Truth First Film Alliance

It's GIVING TUESDAY! We know there are many great opportunities for charitable giving this holiday season, and so many in need. Do keep Truth First Film Alliance, Inc. in mind. We are grateful for any donation amount: $10, $20, $50... you select the amount. It ALL helps us keep promoting, supporting, and encouraging the production of documentary films and based-on-true-stories narrative films through public presentations and educational programs in the Quad Cities region. You may have attended one of our film screenings and discussions with a visiting filmmaker. Or, attended a documentary event that we co-sponsored. Or, your child may have been involved in a documentary filmmaking workshop we offered. Your generous support helps continue our work and programming. We welcome donations by check ! Simply make your check payable: Truth First Film Alliance, Inc., and mail it to: Truth First Film Alliance, Inc. PO Box 1602 Moline, IL 61266 Thank you for considering donating to our non-p...

4-H in the City's award-winning documentary "Salute to Service" is set to air on WQPT-PBS on Sunday, December 7th , Pearl Harbor Day, at 4 PM  and again at about 5:45 PM, and then again on December 11 at 9 PM. Led by  4-H Leader Lori Tharp , Club Members Maya Boehle, Olivia Boehle, Nadiya Hernandez, Emily Herrick, Noah Herrick, Kolbie Pettit and  Carter Tharp spent approximately one year planning and producing the documentary featuring seven Quad Cities Veterans who shared their memories and experiences: SGT Robert Douglas (Marine) SPC Fred L. Hernandez (Army) Col. Susan Kuehl (Air Force) PO Ronald Mlekush (Navy) SFC Lisa Olson (Army) SSG Don Wentler (Army) SN Roald Zvonik (Navy) Truth First Film Alliance was a proud sponsor of this year-long project, with TFFA co-executive directors Kelly and Tammy Rundle mentoring the Clubbers through development and production. Library Director Victoria Blackmer , Coal Valley's  Robert R. Jones Public Library  supplied pro...

Team  4-H in the City and leader Lori Tharp was on KWQC's Quad Cities Live! talking about their award-winning documentary "Salute to Service". The short documentary premieres Saturday, Oct. 25th at 1:00 p.m. at the Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL. Q&A with the Veterans featured in the film and the filmmakers will follow! FREE to the public. Truth First Film Alliance was a proud sponsor of this year-long project, with TFFA co-executive directors Kelly and Tammy Rundle mentoring the Clubbers through development and production. Library Director Victoria Blackmer , Coal Valley's  Robert R. Jones Public Library  supplied production equipment for the 4-H Club's Veteran interviews.  The Rundles' Fourth Wall Films mentored the 4-H group (ages 10-18) through the editing process. Led by  4-H Leader Lori Tharp , Club Members Maya Boehle, Olivia Boehle, Nadiya Hernandez, Emily Herrick, Noah Herrick, Kolbie Pettit and  Carter Tharp spent approximate...

Truth First Film Alliance is a proud supporter of the German American Heritage Center's opening film   "Cinema's Exiles: From Hitler to Hollywood"   directed and produced by Karen Thomas. The 2-hour documentary kicks off the film series and screens Sunday, August 24 at the German American Heritage Museum, 712 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA. Kaffee and Kuchen will take place at 1:30 p.m., followed by the film and discussion. Local Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmakers Tammy and Kelly Rundle of Fourth Wall Films will lead the discussion about some of the most influential films, actors and directors of this time. Tickets are FREE for members of GAHCM; $8 for non-members. The film series will be held at the  Last Picture House  in Davenport, Iowa. Films are on Wednesdays at 6pm: September 3rd – Sunset Boulevard September 10th – The Big Heat September 17th – Shanghai Express September 24th – From Here to Eternity October 1st – Casablanca Visit  https://gahc.org/  f...

(Image: A scene from the documentary "Song of Ascent", screening Sunday, Sept. 28th. ) Truth First Film Alliance, Inc.  is proud to be a co-sponsor of the  Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Gordon Ney Jewish Film Series 2025 .  The series kicks off Sunday, Sept. 7 and runs through Oct. 5th. This year three outstanding narrative films and a documentary will be showcased at the Figge Art Museum Theater, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, Iowa. Tickets are available at the door: Adults; $7, seniors: 60 and older and military, $6; students, free. For more information, call 309-793-1300. Sept. 7 :  “Bad Shabbos.”  Davis and his fiancee Meg are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner in New York’s Upper West Side when accidental death – or murder? – gets in the way. With Meg’s Catholic parents due any moment, the family dinner spirals into a hilarious disaster.  84 minutes. English. Comedy. 2024. Watch the trailer  here . Sept. ...

  4- H In The City with leader Lori Tharp at the Illinois State Fair competition on August 9th in Springfield, Illinois. (Photo courtesy Rose Hernandez) MEET 4-H IN THE CITY STATE OF ILLINOIS GRAND CHAMPIONS! Truth First Film Alliance  (TFFA) congratulates  4-H In The City  on the  Grand Champion Award received by the Illinois State Fair  for their documentary project  "Salute to Service". Led by  4-H Leader Lori Tharp , Club Members Maya Boehle, Olivia Boehle, Nadiya Hernandez, Emily Herrick, Noah Herrick, Kolbie Pettit and  Carter Tharp spent approximately one year planning and producing the documentary featuring seven Quad Cities Veterans who shared their memories and experiences: SGT Robert Douglas (Marine) SPC Fred L. Hernandez (Army) Col. Susan Kuehl (Air Force) PO Ronald Mlekush (Navy) SFC Lisa Olson (Army) SSG Don Wentler (Army) SN Roald Zvonik (Navy) 4-H In The City leader Lori Tharp with Club Member Nadiya Hernandez. (Photo courtesy...