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Respected Festival
True/False Film Fest
Columbia, MO, USA
~$35 entryDeadline: September–October
The most beloved documentary festival in North America. Known for extraordinary programming, passionate audiences, and a music-festival-like atmosphere.
Genres Accepted
Film Types
Submission Tips
True/False values films that push documentary form. Films with emotional impact do particularly well.
Notable Alumni
- Searching for Sugarman
- The Act of Killing
- Stories We Tell