Tier 2
True/False Film Fest
Columbia, United States
- Submission deadline
- 1 December 2026
- Entry fee
- from USD 35
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Experimental
- Next edition
- 2027
Last verified 2 October 2026
About True/False Film Fest
True/False Film Fest is a grassroots phenomenon and filmmaker utopia located in Columbia, Missouri, operated by the nonprofit Ragtag Film Society.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
Oscar Documentary Feature · Documentary Feature Film
True/False is a non-competitive festival: its only award (the True Vision Award) honours a filmmaker, not a film. A documentary qualifies for the Academy via SELECTION at True/False, not by winning a prize. No qualifying award name applies.
True/False Film Fest submission FAQ
When is the True/False Film Fest submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for True/False Film Fest is around 1 December 2026. Estimated from the festival's usual schedule; confirm on the official site.
How much does it cost to submit to True/False Film Fest?
Submitting to True/False Film Fest costs from USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does True/False Film Fest require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. True/False Film Fest accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is True/False Film Fest an award qualifying festival?
Yes. True/False Film Fest can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is True/False Film Fest held?
True/False Film Fest takes place in Columbia, United States.
Is True/False Film Fest a scam, or is it legitimate?
True/False Film Fest is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
Is True/False Film Fest right for your film?
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