Have you ever been to the True/False Film Fest? Because I have not.
I’m Amanda, the Community Relations Specialist for the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). I have lived in Columbia for a total of six years (four during college, two most recently).
While living here, and especially working for the CVB, I’ve heard a lot about the fest. The films, the music, the art, everything worth mentioning, I’ve heard about it. I’ve just never experienced it for myself.
That all changes this year! This is my time to fully invest and go all-in to the True/False Film Fest weekend.
And I’m taking you all with me.
This is the beginning of my blog series, True/False for a First-Timer. Together, we are going to go from start to finish through the fest.
For those of you who are new to True/False, too, my goal is to help you prepare and have a wonderful film-watching experience. And for those who have gone once or twice (or every year), please share your wisdom. Every little bit helps!
Now, before every venture, I personally believe research should be completed to make sure you know as much as you can so you have the most worthwhile experience.
Let’s learn something new!
The very first True/False Film Fest took place in Columbia in 2003. From the very beginning, it has been about nonfiction cinema.
There have been numerous films featured in this fest that have gone on to be nominated (and even won) at the Oscars in the Documentary (Feature) category. Check out the list of films below.
Man on Wire (2008)
Burma VJ
GasLand
Restrepo
Waste Land
Undefeated (2011)
Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
How to Survive a Plague
Twenty Feet From Stardom (2013)
The Act of Killing
Cutie and the Boxer
Dirty Wars
Cartel Land
The Look of Silence
What Happened, Miss Simone?
I Am Not Your Negro
Life, Animated
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Strong Island
Hale County This Morning, This Evening
Of Fathers and Sons
American Factory (2019)
The Edge of Democracy
From what I’ve heard, True/False is not a solo adventure. If you’ve been through the fest before, what advice would you give to someone who’s never gone before? If you’re a first-timer like me, what questions about the True/False Film Fest do you have?
Let the True/False adventures begin!
