The T/F Fest will host panel discussions and workshops throughout the weekend. Click on a item's title for more detailed information. Check back soon for additional listings. Note: this page lists items in alphabetical order. For a chronological list, please see the Schedule page.

Aliens Ate My Head
Saturday, Feb. 14
1:30-2:30pm
First Christian Church
Chaille Stovall's workshop (for ages 10 and up) covers Hollywood special effects for kids. Warning!! If you get grossed out easily, STAY HOME! This workshop is for horror film buffs. Learn how to spew green alien slime, three simple recipes for blood, the SAFE way to pull off someone's arm, and more!
Beyond True and False
Saturday, Feb. 14
noon-1:30 pm
Cherry St. Artisan
Some of the most talented filmmakers today debate how much reality should be manipulated in order to get at the truth.
DocShop: The "Don't Take NO for an Answer" tour
Sunday, Feb. 15
2:00-5:00pm
First Christian Church
This 3-hour intensive hands-on workshop is designed for teens with a burning desire to tell stories through the media of documentary film. We will cover documentary research, camera techniques, lighting, and sound. We will share our top-secret techniques for begging for money, begging bigwigs for interviews and begging Mom for equipment.
Docs that Rock!
Saturday, Feb. 14
3:00-4:00pm
First Christian Church
Funny, strange and wild documentary films and the stories they tell (ages 12 and up) — join us for a taste of the wild world of Documentary films. We will watch clips from our favorite documentary films and discuss the film maker's storytelling technique. Learn about teenage Amish troublemakers, how to keep the lights on in Tbilisi, and visit other strange worlds through the eyes of today's top documentary film makers.
Pranks, Propaganda, and Social Change
Sunday, Feb. 15
noon-1:30 pm
Cherry St. Artisan
Can pranks be political statements? What role does humor play in encouraging social change? Where do hoaxes exist on the true/false spectrum? You may not walk away with any of the answers, but you won't want to miss this panel!