True/False Film Fest begins Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
True/False Film Fest begins on Thursdays and thousands are expected to attend for movies, live music performances, art tours and other events that will be taking place all throughout Columbia.
The Columbia Convention and Visitor's Bureau expects around 10,000-15,000 people to visit Columbia for the True/False Film Fest. Ragtag Cinema reports already selling close to 3,000, passes as of this past week.
The event will take place on Ninth Street between Elm and Locust streets and the street will remain closed for the entirety of the festival.
The MU Police Department will be present at the on-campus theaters and the Columbia Police Department will help secure the parade route for the annual March March. The parade will start at 5 p.m. Friday at the Boone County Courthouse and go down Ninth Street and wrap up at the Missouri Theatre.
According to safety plan documents, venue management and event staff will undergo crowd management and food and beverage handling training before the event.
Staff members will also be on-site for major events. Outside of these events, staff will be in the area based on the capacity of the crowd. Crowd management staff will inspect the area, manage fire hazards and verify permit conditions as well as help in any emergency scenarios.
All event organizers will stay in touch during the event through cellphones and two-way radios. Event volunteers and staff will be able to be identified by identifiable lanyards and passes.
In case of an emergency, volunteers will call 911 and alert a staff member, the staff member will then wait with the injured person until help arrives. The operations director and event producer will monitor weather reports. If a tornado occurs, the closest shelter would be the Missouri United Methodist Church.
According to event operations documents, alcohol will be served but is limited to two beverages per person per service. Attendees 21 and older will also receive a wristband after IDs are checked.
