Photo Story | Bright lights and fest nights at @CTION Party
Filmmakers, festival goers and creatives collide at the True/False @CTION Party
Jack Andersen, Joint-Visuals Director
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March 2, 2025
The first day of the 2025 True/False Film Fest, Thursday, Feb. 27, wrapped up with the annual @CTION Party at MyHouse. With its electrifying atmosphere, pulsating music and sense of community, the party served as a signature event where the festival’s spirit extended beyond the screen. @CTION Party showed True/False is as much about celebration as it is about cinema.
True/False Film Fest attendees mingle as the @CTION Party winds down on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at MyHouse in Columbia, Mo. True/False attendees filled the bar for drinks, music and community.A partygoer dances while wearing a dragon mask on the MyHouse dance floor. The Jubilee, where attendees were encouraged to wear masquerade masks, took place earlier in the night.
DJ 18andCounting mixes music at MyHouse for the @CTION Party. Stan Chisholm, better known as 18andCounting, is a multi-faceted artist with backgrounds in painting, music, drawing and animation.
MyHouse bartender Dan King talks with a True/False Film Fest attendee during the @CTION Party. The bar became more than a place for drinks — it was a space for connection and conversation.MyHouse bartenders prepare drinks for @CTION Party guests on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The high-energy event kept the bar bustling throughout the night as partygoers ordered drinks.@CTION Party DJ 18andCounting performs at MyHouse. This was the third year 18andCounting was a part of the True/False musical guest lineup.Two True/False attendees watch a crowd dance at the @CTION Party hosted at MyHouse. As the night went on, the dance floor became more crowded.
You can keep up with The Maneater’s 2025 True/False Film Fest coverage here.
Jack Andersen is a Joint-Visuals Director for The Maneater. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in journalism and strategic communication through the MU Honors School of Journalism with a minor in theatre. In addition to his editorial role, Jack enjoys creating visuals for The Maneater graphics and photo staffs. Jack is also a member of the Alumni Association Student Board (AASB), the Managing Director of Visual Communications Club, Secretary of Alpha Psi Omega, and a part of Kappa Alpha Mu, PRSSA and Veritas. When not working in the classroom or newsroom, Jack can be found onstage in Mizzou Theatre productions, hanging out with friends, and covering the many events Mizzou has to offer.
