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Farihah Zaman Named Artistic Director of True/False Festival

2/28/2026

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Farihah Zaman, a queer Bangladeshi-American filmmaker, is appointed artistic director of the True/False Film Festival in Columbia, Missouri.
The 23rd edition will run March 5–8 and showcase 62 films, including 21 world premieres.
The festival will feature new venues and expanded audience capacity, as outlined by Executive Director Andrea Luque Káram.
The event will include a community parade and storytelling sessions to foster a vibrant atmosphere.

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Story summary

Farihah Zaman, a queer Bangladeshi-American filmmaker, is appointed artistic director of the True/False Film Festival in Columbia, Missouri.
The 23rd edition will run March 5–8 and showcase 62 films, including 21 world premieres.
The festival will feature new venues and expanded audience capacity, as outlined by Executive Director Andrea Luque Káram.
The event will include a community parade and storytelling sessions to foster a vibrant atmosphere.