In addition to our stellar collection of films and videos, the True/False Fest will play host to a number of events and parties throughout the weekend. Here's the current line-up, but check back often for updates and new additions. Note: this page lists items in (mostly) alphabetical order. For a chronological list, please see the Schedule page.

True Vision Award
Saturday, Feb. 14
4pm
Missouri Theatre
Our only award, given annually to a filmmaker (or filmmakers) whose work shows a dedication to the creative advancement of the art of nonfiction filmmaking.
documentCOLUMBIA
Thursday, Feb. 12
5-7pm Ragtag Cinemacafé
documentCOLUMBIA gallery opening at Ragtag Cinemacafé. Free.
Filmmaker Reception
Saturday, Feb. 14
6-8pm
Cucina Sorella
22 N. Ninth St.
Enjoy a chance to eat some delicious food and chat with our festival guests in an intimate setting. Tickets for this event are extremely limited, so order early!
Harmar Superstar
Mahjongg
People's Republic of Klezmerica
Saturday, Feb. 14, 9pm
The Blue Note
Our Saturday night concert spans the globe for danceable doc-worthy grooves.
Negativland: Adventures in Illegal Art
Saturday, Feb. 14
2pm
The Blue Note
Subversive prankster and U2 scourge Mark Hosler of Negativland explores the birth and flowering of culture jamming.
Opening Night Party: Rise Up!
Friday, Feb. 13
10pm
Uprise Bakery
A multimedia extravaganza! We'll transform our favorite downtown bakery with video projections, live music and DJ's spinning late into the night.
Reality Bites
Friday, Feb. 13
5:30pm Missouri Theatre
Local chefs compete to create the tastiest, most innovative bite-sized appetizers in the lobby of the Missouri Theatre. Admission to this event is free for the first 500 ticket holders to the opening night film. Six restaurants are contributing appetizers to the feast: Trattoria Strada Nova, Bangkok Gardens, Taj Mahal, Village Wine & Cheese, Classy's, and Formosa.
Show Me Love
Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:30pm
The Blue Note
Local filmmakers offer their take on love in the Show-Me State.
Cruise Columbia bus tour
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2-5pm
Missouri Theatre
Speed Levitch, the star of The Cruise, reacquaints us with our own town. $15 gets you a ticket for the bus and a bag lunch from Uprise. Tickets available at Ninth St. Video. Meet outside Missouri Theatre at 1:45 pm.
Video Confessional
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2pm
Sunday, Feb. 15, 1 pm
Cherry St. Artisan
Come into the videobox and contribute one minute of your time to a unique film documentary.