Posted by Porcshe N. Moran The 2013 edition of the True/False Film Fest wrapped up Sunday night in Columbia, Mo. after four days packed full of documentary films and live music from around the globe. This was my fourth year attending the festival and, as always, it was a phenomenal experience. Here's my take on the weekend: Films & EventsTrue/False is considered to be one of the world's premiere film festivals. Sandwiched in between Sundance and SXSW, it has become a coveted destination for directors on the festival circuit. This year, 42 films were screened in eight downtown Columbia venues. One of the highlights of seeing films at T/F is that the directors and often times the subjects of the documentaries are in attendance. You are able to ask them questions at the end of each screening or even bump into them at a coffee shop for a one-on-one chat. It is always a treat to be able to get a behind-the-scenes perspective of how each film was made straight from the people involved. I purchased a Simple Pass for the festival which allowed me to reserve up to 10 different films in advance. The pass also gave me the ability to "Q" (stand in line and try to get into a film that is sold out) throughout the entire festival. I ended up getting tickets to seven films. My plan was to also "Q" for two films. Due to my personal schedule, I wasn't able to follow my original plan, but here are the five films that I was able to watch:
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The MusicBeyond the films, T/F also puts a premium on showcasing music from various acts from across the country and around the world. Before each film, audience members are treated to a performance from one of nearly 40 solo and group buskers who are part of the festival. Throughout the weekend, musicians can be found playing on street corners and at parties and events. My favorite act at the festival was a string folk band from New Orleans called Yes Ma'am!. I heard them for the first time before the screening of Crash Reel and then later that night at the Toast/False Saturday Busker Showcase. Side Note: While they weren't officially tied to the festival, Columbia, Mo.-based band Jenny Teator and The Fevers played a show on the first night of True/False at a downtown venue. Their set was amazing, and I really hope that they can be incorporated into T/F next year. The Food & DrinkI consider myself to be a bit of a foodie, so what I eat during T/F weekend is as important to me as the films. Beforehand, I prepared a list of Columbia dining establishments that I wanted to try for the first time or revisit during the festival, and I was able to get to most of them. Several restaurants catered to movie-goers by providing discounts for pass holders and a selection of dishes that could be ordered quickly between screenings. These are the restaurants that I visited during the festival:
To see more of my photos from the T/F Film Fest follow PNM Media on Instagram (@PNMMedia). For more information about the T/F Film Festival go to www.truefalse.org
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A few weeks ago, I was selected to be a guest blogger for the Isle of Capri Casino Hotel in Boonville, Mo. I was asked to visit their new Farmer's Pick Buffet and write up a review of my experience for their blog. As someone who loves food, the opportunity to try a new restaurant and write about it sounded like a lot of fun to me! I 'm also a big fan of this particular buffet because of its commitment to sustainability and promoting local farmers and producers. The Boonville Isle of Capri location is the first in the company to try this fresh, seasonal approach to buffet dining, but hopefully it will be a hit and the corporation's other properties will follow suit. Please read my review & let me know what you think! My guest blog post on the Isle of Capri's Farmer's Pick Buffet: http://isleofcapricasinos.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/guest-blog-a-fresh-way-to-buffet/ |
Hello! I am Porcshe Moran Murphy. For nearly two I've created print and and digital content for brands and organizations, cover food & wine, travel, home design, weddings, healthcare tech, business and more.
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