Finishing off the second day of the True/False Film Fest, filmmakers from all over the world tell a small group of True/False attendees about their trials and successes while creating their documentaries
Bringing the second night of True/False to a close, five filmmakers share their stories on how films are created.
With walls lined with various board games, Hexagon Alley hosts True/False Film Fest’s “Campfire Stories” on Friday, March 1, in Columbia, Mo. Filmmakers from across the world told stories about the obstacles and successes they came across when making their films, which are currently being shown at True/False.
When walking into Hexagon Alley, True/False Film Fest attendees see a cafe-styled room with board game decorations. Hexagon Alley lended its doors to “Campfire Stories,” offering a bar, snacks and drinks.
Musical artist Tonina Saputo plays the bass as attendees gather to listen to filmmakers telling their own stories. Saputo worked as the MC for this event, playing her songs in between storytellers while also telling her own story at the beginning of the night.
Musical artist Tonina Saputo kicks off “Campfire Stories” with a folk song about struggles in the 1930s. “I’m not that good at verbal storytelling […] so I tell my stories with my music,” Saputo said before playing her song.
Filmmaker Lynne Sachs tells the story of how her short film, “Contractions,” was made and how the year-long process impacted her filmmaking today. “It all started cause I asked around about shift bed apartments, and now I have a new view of life,” Sachs said.
Filmmaker Brian Becker shares the story of his first ever True/False film, a documentary about the Y2K millennium bug. “It was a magical moment when I saw my film premiere at True/False all those years ago,” Becker said.
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