers live musical performances, dinners, after parties and panel discussions. For a complete list of events, visit truefalse.org.
@ction! Party 10 p.m. Friday, March 4 Held at a downtown nightclub and sponsored by Schlafly beer, the @ction! Party has become a legendary part of the True/False experience. The party will feature themes inspired by the work of Yayoi Kusama, and will include dots, spots and optical illusions.
Buskers Last Stand 10:15 p.m. Sunday, March 6 at the Missouri Theatre Say farewell to True/False directly after the close of the last film. Directors, viewers and True/False staff will gather together to say goodbye, until next year.
Campfire Stories 10 p.m., Friday, March 4 at The Chapel Join a collection of filmmakers as they exchange stories of the films that got away. There will even be s'mores!
Closing Night Reception 6:45 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the Missouri Theatre Open to all who attend the closing night film at the Missouri Theatre, moviegoers will share a common meal, catered by Addison's.
Comedy Night 11:15 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at The Blue Note Artist, writer, comedian and filmmaker Lee Kern performs.
Eastside Showcase 10 p.m. Thursday, March 3 at Eastside Tavern The Eastside Tavern is hosting a festival kick-off, featuring a number of bands.
Filmmaker Fete 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at PS: Gallery In honor of visiting filmmakers, PS: Gallery will host a banquet, catered by Sycamore.
Gimme Truth! 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at The Blue Note Hosted by Johnny St. John is the return of True/False's documentary game show.
March March 5:15 p.m. Friday, March 4 A parade through the streets of Columbia will jump start the festival.
The Weird Wake-Up 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 6 at The Odd Fellows Temple True/False's annual field trip will take participants to the Odd Fellows Temple to eat breakfast from Cafe Berlin and watch "Gravity Was Everywhere Back Then."